With great pride and as a small token of my appreciation, I am pleased to submit this tribute in loving honor of my Dad and also Vietnam veteran, Wendell ?Skip? Overlock, Sr., of Hermon.
Often times it is thought of but unfortunately left unsaid, but I want my father to know that I deeply admire him and am so proud of him for serving and standing up for our country especially during hard times in Vietnam. In my eyes, he?s a hero.
My Dad served with the 608th Transportation Unit in Vietnam. I was not yet born but he was fighting so that I may live in freedom my whole life. I will always be thankful for the sacrifice he made for his country, to be away from his family and friends not knowing if he would ever see them again. I am proud and honored to call him "Dad" and am so thankful that he made it back to raise me, my sister, and brother. I love you Dad!
Thank you for your sacrifice! You are missed.
Randy was a wonderful husband and father who served with the 101st Airborne Division. He was part of the MFO. Peace Keeping Force in Saudi Arabia from July of 1985 to December 12, 1985 when the plane he was on went down in Gander, New Foundland and all aboard were killed. He was part of a peace keeping force along with 247 other soldiers that were on their way back to Fort Campbell Kentucky. Randy kept in touch through letters and phone calls, he was very proud of his family and proud to be serving his country.
Thanks to his 20 years of service to this great country.
Served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy for 3 years. Born January 11, 1916, died May 24, 1999.
This tribute is in honor of my Husband who served proudly in the United States Air Force. He was injured during the Persian Gulf War which forced him to retire however he would still be honored to wear the uniform today and protect this country that he loves so much.
To ensign Buck who settled Butterfield (Buckfield) Maine on a service grant, then removed to Hamblin's Gore. He is buried on the Whales Back in Woodstock. In 2002 his grave received a Patriot's tribute flag for the first time.
We are very thankful for your service on behalf of all our citizens. You served with honor, pride and dedication. It is great to have you home again!
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.
