80 Years: D-Day Through the Eyes of the Greatest Generation

Charles Staubus of the 101st/82nd Airborne Division in Europe shares how he "liberated" Hitler's personal stationary and marched in the NYC Victory Parade.

Sally Keithley-McCulley, who entered the British Royal Signal Corps at just 16 years old, tells her story of the Battle of Britain and the terrifying moment a German Heinkel Fighter pilot strafed her as she rode her bicycle. Sally traveled back to France this past May at 99 years old to visit the grave of her brother, Earnest, who was shot down and killed in the war.

Ray Shockley served in the US Navy in Europe and The Pacific and shares his tales of the Battle of Okinawa, the capture and sinking of U-Boat 616, and witnessing the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay.

John Roberts of the 101st Airborne Division in Europe will tell you about Operation Market Garden, Bastogne, and Dachau Concentration Camp.

Bill Casassa fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and throughout the German campaign, and recalls the horror of the concentration camps following the battle to take Hanover, Germany. At the 80th anniversary ceremony in Normandy this year, Bill was awarded the Legion of Honor Medal from French President Emmanuel Macron.

Bob South, US Navy Sailor, tells tales of sacrifice and heroism witnessed while navigating by stars and winds to move supplies, soldiers, and the wounded all over the Pacific and beyond.

The Valor Partners Foundation (VPF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building strategic partnerships that provide hope and opportunity to military and veteran families. Guided by our core values, Honor, Educate, and Innovate, we believe collaboration is essential for creating meaningful and lasting impact. Our 38 partner higher education institutions provide access to vital financial aid for spouses and children of 100% disabled and deceased veterans at 57 colleges, universities, and technical schools in 13 states. We honor all who have sacrificed for our freedom, and through our collective efforts, we rise together toward a brighter and more promising future.

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Service Stories is an ongoing speaker program of VPF established in November 2023.

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SERVICE STORIES

80 Years: D-Day Through the Eyes of the Greatest Generation

Join the Valor Partners Foundation in Kansas City on November 11, 2024 for an unforgettable evening at Rockhurst University with six local WWII Veterans. Get ready to be inspired as we bring together these brave men and women of the Greatest Generation. Hear their incredible stories of service, sacrifice, resilience, and triumph. This in-person event presented by Patriot Features will take you back in time, allowing you to connect with the heroes who shaped our world.

As a guest at Service Stories, you will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar while meeting each of our honored veterans. You'll have the opportunity to shake their hands, ask them questions, tell them 'Thank You,' and take home a keepsake signed photo card.

Don't miss this fleeting opportunity to meet our WWII heroes in person and gain a deeper appreciation for their invaluable contributions to our lives today.

To become a sponsor, please contact: [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rockhurst University, Troost Ave. and 54th St. Kansas City, MO, USA, Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Hall, Kansas City, United States