Summer of 42: The Coastal Bend Goes to War
World War II veterans Jose Mendez (left) and Bob Batterson (middle), and Korea veteran Dotson Lewis talk before the screening of "Summer of 42: The Coastal Bend Goes To War" on Aug. 11 aboard the USS Lexington.Ana Tamez/KRIS 6 News
Army veteran Walter Skinner watches the documentary aboard the USS Lexington on Aug. 12.Ana Tamez/KRIS 6 News
Appreciation plaques were given out to entities who helped the documentary come together.Ana Tamez/KRIS 6 News
Nueces County Veterans Services officer JJ de la Cerda talks with World War II veteran Bob Batterson before the screening.Ana Tamez/KRIS 6 News
Certificates were given to people who participated in the filming of the documentary.Ana Tamez/KRIS 6 News
KRIS 6 News anchor speaks with Veterans Band leader Ram Chavez before the screening.Ana Tamez/KRIS 6 News
Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo was on-hand for the invitation-only screening.Ana Tamez/KRIS 6 News
Lara Kirchens and her husband won tickets to the private screening from KRIS 6 News. Ten pairs of tickets were given away in a drawing to members of the public.Ana Tamez/KRIS 6 News
Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales talks with World War II veteran Jose Mendez at the screening Aug. 12.Ana Tamez/KRIS 6 News