EUGENE RAMSEY (Nominated by Cheri Barry) The Lauderdale AG Center May 23, 2011 Eugene Ramsey started working with the East Central Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross seven years ago. Eugene serves as the coordinator at the Veterans Resource Center and has worked diligently to provide the utmost service to the veterans who have more »
Archive for July, 2011
Frank Saiya, Topeka
FRANK SAIYA Greensburg Kansas High School May 28, 2011 Frank was asked by the Topeka 912 to be present today because of his personal connection to the 9/11 event. Frank is a third generation American of Italian decent. He was born and raised with his three younger brothers in Brooklyn, NY. They were known as more »
Fred & Charlene Turner, Gallup
FRED & CHARLENE TURNER (Nominated by Jeff Parness) THE MCKINLEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE May 19, 2011 In September 2008, Fred and Charlene Turner drove from Moriarity, New Mexico to Greensburg, Kansas when they heard that The New York Says Thank You Foundation was going to help rebuild a 4-H barn destroyed in the tornado that leveled more »
Gary Bartlett, Dighton
GARY BARTLETT Greensburg Kansas High School May 28, 2011 Gary was born in Ransom, KS and raised in Dighton, KS where he played sports, went to school and worked to earn spending money. He graduated in 1965 and was drafted in to the Army in November 1966 a few days before his 20th birthday. After more »
Gary Harmison, Martinsburg
LT. GARY HARMISON (Nominated by Capt. DS Richmond) The Martinsburg VA Medical Center June 21, 2011 Lt. Gary Harmison has spent his whole life helping people. He volunteers for the Bedington Fire Dept, is a Paramedic and served in Desert Storm. Gary Harmison is the lead investigator with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s office and puts more »
Geraldine Odom, Southport
GERALDINE ODOM (Nominated by Ellen Maugans) Southport Baptist Church Christian Ministry Center July 4, 2011 At 83, Mother is still one of the hardest working women I know. She has devoted most of her life in service to others: her family, friends, churches, and volunteer organizations. During the years she has volunteered with the Red more »
Harry Martin, Southport
HARRY MARTIN (Nominated by Nancy Martin) Southport Baptist Church Christian Ministry Center July 4, 2011 I’m nominating my patriotic husband, Harry Martin, who has dedicated his life to making our country a better place to live. He is the son of a single mother, who taught him to love God and his country. He is more »
Harry Mendoza, Gallup
HARRY MENDOZA (Nominated by Gerry Herrera) THE MCKINLEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE May 19, 2011 Harry Mendoza is a decorated Korean War Veteran, recipient of the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, US Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal, and 5 Bronze Battle Stars. He has served as Gallup Mayor 2007 – 2011, 10 years as McKinley County more »
Howard Vigil, Gallup
HOWARD VIGIL (Nominated by Lisa Vigil) THE MCKINLEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE May 19, 2011 My dad, Howard Vigil, is a military veteran who served in the Army during the Korean Conflict back in 1952-1953; his service for his country was dedicated and unconditional. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA and was sent to the Yucca Flats more »
Irvin Seay Reed III, Southport
IRVIN SEAY REED III (Nominated by Lee Ann Reed) Southport Baptist Church Christian Ministry Center July 4, 2011 Irvin Reed is my husband and has served in the USMC for almost 20 years. Irvin is and has been the most dedicated person I have ever known. He has served the United States in every way more »
