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
#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
#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 Armyโs 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
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
@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
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
@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