In keeping with Memorial Week and military theme in this weeks KRUSING AMERICA blog – I have to point out some of the many contributions ONE person can make in their life time.
My earliest memories growing up as an Army Brat overseas are of USO shows with Bob Hope. I remember Mr. Hope visiting our Army base in Germany just to entertain the soldiers and their families. Mr. Hope even brought the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders one year. As you can imagine - that was a real moral booster for the troops. He use to talk about this little town where he lived in California called Toluca Lake. Nearly 30 years later I now live in Toluca Lake and in fact, I live just down the street from The Hopes.
Bob Hope was celebrated for his long career performing United Service Organizations (USO) shows to entertain active service American military personnel—he made 57 tours for the USO between 1941 and 1991—Hope was declared an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces in 1997 by act of the U.S. Congress.
Bob and his wife of 69-years, Dolores have since passed away but his contribution to the US Solider will always be remembered.
Bob Hope died on July 27, 2003 two months after his 100th birthday in his home in Toluca Lake. Dolores lived to be 102.
With a career spanning nearly 80 years, Mr. Hope appeared in over 70 films and hosted the Academy Awards 18 times (more than any other host).
Born Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope, (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003), was an English-born American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and author.
Bob Hope died on July 27, 2003 two months after his 100th birthday in his home in Toluca Lake. Dolores lived to be 102.
With a career spanning nearly 80 years, Mr. Hope appeared in over 70 films and hosted the Academy Awards 18 times (more than any other host).
The song "Thanks For the Memory" is widely regarded as Hope's signature tune.
After his death, newspaper cartoonists worldwide paid tribute to his work for the USO or featured Bing Crosby (who died in 1977) welcoming Hope into heaven.
BOB & DOLORES HOPE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Founded in 1962 for the charitable purposes of religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competitions and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Bob Hope always supported the troops including raising millions of dollars for military home front groups that provide vital services and programs for military men and women and their families.
As well as The Wounded Warrior Project. WWP is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. It serves to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.
Founded in 1962 for the charitable purposes of religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competitions and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Bob Hope always supported the troops including raising millions of dollars for military home front groups that provide vital services and programs for military men and women and their families.
As well as The Wounded Warrior Project. WWP is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. It serves to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.
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