Teen historian brings WWII veterans together for lunch

  • From left, Andy Negra, Hilbert “Hibby” Margol, Caleb Schneider and Alan Kinder gather following lunch. Schneider, 14, raises money for his Lunch with Veterans program through donations through his radio station, G.I. Jive Radio. SUBMITTED PHOTO
    From left, Andy Negra, Hilbert “Hibby” Margol, Caleb Schneider and Alan Kinder gather following lunch. Schneider, 14, raises money for his Lunch with Veterans program through donations through his radio station, G.I. Jive Radio. SUBMITTED PHOTO
  • Andy Negra, 101, signs a World War II-era map bag. The map bag was mailed in for signatures and has been autographed by more than 100 World War II veterans. Negra served in the U.S. Army beginning in 1943 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. SUBMITTED PHOTO
    Andy Negra, 101, signs a World War II-era map bag. The map bag was mailed in for signatures and has been autographed by more than 100 World War II veterans. Negra served in the U.S. Army beginning in 1943 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. SUBMITTED PHOTO
  • Alan Kinder, 101, signs a World War II-era helmet during the Lunch with Veterans gathering. Kinder served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. SUBMITTED PHOTO
    Alan Kinder, 101, signs a World War II-era helmet during the Lunch with Veterans gathering. Kinder served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. SUBMITTED PHOTO
  • Hilbert “Hibby” Margol, 102, signs a World War II-era helmet. Margol served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 and was part of the 42nd “Rainbow” Infantry Division that liberated Dachau concentration camp. SUBMITTED PHOTO
    Hilbert “Hibby” Margol, 102, signs a World War II-era helmet. Margol served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 and was part of the 42nd “Rainbow” Infantry Division that liberated Dachau concentration camp. SUBMITTED PHOTO
    By Carly Henderson  Fourteen-year-old Caleb Schneider of Gainesville has been interested in World War II since he was 9 years old. Since then, he has accumulated nearly twi...

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