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WWII veteran takes Honor Flight to D.C. after surprise offer

Summary by WPRI 12
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s not every day you get to thank a veteran with a trip to the nation's capital, but that’s exactly what happened after U.S. Navy veteran Will Barbeau was featured on 12 News. Barbeau, who served in World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this year and was spotlighted for his service and musical talents on a February edition of Street Stories. STREET STORIES: WWII veteran surprised with Honor Flight t…

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WWII veteran takes Honor Flight to D.C. after surprise offer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s not every day you get to thank a veteran with a trip to the nation's capital, but that’s exactly what happened after U.S. Navy veteran Will Barbeau was featured on 12 News. Barbeau, who served in World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this year and was spotlighted for his service and musical talents on a February edition of Street Stories. STREET STORIES: WWII veteran surprised with Honor Flight t…

·East Providence, United States
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WPRI 12 broke the news in East Providence, United States on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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