RAISING AWARENESS OF OUR WWII VETERANS
NO REGRETS TOUR
WWII Vet Sidney Walton, 102, was on a 50-state, 50-governor tour, giving everyone a chance to meet a WWII veteran before that greatest generation disappears.
Sidney passed away Oct 21, 2021, but his son Paul completed the tour in his honor as the "No Regrets Memorial Tour" before he too sadly passed away.
Final Visit: Delaware 5/26/22
Delaware Lt. Gov. Hall-Long & Walton family friend Kirk Webster
Delaware Lt. Gov. Hall-Long & Walton family friend Kirk Webster
Delaware Lt. Gov. Hall-Long & Walton family friend Kirk Webster
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long presents proclamation honoring Sidney Walton's service, and holds photo of Sidney.
"0 States Left to Go!"
Delaware Lt. Gov. Hall-Long & Walton family friend Kirk Webster
Delaware Lt. Gov. Hall-Long & Walton family friend Kirk Webster
Replacing "1" with "0" in countdown on Sidney's SUV. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long on right. Gov. Carney sent well wishes.
About Sidney
Sidney was born Feb. 11th, 1919, in New York City. In March 1941, eager to fight the Nazis, he enlisted in the Army, eight months before Pearl Harbor.
Sidney served in the lesser known third theater of combat, CBI (China-Burma-India) as a corporal and medical technician in the 34th Infantry, 8th Division, until the war's end.
Sidney always regretted missing a chance to meet Civil War veterans during the 1939 World's Fair in New York. To make up for this regret, in 2018 he set off with his son Paul on a "No Regrets Tour" to give Americans a last chance to meet a World War II vet before they're all gone.
Sidney hoped to visit all 50 governors in all 50 states, raising awareness for our veterans. He was able to meet 40 governors before his death at age 102.
Sidney met the presidents of both the U.S. and France, was honored at the 2020 Super Bowl, was celebrated on the Today Show on his 100th birthday, was featured on World News Tonight, and received the 2020 Unsung Hero Patriot Award.
N. Dakota Gov. Burgum Welcomes Sidney's Son Paul
Burgum was governor #44 on the No Regrets Tour, 1.21.22
"Happy 102" Sidney!
Florida Gov. DeSantis
Coin Toss Superbowl 2020 - Chiefs Win!
Sidney on field at coin toss
Normandy, 75th Anniv of D-Day, 6.6.19
