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On Veterans Day, we salute the American veterans and active-duty military whose courage and dedication have protected our freedom and our way of life for generations. We recognize their service and their sacrifice, their selflessness and bravery, their hard work and their faith. Please join in celebrating the men and women of our military, past and present.
Local veterans thanked with Honor Flights BY MEGAN ALLEY Sun staff
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The National Honor Flight Network recently recognized the service of two area military veterans by flying them, free of charge, to the District of Columbia for a one-day visit. Howard Daugherty, the Clermont County Veterans’ Services Commission executive director, is a 69 yearold U.S. Army veteran. He served in the Vietnam War from 1967-68 as a door gunner and crew chief, where he earned a Purple Heart for his contributions. Early in the morning on Oct. 22, Daugherty met up with 96 other Purple Heart veterans and their caretakers in Columbus to fly to the nation’s capital, which he had not visited since the early 1970s. The trip was coordinated by Honor Flight Tri-State, a member of the national network. Honor Flights recognized the county’s senior veterans with free trips to the D.C. to visit war memorials. The group landed at Baltimore Washington International Airport and was greeted by midshipman from the U.S. Naval Academy before transferring to three charter buses headed to DC; the caravan received a police escort the entire day. “It was very moving,” Daugherty said. They first visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, where they listened to presentations as well as a performance by a military band. While there, Daugherty took time to pay tribute to five soldiers from his platoon and a friend who are memorialized on the wall.
“That was a bad feeling; very sad,” he said. The group went on to visit other notable sites, such as the Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Air Force Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. “That was moving to see the changing of the guard, and the cemetery is so large and expansive,” Daugherty said. After a day with a packed agenda, the group returned to the airport for their midevening departure flight. When they arrived back in Columbus, they were greeted by what Daugherty estimated to be more than 1,000 people, including his wife of 49 years, Terri. “It was fantastic; it was a moving experience,” Daugherty said. “I’m glad I went.” Ernie Siders, 85, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War from 1949 to 1954 as an instructor in California and in a specialized department in England. He, along with 70 other veterans and their guardians, flew from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to DC on Oct. 25. “It was good to meet some of the other veterans and listen to their stories,” Siders said. “We had a good comradery.” Siders, who hosts WOBO’s Big Band Music program every Tuesday from 4-8 p.m., was on a waiting list for three years before he received notice that he would be going on the flight. “I was honored to go on the honor flight; it’s a great thing to be able to be able to go to Washington and be able to go to the memori-
als,” he said. Similar to Daugherty’s trip, the buses that Siders and his group were on were escorted by police. “Along the way, we could see people that would stop, wave and applaud; some even saluted,” he said. “It was amazing.” He added, “We would be at memorials and people ranging from age six to 90 would come up to us and shake our hand and thank us of what we’ve done.” Siders was one of four veterans in the group selected to march alongside the Guards of Honor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “We got to participate in the laying of the wreath; that was very moving,” he said. “I felt really great about that.” Siders, who last visited the District in late 1948 as part of his high school senior class trip, was taken aback by how much the capital has changed. “I was amazed at all the huge buildings in Washington, and now there are four lanes of traffic, which is bumper to bumper,” he said. When Siders and his group returned to CVG, they were greeted by about 400 people and a chorus of bagpipes. “I never shook so many hands in my life,” he said. “They all thanked us for our time and service.” For Siders, the trip brought back a lot of memories. “It was good to reminisce with the veterans,” he said, adding the whole trip was “quite amazing.” “I would really stress to veterans that if you haven’t gone, do so,” he said. “It’s really nice and everything is
Veterans invited to free dinner On Saturday, Nov. 12, Emmanuel United Methodist Church (4312 Amelia-Olive Branch Rd, Batavia, OH 45103) invites Veterans to a free dinner, from 3-7 p.m. On the menu: ham, turkey, dressing, sweet po-
tatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, rolls, and desserts. Reservations required. Please text or call 513-833-5219 to reserve a ticket. Additional tickets are available: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children and free for kids 5 and
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Vietnam Veterans of America holding candlelight ceremony The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 649 and The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 156 will hold a combined candle light ceremony at Union
Township Veterans Memorial Park on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. to dedicate the new Purple Heart Monument. Dan Hof, Commander of MOPH Chapter 156 and
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Board to honor veterans at November meeting Milford School District will continue its tradition of honoring veterans at its November Board of Education meeting. The Board will award high school diplomas to veterans who did not earn a diploma because their education at Milford High School was interrupted to serve their country in times of war. It is the ninth year that the district has awarded diplomas to veterans. The Board meets on Thursday, Nov. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at Charles L. Seipelt Elementary, 900 state
Route 131. If you are a veteran or know of a veteran who did not earn his or her diploma because of being in the armed service, please contact the Milford Board of Education Office at 513831-1314 by Friday, Nov. 11. Veterans who will be attending for the recognition should also call the Board Office or RSVP to Terry Kruszynski at kruszynski_t@milfordschools.org. In addition to presenting diplomas, all area veterans are invited to come to the
November Board meeting in uniform and the Board will recognize them for their service at the beginning of the meeting. There will be a short program with patriotic music and a presentation of certificates. Prior to the November Board meeting, our buildings will be collecting donations for the Troop Box Ministries. Representatives from each of our schools will be at the Board meeting to present troop boxes and donations for postage to a representative from Troop Box Ministries.
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On Veterans Day, we salute the American veterans and active-duty military whose courage and dedication have protected our freedom and our way of life for generations. We recognize their service and their sacrifice, their selflessness and bravery, their hard work and their faith. Please join in celebrating the men and women of our military, past and present.
Veterans Day parade is Nov. 11 in Batavia
The Clermont County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation designating Nov. 6-12, 2016 as “Veteranʼs Awareness Week in Clermont County.” The presentation was made at their meeting on Oct. 19, 2016. Pictured, from left, is Commissioner Bob Proud, Veterans Service Commission Officer Wayne Lung and Commissioners David Uible and Ed Humphrey.
the post office, Foster said. “We are one of the few counties that actually holds the Veterans Day parade on Veterans Day,” Foster noted. Fire vehicles will line up at College Drive. School buses can unload by the Community Division sign where the American Legion Post will line up. All other participants will begin lining up at the Post Office. If you would like more information on the line up please call 513827-2514. Everyone is encouraged to participate! Veterans Day is the American name for the international day of remembrance formerly called Armistice Day. It falls on Nov. 11 every year, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War. Veterans Day is a federal holiday and is observed as a
state holiday all over the nation. Other veterans-related events that week include: Nov. 11: Dedication of a Purple Heart monument at 6 p.m. at Union Township’s Veterans Memorial Park, 906 Clough Pike. Nov. 11: Bethel American Legion’s Honor Guard will hold a service at old Bethel Methodist Church cemetery on Ohio 125 near entrance of East Fork State Park at 11 a.m. Check with local schools on Veterans Day programs. Nov. 12: Breakfast at UC Clermont; Ohio ID cards for veterans will be issued. This allows veterans who don’t have a VA Health card to receive discounts on meals and purchases offered by restaurants and retailers to veterans. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Lounge.
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Clermont County’s Veterans Day Parade will be held Friday, Nov. 11, in the village of Batavia. Lineup begins at 6 p.m. at the U.S. Post Office, 575 West Main St., Batavia, the program begins at 6:45 p.m. and the parade is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. The event will feature bands from several local high schools. Ron Chapman, Commander of the American Legion Department of Ohio, will speak during the event, said Steve Foster of the Clermont County Council of the American Legion, which sponsors the parade. Point of contact for sign up and questions up to the day of the parade is Steve Foster 513-827-2514 and Don Chandler 513-3744223 the day of the parade. Those who want to join the parade can look for a sign for their community at