Where did you serve and what did you do?

Enlisted Army 1966-69, Germany, stateside & Vietnam . 31L20 Microwave Radio & Relay Repairman, CanTho, Vietnam 52nd Signal Battalion

How are you Still Serving?

VFW Post 5346 member & trustee, Local Honor Guard Member & Commander, Assist in delivering food to shut-ins once a month in our county, Commander of Post 101 American Legion, Self published a book after interviewing and taking portraits( pro bono) of 52 local veterans WWII forward, each veteran was given a free hardcopy book paid by local sponsors. Provide free photography services for “Shop with a Cop” for 3 years for our town. Provide at no charge, photography services for a local non profit working with middle & high school students for drug awareness at their annual fundraising event. Member of our county’s Veteran’s Assistance Committee.Coordinate our community’s local Memorial Day Ceremony at our local cemetery. Past Election Day Judge in Piatt County, IL. Coordinator of our local Poppy Day sale. We offer six annual scholarships for local high school seniors, I developed these scholarships and coordinate and manage the judging of the associated essays and selection of recipients. Coordinate Color Guard Services for Veterans Day Events at our local high school and nursing home and assisted living facilities when requested.

Why do you do it?

I was once told by an older veteran that in today’s world there are too many takers and not enough givers. His words struck me as being so true and I should do whatever I can to be a giver not only to my family, but also my community. The rewards are meeting and assisting many veterans and community members which are becoming life long friendships.