Sergeant Major Bill Shoemaker My hero is my dad. He was raised on a farm near Winnsboro, Texas. Dad was drafted and following high school graduation, reported to basic training, declining a basketball scholarship. His unit became part of the occupational forces. Dad returned home in 1946, enlisted in the Army Reserves, and joined his brother’s accounting firm in Marshall, TX. In 1949, he joined the 49th Armored Division of the Army National Guard. The unit was mobilized for active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis and spent time at Fort Polk. Dad served until his retirement in February 1987 – a total of 41.5 years. Dad served our church, First Baptist Marshall, as a deacon and church treasurer for several years. He was a Master Mason, a member of the Knights Templar, and a Shriner. Dad served the Marshall Lodge as Worshipful Master and served the district as District Deputy Grand Master. My parents were married almost 46 years when Dad passed in 1997. My dad was a good man who loved his Lord, loved his family, and was proud to serve his country. Honored by Patrice Frisby
Cory Allen Teague, Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Southlake Cory is the husband of Natalie DeGraffenreid Teague, APRN, FNPBC, father of 22-month old, Scarlett Reid Teague, and new baby boy, Brett Hagen Teague. Cory has been a firefighter/paramedic for the Southlake Fire Department for the last 12 years. Cory and his family reside in Sanger, Texas. He is the son-in-law of Randy & Linda DeGraffenreid. We are extremely proud of Cory and all his accomplishments, especially during the COVID pandemic. Honored by Linda & Randy DeGraffenreid
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