Submitted by NAS Whidbey Island
To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the official start of World War II for the United States after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will host a special luncheon on Dec. 7, at the base Officers’ Club.
At this ceremony, the base wants to recognize WW II veterans from Island, Skagit and San Juan counties who will be honored as special guests. NAS Whidbey Island is asking for public assistance in finding and contacting these veterans. Local military service organizations are assisting, but if you are a WW II veteran, family member or friend of one of these veterans, please contact one of the following representatives to include them in this ceremony:
- Richard Rezabek, PBY Memorial Foundation at w4rez@comcast.net or 360-675-1102.
- Dennis Jones, Oak Harbor American Legion at dentin071@comcast.net or 360-672-1371.
- Perry Taylor, Oak Harbor Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at taylor.90@comcast.net or 360-969-2467.
- Howard Gulley, Whidbey Squadron, Association of Naval Aviation (ANA) at gulleys@wavecable.com or 360-293-5413
What is being requested is contact information so a team leader can follow up with personal biography data and invitation. All contact information is needed no later than Nov. 15.
