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Honor Flight San Diego’s 'Spirit of 45' celebration
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Honor Flight San Diego hosted their annual ‘Spirit of ’45 Celebration’ on Sunday to commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the moment when President Truman announced the official end to World War II on August 14, 1945.
“This is one of the best days I think I’ve ever had in my life,” said Bill Ridenour, who was a combat infantryman in the Army. “We got the notice over the radio that said, ‘Now hear this, put down your weapons. The war is being ended.’”
Ridenour was quick to brag about his beautiful wife, Betty, because she exemplified the spirit of "Rosie the Riveter'’ during the war.
Full story on CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/honor-flight-san-diego-spirit-of-45-celebration/509-8e1e172d-fd84-4c9b-af6a-9f555aff938d