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100-year-old WWII veteran offers words of hope in Montgomery County on Memorial Day
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) — A centenarian and World War II veteran was honored Monday during a Memorial Day service.Washington Memorial Chapel was packed to honor Air Force Lieutenant Jack Goodrich. Goodrich won the Chinese Medal of Honor for flying missions in 1945 in China as a "Hump Pilot." He conducted dangerous supply missions over "The Hump," better known as the Himalayan Mountains."During the three months in the summer, there were the most violent storms in the world," Goodrich said.He reflected on his colleagues who never made it home. He spoke of a board, on which officers wrote the status of aircraft and crew after missions."The operations officer erased the number of the aircraft and the names of the crew because we're not going to see them again," he said.Father Tommy Thompson also spoke of how many church members lost their lives fighting for our freedom."To know that these people paid the ultimate price and sacrificed so much in their lives for the sake of those that would one day live on this turf," he said.Goodrich shared these words of comfort for families who are grieving:"They're in good hands, wherever they are."
Philadelphia high school musicians get industry experience playing at Four Seasons' SkyHigh lounge
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Every Monday evening, Philadelphia high school student musicians get to step into the life of a gigging musician, playing to guests dining at the top of the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at SkyHigh bar and restaurant. It's part of a program called MIC'd Up, which stands for Music Industry Classrooms. The School District of Philadelphia partners with SkyHigh and BELLOSOUND to provide a place for students in small jazz ensembles to play. Several different Philadelphia high schools participate in the program, each playing a residency that lasts around six weeks. Students get paid between $120-$200 per gig, depending on how many students...
Advances in melanoma treatment saved this Lansdale man's life and changed his outlook
Jake Schuster had been the star first baseman of North Penn High School's baseball team. He was playing for Marywood University in Scranton when he noticed that a birthmark on his ankle had grown larger and changed shape. His mother suggested having it removed and biopsied, just to be safe.
The iconic Little Gay Pub in D.C. expands to Philadelphia
A beloved gay bar in Washington, D.C., known for its eclectic atmosphere and celebrity sightings, is expanding to Philadelphia. The owners of the Little Gay Pub, which has quickly become a hotspot for locals and tourists, are bringing their unique hospitality brand to the City of Brotherly Love. The new...
Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Sells For Well-Under Original Asking Price, Two Years Later
Pat Burrell's former Center City penthouse has been sold to a Philadelphia couple more than two years after it was first listed on the market. The Center City penthouse that former Philadelphia Phillies star Pat Burrell previously owned has been sold to a local Philadelphia couple for $2.65 million. It...
Teacher Challenges 8-Year-Old Student To “Veggie Dance” Dance-Off & Shocks Him With Impressive Moves!
A Philadelphia teacher challenged her 8-year-old student […] The post Teacher Challenges 8-Year-Old Student To “Veggie Dance” Dance-Off & Shocks Him With Impressive Moves! appeared first on InspireMore.
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