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Doug Jacobson, the Grandfather to Mason Ressler (1st grade). Retired Air Force. 

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John and Kelly are Harper and Taylor McNulty’s aunt and uncle, retired Air Force.  Ben is Harper and Taylor’s cousin, active Air Force. 

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2nd Lieutenant as an intelligence officer getting ready to fly in an F-16 with his boss in South Korea.

Santino & Sebastiano Brolo's Uncle.

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Brady is the big brother of Paige Weestrand (4th grade) and is an active duty Marine with the 28th MEU. He is currently deployed on a Navy Ship in the Mediterranean Sea. Brady graduated from Eastview High School in 2022.

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Ryan Denny, US Air Force 94-98

Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Josh Denny's dad

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Ryan Denny - IncirlikAir Base in Turkey 1996

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Martin McDonald’s Great Grandpa

US Army

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Dad of Tucker Fix

Served onboard USS Monterey (CG-61)

1994 - 1998

DC2 (SW) - "Firefighter"

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Norman Kittleson, Grandfather to Noah Kittleson

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Proudly served two tours in Vietnam with the US Army.

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Served in the United States Air Force for 21 years as a Communications Specialist, and stationed overseas for 12 years including Japan, Guam, and South Korea. Father to Palou, Dayna, and Kashiah.

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Nick Dawson

Uncle to Katie and Natalie Johnson

First Lieutenant

Officer in Charge of the 123rd Combat Weather Flight of the Oregon Air National Guard

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Father of Jacob Zierdt, still serving.

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Ross Woods -Army National Guard 2010-2022. Father of Ella Woods.

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Sean O’Malley

Retired staff sergeant

Army National Guard

Dad to Shayla O’Malley

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Shannon Sullivan, second in from the left, Highland alumni, former student of Mr. Gribble and aunt of Natalie and Morgan Krejci, on weapons school patch night with her fellow female aviators in her graduating weapons school class.

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Calvin Sund. US Air Force Academy. Cousin of Ellie and Stella Schmidt

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David Fisher. F4 phantom fighter jet mechanic.

Grandfather to Camden Fisher

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Werner Rutelonis' great--grandfather Herbert Estle Iles, US Navy (and his beautiful wife Linda Louise)

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Werner Rutelonis' great-great-grandfather, Estle Hadley Iles, SK2 USNR, World War II (and his beautiful wife Eva Faye).

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Joseph Rutelonis (left) andJohn Rutelonis. 

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Joseph Rutelonis (left) andJohn Rutelonis. 

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This is a picture of Werner's great grandfather, staff sergeant Joseph Rutelonis (left) and Werner’s great uncle John Rutelonis. During WWII, Joseph was involved in one of the most pivotal battles of WWII called the battle of the bulge (this was the final battle that ultimately brought an end to the war). He was captured on the morning of January 18th 1945 in Sessenheim France and was subsequently imprisoned in a Nazis prisoner of war camp (Stalag 5-A). He received a "Purple Heart medal" for being shot in the head during battle.

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Mrs. Voorhees, Highland’s Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s, husband is currently serving in the United States Navy as a Master Chief.

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Mrs Voorhees, Highland’s Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is her son is currently deployed with the Army.

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James Zierdt, father of Jake Zierdt. Serving since 2004 in the US Army

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Great grandfather to Werner Rutelonis in the US Army

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Jason Junghans, uncle to Werner Rutelonis. United States Navy.

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John Douglan, cousin to Werner Rutelonis. Communications Sargeant in the US Army.

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Jordan Hoffer, cousin of Werner Rutelonis. 12C Bridge Crewmember in the US Army, now police officer.

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William Junghans, great grandfather to Werner Rutelonis. 3rd platoon in the army. 

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William Junghans, great grandfather to Werner Rutelonis. 3rd platoon in the army. 

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Werner Rutelonis' maternal great grandfather was a staff sergeant in the US Army corps of engineers. Staff Sergeant is the highest ranking noncommissioned officer in the Army at the time.

He was stationed in the Pacific Theater, and was among the first soldiers to land in Japan after the surrender. His primary job was as a demolition expert.

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Great Grandfather to Stella Nachtigal, and Marine in the Vietnam War. We our honored by your service.

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Norm Kittleson

Noah Kittleson's grandpa

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Staff Sergeant

United States Marine Corps

Veteran: 1977-1981 active duty and 1981-1991 reserves

Father to Ms. Prigge

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Thank you to all of the Veterans who have served our country.

Lots of Love, The Wheelers (Larry and Nora)

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Served as a Military Police platoon leader for the 410th Military Company and the 4th Military Police Company.

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Thank you, Grandpa for your service! ❤️🤍💙 Emily and Blake Bissonette 

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Thank you, Grandpa for your service! ❤️🤍💙 Emily and Blake Bissonette 

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Nick is the father of Bentley (kindergarten). He’s been in the National Guard for 7 years and served overseas in Africa.

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Petty Officer First Class Kyle Prchal served in the US Navy from 2002-2011.

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Father to Camden Prchal at Highland Elementary.

LS1 Kyle Prchal was forward deployed to Bahrain from 2002-2006, served aboard the USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75) in Norfolk, Virginia in 2006 and was a US Navy recruiter in Navy Recruiting District Minneapolis from 2007-2011.

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Fred Locke

Noah Kittleson's great grandfather

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Larry Kraning

Noah Kittleson's grandpa

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Retired staff sergeant Sean O’Malley served in Iraq. He is the father of Highland kindergartener, Shayla O’Malley

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Dr. Thomas Milroy, served as a physician to injured service members during World War 2. Lived to be 102.5! Great grandfather to Lila Behm and Ellis Behm. 

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US army during the Vietnam war

Alan Powell

Cora Weber’s Grandfather

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SGT Steve Schmisek, US Army Special Operations Command. Served in Iraq 2003, Afghanistan 2004 & 2005. Dad to Luke & Levi Schmisek here at Highland.

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My mother work for the United States Army Reserves helping services members and veterans with obtaining meaningful civilian careers.

She wants to say “ Thank you for your services and all that you do to protect our country ”.

-Niore Gardner

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Royal Air Force.

Served in Eygyt WW2

Great grandfather to Theo, Harry and Ivy Wilson.

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Rick Schmidt, grandpa of Stella and Ellie Schmidt. US Navy veteran

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Brothers Alex, Richard and Rodney Black 

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Brothers Alex, Richard and Rodney Black 

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From left to right-Alex Black U.S. Navy, Richard Black U.S. Army, Rodney Black U.S. Navy

Grandfathers of Jill Glosemeyer and Gina Johnson

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ENS Eric Schmidt, brother of Ellie and Stella Schmidt. He is a Highland graduate. Currently at Naval flight school in Pensacola, FL.

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Harper and Payton’s special friend Mike Jones served in the US Army during the Gulf War and in Bosnia. 

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Harper and Payton’s special friend, Mike Jones, served in the US Army in the Gulf War and Bosnia. Thank you for your service Mr.Mike!

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Thank you to my grandpa Larry Adams he served in the u.s. navy-Ben Adams

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My father was a Korean Vet.

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Thank you for all of your dedication to our country

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Jon Fix - Tucker's Dad

DC2 (SW)

Firefighter onboard USS Monterey.

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Big brother to Paige Weestrand and a Highland Elementary graduate himself, Brady is an active duty Marine currently serving in North Carolina. ❤️🇺🇸

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Air Force, retired, grandpa to Liam Gilbertson.

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USMC, 2001-2005

father of Ruby Hammond

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Major Burdge served as a military doctor in the Army and recently spent 7 years overseas caring for our troops. Lydia, Brynlee, and Nora are so proud of their daddy. Thank you for your service Major Burdge!

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US Army National Guard. Active, Sergeant Major. Amazing grandpa to Aubrey Kuck (1st Grade)!

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Duane Burns

US Army, retired

Grandfather of Will Opsahl

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Thank you!

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U.S. Navy, Grandfather to Reagan and Jordan Casady

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Retired, great-grandfather of Andren and Marek Tuftee

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Retired Navy, Great Grandfather to Andren and Marek Tuftee

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Served in the Navy from 2011-2021
Submarine Service
Nuclear Machinist Mate Chief
Awesome dad to Isaac Neutz (K-5)! (And soon to be Highland student Hazel!)

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Great Grandfather to Madelynn and Stella Penkivech

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Marine Veteran
Dad to Stella and Victoria.

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U.S. Army 1983
Richard Conover
Thank you for your service to our country

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This is Steven Lindberg. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam war from 1966-1969. He is the great uncle of Liam Merten. We are proud to have him as a family member.

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Harper Simonson’s special friend, Mike Jones, served in the United States Army for 8 years. He completed tours in Bosnia and the Gulf War.

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My great grandpa fought in the Korean War. And he survived and married my great grandma Evelyn after the war. He held Sia Maier when I was a baby. Unfortunately he died five months after I was born.

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Lydia & Isla Ruscoe dad served 12 years in the United Kingdom airforce (RAF). Serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Kaden Kendall’s great grandpa Robert Franklin Kendall proudly served in the army in world war 2

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Great Grandpa to Kaeley, Liam, and Avery Moore served proudly in the U.S. Navy.

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Kaeley, Liam, and Avery's dad served as an enlisted Soldier and officer in the Army National Guard, which included an overseas deployment to Iraq.

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Al Stevens, Lucy Wilkins, Jeff Wilkins, Ashley Wilkins, Louie Wilkins, Marilynn Mohrlant

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Louie’s mom, dad, and maternal great grandpa (WW II) are all Air Force Veterans.

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My uncle John, aunt Kelly, and cousin Benjamin, who were in the Air Force.

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Great Grandpa to Sam and Will Newton.

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Proudly served in the Navy and Marines. Enlisted in the Navy and transferred to the Marines as a Medic. Served on the USS Tutuila.

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Great grandpa to Ava and Noah Kittleson.
Served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean war. Died way to young and never new his great grandchildren.🇺🇸

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Kallen and Kenley Belland's Great Grandpa, Bob!

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Kallen and Kenley Belland's Great Grandpa, Rod! 

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Fiona and Landon's grandpa, Jim Harb, served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He served for almost four years, including two tours aboard the USS Virgo (AE-30), starting as a Seaman and ending as a Yeoman Petty Officer 3rd Class.

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Teagan Daudelin's Uncle Kyle was in the Marines. Kyle was stationed in Japan during his time in the service.

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Tucker’s Dad, Jon Fix, was a firefighter onboard USS Monterey (CG-61) from 1994-1998.

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Army Private First Class Henry John Schmidt

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Army Private First Class Henry John Schmidt

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A glider pilot that was shot down and was a prisoner of war in Germany!  Escaped with help from a German family!

Mr. Ackland's Grandpa

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Our brother Eric (Highland grad) is an officer in the Navy.

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Paul Hadden: Retired from US Navy. Great Uncle to Madelynn and Stella Penkivech

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Keith Smith Jr: was proud to be a Marine, a Vietnam Vet, and Asher Latterell's grandpa.
Keith Smith Sr: Served in the US Army during WWII

Asher's Grandpa Jeff Latterell and Great-Grandpa David Latterell also served all across the world in the US Navy, and Great-Grandpa Red Jones served in both WWI and WWII.

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LeRoy Harren, great grandfather to Weston and Maizie Bayha, served in the army. He was a Sergeant First Class serving Company C 86th Infantry Regiment.

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Andrew Stifter, served in the Iraq war. He retired from the Army in 2003. In 2016, Andy tragically passed away. He was a great father to Gracie, Ike and Sully Stifter. He is loved and missed every day.

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Brady Kelley and ALL of his sisters attended or currently attend Highland Elementary! He is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps in San Diego, CA. 🇺🇸❤️

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SGT Wasserman USArmy

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This is my great grandpa

-Timothy

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This is my great uncle

-Timothy

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My Great grandpa served in the military

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Gary Coy
US Army
Special friend to Oswyn Fostervold

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Maizie Bayha great grandfather served in the Korean War.

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Jim Wheeler
Air Force
Korean War
Larry Wheeler’s great grandpa