BRANDEN STACKENWALT (Nominated by Kim Stackenwalt) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 Our son was serving our country in Afghanistan on Sept 20 of 2009 when his unit was hit by an IED. His best friend died, and he and three others were severely wounded. Our son has severe breaks to his neck, back, more »
South Dakota Stories
David Moore, Mount Rushmore
DAVID MOORE (Nominated by Dianne Hendricks Booth) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 I would like to nominate David Moore to help stitch the flag as I believe he is very deserving of this honor. Dave is a World War II veteran who came back to his home town after the war to work more »
David Woodcock, Mount Rushmore
DAVID WOODCOCK (Nominated by Scott L. Davis) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 I nominate David Woodcock for the honor of stitching The National 9/11 Flag. Dave is a true American Hero. Dave served as an Infantry Soldier in the United States Army from 1989 to 1999 on Active Duty and in the National more »
Ed Menard, Mount Rushmore
ED MENARD (Nominated by Blaine Kortemeyer) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 Park Ranger Ed Menard was honorably discharged in 1997 as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, having served 24 years. He was last stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base as an Aerospace Maintenance Superintendant a valued non commissioned officer more »
Joshua Doss Johnson, Mount Rushmore
JOSHUA DOSS JOHNSON (Nominated by Jan Johnson) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 I would like to nominate my 15 year son, Josh Johnson. He has been the most patriotic kid I know for as long as I can remember. As a cub scout in Hill City he proudly did flag ceremonies at every more »
Justin Shellhammer
JUSTIN SHELLHAMMER (Nominated by Nathan McNutt) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 Justin lost his leg in Afghanistan; however, he has not let that stop him. After being medically retired from the Army, Justin continued to selflessly serve others. Justin was the first amputee to complete the South Dakota Law Enforcement academy. He is more »
Patricia Cofoid, Mount Rushmore
PATRICIA COFOID (Nominated by Diane Rohde) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 Patty is always the “go-to” girl when it comes to volunteering her time with our functions in town. She is on the Library Board, member of the Historical Society and on their board, member of Holy Terror Days Committee, she does a more »
Perry Huffman, Mount Rushmore
PERRY HUFFMAN (Nominated by Kendi Ashlea & Hunter Huffman) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 For as long as our dad can remember he has had a passion for helping people. He joined the Black Hawk V.F.D. as soon as he turned 18 and became an EMT. He spent many sleepless nights on fire more »
Rob Webb, Mount Rushmore
ROB WEBB (Nominated by Darin Oestmann) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 Rob Webb served 23 years in the United States Navy, retiring as an E-9 Master Chief. He served in overseas tours all over the globe to include serving in Afghanistan in the aircraft mechanic field in support of anti-terrorism military missions. Rob more »
Russ Jobman, Mount Rushmore
RUSS JOBMAN (Nominated by Dale Best) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 As a high School teenager during World War II Dale lived in California where he would go to school during the night and then when out of school would work a day shift at the ship yards building ships for the war more »
