Charles K. GuyMaster Sargent Retired USAF

1 Flight B-36 Aircraft10 Engine Bomber

Richard Carl Nestor, Sr.U.S. Air Force Retired

Vietnam Veteran 1952 - 1972Thank you for your years of service,You were the Best of the Best!We all miss your spontaneoushumor and how you were always there for us!! Your Loving Family, Bev, Children, Grandchildren & Great-Granchildren.

LARRY ALLEN SCOTT U.S. ARMY ** 1970-1973

Dec. 11, 1949 - Jan. 7, 2013Proudly Served his Country

Our loving son, father and brother, you are so missed.

Love from your wife, Jan, your mom and dad, sisters and brothers, children and

grandson and granddaughter!

Ben Brooks1942-1945 Corporal USA 3rd Army

- Service included Battle of the Bulge, Normandy beach on “D” Day, guarding General George Patton’s headquarters.- Locations: Ardennes, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Nazi Germany.- Best war memory: Personally meeting General Omar Bradley.

Love Gaga, from your family

John Earl SouthJohn served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1941 to 1945 as an aircraft mechanic/tail gunner on a TBM Avenger. On Oct. 25th, 1944 he survived the sinking of his ship, USS St. Lo, an escort carrier, during the battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines (the first U.S. surface vessel sunk by a Kamikaze attack). As a result of his actions, John was awarded the Navy Air Medal and Presidential Unit Citation, and in 1999 was placed on the U.S. Navy enlisted men’s honor roll. He re- enlisted into the Navy in 1956 and served two years in the Philippines. In 1958 he enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at McDill AFB, Tampa, FL. In 1959 he was sent to McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS. In 1960 was sent to Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA. In 1966 he was sent to Vietnam and served as a load master on a Caribou cargo transport delivering supplies to Special Forces camps throughout SE Asia. While in Vietnam John survived two plane crashes. Upon his return to Fairchild AFB he was deployed to Guam where he served until the end of the conflict in Vietnam. John served his country and family with courage and distinction and retired in 1972. He was honored by both the U.S. Navy and Air Force for his dedicated service. We lost John in 2005 as a result of his exposure to Agent Orange. John was a true hero in combat and life, and a positive, loving role model to all who knew him.

STEPHEN ERTEL You battled back and it wasn’t

easy. The Vet counselor said only 4% of all enrolled Veterans

complete college! You continue to amaze us how you work hard at

Concinnity Financial, as a full-time Eastern student, as a husband, as

a Dad and pursuing God in your life. We are so thankful for you.

Mom and Dad

Ralph SaccoRalph followed his two brothers and enlisted on the U.S. Navy in 1942. He served in 9 naval campaigns including 2 major campaigns.

During one battle he survived a near miss on a gun #1,

though wounded, he continued to do his job. He retired from business

at the age of 84. He and his wife have been married for 69 years.

From all of us we thankand love you for all you do.

USMC/USMCR/USARSSG NEWSOM1992-Present

• MARINES: Active Duty 2nd Battalion- 9th Marines, Camp Pendleton- 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion• MARINES RESERVE: P Battery

5th Battalion 14th Marines, Spokane, WA

- Radio Technician- Marksmanship Instructor- Martial Arts Constructor- Okinawa- Panama• ARMY RESERVES: Drill

Sergeant- Drill Sergeant Leader- Combative Instructor• DRILL SERGEANT DUTIES

PERFORMED AT:- Ft, Sill, Oklahoma- Ft. Knox, Kentucky- Ft. Jackson, South Carolina- Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri

Thank you for your Sacrifices, we are Proud of you.Love your Family

ARMYSPC NEWSOM

July 2012 - Present

- Active Duty- Fort Brag North Carolina- 95 CA in USASOC- Airborne Mechanic- H8 Vehicle Recovery- Airborne Parachute from C-130, C-27, CASA, UH-60

Thank you for Keeping us FREE! We are so Proud of You!

Love you Family

TRIBUTE TO OUR BROTHER

SGT. STEVEN C. LeCLAIRUSAF 1971-1975HONOR GUARD

Steve joined the Air Force fresh out of High School. He proudly served his country for four years, three of which were spent in the Washington, DC area as National Honor Guard. His family was and still are proud of Steve and his accomplishments in the Air Force as well as his life!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

LOVE,Brother Dean, Sister Marci

and family

Lt. Colonel Robert H. Ackerman, USAF

It is a soul-stirring, proud moment receiving the flag from your Dad’s casket. Dad didn’t die in active

duty, but he could have. He would have.

He could have, flying countless patrols with Squadron 28 in Korea. He could have, flying the F86, F89J, F101 and F102. He was awarded a “Meritorious Achievement” medal

for the skillful handling of his stricken jet:

“The jet fighter was only 800 feet off the runway when the left engine

of his F89J Scorpion blew up without warning. Ackerman decided to jettison his fuel and attempt an emergency landing rather than bail

out and destroy the jet.” [Spokesman Review, May 1965]

His big heart for people, his kindness, his standard for doing

things right, his love for the Lord - all deeply impacted my heart. And

though he didn’t die in active service to this country,

he would have. In a heartbeat.

Lt Col. Clarance A HowardValedictorian of North Central High

School, Class of 1937. He transferred from the Spokane National Guard as a 2nd Lt. to the new US Army Air Corps.

He was a decorated Group Leader killed in action November 18, 1944

over Gey, Germany (Huertgen Forest/Battle of the Bulge) while flying

a B-26 Martin Marauder.

Thank you Dad, your family proudly carriers your name.

Wallace Lynn HeatonServed in the Pacific on the

USS Caldwell as a Machinist 2nd Class

1944-1947 CHARLES ANDREW FRY

Served our country during the Vietnam War, also a proud

member of the law enforcement community.

We salute the man who gave us honor, loyalty, pride and love.

He is truly missed.

Love your family KYLE LITZENBERGER LCpl, USMC - Active Duty

Camp Pendleton, CAGraduated from Lewis & Clark H.S.

Your Family Loves You!

DAN LITZENBERGERStaff SGT, US Army RangerActive Duty - Fort Lewis, WAGraduated from Ferris H.S.

Your Family Loves You!

STANLEY R. SMOLKOWSKI9 April 1927 - 10 June 1999

U.S. Air Force Retired WWII Ex-Prisoner of War

We honor your bravery We praise your patriotismWe worship your sacrifices

We are so proud of you

We love and miss you every dayYour Daughters & our Families

William G. Hofmann served in the United States Army from December 1951 - February 1955. He served in Korea from 1951 - 1954 and when the Korean War ended, they sent him to Germany to finish out his tour of duty. He was stationed at Camp Roder outside of Munich, Germany. The Cold War was on between Russia and the United

States and he was put on duty to help patrol the boarders between Russia and the United States. His

prize medal was the Combat Infantry Badge.

In Loving Memory ofJack M. Berger

January 5, 1921 -October 15, 2004

Served in Army and Air Force andretiring in 1967. Member of the82nd Airborne, jumping into Anzio,Italy during WWII and fought in theBattle of the Bulge. Recipient ofthe Bronze Star and Purple Heart.Met his beautiful French war bride,Huguette (91 yrs. young), in Nice,France and was married for 60years. Air Force took him and hisfamily to French Morocco for sevenyears and to Chateauroux, Francefor four years. Thank you daddy foryour wonderful service to awonderful country.

USMCLCPL NEWSOM

September 1992 - October 1995

- Member Fox Co. 2/5 Weapons- Platoon 0351 S.M.A.W. Gunner- 0351 Section Leader- Rifle Expert Badge- National Defense Service Medal- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon- United Nations Medal- Good Conduct Medal- Sailed with 11th MEU Special Op- erations Capable on USS DULUTH to SomaliaThank you for making our country a

better place, Love your Family

JD HANCOCK A graduate of Texax A & M, started out serving as 2nd Lieutenant in the Army and was sent to the South Pacific. He was then sent to the European Theater where he was also attached to the British Army for one year and then back to the US Army in Europe. He received the Bronze Star as well as many other medals and was promoted to a Lieutenant Colonel. He was one of the last to come home.

Trevor A. Brinton

Air Force Master Sergeant SERE Specialist

Proudly serving his country since 1999, currently with

SouthCom, Miami, FL.The family is very proud of you!

Love Dad (SSG Ret) Ken Brinton,Annie and the rest.

River Patrol Force Welcomehome Mates.......to all PBR/Brownwater Sailors....who wouldhave thought we would be watchingsunsets in the year of 2015!!YN2 Jeffrey West, RIVRON 5, Dec1967 - Sep 1968

Our Veterans Our Heroes

Sean L. Brinton

Army Sergeant Proudly serving his country since

2010. Currently in Afghanistan as a Chinook Crewman.

Son, we couldn’t be prouder….we think of you every day!

Love Dad (SSG Ret) Ken Brinton, Annie and the rest of the family.

Dale McHargue To our favoriteveteran in honor of your service toour country. Your sacrifices areremembered every day, not just onthis one special day.

WO2 Justin J Kapinus 2003-Present US Army: MP & CIDBronze Star & ARCOMs x 3Army Achievement Medal x3

Good Conduct Medal x 2

SSgt Angela L Brown 2010-2014 USAFR & 2014-Present ANG:

Medical TechnicianAir Force Achievement Medal

ALS Honor Graduate

SSgt James M Ferguson1981-1985 USAF

Air Force Good Conduct MedalJames S Ferguson's Son

World's Best Dad

SSgt Rebecca M Ferguson1980-1985 USAF

Air Force Good Conduct MedalLoyal E Carnahan's Daughter

World's Best Mom

MSgt Loyal E Carnahan 1942-1965 USAF Retired

WWII VeteranAsiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

World's Best Artist

Lt Col James Smith Ferguson1939-1942 Royal Australian Army &Royal Australian Air Force NavigatorBombardier/Flight Lt1978-1985 US Army Doctor Retired

CSM Thomas E. WilliamsThomas Edward Williams was bornon October 18, 1932 in Antreville,South Carolina and escaped thepoverty and segregation of rural SCby enlisting in the United StatesArmy on April 12, 1948 at the ageof 15. He was regularly discountedbecause of his age, race, and smallsize (113 pounds soaking wet), andwas encouraged to drop out ofbasic training, but Thomas wasdetermined to prove the doubterswrong. By the age of 17 he waspromoted to Sergeant and activelytook part in the integration of Blackand White Army units afterPresident Harry S. Trumandesegregated the U.S. Military.

His career took him to Germanyduring the occupation, and to Koreaand Vietnam, amongst otherplaces. His final duty assignmentwas Senior Enlisted instructor andDepartment of Military Science'sSergeant Major in the ROTCprogram at Gonzaga University,where he trained hundreds ofstudents for the role of officer inthe United States Army. CSMWilliams retired from active duty inApril 1978 at the highest non-commissioned rank of CommandSergeant Major after thirty years ofservice. He served an additionaltwenty years as the Department ofMilitary Science's CivilianPersonnel Technician at GonzagaUniversity, retiring for the secondtime in 1998, completing 50 yearsof Service to his country.

Thomas was awarded theDistinguished Citizen Medal by theDaughters of the AmericanRevolution, the FreedomFoundation's Freedom Award, aDoctor of Laws Degree, HonorisCausa from Gonzaga University,and the Department of MilitaryScience at Gonzaga established theCSM Thomas E. WilliamsLeadership Excellence Award, forthe cadet who best exemplifies theArmy values of Loyalty, Duty,Respect, Selfless Service, Honor,Integrity, and Personal Courage.Additionally, CSM Williams receivednumerous awards andcommendations throughout hismilitary career including the Legionof Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, theArmy Commendation Medal (20LC),and the Combat InfantrymanBadge. He was also a very proudmember of Veterans of UnderageMilitary Service (VUMS).

Frank C. WatsonColonel, USAF (Ret)

Frank grew up in rural Missouri. In1960 he received a Congressionalappointment to the United StatesMilitary Academy. Upon graduationfrom West Point in 1964, hereceived a Bachelor of Science andwas commissioned in the U.S. AirForce. He was trained as aNavigator and flew in KC 135Tankers and in 1970 he served inVietNam in AC 119 Gunships. Hereceived a Master of LogisticsManagement at the Air ForceInstitute of Technology in Ohio. ColWatson graduated from the ArmedForces Staff College at Norfolk, VA,and Air War College at Maxwell AFB,AL. He received the Legion of Merit,the Distinguished Flying Cross andthe Meritorious Service Medal withone bronze oak leaf cluster. ColWatson served as commander ofvarious units/squadrons and washonored to be selected as the firstnavigator to command a flyingsquadron; the 92nd Air RefuelingSquadron at Fairchild AFB, WA. In1986 Col Watson retired from MinotAFB, ND, as the Base Commander.Frank and wife, Billie, have twochildren, Renee' and Eric, and fourgrandchildren.

Joe PolelloOur Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Joe served in the 6thMarine Division during WWII,received a Purple Heart and carriesthat bullet to this day. He was withthe 3rd Marine Brigade in Tsingtao,China where his job was to returnall Japanese Soldiers to their homeport.Joe was recalled by the MarineCorps to serve during the KoreanConflict.After that he served in the 84thFighter Squadron FAFB where heretired after 20 years. Joe is a Lifetime member, Military Order of thePurple Heart and a member of theMarine Corps League, SpokaneChapter.Joe worked for Spokane CountyHealth District retiring after 34years.Joe was also known as the "Voice"of the Fair, he was Superintendentof Public Relations and Ticket Salesfor 51 years.Recently Joe received a letter fromPresident Obama, thanking him fora photograph and his sacrificesduring war time and his truemeaning of Patriotism.

A Very Special MomRosemary Faulkner,Born August 1st, 1923Navy Nurse Corps from03/01/1945 to 08/31/1946American Campaign Medal,World War II Victory Medal

A Tribute to our loving mother foryour service to our country. Fortreating the emotional and physicalneeds of those under your care inthe high calling of nursing. Youwere instrumental in the recovery ofmany wounded soldiers back tohealth.We are honored and humbled by

the unconditional love you haveshown to all who have known youover the years.Thank you mom for being a

wonderful example of a faithful anddevoted wife to our father of 48years and a continuous inspirationto your 8 children.

A Daughter's Veteran's DaySalute! CMSGT Charles W.Simpson is a man of integrity andhonor. He is my HERO, and mostimportantly, my loving Dad. Hebegan his career in the USAF atFairchild A.F.B., Washington. He puthis life on hold to serve in theVietnam war for three years. MyDad was called upon to provideextraordinary sacrifice in order forAmericans to pursue life, liberty,and freedom. He is a recipient of aBronze Star. After 24 years ofservice, CMSGT Simpson retiredfrom Eielson A.F.B. Alaska and nowresides in Spokane Valley with hisfamily.

Donald J McKenna - US Navy- 1942-1946 A farm boy fromrural Iowa proudly served hiscountry as a ship's cook in the USNavy during WWII. After completingbasic training at Great Lakes NavalStation, Don served in the PacificTheater aboard the tanker ship USSEscambia and aircraft carrier USSVella Gulf, and was honorablydischarged in March of 1946.

A true hero to both hiscountry and his family.

Jimmy Michael Callaghanwas drafted from San Franciscointo military service in 1968 andserved with the 1st Air Calvary inVietnam where he was wounded inaction and received 4 PurpleHearts. He returned home adisabled veteran and to theprotests, scorn and anger of acountry in turmoil. A husband,father, grandfather, friend andpatriot - our American Hero.

Rick Frederking, Sr. passed 1-2-12of complications from the sprayingof Agent Orange in Vietnam.He belonged to 131st AWC, 1st AirCav. 1964-66. Door gunner on ahelicopter

"It is not in the forgetting that weheal. It is in the remembering thatwe do"Love has no boundaries,Your Family

SMSGT. Gerald J GoertzUSAF/ANG (Ret)

Thank you for your 30 years ofservice to Washington State andyour Country as a VehicleMaintenance Superintendent withthe 141st Air Refueling Wing/Logistics Readiness Squadron 1983to 2013.

Veterans Day tribute Lt.Colonel Robert D. LaLonde, USAF,retired Air Force.Rated Navigator, Radar Observer,Whizo, He has more than2900 Hours in all weather fighters.While on active duty, heflew as a member of the 54thFighter Interceptor Squadrons,(FIS)and his unit set 28 Worldrecords for flying Supremecy.In 1959, the 54th FIS was awardedthe Hughes Åircraft trophy, whichtoday is still awarded to FighterSquadrons.Following active duty, he flew F89Jaircraft with the 116th FIS.He completed education with theAir War College, SquadronOfficer School, Staff and CommandCollege and served as anAir Force Academy Liasion...A totalof 37 years as a proud defender ofthe "United States of America".

IN MEMORY OF JACK A.LUHER Joined the Navy on HSGrad day June, 1944, directly toFarragut. Medals Asiatic PacificArea Campaign, American AreaCampaign and World War II VictoryMedal. Honorably Discharged asAviation Ordnan Third Class, June,1946 in Bremerton, WA.

RIP - Your Loving Wife Madaline

Corporal Thomas Busch, 91World War II

35th Chemical Decon Division.Squad leader, 3rd Platoon.

Medals for the Battle of the Bulge,the Normandy Invasion, the

Northern France andCentral Europe Advances.

SPC Nicole M. Ferguson2004-2007 US Army

Army Achievement MedalMarried to WO2 Justin J Kapinus

World’s Best Sister

Robert G. Riddle 1945 - 2015Vietnam Veteran

Proud to serve his country at a difficult time.

Thanks brother, you are missed.

Honoring our Nation’s Veterans

Vernon M. Slichter, 1917 to 2013

Married to: Marjorie Slichter. Spokane ValleyEducation: Washington State University, University of IdahoOccupation/Business: Established Valley Television and Radio in 1955 in Spokane Valley Community involvement: Instrumental in incorporation of Spokane Valley; member Spokane Astronomy Association; Record of Service:US Army 1941 - 1945; Warrant Officer 531st Battalion 30th Infantry “Old Hickory”Recipient of several Bronze Star Medals: Awarded France’s Jubilee of Liberte Medal for participation in Battle of NormandyMilitary Campaign involvement:Omaha Beach, Normandy, through hedgerows of Normandy to Mortain. Northern France Campaign to liberation of Belgium.German Campaign “Battle of the Bulge”.

Veterans Day TributeLt. Colonel Robert D. LaLonde, USAF, retired Air Force

SMSGT. Gerald J GoertzUSAF/ANG (Ret)

Thank you for your 30 years ofservice to Washington State andyour Country as a VehicleMaintenance Superintendent withthe 141st Air Refueling Wing/Logistics Readiness Squadron 1983to 2013.

✯WWII & Korea Veteran

✯Bomber Pilot B17 & B24

✯Awarded Four (4) Bronze Stars

✯��Marr ied 56 years , w i th 4 ch i ld ren

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Thank you for working hard, serving our country and being a dedicated family man.

You are the best father, fishing partner and our “Unsung Hero”!

✯ � ✯ � � Tribute to: ✯ � ✯Major John Dowd, USAF Retired

W02 Justin Kapinus2003-Present US Army: MP & CID

Bronze Star & ARCOMS x 3 Army Achievement Medal x 3

Good Conduct Medal x 2

MSgt Loyal E Carnahan1942-1965 USAF Retired

WWII VeteranAsiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

World’s Best Artist