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WW2 Vet Cloyed R. Boomershine Served in Air Force
	November 11 2025 at 10:07 AM ALTON - Alton native Cloyed R. Boomershine served as a ball turret gunner in the 8th Air Force during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Boomershine, who died on July 10, 1994, was always proud of his...[Read More]

Marine Sgt. Paul Burrows Recognized For Loyal Service
	November 11 2025 at 9:59 AM JERSEYVILLE — Paul D. Burrows served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1979, including time at the Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor Fleet Intelligence Center, Pacific. ...[Read More]

Veteran Darrell Nash Honored for Vietnam Service
	November 11 2025 at 9:51 AM SALEM, MO., - Darrell Nash, a Vietnam War veteran from Salem, Missouri, died on Dec. 9, 2022. Nash served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. Missy Stellhorn, Nash’s daughter,...[Read More]

Veteran Jack Holmes Supported Vietnam Naval Operations
	November 10 2025 at 3:35 PM Jack Holmes, a native of Villa Grove, served in the Naval Reserve for six years, including two years of active duty during the Vietnam War. His service took place within the Pacific Fleet, where he supporte...[Read More]

Vietnam Veteran Mike Boschert Honored from Grafton
	November 10 2025 at 1:22 PM GRAFTON — Mike Boschert, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Army, was recently honored in a community salute recognizing his service to the country and his family. Boschert’s...[Read More]

Alton Veteran Joseph Roberts Honored For Vietnam Service
	November 4 2025 at 2:46 PM ALTON — Joseph Roberts, an Air Force Airman from Alton who served from 1967 to 1973 during the Vietnam War, is honored in a Veteran Salute. Roberts earned the National Defense Service Medal an...[Read More]

Coast Guard Commander David Pizzurro Retires After 25 Years
	November 4 2025 at 9:46 AM ALTON - David C. Pizzurro, a commander in the U.S. Coast Guard, retired in the summer of 2025 after 25 years of service, according to a tribute submitted by his mother, Janet Beneze Filberth. Pizzurro,...[Read More]

Godfrey's Christopher Sichra’s Military Career Includes Key Gulf War Era Service
	November 3 2025 at 3:25 PM GODFREY - Christopher Sichra of Godfrey served in the U.S. Army from 1987 to 1991, contributing to Cold War and Gulf War era missions. During his military career, Sichra was assigned first to the 69th...[Read More]

Alton Veteran George Berry Recognized for Vietnam Service
	November 3 2025 at 11:22 AM ALTON — George Berry, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1974, is being recognized for his military service. Berry held the rank of Staff Sergeant during his time...[Read More]

James Towey’s Legacy Of Service Honors Vietnam War Sacrifice
	November 3 2025 at 10:05 AM GODFREY - James Mayo “Jim” Towey, a Vietnam War veteran and longtime community leader in Godfrey, left a lasting impact with his service time and time back home with family, friends, and...[Read More]

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