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This tribute honors the courageous service members from the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marines, spanning from World War II to the current conflicts. Their dedication and sacrifices, such as those of Albert Stovall, who joined the Navy just before Pearl Harbor, and Harold Stovall, a pilot killed in action, exemplify valor and commitment. Each story, from Brian Sigler's long tenure to John Adams’ extensive career, highlights the profound impact of military service on our nation's freedom. Thank you to all who served.
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Brian Sigler • U.S. Air Force • 1990-2011
Will Johnson • U.S. Navy • Served in Vietnam
John McCanlies • National Guard – 1962 • 49th Division • Berlin Crisis Era Harold Donica
Randall Wallen • U.S. Army • Private 2nd Class • 2005-2009 • Ft. Hood to Iraq
Brad Kimbrough • U.S. Army, 1966-1968 • Rank: Sp5
Hubert Donaway • U.S. Army, 1955-1958 • Served in Korea
Drew Dan Jackson • U.S. Army, 1951-1953 • Corporal • Served in Korea • 65th Ammo Co.
Tom Sluder • U.S. Army, 1960-1965 • Staff Sergeant • Operations & Intelligence
Jamie Smothers • U.S. Air Force • S.E.R.E. Instructor • 2005 - Present
John Page • U.S. Air Force, 1970-91 • T Sgt, M Sgt • Training Instructor • Served in Korea
Albert Stovall • U.S. Navy - 1941 • Joined just days before bombing of Pearl Harbor • Boatswain’s Mate • World War II – Pacific Theater
Max Blankenship • U.S. Army • SFC • 1975 - 1994
Donald Gorr • U.S. Army, 1946-47 • Corporal w/ 25th Division • Served in Honshu, Japan
Larry Tankersley • U.S. Army • Medic • Stationed in Germany • Active duty, 1957-59 • Reserves, 1959-63
Tom Nicks • U.S. Marines • Lance Corporal • 2010 – Present • currently stationed at Camp Pendleton, California • One tour of duty in Afghanistan
John Adams • U.S. Army, 1963- 1989 • Served 26 years as an Ordinance Officer • Commissioned as 2nd Lt. from ROTC at HSU. • Retired Colonel • Served 2 tours in Vietnam
Bud Coats • U.S. Navy, 1934-1938 • Served on the Battleship – U.S.S. Maryland (gun turret “E”) • Served as Boatswain’s Mate & Seaman 1st Class
Sgt. Harold Stovall • U.S. Army - 1942 • Pilot and Tailgunner • 33rd Bombardment Squadron • Killed while bravely performing duty • Presidential acknowledgement (next slide)
Sgt. Harold Stovall In grateful memory ofRobert Harold Stovallwho died in the service of his country in the Southwest Pacific area, February 28, 1944. “He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live, and grow, and increase its blessings. Freedom lives, and through it, he lives – in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men.”