One of our frequent writers, Pete Mecca, has been offered his own radio show. The program is called “A Veteran’s Story”, the same as his weekly newspaper articles. Pete will be interviewing veterans and active duty personnel for some time now. His first guest is Colonel Patrica Blassie, the sister of 1st LT Michael Blassie whose aircraft, a Cessna A-37B Dragonfly, was shot down over South Vietnam near An Lộc on May 11th, 1972. He was listed as Missing in Action for almost three decades, but after arduous, heartbreaking effort, Colonel Blassie and her family finally found Michael’s remains: Buried at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery. This will be a fascinating story of familial dedication and – finally – closure.
This program will air this Wednesday, June 24th, at 10:00am. To listen in, click on the image of the radio at the following link: americaswebradio.com. You can also listen to the program at a later time by accessing the archives. Pete Mecca is a Vietnam veteran himself, and has interviewed over 400 veterans of all ranks, military branches, and numerous wars.
For story consideration please visit his website VETERANSARTICLE.COM and click the “contact us” button.
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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