(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2015) Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot J. Waymon Rose, a resident of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall, is one of six senior veterans selected to soar the skies over Dallas-Fort Worth in a World War II era bi-plane. The “Day of Recognition” is made possible by […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 29, 2015) Louie Zamperini tasted a heavenly peace as death approached. But he’d made a promise to God during his weeks of floating in a deteriorating raft, gazing at the vast ocean and starry skies. If the Creator of all this could save him from the dangers he faced—hunger, thirst, heat […]
(ROCKWALL – Sept 16, 2013) Friends of Rockwall County Library recently brought former servicemen together for a presentation about the Honor Flight DFW program. Linda Robinson, Honor Flight DFW coordinator, explained the organization’s goal to take area World War II veterans to Washington DC to see the WW II memorial. The all-expense two-day trip is […]
(Rockwall ISD) The 13th annual USO show presented by the Amy Parks-Heath Elementary Starlight Singers will be Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4 at Maurine Cain Middle School, 6620 FM 552 in Rockwall. Friday’s performance will feature a USO Dessert, Dance & Show at 7 p.m. The cost is $12 per ticket. Saturday’s performance […]