As part of our dedication to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, we have been collecting oral histories from our veterans. By doing this, their memories and sacrifice can and will be shared with others, "Lest we Forget".
Jean Tanner
Kenneth Mahaffey
James Jones
An army combat MP, Rifleman and first scout, Mr. Jones served in Europe until being wounded in combat in Northern Germany.
John Cox
Mr. Cox is a naval aviator and a veteran of the Korean War.
Van Pease
A veteran of the 76th Armored Div of Patton's Army, who earned 2 Bronze Stars while serving in Europe during WWII.
Odie McMeans
Mr. McMeans was an army combat medic and half-track driver who served in Europe on D-Day, in the Battle of the Bulge, and in Germany.
Mr. McMeans received 3 Bronze Stars and a Presidential Citation award.
J. Waite Higgins
Mr. Higgins served aboard aircraft carrier USS Marcus Island during the Battle of Leyte Gulf and other famous Pacific battles.