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My thoughts, remembering some who are or have been important in my life.

USMC
SSGT George H. Cron, fought for his Country in Korea, killed on the Island of Rhodes Greece while in the service of his Country, May 22, 1957.
Mike Miller, fought for his Country in Viet Nam, wounded and disabled in Viet Nam, returned home but never forgotten.
Joseph Roysdon, fought for his Country in Viet Nam, returned home but never forgotten.
Kenneth Bradley fought for his Country in Viet Nam, KIA, Khe Sanh February 28, 1968.

US ARMY
Charles Cron fought for his Country WW II, European Theater, returned home but never forgotten.
Jackie B. Roysdon, fought for his Country in Japan, Germany, Viet Nam, returned home but never forgotten.
Don Jenkins, fought for his Country in Viet Nam, Congressional Medal Of Honor Winner, returned home but never forgotten.
Jacob Childers, fought for his Country in Afghanistan, multiple tours….he still stands on the wall and says NOTHING is going to harm any of us.

USN
Fred Paul Ward, fought for his Country WW II, Marshall Islands, Philippines, returned home but never forgotten.
Roy Morrison fought for his Country WW II, served aboard various Ships, returned home but never forgotten.
Mitchell Russ, fought for his Country aboard various Ships and other deployments, returned home but never forgotten.

USCG
Richard Dale Stephens, fought for his Country aboard various Ships, and Land deployments, returned home but never forgotten.

USAF
Clyde Charles Girdler, fought for his Country serving at various locations throughout the world, returned home but never forgotten.
Julia Ruth Cron, served her Country in various locations as a Nurse, returned home, but never forgotten.
Harold Swenk, served his Country in Viet Nam and other locations, returned home, but never forgotten.
Each of these people I keep close to me, some are relatives, others are worthy of Honorable Mention. They are on my mind today, and most days, for they have served their Country both Honorably and Bravely. Some were awarded the highest Medal possible, others Medals of lesser degrees, but all are worthy of our undying thanks, and hold the highest position of Honor in my mind, and hopefully their Countries.  There are others I could mention, perhaps should have, but these are the ones on my mind today, and I say thank you….I will never forget….