World War II veterans share history, 'Soldier for Life' memories

By Capt. Maryjane Falefa Porter, 412th TEC Public AffairsNovember 13, 2012

World War II veterans share history, 'Soldier for Life' memories
1 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – MIAMI, Fla.-World War II veterans, Aide Stein and ex-Prisoner of War Fred Rosenkoff, share history, memories and what it means to be a 'Soldier for Life', with Sgt. 1st Class Hector Valleacosta and Capt. John Parker of 841st Eng. Bn., 926th Eng. Bde.... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
World War II veterans share history, 'Soldier for Life' memories
2 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – MIAMI, Fla.-Sgt. 1st Class Hector Valleacosta of 841st Eng. Bn., 926th Eng. Bde., 412th Theater Engineer Command, a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, was presented a copy of the Congressional Record by U.S. Rep. Felicia Wilson for his service an... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
World War II veterans share history, 'Soldier for Life' memories
3 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – MIAMI, Fla.-Capt. John Parker, a chaplain with 841st Eng. Bn., 926th Eng. Bde., 412th Theater Engineer Command, received a copy of the Congressional Record for his service and sacrifice from U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson in a Veterans Day cere... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
World War II veterans share history, 'Soldier for Life' memories
4 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – MIAMI, Fla.-World War II Army veteran, Aide Stein, shares history, memories and what it means to be a 'Soldier for Life', with Capt. John Parker, a chaplain with 841st Eng. Bn., 926th Eng. Bde., 412th Theater Engineer Command, during a Veterans Day '... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
World War II veterans share history, 'Soldier for Life' memories
5 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – MIAMI, Fla.-Capt. John Parker, a chaplain with 841st Eng. Bn., 926th Eng. Bde., 412th Theater Engineer Command, Janette Chandler, 841st Eng. Bn. Family Readiness Assistant, Savannah Maddison, 11-year old founder and inspiration behind the Savannah's ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
World War II veterans share history, 'Soldier for Life' memories
6 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – MIAMI, Fla.-Military veterans from all service branches and of past and present wars were recognized for their enduring commitment, service and sacrifice in a special Veterans Day 'Congressional Record' presentation ceremony held here at the American... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

MIAMI, Fla.-World War II veterans, Aide Stein and ex-Prisoner of War Fred Rosenkoff, share history, memories and what it means to be a 'Soldier for Life', with Sgt. 1st Class Hector Valleacosta and Capt. John Parker of 841st Eng. Bn., 926th Eng. Bde., 412th Theater Engineer Command, during a Veterans Day 'Congressional Record' presentation ceremony held here at the American Legion Post 29 in Miami, Fla.

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