Inside the Story: World War II veteran knows too well the cost of freedom @danrascon4545
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Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
(KUTV) Every day like clockwork, you can find John Delliskave, or "Pops," in his workshop.

At 93 years old, he still has some woodworking amazing skills, which he uses to build a variety of items.

"I make a lot of puzzles," he said.

But one of his most prized possessions is in his front yard: an American flag.

"I love that flag. You can see I fly it every day," said Delliskave.

The flag represents freedom to Delliskave, who knows all too well the cost of it.

He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima--one of thousands of U.S. Marines who stormed the beaches in February on 1945 during World War II.
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Inside the Story: World War II veteran knows too well the cost of freedom

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