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Hometown Heroes: Pvt George M. McClung

June 15, 2023 Posted By: Michael Choatie Hometown Heroes No comments yet

Memorial Day 2023 is in the books. This video was supposed to be released this weekend but wasnt quite ready in time but here it is. Private George M McClung was killed in action while serving in the US Army. Pvt McClung was one of the many who fought and...

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Hometown Heroes: Sgt Floyd Clifford Bland

April 25, 2023 Posted By: Michael Choatie Hometown Heroes No comments yet

This video celebrates Sgt Floyd Clifford Bland. Sgt Bland served his country admirably. On May 6, 1942 Sgt Bland became a prisoner of war when U.S. Major General Edward King Jr. surrendered all U.S. forces in the Philippines to the Imperial Japanese Army. Sgt Bland survived the Bataan Death March...

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Hometown Heroes: Warrant Officer Francis A. Rochkes

November 10, 2022 Posted By: Michael Choatie Hometown Heroes Gold Star Families No comments yet

Veterans Day, November 11, 2022. Its more than a day off work. Today is a day of somber tone, of heartfelt thanks. For some, Veterans Day is an emotional buzz saw filled with memories of a loved one who never came home. For some, this day is another reminder of...

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