Thread by @jocogov, Help us commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War [...]

Help us commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in 1945. Starting today, we will share each day for the next 21 days (M-F) about living WWII veterans in Johnson County. View profiles of three different vets each day at https://www.jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Ronald A. "Ron" Abel who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn more about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/ronald-ron-abel #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Raul A. Alvarado who resides in @MerriamKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy and is also a Purple Heart recipient. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/raul-alvarado #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet James D. Blackwell who resides in @PrairieVillage. He is a World War II veteran who served in @USArmy and is a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience/memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/james-d-blackwell #JoCoHonorsVets

We are continuing the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. We are honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes

#JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Melvin Bockelman who resides in @cityoflenexa. He is a World War II veteran who served in the Merchant Marines. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/melvin-bockelman #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Bo Bohannon who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/bo-bohannon #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Sid Bordman who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy Corp of Engineers. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/sid-bordman #JoCoHonorsVets

We are continuing the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. We are honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes

#JoCoHonorsVets

Meet William Bowden who resides in @PrairieVillage. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/william-bowden #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Bill Casassa who resides in @CityofShawneeKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/bill-casassa #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Leo Chance who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II/Vietnam veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/leo-chance #JoCoHonorsVets

Continuing the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. We are honoring three more World War II veterans today. All served in the @USArmy. View their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all vets featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

We don't have a photo for William Chick, but we salute him because he is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/william-chick #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet George H. Defebaugh who resides in @MerriamKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/george-h-defebaugh #JoCoHonorsVets

We don't have a photo for Frederick O. De Sieghardt, but we salute and recognize him because he is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/frederick-o-de-sieghardt #JoCoHonorsVets

We are continuing the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. We are honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Bob DesMarteau who is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/bob-desmarteau #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Max Deweese who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USMC. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/max-deweese #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Gilbert W. Dieckhoff who resides in @CityofOlatheKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/gilbert-w-dieckhoff #JoCoHonorsVets

We are continuing the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. We are honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Vernon Richard (Dick) Davy who resides in @PrairieVillage. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/vernon-richard-dick-davy #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Robert (Bob) Douglas who resides in @CityofMissionKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/robert-bob-douglas #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet John David Dunn who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn more about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/john-david-dunn #JoCoHonorsVets

We are continuing the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Today, we are honoring four World War II veterans. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Robert (Bob) Gaughan who resides in Leawood. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy Air Corp. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/robert-bob-gaughan #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Jack Forman. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/jack-forman #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet John (Jack, Gramps) Folse who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy and as a Merchant Marine. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/john-jack-gramps-folse #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Wayne Fick who is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/wayne-fick #JoCoHonorsVets

Continuing today with the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Billy Garton who resides in @CityofOlatheKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy Air Forces. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/billy-garton #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Rinaldo (Ray) Geldhof who resides in @springhillks. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/rinaldo-ray-geldhof #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Bill Guilfoil who resides in Fairway. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/bill-guilfoil #JoCoHonorsVets

Start of a new week as we continue with the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Fred A. Henik who resides in @CityofShawneeKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/fred-henik #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Emery Hinkhouse who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served as a Merchant Marine. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/emery-hinkhouse #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Bud Hinkle who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/bud-hinkle #JoCoHonorsVets

Continuing with the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Jerry Ingram who is a World War II veteran who served in the @USMC. Visit his profile to learn about what he did in the Marines: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/jerry-ingram #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Harold T. Jackson who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/harold-t-jackson #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Mabel Evensen Johnson who resides in @CityofOlatheKS. She is a World War II veteran who served in the @USCG. Visit her profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/mabel-evensen-johnson #JoCoHonorsVets

Continuing with the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Meyer Katzman who resides in Leawood. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy Air Corps. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/meyer-katzman #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet George Kimball who is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/george-kimball #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet John C. Kimpel who resides in @CityofShawneeKS. He is a World War II veteran with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/john-c-kimpel #JoCoHonorsVets

Continuing with the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet John Martin who resides in @CityofOlatheKS and is a World War II veteran. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/john-martin #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Sally Keithley McCulley who resides in @CityofShawneeKS. She is a World War II veteran who served in the British Army’s Royal Signal Corps.
Visit her profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/sally-keithley-mcculley #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Lloyd Mitterling who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/lloyd-mitterling #JoCoHonorsVets

Ending this week with the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring three more World War II veterans. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Robert Mullett who resides in Leawood. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/robert-mullett #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Bob Montgomery who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/bob-montgomery #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Donald D. Moore who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/donald-d-moore #JoCoHonorsVets

Starting this week again with the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring three more World War II veterans. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet John Patrick "Pat" O'Reagan who resides in @CityofOlatheKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy Air Corps. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/john-patrick-pat-oreagan #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Benjamin A. Nicks Jr. who resides in @CityofShawneeKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy Air Corps. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/benjamin-nicks-jr-0 #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Martin Murphy who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the
@USMC. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/martin-murphy #JoCoHonorsVets

Even on #ElectionDay

, we make sure to continue the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans. Honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Even on #ElectionDay , we make sure to continue the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans. Honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Richard K. Rieder who resides in @GardnerKansas. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/richard-k-rieder #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Milton (Milt) R. Peine who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy Air Corps. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/milton-milt-r-peine #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Elmer John Papp who resides in @CityofShawneeKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/elmer-john-papp #JoCoHonorsVets

Continuing with the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet John Roberts who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/john-roberts #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Darrell Rupp who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn more about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/darrell-rupp #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Laurie R. Russell who resides in @PrairieVillage. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/laurie-r-russell #JoCoHonorsVets

Continuing with the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring three more World War II veterans today. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet George Steven Sakoulas who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the
@USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/george-steven-sakoulas #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet John Sheriff who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/john-sheriff #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Robert Sperry who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/robert-sperry #JoCoHonorsVets

Ending this week as we continue the 21-Day Salute to our Veterans leading up to #VeteransDay. Honoring four more World War II veterans. You can view their profiles at https://jocogov.org/JoCoHonorsVets . View all veteran profiles featured so far at https://jocogov.org/all-veteran-salutes #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Herbert W. Stevens who resides in Leawood. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/herbert-w-stevens #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Bob South who resides in @CityofOlatheKS. He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USNavy. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/bob-south-0 #JoCoHonorsVets

Meet Marvin Snyder who resides in Overland Park ( @opcares). He is a World War II veteran who served in the @USArmy. He is a Bronze Star recipient. Visit his profile to learn about a highlight of an experience or memory from WWII: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/county-managers-office/blog/marvin-snyder #JoCoHonorsVets

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