They intend to be at the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII despite their risks of getting the virus.
Eight World War II veterans – the youngest of them age 96 – will join President Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. Their hopes to mark the day in Moscow were dashed because of the coronovirus pandemic.
White House officials described the veterans as “choosing nation over self” by joining Mr. Trump at the World War II Memorial ceremony.
“These heroes are living testaments to the American spirit of perseverance and victory, especially in the midst of dark days,” said White House spokesman Judd Deere.
