In Honor of Our Veterans

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May 31, 2010

Take time to honor those who made ultimate sacrifice

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emorial Day provides us with an opportunity to take time out from our busy lives to remember and honor those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the United States and the liberties we hold dear.

Mississippians have a strong affinity for our national defense, with thousands of young people volunteering to serve in the Armed Forces. We also understand that we will lose loved ones as part of that dedication.

The very first Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was observed

in 1868 by decorating the graves of Civil War soldiers, and since then, Americans have set aside a time each year to honor their fallen heroes.

Columbus, Miss., proudly claims to be the birthplace of this tradition, but Memorial Day wasn’t officially established as a federal holiday until 1971. In the 234 years since we became an independent nation, Americans have fought in numerous wars, and many have given their lives in defense of the ideals that the United States represents.

As we gather this year to commemorate Memorial Day, we can reflect on all of

the Mississippians who have perished protecting our nation, whether in battles long ago or in the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Since the start of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom almost 10 years ago, more than 70 members of the Armed Forces with close ties to Mississippi have died fighting in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Since Memorial Day last year, nine Mississippi soldiers have died while serving the American people. Those valiant men include: ■ Lance Cpl. Phillip P. Clark, 19, of Brandon, died May 18, 2010 ■ Sgt. Anthony O. Magee, 29, of Hattiesburg, died April 27, 2010 ■ Army Pfc. Anthony Blount, 21, of Petal, died April 7, 2010 ■ Staff Sgt. William S. Ricketts, 27, of Corinth, died Feb 27, 2010 ■ Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Shaw, 26, of Natchez, died Sept. 29, 2009 ■ Sgt. Matthew L. Ingram, 25, of Newton, died Aug. 21, 2009 ■ Sgt. 1st Class Alejandro Granado, 42, of

Sen. Thad COCHRAN

Fairfax, Va., died Aug. 2, 2009 (Mississippi Guard) ■ Guard Sgt. 1st Class Severin W. Summers III, 43, of Bentonia, died Aug. 2, 2009 ■ Army Staff Sgt. Johnny Roosevelt Polk, 39, of Gulfport, died July 31, 2009 I honor them, and my heart goes out to the families of the brave Mississippi men and women in uniform who have died for our country. Their additional sacrifice must not be forgotten this Memorial Day. Congress is working diligently to provide our troops in Afghanistan with the funds necessary to finish the job and come home safely. I understand the necessity of matching our soldiers’ readiness with the means to complete their mission, and I am confident that the entire Mississippi delegation and Congress continues to take that duty very seriously.

As a veteran of the United States Navy, I am particularly thankful for the bravery and dedication of those who have fought and died for our country in our defense.

We are blessed to live in a country that protects its citizens with such a fine, fighting force.

This Memorial Day, I encourage everyone to take a moment to remember the courageous American soldiers who have given their lives for our nation. They are true heroes, and we owe them our solemn gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

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Wicker honors next great generation of American patriots

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n observance of Memorial Day, communities and organizations across Mississippi are holding ceremonies to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

On May 15, I was privileged to attend a Bay Springs ceremony that brought together members of the National Guard, servicemen who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, and some 100 of our nation’s oldest veterans.

The best way we can honor the fallen is to make sure their fellow men and women in uniform are equipped to finish this critical mission.

Arnold Flowers of Laurel was among two World War II veterans who gave moving accounts of their experiences in the Bataan Death March. The veterans – many of them in their 80s and 90s – helped honor a recently fallen American hero, 20-year-old Marine Corporal Dustin Jerome Lee of Quitman, Miss.

Corporal Lee died in a mortar attack in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2007.

I hope it was a comfort to his family,

who also attended the event along with Dustin’s beloved bomb-sniffing dog, Lex, to see patriots of that great generation pay tribute to their young son’s sacrifice.

The next great generation

Dustin Jerome Lee is part of a new generation of American heroes who are fighting for our freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Currently, 2,486 Mississippians are deployed on active duty.

Like many who served before them, some of our brave troops have paid with their lives.

Sixty-five Mississippians have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The most recent funeral service I attended was in February for Army Staff Sergeant William Ricketts of Corinth.

SSG Ricketts was a decorated hero who served two tours of duty in Iraq and lost his life during a third tour in Afghanistan.

I was humbled to join his family and friends in mourning, and I extend to them my deepest gratitude for the sacrifice they have made – along with thousands of other military families.

The names of fallen Mississippi sons and daughters like Corporal Lee and SSG Ricketts are written into history,

joining thousands of others and establishing a new legacy of patriotism and service. While some previous U.S. conflicts have relied on the draft to fill the ranks, every man and woman in the military today has voluntarily joined one of our service branches.

Today, military recruiting goals are being met and exceeded.

As an Air Force veteran, this fact fills me with pride and gives evidence that this is another great generation of Americans.

Sen. Roger

WICKER

Providing for our troops

I am also reminded of the enormous responsibility Congress has to protect and provide for our troops who are fighting in harm’s way.

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I have the opportunity to play an active role in the decisions that affect our military and our continued efforts to defeat global terrorism.

Since late 2009, when President Obama announced a surge in troop force in Afghanistan, more Americans have poured into that country to intensify our counterinsurgency efforts.

Over the past several months, I have met in Afghanistan and in Washington with our top generals and administration officials, as well as with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, to make sure our strategy for victory in Afghanistan is on point.

The best way we can honor the fallen is to make sure their fellow men and women in uniform are equipped to finish this critical mission.

Unlike after previous wars, no treaty will ever signed to end terrorism – the only option is to defeat the enemy.

Though some believe this an insurmountable task, I am heartened by the words Mayor Rudy Guiliani recently spoke at the University of Southern Mississippi commencement ceremony: “We believe in God, and we believe in America … you can’t have any stronger beliefs than those.”

Our faith and our patriotism will guide us through any challenge and will help ease the pain of the losses we sustain as our service men and women fight to preserve freedom in the 21st century.

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May 31, 2010

Memorial Day program to be held at Veterans Park

BY DANZA JOHNSON Daily Journal

J.D. Johnson of Tupelo got himself a front row seat at a past Memorial Day service at Veterans Park.

TUPELO MEMORIAL DAY EVENT PROGRAM

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■ Special music by Sherry Gregory

■ Emcee Don Lewis will introduce the Posting of the Colors by the Marine Corps League Color Guard

■ Reading of the Poem “The Young Dead Soliders Do Not Speak”

by Bob Verell

■ Invocation by Bob Chesnut ■ Pledge of Allegiance by Bernard Evans

■ Laying of the Wreath by the Vietnam Veterans of America – Buddy Warren, Army; Andy Chapman, Marine Corps; Claxton Smith, Army; Jamie Ellis, Air Force

■ Star Spangled Banner by Sherry Gregory

■ Taps by Bob Verell

■ Welcome and Introduction of speaker by Dick Hill

■ Retiring of the Colors by the Marine Corps League Color Guard

■ Speaker Fred Pitts

■ Dismissal By Bob Chesnut

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TUPELO – Even though he has never served in combat, Tupelo Councilman Fred Pitts said he knows the importance of honoring our veterans whether they are dead or still with us.

Pitts, president of the Tupelo City Council and former member of the Mississippi Army National Guard, will serve as keynote speaker for the Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. today at Veterans Park. Last year retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bob Chestnut was the keynote speaker at the annual event.

Pitts, who was asked to fill in as the speaker after Congressman Roger Wicker couldn’t make it, said he was honored.

“It is so important for us to honor all of our veterans,” said Pitts. “I lost two uncles in World War II. We need to show the veterans and the families of the soldiers who died serving this country that we appreciate their sacrifices and that we’ll never forget them.”

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Supported by: • Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 842 • Lee County Board of Supervisors • Marine Corp League • City of Tupelo • DAV • VFW • American Legion

Hosted by the Veterans Council, which is made up of local veterans organizations, the Memorial Ceremony means a lot to the men and women who have served the country.

Vice President of the Council and retired Marine Rex Moody, said for those who have served in battle, the ceremony will serve as an emotional reminder as to what was sacrificed for freedom.

“This is a time for us who have served to remember those who served with us and to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to serve this country,” said Moody. “They live on through us and ceremonies like this helps to keep their memories alive. Memorial Day is very meaningful to all veterans and very emotional.”

More than 500 people showed up for the ceremony in 2008 and nearly the same amount attended last year. The ceremony will consist of the laying of the wreath by the Vietnam Veterans of America and retiring of the colors by the Marine Corps League Color Guard.

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May 31, 2010

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U.S. Army soldiers, including Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Lautenbach, left, of Tupelo, salute as the colors are presented during the opening of Tupelo’ Veterans Memorial in 2008.

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May 31, 2010

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The bombardment has not let up. Rosenthal finds himself photographing one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. Finally, U.S. Marines capture Mount Suribachi, a volcano on the island’s southern end. Jubilant at any small victory, they raise an American flag. “Out of the corner of my eye…I had seen the men start the flag up. I swung my camera and shot the scene. Courtesy of The Associated Press.

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May 31, 2010

W. E. Pegues Salutes the Men & Women of the U. S. Armed Forces Who Have Served and Are Currently Serving

GREG & SANDY PEGUES

They have three nephews currently serving.

2 are in the Army. 1 is in the Air Force.

One nephew served during Desert Storm.

Sandy's father served in Army during the Vietnam War. Greg’s uncle served in WWII.

STEVE BRAMLETT Dad served in the Army during Korean Conflict.

JOAN McCRAW

SAMMY LANSDELL

Two uncles served in the Army during WWII, Two brothers-in-law served during Vietnam War.

Husband served in the Army during the Korean Conflict; 2 brothers served in the Army; one uncle served in the Navy.

LANDON ROBERSON

One grandfather served in the Navy during WWII; one grandfather served in the Army; great-grandfather served in the Army during WWI; great-great grandfather served in the Army during peace.

SHIRLEY MILLS

Two sons currently serving, one in the Marines and one in the Air Force; father served in Army during WWII; brother served in the Air Force and father-in-law served in the Air Force.

MARLA LEDBETTER Father served in Army during WWII.

HARVEY RAPER

Two uncles served in the Navy and Army during WWII; two brothers-in-law served in Vietnam War.

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MIKE EASLEY

Three uncles served in the Army during WWII.

Dad served in the Navy; uncle currently serving in the National Guard; uncle served in the Army and was a POW during WWII; uncles served in the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Father served in the Army during WWII; brother served in the Army during Vietnam, and brother-in-law served in the Army during Korean Conflict, son-in-law served in the Army.

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J. C. ROBBINS

Two nephews currently serving in the Army and the National Guard; cousin KIA (killed in action) during the Vietnam War.

JOEY TUTOR

LISA RISH

Served 15 years in the National Guard; brother served in the Army.

BARBARA RUTIA

Cousin currently serving in the Army; uncle KIA (killed in action) serving in the Army during the Korean Conflict; uncle served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Great uncles served in the Marines and Army; uncle served in the Marines.

BOBBY GILMORE

Two step-sons served in the Army; two step-grandsons currently serving in the Army & One step-grandson served in the National Guard.

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Raymond F. Akin

Robert Allen Akin

May 31, 2010

Richard Harvey Anglin, Sr.

William C. Anglin

Wilson T. Anglin

1942-1945 U.S. Army

1951-1955 U.S. Navy

1981- 2006 U.S.M.C Retired

1943-1960 U.S. Army

1941-1972 U.S. Air Force

J. P. Atkins III

Lt. Col. Douglas L. Bell

Colonel Van D. Bell, Jr. (Deceased)

Butch Blanton

Charles Lee (Blackie) Boatner, Sr.

1944-1946 U.S. Army

1990-Present U.S.M.C.

1936-1975 U.S.M.C Retired

1968-1971 U.S.M.C.

5 Years U.S.M.C.

Doug Bogardus

George Bogardus, Jr.

George Bogardus, Sr.

Walter C. Muhs

Billy Bowles

1966-1969 U.S. Navy

1966-1969 U.S. Army 1978-1996 U.S. Army

1942-1946 U.S. Navy

1942-1945 U.S. Army

1956-1958 U.S. Army

Harry Bowles

Jackie D. Bowles

Stanley H. Bowles

Luther (L.W.) Brackeen

James Ronald “Ronnie” Brown

1957-1960 U.S. Navy

1955-1959 U.S.M.C.

1943-1945 U.S. Army

1960-1964 U.S. Navy 1964-1966 U.S. Army

3 Years U.S. Army Combat Engineers

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1st Lt. Sara K. Shumpert Busenlehner (Deceased)

Capt. Frederick M. Bush, Jr.

Delmer L. Byrd

Capt. Rob Caldwell

1942-1945 U.S. Army Nurses Corps Army Air Corps

1935-1959 U.S. Navy

1942-1945 11th Armored Division 3rd Army

1986 to present U.S. Navy JAX NAS

Billy Chambers

Jerry Thomas Clark

Alvis Coker

Danny J. Coker

James W. Coleman

2005-2008 U.S. Navy

1957-1968 U.S. AIr Force

1943-1946 U.S. Navy

1970-1976 U.S. Army

1955-1969 U.S. Air Force

Walter E. (Shorty) Collins

CM/Sgt. Loyd Harold Conwill

Raymond Dallas

David L. Davis

1953-1955 U.S.M.C.

1947-1974 U.S. Air Force

1943-1946 U.S. Army

1968-1970 U.S. Army

Norman Doucet, Sr.

J. Adrian Edge

Derick Floyd

Gladys Roberts Floyd

CH(MAJ) Mark A. Frederick

1944-1946 U.S. Army

1956-1958 U.S. Army

9 Years U.S. Army

6 Years U.S. Army

1988 to present U.S. Army

CW4 Stan Caldwell

1989 to present U.S. Army National Guard

Shirley Fox

WAC 1950-1953 MSARNG 1973 - 1991

Donald Fox

Regular Army 1951-1963 MSARNG 1963 - 1987

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May 31, 2010

Joseph E. (Smokey) Galloway

Jacob R. Garland

James E. Gentry

J. C. Guntharp

James Gusmus

1967-1970 U.S. Army

2008 - Present U.S. Air Force

1942-1945 U.S. Army

1944-1946 U.S. Army

Two Years 31st Dixie Division 932nd F.A.B.N. BATT-B

E2 Paul Gusmus

June Hale

Clifton O. Hall

Stacy R. Hall

Troy Harris

Two Years Army Airborn Co. “D” - 101st

1949-1970 U.S. Army

1942-1946 U.S. Army

1991-Present U.S. Navy

2 Years - U.S. Army

Jerry C. Harwood

Robert E. Herndon

Bobby O. Hester

SPC Robert Wayne Holman, Jr.

CSM Ronnie W. Howell

1965-2005 Army National Guard

2 1/2 Years U.S. Navy

1967-1971 U.S. Marines

2008-Present U.S. Army

1978-2010 U.S. Army Ret.

1 SGT Terry Hunsicker

Fred & Virginia Ingellis

James F. “Jim” Krumcke

JT Lambert

Ray Llewellyn

20 Years Army Special Forces

1942-1945 U.S. Army Air Corps 1943-1944 U.S. Army Air Corps

1941-1945 Army Air Corps

2 Years U.S. Army

1940-1950 U.S. Air Force

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Philip Long

Ferrell Lawhon

Arnold Leston Marcy, Sr.

Barry Mathis, Jr.

Jack P. Mathis

1946-1948 U.S. Navy

2 Years 4th Marine Division

1943-1945 U.S. Army

2010 - Present U.S. Army

1953-1955 U.S. Army

Fred G. McNeece

Herbert H. “Archie” Miller

Gary Mounce, Sr.

Andrea Nichols

B.M. O’Callaghan, Jr.

1941-1966 U.S. Air Force

1950-1954 U.S. Navy

1956-1958 U.S. Army

2009 - Present U.S. Navy

1941-1945 U.S. Navy

Donald E. Page Sr.

James H. Page, Jr.

SFC Bill Parnell

Clarence Partlow

Ronnie Partlow

1981-1991 U.S.M.C.

1972-1992 U.S. Army Infantry

1949-1952 U.S. Army

3 Years U.S. Army

10 Years U.S. Army Reserve

Charles E. Payne

Sgt. Robert Plunkett

Elvis A. Presley

Loyd D. Raines

Thomas Darrell Rankin

1952-1954 U.S. Army

1969-1970 U.S. Army

1958-1960 U.S. Army

1950-1974 U.S. Army

1970-1997 U.S. Marine Corps

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Kenneth Reichhart

Robert L. Riley

Dwayne Roberts

Houston Roberts

Preston Roberts

1960-1987 U.S. Navy

1948-1951 U.S. Army

11 + U.S. Army

2008-Present U.S. Air Force

4 years U.S. Army

Clayton Andrew Rusoe

Laney E. Rutledge

Cullie W. Scribner

Troy Freeman Smith

Eugene Spearman

2007-Present U.S. M.C.

1929-1959 U.S. Army • U.S. Air Force

1942-1946 U.S. Navy

1943-1945 U.S. Navy

1943-1945 U.S. Army Air Corp

Hershel Stanford

Sgt. Fred Taylor

Lindsey Brinton Tenney

Keenan Jack Thompson

E. Ray Timbes

1942-1945 U.S. Army

T. Benton Waldrip III

1941-1947 AAF

2 1⁄2 years U.S. Air Force

Cpt. Marty L. Watson

1985-Present MSARNG HHT 1-98th CAV

2007-Present U.S. Air Force

2008-Present U.S. National Guard

1959-1963 U.S.M.C.

Karrie W. Weathers

Ernest “Duck” Webb

John H. Webb

24 Years Master Sargent U.S. Air Force

1942-1945 U.S. Army

1984-1988 U.S.M.C.

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J. B. Whitehead

1943-1946 U.S. Army

Dempsey Quay McGreger

1942-1945 U.S. Army

Donald T. Wilber

1949-1951 U.S. Army 1952-1955 U.S. Air Force

Gary Wayne Denning

1972-1978 U.S. Navy 1990-2007 U.S. National Guard

Marvin Willard

1942-1945 U.S. Army

Sgt. Aubrey Harris

1950-1952 U.S. Army

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Dr. Marion Winkler, Capt.

Joseph D. Washington, Sr.

1958-1960 U.S. Army Medical Corps

1941-1945 U.S. Army

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