Marine Corps vet Bill Meyer giving back to his hometown of Sandwich
Even though he is no longer part of the military, lifelong Sandwich resident and Vietnam War veteran Bill Meyer continues to serve.
From shy kid to local leader: Hector Gomez used military past to shape future
In 1983, when Hector Gomez was in high school he, like many others across America, saw and heard about the bombing that occurred at the Beirut Marine Corps Barracks. The bombing killed 241 U.S. military personnel.
Time in Air National Guard helped prepare Princeton’s Dan Foes for coaching
Foes said the Air Guard helped prepare him for coaching. He spent 22 years as an assistant coach in football at PHS and remains as head track coach. He said it’s all related.
Decades after his military service, Brad Oeder continues serving his community
Military service always was in Brad Oeder’s blood. His father served in the Army in World War II and his grandfather served in World War I and World War II.
Will County Marine’s family reunited with his Purple Heart
The family of Marine Corps Pfc. Charles John Alexander was reunited with his Purple Heart after it was found in a forgotten safe deposit box.
Chance leads Ottawa’s Rich Jurden to high-powered career
Former U.S. Navy nuclear specialist Rich Jurden and family are thriving in Ottawa and he has taken his expertise to the La Salle nuclear power plant in Marseilles.
Joyce Cook serves wherever she’s needed, including in Maui devastation
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Joyce Cook has had many adventures as a Red Cross volunteer.
Once a Marine, La Salle County state’s attorney says always a Marine
La Salle County State’s Attorney Joe Navarro reflects on his decision to join the Marines and how it shaped his life.
Ottawa volleyball shows respect with ‘Volley for Veterans’ night
The Ottawa volleyball team showed its respect with “Volley For Veterans” night on Oct. 12. This year’s event helped raise money for the Marengo-based Oscar Mike Foundation.
Decades after his military service, Brad Oeder continues serving his community
Military service always was in Brad Oeder’s blood. His father served in the Army in World War II and his grandfather served in World War I and World War II.