Posts Tagged ‘vietnam’
Vietnam vet flies again
A local veteran recently flew in the helicopter he called home during his tour of Vietnam, providing him with memories of his military service as well as the welcome home…
Read MoreVietnam vet’s unit finally recognized
Almost 50 years after he left Vietnam, the Navy squadron of Maeystown’s Lonnie Roy is finally being recognized for its service. Roy was a member of the HA(L)-3 Seawolves, a…
Read MoreHills and Hollows race adds patriotic flair
A large cadre of runners and walkers competed in the 12th annual Hills and Hollows Half Marathon and 5K in Valmeyer on Saturday, with an enthusiastic crowd of onlookers cheering…
Read MoreLocal Vietnam War casualty receives a worthy tribute
Army Staff Sergeant Robert F. Holden of Columbia would be 67 years old today had he survived the grueling Vietnam War. Even so, Holden’s memory lives on in the hearts…
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