Saluting our Soldiers November 2020
Military Profiles & Photos A tribute to veterans brought to you by the Siuslaw News
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History of Veterans Day
eterans Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, reports the Department of Veterans Affairs. What’s more, some Americans don’t know why we commemorate our veterans on Nov. 11. It’s imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former service members properly.
A History of Veterans Day Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, Nov. 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day.’” As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans. In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress — at the urging of the veterans service organizations —
ment — a complete schedule can be found here. State and local government closings are determined locally, and non-government businesses can close or remain open as they see fit.
amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “armistice” and inserting the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date.
Finally, on Sept. 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11. Celebrating Veterans Day If the Nov. 11 holiday falls on a non-workday — Saturday or Sunday — the holiday is observed by the federal government on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday). Federal government closings are established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage-
Difference between Veterans Day & Memorial Day Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day, but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military — in wartime or peacetime. President Eisenhower’s letter to Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, designating him Chairman, Veterans Day National Committee on Oct. 8, 1954, included: “It is my earnest hope that all veterans, their organizations and the entire citizenry will join hands to insure proper and widespread observance of this day. ... “I have every confidence that our Nation will respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate observance of Veterans Day.”
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‘Veterans Honor Cruise’ to take place on Veterans Day In honor of Veterans Day Cruisers, Florence Jeeps on Nov. 11 and the many R Us and Oregon Dunes veterans who make up an Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revoluessential part of the Siuslaw region, the Florence Vetertion. ans Day Parade Committee Staging will take place at is electing to hold a VeterFlorence Christian Church, ans Honor Cruise in His990 Second St., and proceed to Old Town at 2 p.m. toric Old Town. From there, the Honor Due to COVID-19 reCruise will drive by Shorestrictions, this won’t be a wood Senior Living, 1451 full parade. Instead, it will Spruce St., Spruce Point be a cruise event, with parAssisted Living, 375 Ninth ticipants in vehicles. The St., and Regency Florence, community will be able to 1951 21st St. view the parade from cerResidents will be notified tain places on the parade at these locations, so hoperoute, which will be finalized soon. SIUSLAW NEWS FILE PHOTO fully, veterans can be ready “As you can imagine, this Local car, veteran and patriotic groups will take place in a to wave. Participants are encouryear’s ‘parade’ will have a car cruise for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. aged to decorate with padifferent format,” the committee said. “We’re supporting this Vet- We’ll be in compliance with restrictions triotic bunting, American flags and magerans Honor Cruise so our veterans will to keep everyone safe and healthy.” netic signs. Confirmed participants include Rhody know we appreciate and honor them.
Korando offers Free Dental Day for vets, service members
In honor of Veterans Day, Korando Dental Group, 1705 W. 22nd St., is holding a free dental day for veterans, active military and spouses on Friday, Nov. 13. People can call 541-991-7920 now to make an appointment. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Korando team will conduct fillings, extractions or cleanings to people with valid current military ID or DD214 or spouse DD214 forms, along with a driver’s license form of identification. “Korando Dental group is excited to offer this service to all our service members and veterans,” said the Korando team. “It is our way of saying ‘Thank you’ for your service. We are forever grateful to you for your service to our country.” For more information, call 541-991-7920.
HONORING OUR VETS A special tribute to Siuslaw Region military veterans
Michael Allen Lieutenant, U.S. Naval Reserves 1963-67
Sharon Armstrong Captain, U.S. Coast Guard (Reserve) 1972-2003
Tyson Arrant U.S. Army Beginning in 2000
Donald Bartlett U.S. Navy 1951-53
Julian “Clay” Baumeister Petty Officer 3/C, U.S. Navy; 1944-46
Wayne Bayliff First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1966-68
Duane Best U.S. Air Force 1950-54
Jeffrey Beveridge 3rd Class Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, 1992-99
Byron B. Blake Tech Sergeant, U.S. Army 1945
Dennis Baker E-U, U.S. Army 1968-70
Lloyd E. Baker A/IC, U.S. Air Force 1954-58
Daniel Baldridge U.S. Air Force 1953-57
Quint Barnaby CW2, U.S. Army National Guard 2009-2010
John Barnes Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1970-99
Robert L. Belk Airman 1st Class, Air Force, Army Nat'l Guard, 1952-60
Anthony Bell Specialist, U.S. Army Reserve, 2003
Richard Bennett A2C, U.S. Air Force 1954-58
Leo C. Bernhardt E9 Chief, U.S. Navy 1942 for 25 years total
Louis Bernhardt Specialist, Oregon National Guard, Beginning in 2000
Kerry J. Boggs Command Sgt. Major, U.S. Army, Beginning in 1981
Mitchell J. Boggs PFC, U.S. Army Beginning in July 2008
Mike Bones Radioman 1st Class, U.S. Navy; 1970-74 1974-92, Reserve
Lynn C. Bonneau Sgt. 1st Class, U.S. Army & Air Force, 1966-2002
Don Bourland U.S. Navy 1964
Honoring the best & bravest For their courage, hard work and dedication to their country, we salute the men and women of our Armed Forces, past and present. It is because of their sacrifice that America remains the land of the free, and we thank them for protecting our citizens and our country. Wishing all of our veterans and soldiers a very happy Veterans Day this and every year.
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David C. Brackney Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force 1995-2015
Chester “Lon” Bradley Major, U.S. Air Force 1959-79
Bob Brown Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1966-74
Security Officer, U.S. Air Force, 1953-55, 7 years in reserves
Lawrance Brown U.S. Army Cavalry 1989-92
Phil Brubaker Lieutenant, U.S. Navy 1968-73
Jimmy Buckmaster U.S. Army 1968
Wayne L. Burch Spec 5, U.S. Army 1963-66
Gene J. Burek Merchant Marine & Chief Cook, U.S. Coast Guard; 1944-46
Susan Burkhart PFC-E3, U.S. Army 1984-85
Fred Burns SP3, U.S. Army 1953-56
Leslie W. Buss PFC, U.S. Army 103rd Infantry, 1944-46
Everett Butler Radio/Radar/Gunner, U.S. Navy, 1944-46
Rita Cadagin Sgt., U.S. Army 1967-70
Gary D. Cannon Sgt., U.S. Army 1968-71
Tony Cavarno 1st Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1951-70
Keith E. Carrico Sergeant, U.S. Army 1958-60
Donald Chapin Corporal, U.S. Army 1952-54
Ralph William Chastain Sergeant, U.S. Army 1950-52
Ken Chipps YN3, U.S. Navy 1958-62
Peter Cinquegrani PFC, U.S. Army 1954-57
Michael Cocciolo E5, U.S. Marine Corps 1967-71
Eugene Cockeram Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy, 1945-46
Willet “Slim” Colwell U.S. Army 1945
John Connally U.S. Navy 1967-70
Jane (Snyder) Connelley Cpl (E4), U.S. Marine Corps; 1977-80
Russell B. Connelley
Howard S. Condley E-4, GMG-3, U.S. Navy, 1965-69
Sean R. Connor Coast Guard, 1986- 91; E-6, U.S. Army, 2003-05; 2009-10
Larry Costa SP4-E4, U.S. Army 1964-65
Nancy B. Coughlan PH3, U.S. Navy 1958-61
Sgt. E-S, U.S. Army 82nd Airborne, Division, 1958-64
Raymond Curry E-4, U.S. Army 1957-60
Shannon Curry Richard P. Cutting Senior Airman Loadmaster, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Air Force; 1980-85 Corps, Beginning in 2008
Tim Cutting U.S. Marine Corps
Jack Dailey Y3C, U.S. Navy 1944-46
Matthew Dearman Corporal, U.S. Army Jan. 1953 to Dec. 1954
Constance DeGray British Royal Navy (WREN) 1943-45
Operations Specialist 2nd Class/E5, U.S. Navy, 1979-84
Angela Dotson
Merlin Dyball Captain, Navy & Air Force Reserve, 1968-69, 1982 to 2005
Benjamin J. Eastwood AIC, U.S. Air Force 1951-1955
Raymond C. Eastwood Gunny sergeant, E-7, Marines; 1981-2001
Gary Dietz E-4, U.S. Army 1981-85
Raymond D. Ebert Major, U.S. Army 1963-1983
H. Chris Fleisher Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1982-91
Paul Gargis CSM, U.S. Army 1957-78
AOM 2nd Class, U.S. Navy; 1944-47, 90 years old in 2018
Frank L. Brown
Tom Craig
Timothy S. del Villar
SPC, Army 2008-14; U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard for 2 years
Jack Donahue Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1952-73
Technical Sergeant, U.S. Air Force 2002-Present
Ed Dowty Captain, U.S. Army Dental Corp, 1956-58
Ardella Edwards SP5, U.S. Army 1981-1984
Robert A. Emershy S/Sgt., U.S. Army 1951-1954
Billy Emerson Sr. Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1975-1978
Gwendolyn FarleyCampbell Information Systems Tech. Senior Chief, U.S. Navy; 1988-2016
Brad Finnell E-2, U.S. Air Force 2011-2012
Brandon Finnell E-4, U.S. Army Beginning in 2008
Senior Airman, Air Force; 198588; Air Nat'l Guard, 1988-90
Wallace B. Foreman QM1, USN, Ret., U.S. Navy 1960-82
Robert Forsberg S/Sgt., U.S. Army, 42nd Inf. Div., 1944-46
John Franklin Chief Warrant Officer 3, U.S. Army, 1982-90
Gary Freshour SP4, U.S. Army 1969-71
Farrell L. Gardner Sgt., 13th Field Artillery, U.S. Army, 1952-54
Melinda Goodrich–Dietz E-4, U.S. Army 1982-85
Owen “Pete” Goodrich U.S. Air Force 1950-54
Brett Grimmett U.S. Army 2004-06
Bill Grover PSC, Private 1st Class, U.S. Army, 1965-67
Harold Grover Pack Mule Mountain Div., U.S. Army, 1940-45
Paul Dietz
Don Foerster E-7, U.S. Navy, Navy/Coast Women’s Army Corps, 1969-70, Guard and Nat'l Guard Reserve; McClellan Veteran 1951-55, 59-63, 65-67, 74-87
Laurie Fox
Chuck Getchell GMTC (E-7), U.S. Navy 1958-79
Eleanor “Judy” Glover Corporal, Marine Corps; 1944-46
Donna Fleisher
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Boatswainmate of the USS Kansas City, AOR-3, U.S. Navy
J. Dale Guy Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1954-62
Dennis Hamilton First Sgt., U.S. Army 1964-68, 1974-97
Delbert R. Hanks PFC, U.S. Army 1943-45
Richard D. Hardwick SP-3, Army, 1952-54. His father, Maj. Roy Hardwick, served in Korea at the same time
Eldon L. “Pat” Harroun Sgt., U.S. Army 1941-46
Ira J. Haskett Jr. Sgt., U.S. Armed Forces
G.R. (Rich) Hatton U.S. Navy Pearl Harbor Survivor
Shirley E. Heermans W.S.C.G.R. SPAR Petty Officer, Yeoman 2C
Dorothy M. Henderson E7, U.S. Army 1964-84
Eugene R. Henderson Specialist 1st Class, U.S. Army
Kenneth P. Henderson 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Army Artillery 1964-66
Mike Herbert Lt., U.S. Navy 1963-1972
Bernie (Bernard J.) Herr Corporal, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force; 1944
CW-4 Army, Chief Warrant Officer, Army; starting in 1991
Raymond D. Hill 1st Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired, 1961-64
John M. Hodgkins Staff Sgt., U.S.M.C. 1948-52
Walt Hodgkins CO. A 346, Engr’s GS Regiment, 1st Bn 1st Army ETO, U.S. Army
Tanner H.C. Holton IV Lance Cpl., Marine Corps; 2009-12
Gary A. Hoselton Airman First Class, U.S. Air Force 1958- 1964
Howard Hubbs Aviation Electrician, AEAN, U.S. Navy, 1965-68
H. Hughes U.S. Army 101st Airborne, Paratroopers, 1944-45
Monty D. Hughes Second Class Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, 1964-70
Raymond L. Gutierrez
Fred Allen HM2, U.S. Navy 1967-69
Harry Blake Seaman, U.S. Navy 1942-45
Robert C. Anstead Sergeant, U.S. Air Force 1966-70
Marcus Bosket SPEC-4, U.S. Army 1965-67
William Brown Bosuns Mate 1/C, U.S. Coast Guard 1941-46 Carl Chastain Airman A.N., U.S. Navy 1955-59
Tom S. Benedict Maud Branet Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force British Air Force Women Reserve 1964-91 WWII
Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, 1968-72 David Collins E4, U.S. Air Force 1972-1977 Travis AFB CA
Brian Cole RM2 (Radioman), 2nd Class
Ralph Palmer Hatch 1st Class Petty Officer, U.S. Navy
Joseph B. Hill
Donald R. Conant Quartermaster, E-5, U.S. Navy 1966-69
Edward DeNoyer Sergeant, U.S.M.C. 1970-74
Donald G. Egerman Pharmacist Mate-Second Class 2/L, U.S. Navy, 1944-46
Stephanie Conant Captain, U.S. Air Force 1974-94
Traci L. Dietz E2; U.S. Navy 2005-2006
Ruben Fast Private 1st Class, U.S. Army 1952-54
Michael A. DeMaid Sgt. E-5, U.S. Navy 1965-68
Grant D. Eckroth Chief Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1968-72 (Active); 1982-2008 (Reserves)
Robert E. Fish Sgt. 1st Class, U.S. Navy 1946-48
Teri Colt E-5, U.S. Navy 1983-95
Ronald Rae Hughs Spc. 4, California National Guard, 1966-72
Jim Hunt FTG-2 (SS), U.S. Navy, Submarine Service, 1964-68
Jim Hurst HM3, U.S. Navy 1951-54
John A. Hyder U.S. Navy, Radioman 3rd Class, 1946-49
John S. Hyder OS2, U.S. Navy 1975-79
Gerald W. Jackman U.S. Air Force 1956-77
Harold E. Johnson Construction Engineer, U.S. Army, 1965-67
Kenn W. Johnson Col., U.S. Army 1967-2003
Jim Johnston Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, 1956-60
Larry Jones Master Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, 1974-2001
James (Jim) T. Kaul 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Corp, 1943-46
Frank Keavy
Ruth Kelly SK2, U.S. Navy 1943-45
Warren Kelly PFC, U.S. Marine Corps 1942-45
Beyonava Kendall AC1, U.S. Navy, Air Traffic Controller
Theodore W. Kennedy
Lt. Commander, Royal Australian Navy (Reserve); 1964-86
Kenneth D. Kettelman Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1967-71
Anita L. Kirby Petty Officer TE2 U.S. Navy, 1954-58
Alan J. Knoblock U.S. Army, 1SG, First Sergeant, 1982-02
Wayne Koepplin Spec. 4, U.S. Army 1967-69
Frederick Kolbeck Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1951-54
Art Koning Cpl., U.S. Marine Corps 1945-47
Captain, US Army - 1971-73 Nat’l Guard Reserve - 1973-94
Keith Kraft Sergeant, U.S. Marines; USN(R) Submarines 1952-56
Ward A. Kruse Jr. PFC, U.S. Marines Beginning in 2003
John H. Laney SP-4, U.S. Army 1959-62
Jenous M. Langford Jr. Master Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, 1959-79
Andrew LaTomme Jr. Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Corps, 1943-45
Jerry L. Lechien Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1967-70
Delery Lee Specialist 5th Class, U.S. Army, 1965-67
Jack H. Lenox STS 2 (SS), U.S. Navy 1971-77
Ernie Leone Sergeant E-5, U.S. Army 1964-70
Vincent LePiane Aviation ordnance 2/C, U.S. Navy, 1943-46
Bob Lerman Staff Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps; 1953-56
Richard Lewis Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1964-68
Kevin Liebel Specialist 4th Class, U.S. Army, 1970-71
David A. Lockwood A Company 1st Battalion, U.S. Army, 1965-67
Dan Lorenz SP-5, U.S. Army 1966-69
Arnold Ray Lowe Engineman, U.S. Navy 1960-63
Electronic Warfare Technician 2nd Class, U.S. Navy; 1975-81
Marty Martines Captain, US Army Helicopter Pilot, 1966-1972
Paul F. Mason SP-4, E-4, U.S. Army 1961-63
Jerry M. May First Sergeant, U.S. Army 1961-85
Bob McCain SP3 (T), U.S. Army 1955-57
James Montgomery Mackey U.S. Air Force, 1971-74
Guy A. Mamac Raymond L. Mamac Donald W. Martin Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps MMM 2nd Class, U.S. Navy Corps, Beginning in 2002 2002-2012
Charles W. Korando
(Bill) Sgt. Major, U.S. Marine Corps; 1954-84
Mark Lull
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Lt. Commander, U.S. Coast Guard 1953-56; Reserves 56-63
W. Bruce McCallum
Bear McDaniel E8 BUCS (SCW), U.S. Navy 1983-2007
Electronic Technician Mate 2nd Class, U.S. Navy, 1944-1946
Craig McMicken
Justin “Jay” Murphy Colonel, U.S. Air Force 1964-89
Leo Murphy Combat Engineer, U.S. Army, 1951-52
Corporal, Petty Officer 1st Class, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, Seabees; 1961-64, 68-69, 74-93
Charlotte D. Nikodemus Yeoman 3rd Class, U.S. Navy; 1944-46
Elden Nordahl ER, U.S. Army 1953-54
Charles L. Myrick
Gerald A. Nordahl E4, U.S. Army
Ken Melnychuck U.S. Coast Guard 1967-71
David G. Miller Jr. Lcpl, U.S. Marines
John Miller Sergeant 1st Class, U.S. Army, 1951-59
David J. Mock TMC, U.S. Navy 1952-76
Harold Morgan Sp-4, U.S. Army 1963-66
Ned S. Naugle PFC, U.S. Army 1943-46
Gary W. Neal Staff Sergeant, Air National Guard, 1955-64
Robert Alan Nesbitt A/1C, U.S. Air Force 1955-58
Jason Tyler Newby Captain, U.S. Army beginning in 2007
Albert S. Nikodemus “Nik” Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force; 1943-67
Melvin Nordahl E4, U.S. Marine 1950-53
Michael Nordahl U.S. Marine 2007-10
Richard I. Nordahl SP3, U.S. Army 1953-56
Jerry J. Nordin 272nd Military Police Company, U.S. Army; 1968-69 & during the TeT Offensive
Frank Nulty Captain, U.S. Air Force 1967-74
Don Forum Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, LSTs, 1942-45
Roger M. Gould Sergeant, U.S. Air Force 1963-68
Bond R. Hanson SP4, U.S. Army 1968-70
Donaco Murray Harvey 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force 1953-1955, 10 yrs in reserves
Stephen E. Hill PFC, U.S. Army 1969-70
Philip Jensen Petty Officer 2nd Class, U.S. Navy 1954-1957
Chris W. Lemonds Hull Technician 3rd Class E-4, U.S. Navy; 1984-1987
Gene Free Staff Sergeant E-5, U.S. Air Force 1954-64
Milton Gravell U.S. Air Force Corps 1943-45
Robert F. Hardesty F1/c, U.S. Naval Reserve 1944-46
David F. Haydter U.S. Air Force 1996-2001
Sid Hoover U.S. Navy; 1962-65
Rudy Kramer Machine Repairman 3, U.S. Navy, 1962-65
Debra A. Lemonds Machinery Repairman 2nd Class E-5 U.S. Navy, 1985-89
Larry Gallagher E6, U.S. Navy 1953-67
Keith Halacky Seaman 1st Class, U.S. Navy 1943-46
Don M. Harvey 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force 1973-83
Kevin L. Herbig E-4 Corporal, U.S. Army 1986-1994
Leonard (Len) Larson SP 5, U.S. Army 1963-67
Simpson Jack Long 1st Sgt., Marine Corps, 1944-46, 1951-57, 1963-69
Darryl Parsons
Gary D. Hughes Senior Petty Officer, U.S. Navy 1959-82
Edmond “Ed” Payton ACB2, U.S. Navy 1950-1954
Al Pearn National Guard, 1956-66; U.S. Army, 1966-85
Cassidy A. Pendergrass SPC, Combat Medic, U.S. Army
Jacqueline M. Pendergrass Airman, U.S. Navy
Delbert Pifer GMCM, U.S. Navy 1943-66
Aaron Plourde U.S. Army
Adam Plourde Cpl., U.S. Marines
Emma Plourde U.S. Marines
Donald J. Polito Lance Cpl., U.S. Marines 1952-54
Steven G. Price Sgt., Army (Artillery) 1975-81
William A. Punches Fire Team Leader Infantry, U.S. Marine Corps; 1966-69
Joseph A. Raffetto 1st Lt., U.S. Army 1958-62
Raymond Radar Helicopter mechanic, U.S. Army; 2015-2019
Jacob Rainwater E-4, U.S. Air Force 2005-09
Reid Ransom E-6, U.S. Navy 1968-78
Gordon “Dusty” Rhodes Captain, U.S. Air Force; 1951-59
Larry W. Robinson SP-4, U.S. Army, 62nd MT BN-45th GP; 1969-71
N. Bepo Robinson U.S. AAF 10th Fighter Wing, PFC, 1942-45
Carl A. Ronning SR E-1, U.S. Navy 1965-68
William Rose Sergeant, 12B - Combat Engineer, U.S. Army
Rex L. Ruck 3rd Class, U.S. Navy 1949-56
Tim Sapp Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army 1968-69
Rosanne M. Saunders Sgt., U.S. Army 1982-85, 1987-93
Willard C. Schade 12th Calvary Radio Man, U.S. Army,1943-45
Fred Schmaling Water Tender 3rd Class, U.S. Navy, 1945-46
William Searle Seaman 1st, U.S. Coast Guard, 1945-46
Jacquelyn L. Serrano Captain, U.S. Air Force, 1991-94
Robert W. Severy E-3, U.S. Navy 1966-70
Jason P. Sharpe U.S. Army 1993-98
Richard A. Shores SSGT-E6, USMC 1983-93
Wally Shoults Cpl., U.S. Marine Corps 1958-65
Ron Sloan Sgt. E-5, U.S. Marine Corps 1967-69
Dick Smith 1st Lt., U.S. Army Corps 1942-45
Jason L. Smith Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps Beginning in 2002
Scott S. Smith Staff Sgt., U.S. Army Beginning in 2006
Vern Smith Radarman 1st Class, U.S. Navy,1943-47, 1952-53
Ronald Stanley Radar/Musician, U.S. Navy 1966-68
Donald R. Stanton U.S. Navy 1951-70
Steve C. Olienyk Sgt. MP, U.S. Army Special Services Unit, 1943-48
Gene Olson Specialist 4, Army National Guard, 1953-61
Vern Oremus E.S. Machinist Mate, U.S. Navy, 1957-61
Rik Perkins U.S. Marine Corps
Mary W. Pennington Lt., Army Nurse Corps, 1967-69
Charles K. Pennington Jr. CWO, U.S. Army 1966-70
Norman Powell Specialist 4, U.S. Army 1971-73
John M. Power III Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1966-70
Mitchell S. Rash Master Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, 1993-2014
PFC, Army, 1956-58; 1st Class Seaman, Navy 58-64; T. Sgt., U.S. Air Force, 77-94
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Jay Straley HM1, U.S. Navy 1978-86
Lori Straley HM2, U.S. Navy 1978-84
Leon C. Tilton Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1955-77
Jason R. Tinker Sgt., U.S. Army Beginning in 2008
Nadja Warren Sergeant, Army Reserves Beginning in 2008
Pete Warren Technical Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1977-95
Alan R. Maclead, Jr. Commander, U.S. Navy 1938-61 Dick Markee Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force 1954-58 Dave Masko Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1976-99 Jerry Matheny Spec 4, U.S. Army; 1971-73 Marlene McCormack E-4, U.S. Air Force 1972-77 Will McGregor BUR-3, U.S. Navy, 1963-1965 L.E. McLelland SP4 E-4 U.S. Army
Bob Wick Corporal, U.S. Army
Cynthia Wright E-5 Active, E-6 Reserves; U.S. Navy, 1977-82
Dale E. Sutherland U.S. Air Force, Lt. Colonel 1943-1965
James W. Swant T. Sgt. E-6, U.S. Air Force 1955-75
Jay Tank Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1964-68
Ray Taylor Captain, USAF and USN 1962-82
Albert D. Thenell CS3, U.S. Navy 1958-60
Gerald Thies Lance Cpl., U.S. Marine Corps, 1962-68
Donald P. Vandehey Cpl., U.S. Marines 1943-46
Matthew Vander-Kaay 1st Class Aviation Pilot, U.S. Navy, 1943-45
Guy H. Veach E-5, U.S. Army 1961-64
James Walker Sergeant, U.S. Army 1967-70
John R. Weatherwax U.S. Army Counter-Intelligence Corps, 1954-58
John F. Weisner Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1970-74
Earnest Weitman Cpl., U.S. Army 1949-52
Staff Sergeant, USCG, Active Duty 1977-81; Air Nat'l Guard, 2004
William Todd
Gary T. Trevisan
Seaman, 2nd class, U.S. Air Force, 1950-54; Reserves 1955-57
Staff Sgt., U.S. Air Force, 1976-81; ETM 3/C, U.S. Navy 1944-46
Jon Watkins Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army; 1967-70
Dale Watt Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1967-69
1959-1962
U.S. Air Corps
Gary P. Menser U.S. Marine Corps 1963-66
George Coville Nicholson U.S. Army — World War II
Joseph Miller E-4 (Spec 4) - 7th Medical Battalion U.S. Army, 1966-69 Joe Morris PFC, U.S. Army 1945-48
Kenneth R. Rockwell WWII Fighter Pilot, U.S. Army Air Corps, 1944-46. U.S. Air Force, 1950-53. Plus years of military-related flying
Harold Nusbaum PFC, U.S. Air Force 1943-45 Robert D. Payne CPT, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; 1965-69 William L. Peppin 2nd class Petty Officer, U.S. Navy; 1951-55
Merritt C. Mosby Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1951-54
Anthony Robinson Lance Cpl., U.S. Marines Beginning in 2008
Robert Roda Chief Machine Mate, U.S. Chief Engineer, 1939-46 Gary W. Rose Airman 1st Class, U.S. Air Force; 1959-63
Joseph D. Rainwater Seaman, U.S. Navy, 1951-55
Glenn Neklason E4, U.S. Air Force, 1955-59
Terry J. Robertson E4, US Marine, 1968-70
Arolf Salo Staff Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1943-46
John Newmer
Virginia Wick Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Joe Wright Master Chief, U.S. Navy 1975 to 2006
Charlie Salts
John Wicks E4, U.S. Marine Corps 1968-71
William J. Wylie U.S. Army Infantry 1943-45
George Wilkins T/5, U.S. Army
Mildred Sampson U.S. Army WAC; 1943-45
William R. Spinner Machinery Repairman 1st Class, U.S. Navy, 1959-69
Kevin Scott U.S. Army, 1995-2003
Allen Titmus Corporal, U.S. Army, 1950-52
Walter (Butch) J. Shanklin Spec 4, U.S. Army, 1970-71
Gregg Walbom U.S. Army; 1969-71
Dick Shores Electronic Tech., U.S. Navy, 1960-63 John W. Smith Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps 1954-56
Guy Waller III Specialist E-4, U.S. Army, 2004-06 Greg Walling Sp. 5, U.S. Army; 1968-70
David Snyder S. Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1967-69, 1976-85
Elva Williams U.S. Army, WAAC, WAC 1942-45
CHAD E. CLEMENT, D.D.S., P.C 1256 Bay Street • 541-997-3423
HUNT FAMILY DENTISTRY
DANA DANE INSURANCE 1932 Pine St. B-6 • 541-997-1410
Jack W. Wilson Fireman, 1st Class, U.S. Coast Guard; 1943-45 Jason A. Wilson LCDR MSC USN (04), U.S. Navy; 1957-79
Michael A. Titmus Electrician PO3, U.S. Navy, 1972-75
Frank Williams Lieutenant, U.S. Navy 1956-61
Bill Whitney E5, U.S. Army; 1966-68
Roger A. Witherite Specialist E-5, U.S. Army 1964-66
Tom Wilson E-7, Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1969-89 Gregory G. Ziegele Lance Cpl., U.S. Marine Corps 1963-67 Edward E. Zimmer U.S. Army, 96th Division 1943-45 Phillip T. Zoller U.S. Air Force 1955-59
Robert Woerner E-4, U.S. Army 1965-67
Nov. 11, 2020 We thank you for your service to this country and to us.
David J. Yount U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, 1980-87, Staff Sergeant
FLORENCE AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB Daren T. Hunt, DMD 950 9th St. • 541-997-7181 Florence, Oregon 97439
Gunner, U.S. Air Corps
Joseph E. Whitney
TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 1750 Hwy. 126 • 541-997-8024
FTS COMPUTER REPAIR 1255 Bay Street, 541-991-3705
Florence, OR 97439
Florence, Oregon 97439
REGENCY FLORENCE REHABILITATION CENTER
SHERVIN’S TIRE AND AUTOMOTIVE
FLORENCE ELKS LODGE #1858 1686 12th Street, 541-997-2610
1770 Laurel Way • 541-997-2054 Florence, OR 97439
Florence, OR 97439
Florence, Oregon 97439
LAUREL BAY GARDENS 88493 Hwy. 101 N • 541-997-5973
FLORENCE PHARMACY 2935 Hwy. 101 • 541-902-9966
Florence, Oregon 97439
Florence, OR 97439
COLDWELL BANKER COAST REAL ESTATE 100 Hwy. 101 • 541-997-7777
2111 Oak Street • www.siuslaw.k12.or.us Florence, OR 97439
SIUSLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT
1951 E. 21st Street • 541-997-8436 Florence, Oregon 97439
THE GIRLS MAINTENANCE 541-590-0283
4515 Hwy. 101 • 541-997-8052 Florence, Oregon 97439
RAY WELLS, INC.
FLORENCE POLICE DEPT.
Florence, OR 97439
900 Greenwood Street • 541-997-3515 Florence, OR 97439
BALES541-997-1126 APPLIANCE
THE ARCHIVES 2610 Kingwood Street • 541-997-5331
Florence, OR 97439
Florence, OR 97439
FLORENCE NORTH LIQUORS #1266 AT TWIN LAKES STORE 88940 Hwy. 101 North • 541-997-3021
Florence, OR 97439
LES4325 SCHWAB TIRE CENTER Hwy. 101 • 541-997-7178 Florence, OR 97439
Florence, Oregon 97439
VIKING PLUMBING 541-997-7174 Florence, OR 97439
BURNS’S RIVERSIDE CHAPEL 2765 Kingwood Street * 541-997-3416 Florence, Oregon 97439
SIUSLAW NEWS | NOVEMBER 2020 | VETERANS APPRECIATION | 7A
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN The following veterans have previously been included in the Siuslaw News Veterans Guide and have since passed away. The community honors these veterans for their service.
Thomas D. Armstrong CT2, U.S. Navy 1964-1968 1942 – 2020
Robert Beaudreau Retired Lieutenant Colonel USA/USAF 1925-2016
Fred A. Bower, M.D. Sgt., U.S. Army 1944-1946 April 25, 1926 – Aug. 25, 2019 Walter C. Brog U.S. Navy
Wesley Lee Buss PFC, U.S. Army 1943-1946 Passed away Nov. 23, 2018
1942 Donald Butchart U.S. Navy Feb. 24, 1932 – Jan. 31, 2017 Richard C. Gordon
Ed Clavel Tech Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1950-53 1928 – 2019
AETM 2/c, U.S.N.R. 1942-1946 1921 – March 17, 2018 Eldon L. “Pat” Harroun Sgt., U.S. Army 1941-1946
Paul Culy Petty Officer, 2nd Class (Sonarman), U.S.N.R.; 1942-45; 1921 – 2019
Emily “Dea” Cutting Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps; 1951 1932 – 2019
Feb. 21, 1922 – June 2, 2017 Mary Lee Kellis ETM 3/C, U.S. Coast Guard 1944-1946 March 13, 1921 – July 20, 2020
John DiGiorgio Corporal, U.S. Army 1943-1946 1925 – 2016
Frank Newlin PFC, U.S. Army 1948-1950, 1953-1954 March 18, 1933 – Feb. 16, 2017 Don Phillips MM3, U.S. Navy
Rudolph (Rudy) Dittl Sergeant, Marine Corps, Reserve, 1942-1946 1921 – 2015
1956-1960 Passed away April 21, 2017 Wilbur Earl Ternyik U.S. Marine Corps 1944-1945 Jan. 26, 1926 – April 2, 2018
Russell E. Downs Sergeant, U.S. Marines, 1942-1947 1923 – 2019
James Gerth A2C, U.S. Air Force 1953-57 1934 – 2018
Ben Groesbeck Cpl., U.S. Army, Airborne 82nd & 11th Airborne; 1946-1951; 1929 – 2020
Bob Jackson AOM 3/c, U.S. Navy 1942-1946 1921 – 2016
Arland Johnson PFC, U.S. Army 1958-1960 1935 – 2020
Robert L. Johnson GM3, U.S. Navy 1943-1946 Passed away May 6, 2017
John O. Martin U.S. Navy, Marine Corps; 1944-46, 1947-49 1927 – 2018
Jack J. Maywood 1st Sgt., U.S. Army 1932 – 2018
Robert V. McGuire U.S. Navy for 17 years Jan. 26, 1935 to Aug. 7, 2017
Leo F. Nencini Sergeant, U.S. Army 1941-1945 1921 – 2020
Beverley Rozaire-Brown Major, U.S. Army 1963-1978 1936 – 2017
Richard G. Seales Corporal, U.S. Marines, 1957-61; Oregon Nat'l Guard, 1953-1957 1935 – 2018
David M. Sisson Sgt., U.S. Army 1975-1978 1955 – 2017
Shirley Wilson HA 1st class, U.S. Navy 1945-46 1925 – 2019
Richard Wittwer U.S. Army 1957
Lawrence D. Wooley Cpl., U.S. Marine Corps; 1946-52 Passed away Jan. 19, 2016
Florence, Oregon
Band of Brothers VETERANS HONOR CRUISE November 11, 2pm We appreciate and honor our Veterans. In compliance with restrictions to keep everyone safe and healthy there will be a Veterans Honor Cruise instead of a parade this year.
a group of local veterans, meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St., for donuts and coffee.
Participants will follow a route starting in Historic Old Town and a drive past Shorewood, Spruce Point, and Regency. Sponsored by: American Legion • Band of Brothers Clawson’s Wheelhouse Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate, Inc. Coast Radio KCST/KCFM Daughters of the American Revolution Disabled American Veterans • Fred Wahl Marine Construction Johnston Motor Company • NAPA Davison Auto Parts, Inc. Shervin’s Tire & Automotive Siuslaw News • Spruce Point Assisted Living & Memory Care
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all who served and protected our freedoms
Visit your neighborhood branch at:
2077 Highway 101 | Florence | 541.471.8600 myfirstccu.org |
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Service members and their families make many sacrifices to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow citizens. The following are three unique ways to give back to these selfless men and women, who often benefit greatly from even the simplest of gestures.
Visit a veterans hospital Contact a local veterans’ hospital to inquire about their volunteer programs. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs notes that each year more than 75,000 volunteers spend more than 11 million hours in service to America’s veterans. Visiting veterans at the hospital to hear their stories can lift their spirits and aid in their recoveries. In addition, veterans’ hospitals may have volunteer opportunities that make it easier for hospitals to operate at optimal capacity.
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Help a neighbor Many service members return from missions with disabilities, some of which prevent them from driving. Adults who want to help service members can serve as drivers for veterans. Such a gesture ensures they won’t miss any appointments with doctors or physical therapists, helping them get on the road to recovery that much quicker.
Sponsor a service dog A significant percentage of veterans return home with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which has been linked to a host of conditions, including depression and anxiety. However, programs such as Companions for Heroes, an organization that places service dogs with veterans, has helped many veterans successfully cope with PTSD. By sponsoring a service dog, people can provide an invaluable service to men and women fighting to regain their quality of life. Many people who want to help local veterans might not be able to do so more than one day per week. But some veterans may require daily assistance. Consider starting a locally-based group for fellow members of their community who want to pitch in to help local veterans. Such a group can make it easier to share information and arrange help for veterans in need. There are many ways for ordinary citizens to show their support for the brave people who selflessly serve in the military.
We are proud to support our local service members. Ask us about our VA Loans and Active Military Package Accounts!
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✯ Pete Goodrich – Air Force ✯
✯ Paul Holman – Army ✯
✯ Al Buckland Sr. – Army ✯
✯ Bill Carmical – Army/Air Force ✯
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Thank You Veterans past and present for your service.
✯ Rita Cadagin- Army ✯
✯ Donald Block – Army ✯
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We Are Proud of our Veterans at Spruce Point Assisted Living & Memory Care.
✯ Albert Brauer – Navy ✯
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✯ Vincent LePiane – Navy ✯ ✯ Paul Hegg – Army ✯
✯ Chris Carbis – Royal Navy ✯
✯ Jeremy Grey – Air Force ✯
✯ Alan Slinkard – Navy ✯
✯ Kathy Gunderson – Air Force ✯
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