Category Archives: World War II Veteran

Battle of the Bulge – 77 Years, Avec Neige!

Today marks the 77th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Bulge. This was a special year, not because I visited (I didn’t), but because it snowed in Belgium. Last weekend 10cm of snow fell upon the Bulge areas, mimicking the snowy conditions seen around this time 77 years ago. The snow wasn’tContinue reading “Battle of the Bulge – 77 Years, Avec Neige!”

D-Day, Normandy and Beyond Website

I just wanted to share a wonderful resource for D-Day veterans stories, including Rocco’s! The D-Day, Normandy and Beyond website was started in 2000 by an acquaintance Rocco’s and was made in honor of the veterans and victims of WWII. Since then the site has grown exponentially, housing a wealth of information and first handContinue reading “D-Day, Normandy and Beyond Website”

70th Anniversary of V-E Day

This May 8 will mark the 70th Anniversary of V-E Day, the day Allied forces declared victory in Europe, signifying the official end of World War II (May 8, 1945).  The Czech Republic recognizes this day as Liberation Day – the day they were liberated from Nazi Germany.  Towards the end of the war in 1945, RoccoContinue reading “70th Anniversary of V-E Day”

Battle of The Bulge – 70th Anniversary

Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the end of the World War II battle that was fought in Belgium and Luxembourg from December 1944 through January 1945.  On December 16, with the onset of winter, the German army launched a counteroffensive that was intended to cut through the Allied forces in a manner that would turn theContinue reading “Battle of The Bulge – 70th Anniversary”

Army Birthday Gala

On Thursday June 12, 2014, Rocco attended the Army Birthday Gala in New York City during Army Week.  The Army celebrates it’s 239th Birthday today.  To celebrate, Rocco helped to cut the Birthday cake with U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Ray Odierno and Pfc. Louis Angelici.

Rocco Moretto Honored on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day

On June 6, 2014, Rocco was honored on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day at the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post that bears his name.  Family, friends and members of the Post gathered to celebrate his military service during World War II and in D-Day.  Rocco was presented with a portrait of his 1944 war photo, which nowContinue reading “Rocco Moretto Honored on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day”