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3 Lincoln, Illinois THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 Please accept my heartfelt thanks to all who sent in their photos and donated their $5 to help Cronin Brothers VFW Post Your response to this endeavor was overwhelming and inspiring. Our Veterans volunteer to serve their Country for various reasons, among them; the selflessness of being part of something bigger than themselves; to make a real difference in the lives of others and aspirations to pay tribute to the ideals our Country was founded upon. We are grateful for your support that allows our VFW Post to continue to operate with these same goals. Sincerely, Michelle K. Ramlow Commander, Cronin Brothers VFW Post 1756 Shoe store owner helped Veterans Day evolve BY METRO NEWS SERVICE Ppresident Woodrow Wilson proclaimed a national holiday called Armistice Day to take place on November 11, 1919 and annually thereafter to commemorate the signing of the armistice treaty that ended World War I. The holiday served to honor those who served and lost their lives in the war. However, it wasn t until 34 years later when a Kansas shoe store owner proposed the holiday should be expanded to remember all veterans, not just those of World War I. Alfred King, a shoe store owner in Emporia, Kansas, began a campaign to turn Armistice Day into All Veterans Day. His town s Chamber of Commerce got involved and participated in the cause, urging all 3 business owners to shut down on November 11 to honor veterans. U.S. Representative Ed Rees, also of Emporia, helped push a bill through Congress, which President Dwight Eisenhower later signed into law on May 26, Roughly one week later Armistice was changed to Veterans and the holiday has honored all veterans ever since.

4 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 4 James J. Harnacke - CPL USMC Brannon M. Harnacke - CPL USMC John F, Harnacke, JR - SSGT USMC John F. Harnacke, Sr. - Third Class Petty Officer US Navy

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6 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 6 Jeffrey Sheley - SSGT SSGT Sheley served our country eleven years, serving two tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan Joshua Mehan ABF3 (AW) Mehan currently serves on the USS George H.W. Bush and is stationed at Naval Station in Norfolk, VA Calvin McCabe We re proud of our 95 year old hero. Happy Veteran s Day! Love, Rick and Brenda and Mike and Sarah Paul Poole - SGT USMC SGT Paul Poole 3rd Recon, NATO Headquarters, Southern Europe, USMC

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8 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 8 Tristan Heyen - SGT US Army SGT Tristan Heyen served in the US Army He served in Iraq, We Love You! John J. Kapik - US Navy 6 year Navy veteran, Gregory Scott Battin, Sr. - US Navy GMG E3 US Navy, William L. Battin, Jr. - SGT US Army SGT. William L. Battin, Jr. served in the US Army, stationed in S. Korea, , 9th infantry regiment.

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10 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 10 Eugene C. Ford - US Army In loving memory of my father whom I miss very much. Love you Dad, Judy Calvin W. Short Calvin W. Short a veteran of WWII was stationed in Europe from He saw action in the Battle of the Bulge. Alvin J. Langenbahn - US Army Alvin was in the 26th infantry in WWII Rhineland Battle. Earned Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Lived for 88 years. Miss you Dad, my hero. Jon Donald Ritchhart - 1st Class Petty Officer US Navy WWII. Served from , stationed in Philippines, Samargun Base.

11 Lincoln, Illinois THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, Devan Hindt A1C (active) - USAF Munitions Specialist, Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV. 11/2/11-Present Chuck Branham - US Navy Thank you for your service to God and our country. We are proud of you. Wife, sons and family Jeff Hines - US Navy Jeff is my grandson and the late Arnold Johnson who also served in the Navy-WWII. Jeff is serving in the Navy, stationed in San Diego, until February He has served in the Navy for 20 years and has reenlisted as Chief. He is son of Judy & Eddie Hines of Mason City. Lester C. Van Bibber III - USAF Lester enlisted in the US Air Force after high school in an effort to jumpstart his life. Guess what, it worked! He was selected to attend Air Traffic Control School and became an Control Tower Operator. After completion, he worked in an Air Force Control Tower for for the balance of his four year enlistment. That experience served as a springboard for wonderful and rewarding work career and life up to now.

12 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 12 James Brown - US Navy For your act of love to God and country, we are very proud of you. Love. Your Parents Michael Johnston - Capt. US Army - 10th Mountain Division In admiration of your courage and dedication - Mom & Dad Stephen Andrew Wagner - USMC We love you and thank you for your service to our country. Love Mom & Dad Harold Seelye - SSGT. US Army Harold served in the US Army, WWII First person from Green Valley to be drafted before WWII.

13 Lincoln, Illinois THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, Dick Altman - US Navy Dick served in Korean War, grandson of Joyce Seelyn Frank Altman - Lt. Col. USAF Darnell Altman - US Navy Served on USS South Dakota Bill Altman - USMC Served in Iwo Jima

14 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 14 Arch Altman - SeaBees Jack Altman - US Navy Clyde W. Camp - 2nd Lt. US Army Clyde served in WWII and S. Korea My Go-To guy all my life. Gone from us now yet very close to my heart forever, my Brother. Love, Betty Jon Douglas Baker - 1st Lt. - USMC Served and killed in action in Vietnam A soldier once told his family, If anything happens, please don t forget me. Jon s memories are touches of joy.

15 Lincoln, Illinois THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, Elmond (Pick) Meyer - PFC US Army Pick went into service on June 25, July 9, Served with 112th Cavalry Troop G. Pick was wounded in New Britain on January 4, Recovered in Australia for four months then returned to his outfit. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Warren Robbie Robinson - US Navy Warren Robbie is a U.S. Navy veteran ( ). He served in the Korean (1950) and Vietnam (1965 & 1968) Wars. Michelle K. Ramlow - YNC US Navy Michael W. Irwin - MSGT USAF Husband and father of 2 sons, and a veteran of USAF for 32 years.

16 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 16 Christopher J. Bennett - USMC We are proud of your service! Mom, Dad, Lesleigh & the kids, Cynthia, Bob & the boys. John F. Jack Barrick - USMC We love and miss you every day. You will always be our Hero! SEMPER FI. Love - your family Dale Boyd (Grandfather) and Brandon Miller (grandson of Dale Boyd) - US NAVY The Boyd and Miller families are proud of Dale Boyd for serving in WW II, and his grandson, Brandon Miller, currently in the US Navy, aboard the USS Anchorage LPD 23.

17 Lincoln, Illinois THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, Willard F. Remmert - US Army WWII Veteran Thanks Dad for your service to our county so we can live free, We are proud of and Love you! Lenny Remmert - US Army Served in Vietnam Thanks Honey for your service to our country. I m proud to say you re mine. Love You! Robert Bell, Retired EO1 (SCW) - U.S. NAVY SEABEES Thank you for your service Wayne William Ebelherr - U.S. Navy Vietnam Era Thank you for your service

18 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 18 John W. Chambers, Jr. U.S. Air Force Vietnam Thank you for your service Elmer Johnson WWII Veteran. We love and miss you! George Johnson - US Army Thank you for your service in the Army, , 82nd Airborne Division. Love - Your Family Jared Johnson - US Army Thanks for your service in the Army which includes tours on Iraq and Afghanistan, Love - Your Family

19 Lincoln, Illinois THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, Bill Melton - Cpl. USMC Served in Vietnam Once a Marine, Always a Marine Brett Dellow - US Army US Army, , OIF 03-04, 05-06, OEF You are our Hero Love - Sweets and Kenna Clifford Sonny Sullivan - US Navy US Navy from , served aboard USS Fox DD-779 Love Linda Brett Emory - USMC, /1 Weapons CO July 2008-September 2012 War on Terror, Afghanistan Thank you for your sacrifice and devotion to your country. Glad to have you home! Love, Your Illinois Family!

20 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 20 John R. Cox (Bud) - USMC Proudly served his country in the Korean war. You are missed. Maurice L. Elmore Korean War Veteran 2012 Honor Flight met by your proud family. 5 Generations! The Morrows Norman, Harold, Paul, Walter & Clarence Tuffy Thank you for your service to our county to all...past, present and future veterans. Thanks to the Morrow Brothers who all served in WWII at the same time! Ben & Brandi Splitter Technical Sergeants - US Air Force Both served from Most time was served in the United Kingdom. Brandi was at Mildenhall Air Force Base and Ben was at Lakenheath Air Force Base from Thank you for serving our country, we are proud of you! Love Your Family Chase D. Griffin - Seaman Apprentice US Navy Wishing you the best & safest travels in your career. Love Mom, Seth & Grandma Mark Crum - Senior Airman US Air Force Served from March 2005 to presently serving in the United States Air Force Reserves Served at Lakenheath Air Force Base in the United Kingdom, Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, South Dakota and currently serves at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Your family is very proud of you!

21 Lincoln, Illinois THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, Henry Jack Reiter - US Army Henry Reiter served in the US Army from He was first stationed at Camp Skokie in the 740th Military Police Unit. He later served at Fort Sheridan as Sergeant in the Provost Marshall s office and the Guard House. Easy ways to celebrate Veterans Day BY METRO NEWS SERVICE Veterans Day is an annual holiday when veterans of the armed forces are honored and celebrated in the United States. Many people confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day. While both days honor members of the armed forces, there s a distinction between the two holidays. Memorial Day, which is celebrated in May, is a day designated for remembering servicemen and servicewomen who died while serving. Veterans Day, which is observed in November, honors all military veterans. The role of the brave men and women who serve in the military is an important one, and it's one that warrants appreciation and celebration. The following are a few easy ways to celebrate veterans and their significant contribution to our country this Veterans Day. Offer your thanks. Serving in the military can feel like a thankless job, as those who have not served might not be aware of the risks men and women in the military take and the sacrifices they must make to protect our country and help the less fortunate across the globe. As a result, something as simple as saying Thank you to a current service member or military veteran can go a long way. Veterans know they don't serve in vain, but it's still a great idea to let them know how much you appreciate their efforts and sacrifices. Help families of active military. Many service members are currently stationed and serving overseas, and their families back home may need or just appreciate a helping hand. Invite family members of active military over for dinner, offer to do chores like cutting the grass or shoveling the driveway when it snows or help around the house if something needs fixing. Even if families of active members serving overseas appear to be getting along great, offer your friendship and let them know you're there to help should anything arise. Visit hospitalized veterans. Unfortunately, many veterans are hospitalized after suffering an injury during a tour of duty. These veterans sacrificed their physical well-being to protect our way of life, and many spend extended periods of time in the hospital. Visiting a hospital to get to know a veteran and spend some time with him or her, sharing a few laughs SEE CELEBRATE P22

22 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 THE COURIER / VETERANS DAY Lincoln, Illinois 22 How civilians can lend military families a helping hand The role of the brave men and women who serve in the military is an important one, and it's one that warrants appreciation and celebration. PHOTOS.COM CELEBRATE from P21 and thanking them for their service, is a great way to celebrate the holiday and lift a veteran s spirits at the same time. Recruit friends and family members to visit hospitalized veterans as well. Pay for a veteran s night out on the town. Like many people, veterans appreciate an escape from the daily grind. Men and women who want to show their appreciation to veterans can treat a veteran to a night out on the town. Have extra tickets to a ballgame or play? Donate them to a local VFW. Or if you see a veteran out on the town, offer to pay for his meal. Thank businesses who support veterans. Many businesses show their gratitude to veterans by offering them free services on Veterans Day. When a local business shows its appreciation to veterans, patronize that business and let them know you appreciate their efforts to help veterans. BY METRO NEWS SERVICE The efforts of men and women in the military is something everyone, be it fellow military personnel or civilians, can appreciate. In an effort to protect their country and stabilize other countries, service members make many sacrifices, including leaving their families for long periods of time. As a result, life is not always easy for military families. Husbands and wives miss their spouses and children miss their parents. In addition, military personnel typically move a lot, making it difficult to establish roots in a community. But there are ways civilians can lend a helping hand to military families. The National Military Family Association offers some simple ways that civilians who want to show their appreciation can lend a helping hand to service members and their families. Volunteer. Many volunteer organizations provide services to military families, and these organizations rely on volunteers to keep those programs and services running. Whether volunteering your time, expertise in a certain field or simply making a financial donation, such efforts will be appreciated and will help these important programs continue to meet the needs of military families who need your help. Offer discounts. Local business owners who operate their businesses in areas with large military populations can offer discounts to service members and their families. Many service members are not well compensated, and discounts on certain products or services can go a long way toward helping military families make ends meet. Be flexible with employees. Business owners who employ the immediate family of service members can be flexible with respect to scheduling. Service members who are deployed don't always make it home for the holidays, and their leave from service isn t always convenient. But their family members cherish the time they do get with them, so employers can be sympathetic to this and give them some flexibility with respect to their schedule during times when their loved one is on leave. Make a military family part of your family. If a neighbor is in a military family and their spouse or significant other is deployed, invite them over for dinner once a week and include them in your holiday celebrations if they re spending the holidays alone because of a deployment. This can help quell the loneliness many military spouses or significant others cope with. A weekly meal with friends and neighbors can add some normalcy to a lifestyle that is often anything but normal. Offer some babysitting services. Those whose spouse or significant other is deployed Military families often need and always appreciate a helping hand from fellow members of their community. METRO NEWS SERVICE often find it difficult to get out of the house for a night out with friends or even just some alone time. Offer to babysit or set up a play date with your kids and the child of a military family. This provides a much-needed break that can help men and women recharge their batteries and let off some steam. Provide a helping hand around the house. While it only takes one person to run a household, it s certainly easier when two people are around to handle such a big responsibility. Civilians can provide a helping hand around the house by offering to mow the lawn or make minor repairs should a problem arise. When heading over, bring some food along and give a service member s spouse or significant other a night off from cooking. More information about helping military families can be found at

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