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James Andrew Elliott III

Specialist Elliott served with the 399th Hospital in Tekrit, Iraq 2006-2007. He worked to save the lives of American service men and women wounded in combat. His selfless dedication to his Unit and love of service deems him the respect and appreciation of all Americans.

Jack A. Hernandez

Jack served in France. He fought with and along side of Audey Murphy. He was in the original Screen Play of "Oklahoma?. Jack (Jacques) A. Hernandez. Jack was in Audey's squad and got into a few verbal fights with him. Jack joined the army after the Navy rejected him because he could not speak English. Jack came into the U.S. from Mexico; he wanted to ?get those Japanese for bombing Pearl Harbor and killing Americans?. The Army sent Jack to France so he fought Germans instead. Jack is a Purple Heart recipient, 86 years young and loves the Lord that spared his life.

Issac Staples

In honor of my father,He served in the Air Force, He died in 2013 from Agent Orange. I saw you in the eyes of the eagle. On my way to say good bye, We looked in each others Eyes and I knew you were flying again.

Howard Harriman

A life-long patriot. He knew the sacrifices made to protect our country. He was very active in American Legion, having served as Past Commander five times, Americanism Officer for schools and participated in parades and events - walking in those events until age 89! He loves this country and promoted military service whenever he could.

Horace G. LaBree

My dad was a brave young man during WWII as were so many others. He served in C.B.I. and as there is no mention of Asia in the categories I chose Europe. I love my dad and am eternally grateful for his sacrifice.

Hilda Tozier Foote

Although the last time I met her, I was about 5 or 6 years old, I will never forget her. She always remembered her nieces on their birthdays and holidays. The most special gift she sent was a gold cap pistol and spurs from Texas.

Hilda Tozier

Hilda Tozier Foote graduated from Island Falls High School and attended the University of Maine Farmington from 1939 to June of 1942. She then served as a meteorologist in the United States Army from June of 1944 to August of 1948. She worked as a supply technician at the US Navy Construction Battalion Center in Port Hueneme, Calif. from 1974 until the late 80's. She was married to John Foote, also a World War II veteran and was the mother five children, David, Laurel, Amy, Nora and Tom. She died in Oxnard, CA, where she lived for many years, on March 7, 1983.

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