Two World War II veterans, who also happen to be friendly neighbors, share what Veterans Day means to them and what it was like being honored by the Houston Astros.
"I think of all my high school class buddies [and] grade school buddies," said 97-year-old Joseph Sperandio. "A lot of them [were] drafted. A lot of them didn’t come back. They weren’t lucky. It goes right [to my heart] to me."#HONORUSVETS:"We went out with the American Navy with some merchant ships, start repatriating all of the Japanese forces from Manchuria and China," said Sperandio.
"I was in the age group that was just tagging on as we went along," said Chaltry. "I was scheduled to go into Japan, but good ole Harry Truman. He’s a Saint. He got me off the hook."SUPPORTING VETERANS:"I kind of honor the guys who had to go before me," said Chaltry. "I know some." "Oh, that was exciting as the dickens," said Sperandio. "You almost want to cry. Instead of that, I tried to honor [the crowd] by saluting them."FOX 26's Heather Sullivan talks with an Army veteran who is working towards buying her first home with the help of two non-profits Money Management International and Soldier On, that provide them with financial education.
"It just feels good to give back," said Giren. "It’s joy. It fills my heart seeing them being recognized and feeling like they’re being appreciated for everything they’ve done."
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