Cherry Hill Gourmet Market celebrated its own independence from a long, hard-fought zoning battle by welcoming the community to enjoy free food and music during a Fourth of July party that took place a week before the holiday. In May, Cherry Hill won approval from the City Council to stay in business for another 10 years. The market had been operating illegally in the landmarked Lundy’s building at 1901 Emmons Avenue, which is located in a special zoning district that…..
My name is Eric Lee Wooddell. I served with the United States Army from 1968 until 1971. I went to basic training at Fort Knox and then off to Ft Leonard Wood for Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics school and a Leadership Course for helping to become an officer. I also attended Ft Sill Oklahoma for Heavy Wheel and Track Mechanics school and got my orders for Nam while there. I joined the Army to get out of that small hometown in…..
My name is Brian Joseph Gibbs. My grandfather served during World War II and my father served during the Vietnam War. They were both marines. Our family heritage dates back to a flag bearer in the Civil War. I have never met my grandfather. But I have heard that as a marine he was fearless and honorable. He is still alive today. My father doesn’t speak of anything about his service except what I was told before I joined the…..
My name is James Alford Petty, and I am a Vietnam Veteran. I was drafted right out of high school and served with the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 as a SGT-E5. I was a Squad Leader, based out of Fort Hood Armored Corps in Texas and was stationed in Củ Chi, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. At 18 years old, I was drafted for war and I am the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals.. My…..
Comes A Soldier’s Whisper Facebook page has now reached over TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND LIKES! We want to extend our many thanks of gratitude for your visits and support in honoring our veterans of the past and present. We enjoy posting our Veteran’s stories daily to remember and honor their service and our history which gives us strength and empowers us to move forward making a better world and future for our children. “Any nation that does not honor its heroes…..
My name is Natty. I am a Reservist Medic. My regiment is the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), I am a qualified as a Combat Medical Technician Class 1 (CMT1), Battlefield Advanced Trauma Life Support (BATLS) trained, attached to the Rifles. I have served just over 8 years with the Rifles. I deployed in 2011 with 1st Battalion Rifles. My tour of 6 months was with A Company 2RGR (Royal Gurkha Rifles). I spent 6 months in PB1 Helmand Province……
My name is Gerald Bregman. I was drafted in June 1943 and was sent to Camp Shanks in New York State after which I was put on a coal burning train to Camp Stewart in Georgia. By the time we arrived at Camp Stewart, we were all covered with black soot. We then marched to our barracks where a Lieutenant began making a speech. But it was so hot, some of the men started passing out. Our training was for…..
My name is Francis Edward Renaud, and I am a Vietnam Veteran. I am better known to all as Carmine G. I served with A Company, 2/502nd, PIR 101st Airborne Division. I also served with A Company, 1/505th PIR 82nd Airborne Division and finished out my service with HQ and HQ Company 19th Special Forces, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). I served from 1965 to 1975. I served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968 with a side trip to Africa…..
Special thanks is in order to the Honorable James Piampiano for honoring our veterans! Judge Piampiano ordered and donated 25 autographed copies of the book, Comes A Soldier’s Whisper as a gift to the returning Rochester Honor Flight Veterans. Visit Judge Piampiano @ www.JudgePiampiano.com Trisha Johnson Turner of The Ontario County Women’s Republican Club www.facebook.com/OntarioCountyWomensRepublicanClub… will personally deliver these books and a visit back in time to our Greatest Generation at the next Rochester Honor Flight! My Passion Is Sharing…..
My name is Kara Hackney, and I am the proud daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, Jerry Wayne Hackney. Dad served with the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971 with 18 months overseas; 12 months combat tour under the USARPAC and USARPAC-RVN on Vietnam and Cambodian soil. It is my understanding that he was assigned to these details as follows with his service experience more in line with infantry than it was with artillery: Battery A, 1st Battalion, 5th Artillery, 1st…..
