97-year-old woman honored for WWII service

"DENVER - At the 13th Annual Aurora Veterans Salute, 97-year-old Marie Cosby sat quietly at table 9 with her navy blue Navy uniform on. Along with 13 other women who served or who are currently serving in the military, (A veteran woman and active duty woman representing each service branch, and five Gold Star and Blue Star wives and mothers of those who have died) Cosby was honored for her service with the Navy's WWII era WAVES, an acronym for 'Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.' 'I think the men sort of resented women being in the Navy. They thought they should do the job, but we helped,' said Cosby. In a matter of days, Cosby will turn 98. Since her years with the Navy, many restrictions on women's service in the U.S. military have been lifted, although some limitations still exist. Cosby didn't serve overseas, she was a secretary at a military base in the states. Cosby says every role was important during World War II. 'You were doing your job, and that's what you had to do,' said Cosby. When asked what she remembers most about her experience Cosby said 'the parades,' with a chuckle."
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