Why We Call Them the Greatest Generation
World War II Veteran Explains
Centenarian Joe Shomo is a World War II Veteran living in St. Augustine, FL. Joe explained why those that served during World War II are call the “Greatest Generation” at the We Can Be Heroes Foundation Pearl Harbor Remembrance in Jacksonville, Florida. The large audience gave Mr. Shomo a standing ovation. Young Marines and hundreds of others at the event asked for family and group pictures with Mr. Shomo.
Click here to watch Joe speak of his service from 1943 to 1946 and explain why the Americans of World War II are called the greatest generation.
Veteran Shomo is a national treasurer. He was recently honored by St. Johns County in Florida. Watch the special ceremony by clicking here.
Wow! After watching these recordings, this wonderful man is now your treasure, too.
God Bless Joe Shomo.