Memorial for a Living WWII Army Ranger​

​Once in a while the descendants of WWII Army Rangers meet for a reunion. This past summer was the 75th anniversary of the Rangers being established, in June 1942. Thus it was particularly important to have as many living WWII Rangers present for this celebration and memorial service activities.

The event was held at Ft Benning GA and included activities that were rich in history and remembrance of self-sacrifice. There is only a handful of WWII era surviving Army Rangers, and most of those are either in poor health, financially challenged or both. Thus, FHAF was asked and agreed to sponsor all the travel accommodations and event expenses for one of these WWII Rangers and a traveling companion to attend this event. 

Because of this the founder of FHAF, 1SG Joseph Lachnit, stationed at FT Benning, himself an Army Ranger, was able to attend the final banquet and dine with the WWII Rangers. These WWII veterans shared some amazing stories. They had 2 and 3 purple hearts each, two had spent time in a POW camp and one escaped twice and was recaptured.  These were true patriots that FHAF had the pleasure to assist.    
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Notes of Gratitude

"God bless Freedom Has A Face for helping honor World War II Ranger, Arthur Wilson, age 94 at the 75th Anniversary Reunion of the World War II Rangers. Wilson, a combat veteran of North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, spent almost a year as a Prisoner of War. Ranger Wilson's attendance and participation was largely due to the financial support from Freedom Has A Face. We wish all his memories were good ones, but such men carry burdens that can only be understood by someone who has served in combat and survived. Thank you and God bless you."
David Williams, President
Descendants of World War II Rangers