75 years ago on May 6th,1945, General Patton's 3rd Army liberated the City of Pilsen, Czech Republic. And each year the citizens of Pilsen celebrate the liberation and the American soldier during a very special Liberation Festival.
For the last 10 years, Brian's Foundation has awarded the General George S. Patton Scholarship of Honor. Not being able to meet in person this year, the City of Pilsen held a 7 hour live streaming for the world to take part in.
Our very own Doug LaViolette shared a message with them..
We believe everyone should be given the opportunity to clearly understand the sacrifice of the American soldier, as well as those of the Czech people who helped liberate their city on this joyous anniversary.
In 2013, Green Bay's Fox 11 news created a very special 28 minute documentary on the history of the Liberation Festival and the General George S. Patton Scholarship of Honor in Pilsen, Czech Republic.
"Return to Pilsen, An American Story" will re-air tonight at 10:35pm on WLUK-Fox 11 after the 10:00pm broadcast.
If you are not able to catch it live you can view it here:
