100-year-old Silver Star recipient, combat veteran Carl Spurlin Dekel, marked his centenary with a heartfelt message. He’d risk his life again for the country, but believes what WWII soldiers fought for is fading. He laments the lack of understanding of their sacrifices and a changed America.
Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last WWII Medal of Honor recipient, passed away. His fellow 63 living Medal of Honor recipients praised his dedication to veterans and Gold Star families.
These sentiments mirror veterans’ worries about shifting values and opportunities they defended in their homeland.
