Two of a kind: `honorary vets'
VFW Magazine, Oct, 2002 by James D. Weiskopf
Re: Honorary Veterans. In 1999, Public Law 106-161 conferred "honorary veteran" status on philanthropist Zachary Fisher, founder of the Intrepid Sea-AirSpace Museum and the Fisher House program, making him the second individual (Bob Hope being the first) so recognized.
James D. Weiskopf Public Affairs Director Fisher House Foundation, Rockville, Md.
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