26 | NOVEMBER, 2022
CELEBRATING MILITARY SUPERHEROES
Saluting Local Military Superheroes
Henry Wagner
U.S. Navy PO1 Henry Wagner has sacrificed so much for his family through the years — missed sleep, missed birthdays and holidays and even missed the birth of his son. However, he never lets any of this stop him from making sure his children know they are loved. It’s all for them and their future. Ashley Wagner
GySgt David R Bond and GySgt Deborah A Bond
US Marine Corps My Mother and Step Father are my military heros. They sacrificed many things throughout the years to ensure my sister and I were always taken care of and never had to go without the essentials. I love them both so much and even though I know I will never be able to repay them for those sacrifice's, at least I can make sure everyone else knows how awesome they are. Bill Thruman
Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr.
Larry Skowronski Jr.
U.S. Navy My dad, Larry Skowronski Jr., is my superhero because he is an awesome father and grandpa. He was in the Navy for six years before turning Navy civilian, where he worked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for more than 30 years. When he retired, he was a nuclear mechanical inspector. He loves this country and proudly hangs the American flag in the front yard. He is always there for you when called upon. I just want to show how awesome he is. Sarah Skowronski
U.S. Marines My uncle, Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr., is a hero in many aspects. He served his country well and now he is serving Southampton County and the City of Franklin well. My uncle loves his family and his community. He takes serving the citizens and taking care of his family very seriously. Sheriff Wyche stands for honesty and integrity. The youth and seniors of our community are a big part of his heart. He takes pride in caring for our seniors and being a positive role model to our youth. He is very serious about supporting our youth and the various schools throughout the community. LaQuita Wyche
Amy Turner Barnes
U.S. Air Force Amy Turner Barnes is a disabled veteran who lives in Boykins. She suffers from service related RA. Even though she’s in constant pain, she always has time for anyone with a need. She has the biggest heart and that’s what makes her a superhero. I have seen her help complete strangers when she had a need. She’s honest as the day is long, and you can always count on her to give you the truth. That’s a very rare quality these days. Proud to call her my superhero friend. Kathy Malaspina
