100-year-old Winston-Salem man was WWII fighter pilot, helped build nonprofits

David Konshok, WWII vet and small-town legend, dies at 98

PARK RAPIDS — A World War II veteran. A family man. A local businessman. A champion of civil aviation. A true survivor. A man who carried nearly a century of Park Rapids history around in his head, always positive, always smiling. David Konshok, 98, was all these things. He was laid to rest on Monday, May 12. According to Konshok’s son, David Jr., he was born in 1926 in Malta, Montana. He was 5 years old when his parents, Harvey and Ruth Konshok…

100-year-old Winston-Salem man was WWII fighter pilot, helped build nonprofits

“This is unreal,” he said. “I never thought I would get this far. I’m still able to maneuver around. I’ve been blessed.”

Czech Citizens Rally To Pay Off Travel Debt Of 99-Year-Old American WWII Hero

Today’s uplifting news takes us to the Czech Republic. In a heartwarming show of gratitude, Czech citizens have come together to repay the travel debt of 99-year-old American World War II veteran Harry Humason, whose dream trip to Europe nearly sta