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SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS
ARMED FORCES TRIBUTE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Tribute to Armed Forces Don Woodring
Klaus Graf
David Valencia
Louis L. Truckenmiller
Jay Kenneth Torrey
Staff Sergeant Honorably served his country for 4 years as an army medic.
CPL Freedom is not free.
SP4 1st AD 1964-1966 Thank you.
Specialist 5th Class Reporter, Writer, Page Editor for Pacific Stars and Stripes 1970-1973
Captain In loving memory of you who served the USA in WWII and Korea, from your beloved wife, Marilyn
Army
USMC
Scott N. Wilson
Keith C. Berry
Sgt. E5 Military Intelligence West Berlin Outpost to Freedom Your service made a difference!!!! Love, Your Family
Petty Officer 3rd Class God Bless America
U.S. Army 1968-1971
Navy
Army
U.S. Army
Jose Chavez
Jose Chavez, Jr.
SFC 1973-1994
SFC 1999-Present
United States Army
United States Army
What amazing military service you two have given to our country! Over 40 years combined, including Jr’s 4 combat deployments. Happy Veteran’s day to you both. We love you and are so proud of what you have accomplished! Love, Your Family
Selby Ansel Dotters, Jr.
John Silas Sheffield Peirson
1st Lieutenant, 1LT Dotters, 17th Recon. piloted his B-25 on 72 missions in the Phillipines during WWII. Please see: www.rememberingansel
1st Lieutenant 1LT Peirson, VN Intelligence Officer, was KIA on Christmas Day of ’44 in the Belgian Bulge. Please see: www.awon.org/peirson
United States Army Air Corps
United States Army
Marine Corps
Jess C. Ortiz
U.S. Army, 1942-45
Rank Jess Ortiz was a devout patriot who proudly served his country during WWII and spent his lifetime defending the soul of America, living his life with integrity, courage, honor, and faith - a legacy of values which continues to live on in his children, grandsons & great-granddaughters. Commendations: Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart with three clusters. He will forever remain in our hearts. The Ortiz Family
Rik Peirson
United States Army
Captain CPT Peirson, MACV Intelligence Officer, Served in the Vietnam Delta ’68-’69 Please see: www.dayone.com/schaltenbrand
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Richard L. Long Navy
Richard, A friend, a mentor, a father, a true patriot who dedicated his life to helping others. #USA 1926-2020 Love, Giovanni & Ruth
John W. Blankenship U.S. Navy
Lt. You will always be my hero and Prince Charming. Loving wife, Hazel
Don Mead
U.S. Army Battle of the Bulge
Private First Class Served and Sacrificed with Honor and Dignity. Brent Flaaten and Family
Ylario “Larry” Delgadillo
Peter L. Willson
Joe Arroyo
Sgt. 1st class We miss you and think of you every day. Love, Your Family
AIC-337th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Air Defense Command Portland, Oregon 1960-1964
Airman E-3 Thanks for your service Vietnam 1964-1966 Celia, Tia Eba, Meana
Army
USAF
Navy
Arley Alison Kittle
United States Marine Corps
Margarito Delgadillo
U.S. Army 24th Division, 19th Infantry
Staff Sergeant Dad, we think of you every day and thank you for your service to America and for all that you and so many others did for us. Your loving family.
Korean War Veteran, Purple Heart Margarito as Husband, Father and Grandfather demonstrated valor and courage during his service to his country in Korea. You are an inspiration to our family. All our Love, Your Family
John B. Hunter
Jimme L. Wilson
Staff Sergeant-Squad Leader Korean War 1951-1952 Anti-Tank & Mines Platoon I was lucky returning, but many did not.
Infantry Officer, Aviator U.S. Occupational Forces Germany 1954-1958
United States Army Infantry 2nd Div. 38th Reg.
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