WWII Veteran Has Wish to Attend Marine Reunion Granted

 Giving Back to Those Who Have Given So Much   

James Hall, 85, recently had his wish to attend the reunion of the Sixth Marine Division in Portland, Oregon granted, thanks to the generosity of many donors. One of only two surviving platoon members, Hall felt that this would be his last chance to attend the Marine reunion.  Because he lives in a nursing facility on a fixed income, he could not afford the trip on his own.  Twilight Wish worked hard to raise the funds to cover the travel expenses of Hall and his travel companion and fellow veteran, Bob Higgins (pictured, right).  The two left from 30th Street Station on Monday, September 17, 2012 and were seen off by a group of Twilight Wish staff and volunteers.

When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hall was only 16, so he lied about his age and enlisted.  He soon found himself on board a ship headed for combat in the South Pacific.  His division landed on Okinawa in April of 1945 and during an attack by Japanese snipers, Hall was shot twice in the lower abdomen, leaving him temporarily paralyzed in the legs.  Despite his injuries, he managed to crawl to another critically injured Marine and treated him, but the Marine died in his arms.  For his bravery, Hall received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.  Click here to read the front page article in The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Click here to watch video coverage on WPVI-Channel 6.

Donate Your Vehicle Today!

Twilight Wish is excited to announce that we have partnered with CARS, a national vehicle donation program. If you have a vehicle that you no longer use, consider donating it today! CARS will accept almost anything that is in one piece and towable: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, planes, ATVs, even farm equipment. Their customer service center is open 7 days a week and they have over 1,000 vendors across the U.S., allowing for pick-up of your vehicle at your convenience. Your donation is tax deductible! To donate, either fill out an online donation form or call 1-877-737-WISH!   

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