How to Honor a Veteran

Veterans pictured on this page have been sponsored by a loved one who is proud of their service to our country. If you have a veteran who deserves to be honored here, fill out this form.

Sponsorship is $50.00. All money received through this process will be used to produce next year’s parade. We will need name, branch of service, dates of service, rank, and pertinent data not to exceed 100 words.

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Frank Gene "Chigger" Thomas

Frank Gene "Chigger" Thomas

US Army, WWII

Frank Thomas served in the United States Army during World War II. To his friends, Frank was better known as “Chigger.”

Norman John "Johnnie" Robinson

Norman John "Johnnie" Robinson

US Navy, First Lieutenant, WWII

Johnnie received his medical degree from New York University and then enlisted in the United States Navy. He served from 1942 to 1946 and was assigned to LSTs and hospital ships in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was most proud of saving the life of the ship’s steward by performing an emergency appendectomy (his first ever) in rough seas.

James G. Martin, Phyllis H. Martin

James G. Martin, Phyllis H. Martin

Army and WACs, World War II

James G Martin enlisted immediately after Pearl Harbor and served for four years. He was a Private First Class in the Quartermaster Corp and spent extensive time guarding prisoners of war and protecting the Sioux Locks in Sioux St. Marie. Phyilis Harbison enlisted in 1942 and was soon one of the lead instructors in what would become the Women’s Army Corp, the WACs. Jim & Phyllis met and married in the Army and their first child, Randy,  was born in the Army.

Billy P. "Jack" Daniel

Billy P. "Jack" Daniel

Lance Corporal US Marines

Jack served in the Korean War and his duty ran from 1948 through 1959.

James Leisner

James Leisner

US Army Infantry, WWII

James Served in the US Army Infantry during World War II from 1942 until he was discharged in 1946.