Military Profiles & Photos A tribute to veterans brought to you by the Siuslaw News
Veterans Day Honor Cruise to feature two grand marshals T he Florence Veterans Day Parade Committee has decided to hold a Veterans Honor Cruise in lieu of the traditional parade on Nov. 11, 2021. This cruise will be similar to the one held in 2020 during the pandemic. Staging will begin at 11 a.m. at the Florence Christian Church parking lot located at Second and Ivy streets in Florence. The Cruise starts at 1 p.m. and will follow a route down through Historic Old Town Florence, back up Kingwood Street to Rhody Drive, down Ninth to Spruce Street and end at the Grocery Outlet parking lot on 21st Street, after driving past three retirement communities. In addition, two local veterans will share the Grand Marshal status at the 2021 Veterans Honor Cruise. Both veterans are retired from distinguished careers in the military and active in Florence area
2021 will feature a Veterans Honor Cruise throughout Florence on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, beginning at 1 p.m.
veterans’ efforts. Tony Cavarno served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1970, retiring as a first sergeant. During his years in the Corps, he served in Combat Engineers in Korea in 1951 and 1952, and then in an Infantry Company in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968.
Paul Gargis served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to
1978, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. During his
years in the Army, he served two tours in Vietnam, ’68-69 and ’71-72. In an effort to comply with both the state and local COVID-19 concerns, the committee will observe the following protocols for the Veterans Honor Cruise: 1) COVID protocol signs will be posted in the staging area; 2) “Observe appropriate COVID protocol during staging” will be included in instructions & map distributed at staging; 3) A sanitation station will be provided at staging which will include masks and hand sanitizer. This will be a vehicle cruise only, with no floats or walking entries. Vehicles are encouraged to be decorated with American flags, branch service flags and patriotic bunting. For more information, contact Veterans Day Parade Committee Co-Chairs Jim Swant at 541-968-9512 and Bob Brown at 541-997-3320.
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Remember, Honor & Thank Our Veterans HUNT FAMILY DENTISTRY And just like that, the calendar, once again, turns to Veterans Day. For me, like many of my fellow veterans, Oregonians and Americans, it is a time to reflect and take stock. One year ago, we “gathered” for a Veterans Day unlike any before it, in a virtual environment that gave us some flexibilities that we never had before, but we had to forego the warmth of being with other people. Now, as we cautiously return to an environment more closely resembling normalcy, it’s appropriate to take stock of all that we have to celebrate. We as a country have much to be thankful for, and much of it is thanks to our veterans who fought for freedom and stood guard over our peace, and to our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember our World War II veterans, the sadly dwindling “Greatest Generation,” who have much still teach us about the importance of self-sacrifice to a greater cause. Some 80 years ago,
Daren Hunt, these brave men and women left to endure, many of them remain ence similar attacks. mate priceT.on our DMD behalf. 9th St.my • 541-997-7181 their homes and families to an- engaged in serving their fellow Thankfulness, gratitude, honor 950That’s message this VetFlorence, Oregon 97439 swer the call — not only for their veterans. and remembrance: This is the duty erans Day, and every day, to all own country, but the world. We remember our veterans who and responsibility of all Americans who wore the uniform, regardless We honor our Korean War vet- represent the peacetime era, serv- who have not worn the uniform — of branch, era, rank, duties, race, erans, who fought in the “Forgot- ing under the near-constant spec- and it is these principles that are ethnicity, gender identity or sexual ten War,” which came so soon after ter of the Cold War and prepared embodied in the more than 75-88493 orientation, creed or abilHwy. 101 religion, N • 541-997-5973 the Second World War that it is of- to confront any enemy that might year tradition of Veterans Day. ity: Thank you for your Florence, Oregon 97439service. ten overlooked. In a foreign Originally known as ArPlease consider joining me and land, they endured freezing mistice Day, the occasion ODVA for our Oregon Statewide By Kelly Fitzpatrick conditions and disease in adcelebrated the Allied victory Veterans Day Ceremony, which dition to an unrelenting ene- Director of the Oregon Department in World War II. It was moti- will take place at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 — 101 • 541-997-7178 my, often against impossible vated by a simple, two-word 4325 the Hwy. day before Veterans Day — at Florence, 97439Park, directof Veterans’ Affairs odds, and made a lasting phrase from the heart of our Oregon State OR Capitol contribution to world peace and threaten national security around country: “Thank you.” Gratitude is ly across from the front entrance prosperity. the globe. Many of them engaged a simple yet powerful thing. It has of the Capitol Building. We thank our Vietnam War in so-called “small wars” in Grena- a way of humbling us, bettering us The event will take place in perveterans, who, regrettably, did da, or other military operations in and reminding us of what’s most son and outdoors, with social disnot receive the heroes’ welcome far-flung nations such as Bosnia, important. tancing and mask requirements in that they deserved upon return- Somalia and a host of other naWe have much to be thankful place. It will also be livestreamed 3231 Hwy. 101, Florence • 541-997-8474 ing home from battle, and this tions on the African continent. for: The freedoms and way of life on ODVA’s Facebook page at faceremains a painful stain on our And, we honor our veterans of that we have long enjoyed, the book.com/odvavet. national memory that we must the conflicts of the Middle East peace that has been secured for work hard to erase. Yet, these re- and Afghanistan. Many of these our children and grandchildren Kelly Fitzpatrick is the director markable men and women refused veterans entered the Armed Forc- — it is our veterans and service of the Oregon Department of Vetto turn their backs on their fellow es in the wake of the terrible attack members we have to thank for erans’ Affairs and Governor Kate veterans. Vowing that another on September 11, 2001, and fought that: Brave men and women who Brown’s policy advisor on veterans’ generation of service members and sacrificed to ensure that the answered the call, ready to face the issues. She is a retired Army officer. would never face what they had United States would not experi- fire and, if necessary, pay the ulti-
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. 12. 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 541-9917920.
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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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salute our military veterans of all eras this November 11 - and every day. Thank you for serving America with honor, courage and commitment. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jonathan Young
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I don’t know if you heard, or not, but President Trump signed into law the “Legion Act.” The Legion Act states, in part, that, “ ... ALL Military members from December 7th, 1941 through present day, are now eligible for membership in The American Legion.” Congress and the President have eliminated the Stated or Declared conflicts that were previously in effect wherein a military member had to have served between certain dates to qualify for membership in The American Legion. No longer! Now ALL military members, honorably discharged, are welcome to join The American Legion. We at Francis M. Yost Post 59 welcome our brothers and sisters in arms to join us. It’s been a long time coming and we are glad to see this oversight has finally been resolved. Post 59 is starting an active recruitment drive to welcome as many new members as possible. The Post Auxiliary is also actively recruiting members. All applicants must have a qualifying member who is a member of the American Legion. All females that are married to military members, or who have/had a family member that served, are welcome to join the American Legion Auxiliary. A male spouse is now eligible to join the Auxiliary. All Males that have/had a relative that served are eligible to join the Sons of the American Legion (SAL.) American Legion Francis M. Yost Post 59 • Florence, Oregon • Email: americanlegionpost059@gmail.com • Post Phone: 541-590-0395
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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
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
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
William Brown Bosuns Mate 1/C, U.S. Coast Guard 1941-46
Tom S. Benedict Maud Branet Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force British Air Force Women Reserve 1964-91 WWII
Carl Chastain Airman A.N., U.S. Navy 1955-59
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
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
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
William Bryan SP-5 E-5, US Army – Security Agency, 1964-1968
Jimmy Buckmaster SP4, U.S. Army, Medic U.S. Army, 1966-1968
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
Howard S. Condley E-4, GMG-3, U.S. Navy, 1965-69
John Connally U.S. Navy 1967-70
Jane (Snyder) Connelley Cpl (E4), U.S. Marine Corps; 1977-80
Russell B. Connelley
Sean R. Connor
AOM 2nd Class, U.S. Navy; 1944-47, 90 years old in 2018
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
Tom Craig
Raymond Curry E-4, U.S. Army 1957-60
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
Sgt. E-S, U.S. Army 82nd Airborne, Division, 1958-64
Frank L. Brown
Shannon Curry Richard P. Cutting Senior Airman Loadmaster, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Air Force; 1980-85 Corps, Beginning in 2008
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Operations Specialist 2nd Class/E5, U.S. Navy, 1979-84
Gary Dietz E-4, U.S. Army 1981-85
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
Raymond C. Eastwood Gunny sergeant, E-7, Marines; 1981-2001
Raymond D. Ebert Major, U.S. Army 1963-1983
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
Donna Fleisher Senior Airman, Air Force; 198588; Air Nat'l Guard, 1988-90
H. Chris Fleisher Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1982-91
Don Foerster E-7, U.S. Navy, Navy/Coast Guard and Nat'l Guard Reserve; 1951-55, 59-63, 65-67, 74-87
Wallace B. Foreman QM1, USN, Ret., U.S. Navy 1960-82
Laurie Fox Robert Forsberg S/Sgt., U.S. Army, 42nd Inf. Women’s Army Corps, 1969-70, McClellan Veteran Div., 1944-46
Farrell L. Gardner Sgt., 13th Field Artillery, U.S. Army, 1952-54
Paul Gargis CSM, U.S. Army 1957-78
Chuck Getchell GMTC (E-7), U.S. Navy 1958-79
Eleanor “Judy” Glover Corporal, Marine Corps; 1944-46
Melinda Goodrich–Dietz E-4, U.S. Army 1982-85
Timothy S. del Villar
Paul Dietz
Angela Dotson
Ed Dowty Captain, U.S. Army Dental Corp, 1956-58
Gwendolyn FarleyCampbell Information Systems Tech. Senior Chief, U.S. Navy; 1988-2016
Owen “Pete” Goodrich U.S. Air Force 1950-54
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
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
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
Captain, Navy & Air Force Reserve, 1968-69, 1982 to 2005
Merlin Dyball
Benjamin J. Eastwood AIC, U.S. Air Force 1951-1955
Brad Finnell E-2, U.S. Air Force 2011-2012
Brandon Finnell E-4, U.S. Army Beginning in 2008
John Franklin Chief Warrant Officer 3, U.S. Army, 1982-90
Gary Freshour SP4, U.S. Army 1969-71
Brett Grimmett U.S. Army 2004-06
Bill Grover PSC, Private 1st Class, U.S. Army, 1965-67
Philip Jensen Debra A. Lemonds Petty Officer 2nd Class, U.S. Navy Machinery Repairman 2nd Class 1954-1957 E-5 U.S. Navy, 1985-89
Gary D. Hughes Senior Petty Officer, U.S. Navy 1959-82
Leonard (Len) Larson SP 5, U.S. Army 1963-67
Simpson Jack Long 1st Sgt., Marine Corps, 1944-46, 1951-57, 1963-69
Chris W. Lemonds Hull Technician 3rd Class E-4, U.S. Navy; 1984-1987
Alan R. Maclead, Jr. Commander, U.S. Navy 1938-61
Harold Grover Pack Mule Mountain Div., U.S. Army, 1940-45
Raymond L. Gutierrez
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
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
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
Raymond D. Hill Ralph Palmer Hatch 1st Sergeant, 1st Class Petty Officer, U.S. U.S. Army Retired, 1961-64 Navy
Ira J. Haskett Jr. Sgt., U.S. Armed Forces
Joseph B. Hill
Monty D. Hughes Second Class Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, 1964-70
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 Lt. Commander, Royal Australian Navy (Reserve); 1964-86
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
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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 Rudy Kramer Sergeant, U.S. Marines; US- Machine Repairman 3, U.S. N(R) Submarines 1952-56 Navy, 1962-65
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
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
Marty Martines Captain, US Army Helicopter Pilot, 1966-72
Paul F. Mason SP-4, E-4, U.S. Army 1961-63
Jerry M. May First Sergeant, U.S. Army 1961-85
William R. Spinner Machinery Repairman 1st Class, U.S. Navy, 1959-69 Allen Titmus Corporal, U.S. Army, 1950-52
Jack W. Wilson Fireman, 1st Class, U.S. Coast Guard; 1943-45
Theodore W. Kennedy (Bill) Sgt. Major, U.S. Marine Corps; 1954-84
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
Mark Lull
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
Electronic Warfare Technician 2nd Class, U.S. Navy; 1975-81
Delbert R. Manks PFC, U.S. Army Medical Dept. 1993-1995 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 1959-1962 Gary P. Menser U.S. Marine Corps 1963-66 Joseph Miller E-4 (Spec 4) - 7th Medical Battalion U.S. Army, 1966-69 Joe Morris PFC, U.S. Army 1945-48
Terry J. Robertson E4, US Marine, 1968-70
George Coville Nicholson U.S. Army — World War II
Anthony Robinson Lance Cpl., U.S. Marines Beginning in 2008
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 Glenn Neklason E4, U.S. Air Force, 1955-59
W. Bruce McCallum
John Newmer U.S. Air Corps
Joseph D. Rainwater Seaman, U.S. Navy, 1951-55
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 Robert Roda Chief Machine Mate, U.S. Chief Engineer, 1939-46 Gary W. Rose Airman 1st Class, U.S. Air Force; 1959-63
Arolf Salo Staff Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1943-46 Charlie Salts Gunner, U.S. Air Corps Mildred Sampson U.S. Army WAC; 1943-45 Kevin Scott U.S. Army, 1995-2003
Michael A. Titmus Electrician PO3, U.S. Navy, 1972-75
Walter (Butch) J. Shanklin Spec 4, U.S. Army, 1970-71 Dick Shores Electronic Tech., U.S. Navy, 1960-63 David Snyder S. Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1967-69, 1976-85
Bob McCain SP3 (T), U.S. Army 1955-57
Lt. Commander, U.S. Coast Guard 1953-56; Reserves 56-63
Bear McDaniel E8 BUCS (SCW), U.S. Navy 1983-2007
Dennis Frank McDonald Craig McMicken E1, U.S. Army Electronic Technician Mate 2nd 1966-72 Class, U.S. Navy, 1944-46
David J. Mock TMC, U.S. Navy 1952-76
Harold Morgan Sp-4, U.S. Army 1963-66
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
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
Richard I. Nordahl SP3, U.S. Army 1953-56
272nd Military Police, U.S. Army; 1968-69 & during the TeT Offensive
Jerry J. Nordin
Frank Nulty Captain, U.S. Air Force 1967-74
Gregg Walbom U.S. Army; 1969-71 Guy Waller III Specialist E-4, U.S. Army, 2004-06
Charles W. Korando
Jason A. Wilson LCDR MSC USN (04), U.S. Navy; 1957-79 Tom Wilson E-7, Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1969-89 Gregory G. Ziegele Lance Cpl., U.S. Marine Corps 1963-67
Greg Walling Sp. 5, U.S. Army; 1968-70
Edward E. Zimmer U.S. Army, 96th Division 1943-45
Bill Whitney E5, U.S. Army; 1966-68
Phillip T. Zoller U.S. Air Force 1955-59
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
Charles L. Myrick
Ned S. Naugle PFC, U.S. Army 1943-46
Gary W. Neal Staff Sergeant, Air National Guard, 1955-64
Bert Nelson Captain, U.S. Air Force 1963-75
Charlotte D. Nikodemus Yeoman 3rd Class, U.S. Navy; 1944-46
Elden Nordahl ER, U.S. Army 1953-54
Gerald A. Nordahl E4, U.S. Army
Melvin Nordahl E4, U.S. Marine 1950-53
Michael Nordahl U.S. Marine 2007-10
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
Darryl Parsons
Edmond “Ed” Payton ACB2, U.S. Navy 1950-1954
PFC, Army, 1956-58; 1st Class Seaman, Navy 58-64; T. Sgt., U.S. Air Force, 77-94
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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
Mary W. Pennington Lt., Army Nurse Corps, 1967-69
Charles K. Pennington Jr. CWO, U.S. Army 1966-70
Rik Perkins U.S. Marine Corps
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
Norman Powell Specialist 4, U.S. Army 1971-73
John M. Power III Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1966-70
Steven G. Price Sgt., Army (Artillery) 1975-81
William A. Punches Fire Team Leader Infantry, U.S. Marine Corps; 1966-69
Raymond Radar Helicopter mechanic, U.S. Army; 2015-2019
Joseph A. Raffetto 1st Lt., U.S. Army 1958-62
Jacob Rainwater E-4, U.S. Air Force 2005-09
Reid Ransom E-6, U.S. Navy 1968-78
Mitchell S. Rash Master Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, 1993-2014
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
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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 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 — amended the A History of Veterans Day Act of 1938 by striking out the word Veterans Day, formerly known as “armistice” and inserting the word Armistice Day, was originally set as “Veterans.”
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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, Pres-
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ident 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 Management — a complete
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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.
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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
Jay Straley HM1, U.S. Navy 1978-86
Lori Straley HM2, U.S. Navy 1978-84
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
Leon C. Tilton Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force 1955-77
Jason R. Tinker Sgt., U.S. Army Beginning in 2008
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
Nadja Warren Sergeant, Army Reserves Beginning in 2008
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
Joseph E. Whitney
Frank Williams Lieutenant, U.S. Navy 1956-61
Roger A. Witherite Specialist E-5, U.S. Army 1964-66
Robert Woerner E-4, U.S. Army 1965-67
Dale E. Sutherland U.S. Air Force, Lt. Colonel 1943-1965
William Todd
James W. Swant T. Sgt. E-6, U.S. Air Force 1955-75
Jay Tank Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1964-68
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
Gary T. Trevisan
Donald P. Vandehey Cpl., U.S. Marines 1943-46
Pete Warren Technical Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1977-95
Jon Watkins Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army; 1967-70
Dale Watt Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps 1967-69
John R. Weatherwax U.S. Army Counter-Intelligence Corps, 1954-58
Bob Wick Corporal, U.S. Army
Virginia Wick Lieutenant, U.S. Army
John Wicks E4, U.S. Marine Corps 1968-71
George Wilkins T/5, U.S. Army
Elva Williams U.S. Army, WAAC, WAC 1942-45
Cynthia Wright E-5 Active, E-6 Reserves; U.S. Navy, 1977-82
Joe Wright Master Chief, U.S. Navy 1975 to 2006
William J. Wylie U.S. Army Infantry 1943-45
David J. Yount U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, 1980-87, Staff Sergeant
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Band of Brothers FLORENCE VETERANS HONOR CRUISE November 11, 2021 @ 1pm The cruise will stage at Florence Christian Church; down through Old Town and loop back to Kingwood; Kingwood to Rhody Dr. go left; Right on 9th Street and down 9th & Hwy 126 to Spruce Street; Left on Spruce St.; Left on 21st St. and into Grocery Outlet parking lot.
a group of local veterans, meets every Monday at 11 a.m. at the Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St., for donuts and coffee.
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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 1942 Donald Butchart U.S. Navy Feb. 24, 1932 – Jan. 31, 2017
Wesley Lee Buss PFC, U.S. Army 1943-1946 Passed away Nov. 23, 2018
Ed Clavel Tech Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, 1950-53 1928 – 2019
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
Mary Lee Kellis ETM 3/C, U.S. Coast Guard 1944-1946 March 13, 1921 – July 20, 2020
Richard C. Gordon AETM 2/c, U.S.N.R. 1942-1946 1921 – March 17, 2018
Rudolph (Rudy) Dittl Sergeant, Marine Corps, Reserve, 1942-1946 1921 – 2015
1956-1960 Passed away April 21, 2017 John W. Smith Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps 1954-56
Frank Newlin PFC, U.S. Army 1948-1950, 1953-1954 March 18, 1933 – Feb. 16, 2017
Eldon L. “Pat” Harroun Sgt., U.S. Army 1941-1946 Feb. 21, 1922 – June 2, 2017
John DiGiorgio Corporal, U.S. Army 1943-1946 1925 – 2016
Wilbur Earl Ternyik U.S. Marine Corps 1944-1945 Jan. 26, 1926 – April 2, 2018
Don Phillips MM3, U.S. Navy
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
Bob Lerman Staff Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps; 1953-56
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
Employment Department & WorkSource Oregon launch 541VETS digital resource
The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon are proud to unveil the 541VETS, a digital library offering training and employment resources for Veterans, their Spouses, and other Covered Persons. The library will include short videos, podcasts, and other digital resources in order to provide Veterans with the maximum level of employment and training support. Named for the 541 area code, 541VETS is resource
for Veterans throughout Oregon, especially those in rural Oregon where some services are not as readily available. 541VETS focuses on improving equal access to high quality, supportive employment resources, regardless of physical location. Everyone using 541VETS has the opportunity to select the best resources for them. Then, for even more individualized assistance, they can contact their local WorkSource center and ask to speak with a Veterans rep-
resentative. “The launch of 541VETS comes after over a year of dedication from our Veterans services staff, who worked tirelessly to supply workforce resources safely to Veterans during the pandemic. It was this need that sparked the idea to create this digital resource for those who may have barriers to physically visiting a WorkSource center, even in non-pandemic times,” said Jim Munger, the Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant (JVSG) Program Coordinator. “The beau-
Gratitude, Respect & Best Wishes to America’s Veterans
To our men and women in uniform, both past and present, thank you for your service to this country. We salute your patriotism, courage, hard work, loyalty and dedication, and we appreciate all of the sacrifices you have made to protect the freedoms we cherish.
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ty of this resource is that, though it’s targeted toward Veterans and other Covered Persons, civilians can also find value and help within it. The goals of 541VETS are to expand customer engagement, especially with those eligible for Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) services, and to improve efficiency in follow-up meetings with Veteran customers working on their individual development plans. “Veterans are an invalu-
able source of skill and talent in our statewide workforce,” said Jim Pfarrer, director of Workforce Operations. “We are excited to be able to offer this new resource to Oregon Veterans and Covered Persons, and expand our services beyond the physical WorkSource centers.” The Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant (JVSG) is 100% federally funded through the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (USDOL-VETS). This grant is a part of
an award grant totaling $2,429,678 with 0% financed from non-governmental sources. The Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant provides federal funding for individualized career and training-related services to veterans and eligible persons with significant barriers to employment. The grant also provides funding to conduct outreach to the business community and engage in advocacy efforts to increase employment opportunities for Veterans.
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Military Heritage Chronicles — Veteran Profiles Grand Marshal Tony Cavarno
I have known Tony CaHe would receive his varno for several years second Purple Heart from now, and after being injured witnessing his during a rockp e r s o n a l i t y, et and mortar particularly his attack, at Daenergy level, nang, Vietwhen I internam. To add viewed him for insult to injury, this Veteran this one hapProfile, I was pened on his not surprised 37th birthday! Tony Cavarno to learn that 1st Sgt., U.S. Marine Corps After his 1951-70 he is the recipdistinguished ient of two Purple Hearts Corps career, Tony enduring his career in the joyed a successful career United States Marine as owner of his own cabiCorps. net shop and home repair Tony enlisted in the business, until his health Marines in 1951, during forced his retirement. Folthe Korean War, and his lowing that, he went into first duty was there in the management at a hardCombat Engineers. Over ware store and eventually the next 20 years, his duty traveling sales for a nawould take him on a vari- tional hardware company. ety of locations as well as Like many of our vetMSO’s. Those locations erans, Tony has mainwere scattered around the tained close relationships United States as well as with some of his fellow overseas in both Pakistan Marines, including his and Vietnam. former Executive Officer While stationed in Pa- dating from 1968 to the kistan on duty as Marine present. Another close Guard at the US Embassy, brother-in-arms was from it evidently wasn’t all on- his Pakistan embassy duty guard duty, as he found days, until that Marine time to earn his pilot’s li- passed away recently. But cense. he has also developed Later in his Corps duty, new relationships here in while serving by the DMZ Florence through his parnear Con Thien Vietnam, ticipation within the vethe earned his first of two eran community. Purple Hearts by leading Tony and his wife Barb a rescue party “into our moved to Florence in friendly mine field to re- 1993, where they both betrieve a wounded Marine, came active in the comdown from a mine det- munity. Tony has been a onation when he got off guiding force in all three the safe path,” as Tony de- Veterans Service Orgascribes it. nizations: American Le-
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gion, Disabled American I first met Paul GarVeterans and Veterans gis around 2010 when of Foreign he joined By Cal Applebee Wars. He the VeterMilitary and Vehicle was one of ans Parade Historian the original Committee Special to Siuslaw News members of of Florence the “Koffee shortly afGang” in Old Town when ter he and his wife Linda they approached the City moved to Florence from of Florence about creatHenderson, Nev. Over ing the Veterans Memorithe ensuing years as our al Park on Bay Street. Six friendship evolved, I of those original memwould discover that Paul bers became the first is not only a distinguished Veteran Memorial Park and decorated veteran, Commission. but has devoted a large That original Koffee part of his life and efforts Gang eventually morto supporting and honorphed into the Band of ing all veterans. Brothers, where Tony is Paul enlisted in the U.S. still a leading influence, Army in 1957. He would and both he and Barb spend the next 21 years of were avid supporters of his life serving in a numour early efforts to build ber of roles and duties as the Oregon Coast Milihe progressed to his retary Museum. tirement as a Command Thank you Tony, for Sergeant Major, a rank your service to our Counthat roughly only one try and to our communipercent of Army enlistees ty. And as we often hear ever attain. at Monday morning cofAs a non-veteran who fee: “Stand up Tony!” has never experienced life in the military, comCal Applebee writes prehending some of the the Military Heritage lingo and logistics can be Chronicles each month somewhat daunting, such in the Community Voices as when Paul described section of the Siuslaw to me the MSO progresNews. For more milision thorough his career. tary heritage, visit the The bulk of his career has the Oregon Coast Military been in the infantry, often Museum located on Operations and IntelliKingwood Street adjacent gence, but with stints in to the Florence Municipal an armored division and Airport, open from noon even as a drill sergeant. to 4 p.m. Thursday thru Paul saw service stateSunday, or by visiting side, as well as Korea and www.oregoncoast two tours in Vietnam. militarymuseum.com. His out-of-country ser-
vice resulted in receiving to me that in 2004 he was four Bronze Stars — three named Veteran of the for Valor and Year for the one for SerState of Nevice. Not one vada, the first to tout his year that award own accomwas given. plishments, he Another was not eager personal acto talk about complishthose achievement that Paul ments during thoroughly Paul Gargis CSM, U.S. Army our interview. enjoyed was 1957-78 He did dewhen he got scribe with humor that in engaged in the historic his early career he was of- military vehicle hobby ten called “the teenage 1st after arriving in Florence. Sergeant.” I am guessing He joined our local club that was due to his youth- as well as the internationful appearance — at least al organization Military back then. Vehicle Preservation AsAlthough Paul enjoyed sociation, after acquiring a successful real estate his own MV – an M151 career in Henderson in “Mutt,” the Jeep in service his post-military years, he during his days in Vietdid not leave his military nam. After he completed brothers behind. Since re- its restoration, he entered tiring from the U.S. Army, it in MVPA’s 2013 nationhe has served as a Post al convention in Portland, Commander of the Veter- Ore., where it garnered a ans of Foreign Wars, both Gold Award in the Motor in Nevada and again here Pool Ready Class after atin Florence. taining 97 judging points Since arriving in Flor- out of 100. ence, he has also addition“I intended it to be a ally served the veteran learning experience,” community by working Paul said. “I just wanttirelessly on the Veterans ed to represent our club Parade Committee, Band as well as myself. I never of Brothers, Deeds of Val- dreamed of winning an or and the Oregon Coast award.” Military Museum, where Although he told me he served both as board he never really used Jeeps member, as well as hard while in Vietnam, his labor five days a week for does carry the markings a couple of years during from his unit. the construction stage. Thank you for your Despite shying away service to our country from expounding on and our community, and himself, Paul did admit for being a friend.
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Oregon Coast Military Museum presents FESTIVAL OF TREES
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Wednesday, November 24th and Friday, November 26th Thursday, December 2nd from 11:00am to 7:00pm Public no-charge tree viewing at the museum!
Friday, December 3, 2021 Ticketed live stream “watch party” Event Gala Opens at 3PM The Gala and live streaming auction will begin at 6PM featuring hors d'oeuvre and wine. Tickets are very limited (26) for the Gala and are $60 each.
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www.OregonCoastMilitaryMuseum.com This event has blossomed into one of the most exciting events of the holiday season.
www.florencechamber.com • 541-997-3128 290 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
THANK YOU
to all our local veterans!
We have been extremely lucky to have amazing support from are grateful for our generous Alpha sponsors thewe businesses and community, You can bid for your favorite tree online or with the help of a museum staff member. The event will be streamed online, where the high bidders of the trees will be announced as well as auctioning the live, designer decorated trees. Thank you in advance for your continued support.
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For more info: check Facebook, our website, or call : 541.902.5160 or email : ocmmflorence@gmail.com Please find all the information attached.