BLACKFOOT () – The Blackfoot community is rallying around a local veteran and working to give him the trip of a lifetime. The veteran was a prisoner of war during World War II and his trip will take him all the way to Georgia to see a flag he signed 75 years ago after being liberated. Dozens of people filled Patriot Field in Blackfoot Friday afternoon to honor the biggest patriot in town. “I’m no hero. I’m a survivor.” That’s what 96-year-old Fred Woodland told the crowd of more than 100 people. He’s a World War II veteran and is humble when it comes to recognizing his efforts to make...…BLACKFOOT () – The Blackfoot community is rallying around a local veteran and working to give him the trip of a lifetime. The veteran was a prisoner of war during World War II and his trip will take him all the way to Georgia to see a flag he signed 75 years ago after being liberated. Dozens of people filled Patriot Field in Blackfoot Friday afternoon to honor the biggest patriot in town. “I’m no hero. I’m a survivor.” That’s what 96-year-old Fred Woodland told the crowd of more than 100 people. He’s a World War II veteran and is humble when it comes to recognizing his efforts to make...WW…
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