World War II vet will get a new ramp on Veteran’s Renovation Day Gene Marrano October 17, 2018 1 minute read Saturday is “Veteran’s Renovation Day.” Around the country volunteers and organizations will be pitching in to make life a little bit easier for those who served. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: STUDY: Virginia lagging behind Northeast in energy-efficiencyNext: Vinton Police seek 14-year-old runaway missing more than a month Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026