100 Years Young: World War II Veteran Honored for His Service

J. Lee Robertson reflects on a lifetime of service to country and community

Lee Robertson was presented with a red, white, and blue bouquet of flowers at the “Welcome Home Celebration” from friends in Barren County, where he began his teaching career in 1950. Courtesy of Bluegrass Honor Flight

World War II Army veteran J. Lee Robertson was recently honored by the Bluegrass Hub of the Honor Flight Network out of Louisville, Kentucky, as he, along with 81 veterans enjoyed a whirlwind trip to Washington to visit war memorials and Arlington National Cemetery.

“This was just a remarkable day and I enjoyed spending time with the veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam as we shared stories of war and stories of healing. Hopefully our time together brought more healing,” he reflected.