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ID97014
Title of Article18 on D-Day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVyvyan Dunlap, Beccy Friesner, Larry Friesner, Glenn Drumm; Glenn Drumm with medals; Glenn Drumm holds train; Glenn Drumm with medals
DateJun 08, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsVeterans


ID96943
Title of ArticleMemorial Day ceremony honors the fallen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionService members point guns; Aaron Mishler speaks at Rice Cemetery
DateMay 28, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsMemorial Day, Veterans, Rice Cemetery


ID93496
Title of ArticleWWII vet celebrates 105th birthday
NotesBill Butler
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBill Butler and Betty Smith; Bill Butler with wife Doris 1944
DateOct 20, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsCentenarian, World War II Veterans


ID93250
Title of ArticleHonor Flight organized for Korean War vet
NotesGlenwood 'Jake' Schrock
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPhotos of Schrock
DateOct 12, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsVeterans, Korean War


ID89554
Title of ArticleFlags for veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTimothy Alexander, Timberlee Alexander and Shirley Adams
DateJun 02, 2023
PageA6
SubjectsVeterans, Rice Cemetery, Memorial Day


ID89506
Title of ArticleRevolutionary War soldiers honored
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson with members of the William Tuffs Chapter of the D.A.R.
DateMay 31, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsRevolutionary War, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Veterans, Elkhart High School JROTC


ID89499
Title of ArticleSunny skies help draw crowds
NotesKarla Schwartz
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Area Marine Corp League honor guard; Karla Schrwartz; Elkhart Area Marine Corp League honor guard; Karla Schwartz
DateMay 30, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMemorial Day, Elkhart Area Marine Corps League, Veterans, Parades


ID89497
Title of ArticleThank you for your service
NotesThomas LeFevre
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavid A. Erwin's headstone with veteran flag
DateMay 27, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCivil War Veterans, Rice Cemetery, Memorial Day


ID89028
Title of ArticleCongressman chats with local veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionU.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, right, met with local veterans at the Mayberry Cafe in Elkhart on Thursday as part of his “Helping Hoosier Veterans” tour
DateMay 05, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsYakym, Rudy, Veterans, State Representatives, Mayberry Café


ID87055
Title of ArticleValentine's Day Flags Decorate Veteran's Graves
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCecil Holmes, an Army veteran, places flags on veteran’s graves in Rice Cemetery on Sunday;Two-year-old Louis Randall Jr. helps Tricia Massart place flags on the graves of veterans in Rice Cemetery on Sunday. Randall is a nephew, and Massart an aunt, to Timothy Alexander, who had the idea to put flags on the graves for Valentine’s Day; Shirley Adams removes flags from a box in Rice Cemetery Sunday
DateFeb 14, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsVeterans, Rice Cemetery


ID85009
Title of ArticleFuneral home hosts stockings effort for soldiers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVeterans
DateNov 12, 2022
PageA6
SubjectsVeterans, Billings Funeral Home


ID85005
Title of ArticleTwin ceremonies mark Veterans Day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVeterans giving 21-gun salute; Sgt. Chris Grendys; Veterans and civilians
DateNov 12, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsVeterans Day, Rice Cemetery


ID83072
Title of ArticleLiving Center honors veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAir Force veteran Auggie Sands, left, receives a pin and certificate from Hospice at Elkhart for his years of service at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living on Monday.
DateSep 13, 2022
PageA1, A3
SubjectsVeterans, Brentwood of Elkhart


ID83024
Title of ArticleBill to rename VA clinic for Walorski headed to Biden's desk
NotesSt. Joseph County VA Clinic
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJackie Walorski
DateSep 10, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsWalorski, Jackie, Veterans


ID80155
Title of ArticleStand Down offers clothing, help to veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionConnie Tredway and John Nisley; Color Guard
DateMay 14, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsDisabled American Veterans, Elkhart Chapter, Veterans, Volunteer Work


ID78578
Title of ArticleMarine receives gift of mobility
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrad Ulick, Ed Christner, Joe Reed, and Chris Grendys
DateMar 29, 2022
PageA5
SubjectsUnited States Marine Corps, Veterans, Wheelchair Help


ID77787
Title of ArticleTeen spreads love to veterans on Valentine’s Day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of this family are making a tradition of planting flags on the graves of veterans at Rice Cemetery in Elkhart every Valentine’s Day. From right are Timothy Alexander, Luis Randall Jr., Timberlee Alexander, Sgt. Cecil Holmes and Shirley Adams.
DateFeb 15, 2022
PageA1


ID77016
Title of ArticleVeterans clinic in Goshen to close at end of March
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 06, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Veterans Services, Veterans


ID76519
Title of ArticleAnnual Christmas Stockings program boosts local veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 20, 2021
PageA7
SubjectsVeterans, Billings Funeral Home, Donations


ID76007
Title of Article'Day of gratitude'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVeterans with DAV Post 19; Dick Moore, Karla Schwartz, Mayor Rod Roberson
DateNov 12, 2021
PageA1, A5
SubjectsVeterans Day, Rice Cemetery


ID76232
Title of ArticleVeterans events, specials
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of the Jimtown football team; grave stones with flags
DateNov 10, 2021
PageA1, A7
SubjectsVeterans Day, Rice Cemetery, Volunteer Work


ID74829
Title of ArticleElkhart native rising to the top in Texas military
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionR. Ulis
DateOct 06, 2021
PageA1, A4
SubjectsElkhart Natives, Veterans


ID74072
Title of ArticleFloating Tribute
NotesCorrection by Elkhart Truth 8-31-2021, Mike and Cindy Marshall and dog, Maggie
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTom and Cindy Marshall and dog, Maggie; Veterans; Residents saluting veterans
DateAug 28, 2021
PageA1
SubjectsVeterans, St. Joseph River


ID73644
Title of ArticleDream takes flight
NotesDream Flights
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJune Berkshire and family
DateAug 03, 2021
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart Municipal Airport, Airplanes, World War II Veterans, Centenarian


ID73155
Title of Article'You just stand in awe'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJerry Campbell
DateJul 08, 2021
PageA1, A6
SubjectsVietnam War Veterans


ID72975
Title of ArticleCadets help honor War of 1812 veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionShaylin Evans, Caroline Rutledge, Logan Mann and Lily Badgerow
DateJun 26, 2021
PageB4
SubjectsElkhart High School JROTC, Veterans, War of 1812, Jackson Cemetery


ID72552
Title of ArticleDaughters Honor Revolutionary War Veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJody McDonough, Nancy Ritchie, Catherine Reedy, Janet Hayes, Sarah Downing, Ruth DuBois, Linda Reed, Gail Barrett, Jo Ann Cummins, Rod Roberson and Mary Golden
DateJun 02, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsRevolutionary War, Veterans, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)


ID72532
Title of ArticleRemembering the Fallen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLocal military groups and dignitaries; Memorial Day Parade, Memorial Day ceremony at Rice Cemetery; Elkhart Disabled American Veterans members; June Berkshire; Joe Reed
DateJun 01, 2021
PageA1, A3
SubjectsMemorial Day, Veterans, Rice Cemetery


ID72534
Title of ArticleOverdue Honors
NotesVietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's In Memory Program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChuck Ort and his mother; Chuck Ort; Bernard Douwsma
DateMay 29, 2021
PageA1
SubjectsVietnam War Veterans, Elkhart Natives


ID72509
Title of ArticleMemorial Day activities to honor fallen veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmerican flags stand next to headstones in Rice Cemetery
DateMay 28, 2021
PageA1
SubjectsVeterans, Memorial Day, Rice Cemetery


ID71939
Title of ArticleHeadstone Duty
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrad Ulick; Veterans
DateApr 20, 2021
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart Area Marine Corps League, Veterans, Volunteer Work


ID68757
Title of ArticleTeen honors grandfather, other veterans
NotesValentine's Day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTimothy Alexander, Brandi Bontrager, and Timberlee Adams
DateFeb 16, 2021
PageA1
SubjectsVeterans, Rice Cemetery


ID67663
Title of ArticleOperation Valentine aims to thank service members abroad
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Date1/22/2021
PageA1
SubjectsBillings Funeral Home, Veterans


ID69997
Title of ArticleWorld War II veteran honored
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionArden Miller
DateNov 12, 2020
PageA1
SubjectsVeterans Day, World War II Veterans


ID69995
Title of ArticleA salute to veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of the Goshen Police Honor Guard; George Buckmaster
DateNov 12, 2020
PageA1
SubjectsVeterans, War Memorial Monument, Elkhart County Courthouse


ID69143
Title of ArticleLate John Horvath honored with street sign
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHonorary John Horvath St. sign
DateOct 30, 2020
PageA3
SubjectsStreet Signs, Elkhart Natives, Veterans


ID68613
Title of ArticleWWII vet celebrating 100th birthday
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBob Kenaga; Bob Kenaga and family
DateSep 17, 2020
PageA1, A2
SubjectsWorld War II Veterans, Elkhart Natives


ID67662
Title of Article'It is our duty to never forget'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTerry Morgan; Memorial Day event guests
DateMay 26, 2020
PageA1
SubjectsCoronavirus (COVID-19), Memorial Day, Veterans


ID67664
Title of ArticleRemembering the cost of our freedom
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNew Paris boy scouts
DateMay 26, 2020
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCoronavirus (COVID-19), Memorial Day, Veterans


ID67922
Title of ArticleToby Crowley is today's Vibrant Person
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionToby Crowley
DateApril 22, 2020
PageA7
SubjectsVibrant Communities, Lippert Components Inc., Veterans


ID67374
Title of ArticleCorvette owners taking donations
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJake Doke
DateMarch 16, 2020
PageA4
SubjectsElkhart Vette Set, Fund Raising, Veterans


ID66592
Title of ArticleFlags for Valentine's Day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTimothy Alexander, Louis Randall, and Hadlee Randall; Timothy Alexander
DateFebruary 15, 2020
PageA1
SubjectsRice Cemetery, Veterans, Flag, American


ID66432
Title of ArticleElkhart Marine Corps seeks new members
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrad Ulick and Norm Heater
DateJanuary 16, 2020
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Area Marine Corps League, Veterans


ID66067
Title of ArticleElkhart honors veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart City Color Guard; Veterans; Veterans and elementary students
DateNovember 12, 2019
PageA1
SubjectsVeterans, Elkhart Community Schools


ID66060
Title of Article'Kind of like a family'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJane Reith and Dave Fritz
DateNovember 9, 2019
PageA1, A5
SubjectsVeterans, Vietnam War Veterans, American Legion


ID66051
Title of ArticleCommunity eager to recognize veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVeterans
DateNovember 8, 2019
PageA1, A8
SubjectsVeterans, Veterans Day, Disabled American Veterans, Elkhart Chapter


ID65928
Title of ArticleBravo Trailers honored for support of veterans
NotesBravo Trailers, Jerry Hogan, Doug Schwartz, Mitch Bender
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJerry Hogan, Doug Schwartz, and Mitch Bender
DateOctober 5, 2019
PageD1, D3
SubjectsVeterans, United States Army, National Guard, Volunteer Work


ID66872
Title of ArticleTrio of industry veterans form RV supply firm
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJohn Curran, Rod Humphries, and Brent Diver; Distribution vehicle; Larry Dorfman
DateSeptember 14, 2019
PageD1, D2
SubjectsRanger Distribution Inc. (RDI), Recreational Vehicle Industry


ID66809
Title of ArticleCounty war memorial update to reflect current conflict
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Courthouse war memorial
DateSeptember 3, 2019
PageA1, A2
SubjectsWar Memorial Monument, Elkhart County Courthouse, Veterans


ID66737
Title of ArticleBill aims to help veterans start businesses
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAugust 20, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsWalorski, Jackie, Veterans, Small Business