On October 17th, 39 World War II Veterans from the Cincinnati-Area and around the state of Ohio made the journey to Washington, DC to visit the National World War II Memorial. Veterans received a surprise welcome from Former Senate Majority Leader and WWII Veteran Bob Dole, as well as had the opportunity to meet and discuss veteran's issues with Congressman Steve Chabot (Pictured Below).

Veterans from Green Township VFW Post 10380 pose in front of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Pictured above from left to right are Vasil Ognenoff (Green Township), Fred Kellerman (Green Township), Jack Snyder (Green Township), Congressman Steve Chabot, Ed Burke (Western Hills), Former Senator Bob Dole, Jim Copenhaver (Green Township), John "Buzz" Haberthier (Lawrenceburg, Indiana), Betty Holtkamp (Miami Heights) - October 17, 2007

Congressman Steve Chabot with Ed Burke of Western Hills. Mr. Burke, a World War II Veteran of the 29th Infantry Division, was awarded both the Silver Star and the Bronze Star.

Steve meets with Betty and Robert Holtkamp of Miami Heights.

Steve with Frank Gifford of Green Township.

Vasil Ognenoff of Green Township talks with Steve.

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