Posts Tagged ‘vietnam war’
Thomas Laird | Obituary
Thomas E. Laird, 72, of Red Bud, died Feb. 24, 2023 in Red Bud. He was born July 11, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas to Arthur and Anna (nee Swacker)…
Read MoreVietnam vet recounts experience
Marvin McMichael will never forget the events of Nov. 19, 1967. The Columbia resident was in the midst of his tour of duty while with the United States Army during…
Read More‘He died too young’: Remembering Richard Daugherty
On Sept. 7, 1968, Richard Daugherty of Waterloo was buried at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Cemetery. According to that week’s issue of the Waterloo Republican, military services were…
Read MoreDentist scarred, not broken by Vietnam
When veterans returned home from the Vietnam War, few experienced a warm welcome, a hearty handshake, a compassionate hug, or any kind of acknowledgement of the horrors they faced. Many…
Read MoreFults man enjoys Honor Flight experience
Ron Biermann of Fults can often be seen in the community with a cheerful expression, ready to engage in friendly conversation or ask how sheep celebrate Memorial Day. “With a…
Read MoreColumbia vet takes Honor Flight
World War II Army veteran Roy “Sid” Trexler of Columbia, who recently traveled to Washington, D.C. on a Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, moves around well for his age. During…
Read MoreColumbia veteran honored with trip to D.C.
Fred Harres’ spirits soared to new heights when he traveled to Washington, D.C., last Tuesday via the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight for veterans. The Korean War veteran from Columbia…
Read MoreLocal treasure passes away
The community was saddened by the passing of local treasure Rich “Fish” Fisher, 71, late Thursday night following a long battle with cancer and other illnesses. Fisher was a veteran…
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