Barton Hills Veterans Day Celebration 2025 by Sarah Price

robin_purcell — 2024-11-08 18:26:28 UTC

1966-1970 Papa Bill Koen (father to Mrs. Purcell) served on the USS Shendoah AD 26 and Sierra AD 18. He then finished on a Guided Missile Destroyer, USS Johnny King DDG 3. We are so grateful for his service.

RV Wells - Great Grandfather of Mia Wells

2025-10-24 18:10:06 UTC

Staff Sergeant RV Wells served in the United States Army during World War II.

He was stationed in New Guinea, and later in the Philippines, where he was present for the Naval Battle of Leyte. At the end of the war, he was stationed at Yokohama, Japan. He was honorably discharged on January 13, 1946.

2025-10-24 18:59:08 UTC

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Kellogg, US Army (Ms. Goodin's cousin)

Manuel Bravo Silva

marykcarr — 2025-11-03 18:19:17 UTC

Manuel Bravo Silva, Mrs. Carr's dad, served in the United States Army as an Army medic stationed in Germany during and after the Korean War. During that time, he was commended as a Badge and Bar Rifle Marksman. He was honorably discharged in 1961 and continued his medical career until retirement. We are so grateful for his service to our country.

2025-11-03 20:57:26 UTC

James Robert Brunson

2025-11-04 14:54:40 UTC

James Brunson, served for 30 years in the US Air Force. He flew supply planes in the Pacific Theater of World War II. We are so proud of his service!

Marvel Jay Maddox

2025-11-04 15:00:12 UTC

Marvel Maddox served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War! He worked mostly in the engine room of the ships he served on. We are so proud of his service!

2025-11-05 19:53:02 UTC

MAJ Franklin Hopkins, Everett Hopkins' dad, was active duty in the United States Army and served in Iraq in 2010 in the JAG Corps. Franklin was Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for trying the most cases in Iraq in 2010, and prior to that was Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for being recognized as the top prosecutor at Fort Hood, Texas, which is the busiest criminal law jurisdiction in the United States Army. He is currently in the Wyoming National Guard as a trial defense council while maintaining a legal private practice. He has served in the military for 16 years and counting.

Fred Henry Lock

2025-11-05 21:09:51 UTC

Fred served in the United States Air Force and served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. We are so proud of Grandpa! He is 100 years old and still loves to share stories about serving our country!

Owen and Ella Templet's Grandpa David Osterhout

2025-11-05 23:40:30 UTC

David Osterhout served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He earned a First Shot trophy and served highly ranking Generals.

Reeve Smith's granddad Stuart Smith

2025-11-06 15:06:35 UTC

Reeve's grandad was a Captain in the Marines during WWII, serving in the South Pacific. His dad was a Major General (2-star) and a surgeon in the Army, serving in WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. We wish Reeve could have met these guys!

Brian Shivers, Toby Johnson's grandad

charshiv — 2025-11-06 19:09:40 UTC

Brian Shivers was an Airborne Army Ranger. We are grateful for his service!

Roy Anderson Jr. - Great Grandfather of Murray, Anderson & Mack Mahoney

2025-11-06 19:19:09 UTC

Roy Anderson Jr, from Gulfport, Mississippi. He went in the Air Force as a pilot and flew at the age of 21 in the Korean War from 1951-1953. He was a war hero and we miss him every day, because of him and his military friends, we have freedom today. Happy Veterans Day to my Great Pawpaw and to all of those who bravely serve our country!

Cooper F. Hawthorne Sr.

2025-11-07 03:36:17 UTC

WWII bomber pilot who earned his Purple Heart during his 47th mission, after being shot down in Germany, and kept in a German prison until the war was over. We thank him, honor and remember him.

Mr. Robert Hayes- Ella Wright’s Grandfather ♥️ U.S. Marine & Vietnam Veteran

2025-11-07 16:47:05 UTC

We love and miss you. Thank you for your service and love for our family, community and country. 🇺🇸

William Dana Kendall, June Mishkin's great-grandfather

2025-11-09 13:02:54 UTC

Bill served in the Navy during WWII and survived the explosion of an ammunition ship.

Harry Feldman, June Mishkin's great-grandfather

2025-11-09 13:03:58 UTC

Harry served in the US Army during WWII.

Colin Chisholm, US Marine Corps Infantry Officer 2003-2014 - Gus & Gabi Chisholm’s Dad

2025-11-09 19:31:53 UTC

Gus & Gabi Chisholm’s dad Colin served as an Infantry Officer in the US Marine Corps for 11 years with deployments supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom (Ramadi & Fallujah) and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). We are so proud of him and think he’s the bravest guy around :-)

Joseph Salek, Army. Parker & Cassidy Powell’s Great-Grandfather

2025-11-09 20:56:17 UTC

Joseph Salek served in the Army Technical Division in Europe during WWII. He serviced land mines and land mine sweepers.

We love and miss you, and are very grateful for your service!

Stanley Edry & William Dinneen, Marines. Parker & Cassidy Powell’s Great-Grandfather & Great-Uncle

2025-11-09 21:00:54 UTC

Stanley Edry & William Dinneen served in the 4th Marine division in Hawaii and the South Pacific during WWII.

We love and miss you, and are very grateful for your service!

Kevin Haines - Charlotte Haines' dad

2025-11-09 21:50:51 UTC

Kevin Haines served in the US Army, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft Hood Texas, during the Persian Gulf War in 1990.

2025-11-10 00:47:13 UTC

Luka Garrett’s great grandfather (Lt Colonel in the Air Force) Bob Baker fought in Vietnam, the Korean War, and WW1. He led a fighter jet squadron and now has a memorial in Washington DC for his bravery, skill, and for being beloved by his brothers in arms.

Bryan Schneider -

2025-11-10 02:12:24 UTC

Bryan ( Uncle Bry Bry) joined the United States Army in 2002 following the attacks of September 11th. He served in the elite 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, stationed at Hunter Army Airfield under Joint Special Operations Command. During his four years of service, Bryan deployed twice to Afghanistan and twice to Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

The other guy in the picture is his best friend Pete Cochran who is Milas cousin Caroline’s godfather. We are honored to call them family

Randy Downing

2025-11-10 02:57:01 UTC

United States Army, Served in Korea from

1968-1971. Active in bringing his community and its veterans together through his work at the VFW Post in Georgetown. Loving grandfather of Tessa and Teddy Treviño.

Eddie Treviño

2025-11-10 03:01:39 UTC

Eddie Treviño, United States Army, Intelligence Officer during the Vietnam Era.

Grandfather of Tessa and Teddy

Trevino. As a soldier, he loved, listened, and advocated for his country. As a father and grandfather, he's done the same for his family.

Eddie Treviño

chtrevino1979 — 2025-11-10 03:14:04 UTC

United States Army,

Intelligence Officer during the Vietnam Era.

Grandfather of Tessa and Teddy Trevino. As a soldier, he loved, listened, and advocated for his country. As a father and grandfather, he's done the same for his family.

Randy Downing

chtrevino1979 — 2025-11-10 03:15:01 UTC

United States Army, Served in Korea from

1968-1971. Active in bringing his community and its veterans together through his work at the VFW Post in Georgetown. Loving grandfather of Tessa and Teddy Treviño.

Rick Byars, Sawyer Penoli’s grandfather

2025-11-10 04:07:20 UTC

Rick Byars served in Fort Campbell KY, Fort Sill OK. US Army Reserves, Victoria TX. Dates: 1968 -1973.

Don Penoli, Jr. (Sawyer Penoli’s grandfather)

2025-11-10 04:10:14 UTC

Don Penoli, Jr. served in the Army 101st airborne. 1970-1973 Vietnam. He earned a Bronze Star Medal.

Ira E. Atkinson, Grandfather of Danzig Atkinson

2025-11-10 08:39:44 UTC

Ira Atkinson served in the United States Army during the Korean War. We are thankful and proud of his service!