Jon Hansen

The story of the oldest person to storm the beaches of Normandy - at 56 years old, a general with a famous name…

One of my favorite history nuggets is the story of the oldest person to storm the beaches of Normandy. He survived that day but never made it to Paris. He died 5 weeks later of a heart attack.

With his cane, the only general to lead onto the beaches that day had one of the most famous names in American history but not everyone know his heroic tale.

As told today on WGN Radio

The story of the oldest soldier storming the beaches on D-Day with courage and his cane Most generals don’t lead from the front. But on June 6, 1944, this 56-year-old leader gave his men confidence, having learned from his experiences in the trenches of World War I. Jon Hansen tells t…

Getting David ready for his WGN Radio internship in 2045.

He has a few words down but I think his next ones better be Ishnala, Lindholn and MegaPros. What else?

How we all feel after a nap tbh

Proud spouse alert! Enrique has a really cool gallery up at the Downers Grove Library till June 22nd.

He spent a year or so learning how to lathe and created these amazing bowls, but then used his photography skills to capture them in really interesting and cool ways. If you’re nearby, check it out!!

“Iridian, I know the answer to the question of the day. Put me through!” WGN Radio 😝

Alright folks I’m the captain now!

After 22 shows in 15 days on WGN Radio, a few Block Club Chicago podcasts, I’m in my happy place.

Slowly being driven on a boat by my brother Drew and sister-in-law Sharon, Enrique (ON HIS BIRTHDAY) and David’s first 2026 ride!