FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

We deeply mourn the loss of essential members of our organization who were pivotal in founding the Greatest Generations Foundation. Their unwavering dedication, guidance, and support have profoundly shaped our mission, and we will eternally value their lasting influence. This Foundation will endure in your name and honor for posterity.

  • Wilson COLLWELL

    Born in Hazel, Kentucky, joined the US Army and witnessed war horrors in Normandy, Holland, and Germany.

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  • Clayton NATTIER

    Born in Concordia, KS, joined the US Army Air Corps as a B-17 Pilot and flew 6 missions with the 306th Bomb Group. POW.

  • John CIPOLLA

    Born in Rochester, NY, drafted into the US Army and served with the 501st PIR, 101st Airborne Division in Normandy.

  • Joseph REILLY

    Born in Wisconsin, drafted into the US Army with the 501st PIR and 101st Airborne Division in major European battles.

  • Arthur MEYERS

    Chicago native, youngest of eleven brothers, he was a navigator with the 446th Bomb Group in Bungay, England.

  • Eugene DEIBLER

    Born in North Carolina, saw intense combat during the D-Day as a member of the 501st PIR, 101st Airborne Division.

  • Thomas KILKER

    Born in Holyoke, MA, served as the second glider pilot in Normandy as part of the 437th Troop Carrier Group.

  • Floyd WIGFIELD

    Born in Cumberland, Maryland, he served his country as a member of the 4th Infantry on Utah Beach during DDAY.

  • Thomas BRADLEY

    Born in Monticello, Georgia, he joined the US. Army, before transferring to the 3104 QM Service Company.

  • Stuart HEDLEY

    Born in Palm Beach, FL, a Pearl Harbor survivor has served in the Navy for twenty years and fifty years helping veterans.

  • Mickey GANITCH

    Born in Mogadore, Ohio, enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Pennsylvania during the December 7, 1941 Attack.

  • Homer GOODMAN

    Born in Denver, Colorado, drafted into the US Army Air Corps and served 26 missions with the 100th Bomb Group.

"Veterans have consistently demonstrated resilience in their battle."

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