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Salute to Veteran of Mercer County

Deb Martin
Deb Martin

The document provides information about an event honoring veterans to be held from August 2-6, 2012 in Hermitage, PA. It includes details about the opening ceremony and visitation schedule, a history of the Vietnam War, and tributes to local veterans who lost their lives in Vietnam and other conflicts. Advertising opportunities and donor levels are also listed to support the event honoring veterans.

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Penn-ohio SALUTE TO VETERANS The Moving Wall August 2 - 6, 2012 2670 E. State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148
Table of Contents Table of contents TRIBUTES: Military Veterans lost in Vietnam...............................................12 Event schedule: Opening Ceremony, Parade and Visitation...............................30 History: A Look and Facts About The Vietnam War. .............................45 . Patrons: Those Members Who Supported the War on Terror Foundation's Effort to Present The Moving Wall to Mercer County..........................................64 . World War I Vietnam war was fought from 1917 - 1918 lasted longer than any other 116,516 military people lost confrontation and was fought their lives. from 1955 - 1975 58,151 lives lost. World War II was fought from 1941 - 1945 War on Terror 405,399 lives lost. began in 2001 and continues to the present. Korean War was fought from 1950 - 1953 To date 6,280 service men and 36,516 lives lost. women have lost their lives. This commemorative publication was produced through the efforts of the members of the War on Terror Foundation 2619 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148 THOMAS M. FLYNN GREG J. KOLEDIN ALBERT B. MARZANO PEGGY MAZYCK DANIEL P. McLAUGLIN MIKE J. ROKNICK RONALD VEVERKA Published by: Dee Martonik Printed by: SCP Group
Advertising Donor Levels and Ad Specifications SALUTE TO VETERANS Advertising Donor Levels and Ad Specifications Platinum Level Donor: Veteran Honor Page .............................................................$1,500 Gold Level Donor: Standard Full Page Ad ..........................................................$1,000 SILVER Level Donor: Half Page Ad ...........................................................................$600 Bronze Level Donor: Quarter Page Ad......................................................................$400 Business Card Donor: Business Card Size Ad ............................................................$250 Anticipated Distribution: 20,000 Veteran Honor page Standard Full Size: half Size 8.5" W x 11" H 7.75" W x 10.25" H (Vertical): 3.75" W x 10.25" H Your logo, contact information and message will go here Business card Size: 3.5" W x 2" H Quarter Half Size (horizontal): Size: 7.75" W x 5" H 3.75" W x 5" H Business card Size: 3.5" W x 2" H 1
THE VIETNAM WAR - HN JOSEPH WILLIAM BAKER THE VIETNAM WAR HN JOSEPH WILLIAM BAKER HN Baker, posthumously, received the purple heart. HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Navy and took training as a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd Class, he was fatally wounded while on an operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of Vietnam. HN Baker, posthumously, received the purple heart. HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1965. D.O.B. 7-13-47 D.O.I. 3-07-68 He enlisted in the Navy and took training as HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, graduated from West Middlesex High School he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd in 1965. bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd Class, he was fatally wounded while on an He enlisted in the Navy and took training as operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, Vietnam. he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd HN Baker, posthumously, received the Class, he was fatally wounded while on an purple heart. operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He Vietnam. graduated from West Middlesex High School HN Baker, posthumously, received the in 1965. purple heart. He enlisted in the Navy and took training as HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, graduated from West Middlesex High School he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd in 1965. bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd Class, he was fatally wounded while on an He enlisted in the Navy and took training as operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, Vietnam. he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd HN Baker, posthumously, received the Class, he was fatally wounded while on an purple heart. operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of Vietnam. Hillcrest-Flynn IN MEMORY OF THE HN Pet Funeral Home Joseph william baker & Crematory 2619 EAST STATE STREET HERMITAGE, PA 724.347.5100 www.hillcrestflynn.com 2
THE VIETNAM WAR - SP4 STEVEN A. BEDNAR THE VIETNAM WAR SP4 STEVEN A. BEDNAR Upon completion of military training, he was assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. He was awarded the purple heart, bronze star, combat infantrymans badge, and the vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm devise. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man killed in action in vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High School. He was active in football, track and other team sports. He then became an industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Werner Co. Upon completion of military training, he was assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, D.O.B. 4-03-50 D.O.I. 7-15-71 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven He was awarded the purple heart, bronze was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High star, combat infantrymans badge, and the School. He was active in football, track and vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm other team sports. He then became an devise. industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man Werner Co. killed in action in vietnam. Upon completion of military training, he was Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. School. He was active in football, track and He was awarded the purple heart, bronze other team sports. He then became an star, combat infantrymans badge, and the industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm Werner Co. devise. Upon completion of military training, he was Steven was the 37th Mercer County man assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, killed in action in vietnam. 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven He was awarded the purple heart, bronze was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High star, combat infantrymans badge, and the School. He was active in football, track and vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm other team sports. He then became an devise. industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man Werner Co. killed in action in vietnam. IN MEMORY OF THE SUPREME SACRIFICE 309 PENN AVENUE, SHARON, PA 16146 724.981.5220 800.833.7868 scpgroup.net 2
THE VIETNAM WAR - DAVID ELROY BAUN THE VIETNAM WAR DAVID ELROY BAUN Upon completion of military training, he was assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. He was awarded the purple heart, bronze star, combat infantrymans badge, and the vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm devise. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man killed in action in vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High School. He was active in football, track and other team sports. He then became an industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Werner Co. Upon completion of military training, he was assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, D.O.B. 10-28-45 D.O.I. 6-30-66 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven He was awarded the purple heart, bronze was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High star, combat infantrymans badge, and the School. He was active in football, track and vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm other team sports. He then became an devise. industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man Werner Co. killed in action in vietnam. Upon completion of military training, he was Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. School. He was active in football, track and He was awarded the purple heart, bronze other team sports. He then became an star, combat infantrymans badge, and the industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm Werner Co. devise. Upon completion of military training, he was Steven was the 37th Mercer County man assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, killed in action in vietnam. 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven He was awarded the purple heart, bronze was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High star, combat infantrymans badge, and the School. He was active in football, track and vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm other team sports. He then became an devise. industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man Werner Co. killed in action in vietnam. Hillcrest-Flynn In memory of David Pet Funeral Home elroy baun & Crematory 2619 EAST STATE STREET HERMITAGE, PA 724.347.5100 www.hillcrestflynn.com 2
THE VIETNAM WAR - CPL ROGER ALLAN BROWN THE VIETNAM WAR CPL ROGER ALLAN BROWN Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, North Carolina in 1967. After completing his training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile small arms fire. Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and Farrell, PA became his home. He attended Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, North Carolina in 1967. After completing his training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. D.O.B. 1-07-45 D.O.I. 12-18-68 On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile Farrell, PA became his home. He attended small arms fire. Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and U.S. Marine Corps. Farrell, PA became his home. He attended He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the North Carolina in 1967. After completing his U.S. Marine Corps. training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. North Carolina in 1967. After completing his On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. small arms fire. On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile Farrell, PA became his home. He attended small arms fire. Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and U.S. Marine Corps. Farrell, PA became his home. He attended He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the North Carolina in 1967. After completing his U.S. Marine Corps. training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and small arms fire. Farrell, PA became his home. He attended IN MEMORY OF THE SUPREME SACRIFICE 309 PENN AVENUE, SHARON, PA 16146 724.981.5220 800.833.7868 scpgroup.net 2
WAR ON TERROR FALLEN HEROES WAR ON TERROR STAFF SERGEANT DAVID M. VEVERKA mountain climbing, watching moose in some of the wilderness areas in Maine. He loved to kayak rivers, lakes and off the ocean coastline. Whenever he came home for a visit, his kayak was always on the roof of his car! In March of 2006, David deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. David felt he wanted to support his country just like his dad had in Vietnam and grandfather in World War II. David was killed in action on May 6, 2006, from injuries received from an IED south of Baghdad. David was posthumously awarded a Bachelor's of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology, magna cum laude. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetary, Section 60, with so many other fallen heroes. His awards and David was born on September 15, 1980, decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple in Greenville, PA. He grew up in a small town Heart, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Airborne of Jamestown, PA. He was the star basketball Wings and the Bronze Star with Valor. player for Jamestown and also enjoyed We will continue to honor David and his outside sports. Graduating from Jamestown fellow soldiers who continue to serve and High School in 1999, David enlisted in the sacrifice in the name of freedom. Our family Army and began his training at Fort Benning, has started a memorial scholarship fund GA, where he completed jump school and in David's honor. We hold a golf scramble training as a paratrooper. He was assigned to each August to raise money for three $1,000 C Co 3rd US Infantry Regiment. David served scholarships given to chosen seniors in three years with the Old Guard in Washington, Mercer and Crawford counties. D.C., at Arlington National Cemetary. David was only 25 years old, but he lived When his enlistment was up in 2002, David everyday to be the best he could be. David entered the University of Maine and majored always looked to capture the best that life in Wildlife Ecology and at the same time, had to offer... be it as a basketball player, a joined the Maine Army National Guard Bravo scientist on the ocean, or an avid hiker in the Company 3/172 Infantry. While studying mountains of Maine, he "seized the day" in for his degree, David received numerous everything he did. He was well respected and awards and citations for his contributions loved by everyone who knew him. There is and academic records. He worked with all never a day that goes by that we don't think types of animals, both land and marine life. about him and the many good memories He became a fellow in an honors program to we had. The tears still always come for no work with middle school students in science. reason. We all love David for who he was in While in Maine, David enjoyed hiking, our lives and his memory will never die. Hillcrest-Flynn IN MEMORY OF THE Pet Funeral Home SUPREME SACRIFICE & Crematory 2619 EAST STATE STREET HERMITAGE, PA 724.347.5100 www.hillcrestflynn.com 3
Community vietnam veterans Community vietnam veterans ARTICLE HEADING WILL GO HERE Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. He is a letter-carrier at the Greensburg Post Office. He and his wife, Heather, reside in Pittsburgh, PA. Raymond still enjoys playing music. He is a member of the Shriner's Band and plays in parades around western Pennsylvania. Mr. Pfister is a proud bugler and as a veteran he plays taps on Memorial Day at many different ceremonies. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. He is a letter-carrier at the Greensburg Post Office. He and his wife, Heather, reside in Pittsburgh, PA. Raymond still enjoys playing music. He is a member of the Shriner's Band and plays in parades around western Pennsylvania. Mr. Pfister is a proud bugler and as a veteran he plays taps on Memorial Day at many different ceremonies. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. He is a letter-carrier at the Greensburg Post Office. He and his wife, Heather, reside in Pittsburgh, PA. Raymond still enjoys playing music. He is a member of the Shriner's Band and plays in parades around western Pennsylvania. Mr. Pfister is a proud bugler and as a veteran he plays taps on Memorial Day at many different ceremonies. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. A proud bugler and as a veteran he plays taps on Memorial Day at many different ceremonies. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high. Hillcrest-Flynn Thank you for Pet Funeral Home your service & Crematory 2619 EAST STATE STREET HERMITAGE, PA 724.347.5100 www.hillcrestflynn.com 2
The WAR ON TERROR VETERANS MEMORIAL Located at the Avenue of 444 Flags Hillcrest Memorial Park 2619 E. State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148 724-346-3818 www.waronterror.org

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  • 1. Penn-ohio SALUTE TO VETERANS The Moving Wall August 2 - 6, 2012 2670 E. State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148
  • 2. Table of Contents Table of contents TRIBUTES: Military Veterans lost in Vietnam...............................................12 Event schedule: Opening Ceremony, Parade and Visitation...............................30 History: A Look and Facts About The Vietnam War. .............................45 . Patrons: Those Members Who Supported the War on Terror Foundation's Effort to Present The Moving Wall to Mercer County..........................................64 . World War I Vietnam war was fought from 1917 - 1918 lasted longer than any other 116,516 military people lost confrontation and was fought their lives. from 1955 - 1975 58,151 lives lost. World War II was fought from 1941 - 1945 War on Terror 405,399 lives lost. began in 2001 and continues to the present. Korean War was fought from 1950 - 1953 To date 6,280 service men and 36,516 lives lost. women have lost their lives. This commemorative publication was produced through the efforts of the members of the War on Terror Foundation 2619 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148 THOMAS M. FLYNN GREG J. KOLEDIN ALBERT B. MARZANO PEGGY MAZYCK DANIEL P. McLAUGLIN MIKE J. ROKNICK RONALD VEVERKA Published by: Dee Martonik Printed by: SCP Group
  • 3. Advertising Donor Levels and Ad Specifications SALUTE TO VETERANS Advertising Donor Levels and Ad Specifications Platinum Level Donor: Veteran Honor Page .............................................................$1,500 Gold Level Donor: Standard Full Page Ad ..........................................................$1,000 SILVER Level Donor: Half Page Ad ...........................................................................$600 Bronze Level Donor: Quarter Page Ad......................................................................$400 Business Card Donor: Business Card Size Ad ............................................................$250 Anticipated Distribution: 20,000 Veteran Honor page Standard Full Size: half Size 8.5" W x 11" H 7.75" W x 10.25" H (Vertical): 3.75" W x 10.25" H Your logo, contact information and message will go here Business card Size: 3.5" W x 2" H Quarter Half Size (horizontal): Size: 7.75" W x 5" H 3.75" W x 5" H Business card Size: 3.5" W x 2" H 1
  • 4. THE VIETNAM WAR - HN JOSEPH WILLIAM BAKER THE VIETNAM WAR HN JOSEPH WILLIAM BAKER HN Baker, posthumously, received the purple heart. HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Navy and took training as a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd Class, he was fatally wounded while on an operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of Vietnam. HN Baker, posthumously, received the purple heart. HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1965. D.O.B. 7-13-47 D.O.I. 3-07-68 He enlisted in the Navy and took training as HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, graduated from West Middlesex High School he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd in 1965. bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd Class, he was fatally wounded while on an He enlisted in the Navy and took training as operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, Vietnam. he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd HN Baker, posthumously, received the Class, he was fatally wounded while on an purple heart. operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He Vietnam. graduated from West Middlesex High School HN Baker, posthumously, received the in 1965. purple heart. He enlisted in the Navy and took training as HN Baker lived in West Middlesex, Pa. He a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, graduated from West Middlesex High School he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd in 1965. bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd Class, he was fatally wounded while on an He enlisted in the Navy and took training as operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of a navy corpsman. After taking marine training, Vietnam. he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Co. F, 2nd bn., 4Th Marines. As a hospital Corpsman 3rd HN Baker, posthumously, received the Class, he was fatally wounded while on an purple heart. operation in Quang Tri province, Rrepublic of Vietnam. Hillcrest-Flynn IN MEMORY OF THE HN Pet Funeral Home Joseph william baker & Crematory 2619 EAST STATE STREET HERMITAGE, PA 724.347.5100 www.hillcrestflynn.com 2
  • 5. THE VIETNAM WAR - SP4 STEVEN A. BEDNAR THE VIETNAM WAR SP4 STEVEN A. BEDNAR Upon completion of military training, he was assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. He was awarded the purple heart, bronze star, combat infantrymans badge, and the vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm devise. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man killed in action in vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High School. He was active in football, track and other team sports. He then became an industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Werner Co. Upon completion of military training, he was assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, D.O.B. 4-03-50 D.O.I. 7-15-71 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven He was awarded the purple heart, bronze was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High star, combat infantrymans badge, and the School. He was active in football, track and vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm other team sports. He then became an devise. industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man Werner Co. killed in action in vietnam. Upon completion of military training, he was Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. School. He was active in football, track and He was awarded the purple heart, bronze other team sports. He then became an star, combat infantrymans badge, and the industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm Werner Co. devise. Upon completion of military training, he was Steven was the 37th Mercer County man assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, killed in action in vietnam. 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven He was awarded the purple heart, bronze was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High star, combat infantrymans badge, and the School. He was active in football, track and vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm other team sports. He then became an devise. industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man Werner Co. killed in action in vietnam. IN MEMORY OF THE SUPREME SACRIFICE 309 PENN AVENUE, SHARON, PA 16146 724.981.5220 800.833.7868 scpgroup.net 2
  • 6. THE VIETNAM WAR - DAVID ELROY BAUN THE VIETNAM WAR DAVID ELROY BAUN Upon completion of military training, he was assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. He was awarded the purple heart, bronze star, combat infantrymans badge, and the vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm devise. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man killed in action in vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High School. He was active in football, track and other team sports. He then became an industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Werner Co. Upon completion of military training, he was assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, D.O.B. 10-28-45 D.O.I. 6-30-66 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven He was awarded the purple heart, bronze was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High star, combat infantrymans badge, and the School. He was active in football, track and vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm other team sports. He then became an devise. industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man Werner Co. killed in action in vietnam. Upon completion of military training, he was Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. School. He was active in football, track and He was awarded the purple heart, bronze other team sports. He then became an star, combat infantrymans badge, and the industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm Werner Co. devise. Upon completion of military training, he was Steven was the 37th Mercer County man assigned as a medic with the 12th Cavalry, killed in action in vietnam. 101st Airborn Div. Vietnam. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aubel, Steven He was awarded the purple heart, bronze was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High star, combat infantrymans badge, and the School. He was active in football, track and vietnamese cross of gallantry with palm other team sports. He then became an devise. industrial maintenance apprentice at R.D. Steven was the 37th Mercer County man Werner Co. killed in action in vietnam. Hillcrest-Flynn In memory of David Pet Funeral Home elroy baun & Crematory 2619 EAST STATE STREET HERMITAGE, PA 724.347.5100 www.hillcrestflynn.com 2
  • 7. THE VIETNAM WAR - CPL ROGER ALLAN BROWN THE VIETNAM WAR CPL ROGER ALLAN BROWN Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, North Carolina in 1967. After completing his training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile small arms fire. Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and Farrell, PA became his home. He attended Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, North Carolina in 1967. After completing his training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. D.O.B. 1-07-45 D.O.I. 12-18-68 On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile Farrell, PA became his home. He attended small arms fire. Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and U.S. Marine Corps. Farrell, PA became his home. He attended He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the North Carolina in 1967. After completing his U.S. Marine Corps. training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. North Carolina in 1967. After completing his On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. small arms fire. On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile Farrell, PA became his home. He attended small arms fire. Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and U.S. Marine Corps. Farrell, PA became his home. He attended He entered boot camp at Camp Lejune, Farrell High School prior to enlisting in the North Carolina in 1967. After completing his U.S. Marine Corps. training, he was assigned, in 1968, to 2 Cag On Dec. 12, 1968, he was on patrol when 111-MAF-FMF in Vietnam. he was fatally wounded in the head by hostile Cpl Brown was born in Winchester, VA. and small arms fire. Farrell, PA became his home. He attended IN MEMORY OF THE SUPREME SACRIFICE 309 PENN AVENUE, SHARON, PA 16146 724.981.5220 800.833.7868 scpgroup.net 2
  • 8. WAR ON TERROR FALLEN HEROES WAR ON TERROR STAFF SERGEANT DAVID M. VEVERKA mountain climbing, watching moose in some of the wilderness areas in Maine. He loved to kayak rivers, lakes and off the ocean coastline. Whenever he came home for a visit, his kayak was always on the roof of his car! In March of 2006, David deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. David felt he wanted to support his country just like his dad had in Vietnam and grandfather in World War II. David was killed in action on May 6, 2006, from injuries received from an IED south of Baghdad. David was posthumously awarded a Bachelor's of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology, magna cum laude. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetary, Section 60, with so many other fallen heroes. His awards and David was born on September 15, 1980, decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple in Greenville, PA. He grew up in a small town Heart, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Airborne of Jamestown, PA. He was the star basketball Wings and the Bronze Star with Valor. player for Jamestown and also enjoyed We will continue to honor David and his outside sports. Graduating from Jamestown fellow soldiers who continue to serve and High School in 1999, David enlisted in the sacrifice in the name of freedom. Our family Army and began his training at Fort Benning, has started a memorial scholarship fund GA, where he completed jump school and in David's honor. We hold a golf scramble training as a paratrooper. He was assigned to each August to raise money for three $1,000 C Co 3rd US Infantry Regiment. David served scholarships given to chosen seniors in three years with the Old Guard in Washington, Mercer and Crawford counties. D.C., at Arlington National Cemetary. David was only 25 years old, but he lived When his enlistment was up in 2002, David everyday to be the best he could be. David entered the University of Maine and majored always looked to capture the best that life in Wildlife Ecology and at the same time, had to offer... be it as a basketball player, a joined the Maine Army National Guard Bravo scientist on the ocean, or an avid hiker in the Company 3/172 Infantry. While studying mountains of Maine, he "seized the day" in for his degree, David received numerous everything he did. He was well respected and awards and citations for his contributions loved by everyone who knew him. There is and academic records. He worked with all never a day that goes by that we don't think types of animals, both land and marine life. about him and the many good memories He became a fellow in an honors program to we had. The tears still always come for no work with middle school students in science. reason. We all love David for who he was in While in Maine, David enjoyed hiking, our lives and his memory will never die. Hillcrest-Flynn IN MEMORY OF THE Pet Funeral Home SUPREME SACRIFICE & Crematory 2619 EAST STATE STREET HERMITAGE, PA 724.347.5100 www.hillcrestflynn.com 3
  • 9. Community vietnam veterans Community vietnam veterans ARTICLE HEADING WILL GO HERE Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. He is a letter-carrier at the Greensburg Post Office. He and his wife, Heather, reside in Pittsburgh, PA. Raymond still enjoys playing music. He is a member of the Shriner's Band and plays in parades around western Pennsylvania. Mr. Pfister is a proud bugler and as a veteran he plays taps on Memorial Day at many different ceremonies. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. He is a letter-carrier at the Greensburg Post Office. He and his wife, Heather, reside in Pittsburgh, PA. Raymond still enjoys playing music. He is a member of the Shriner's Band and plays in parades around western Pennsylvania. Mr. Pfister is a proud bugler and as a veteran he plays taps on Memorial Day at many different ceremonies. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. He is a letter-carrier at the Greensburg Post Office. He and his wife, Heather, reside in Pittsburgh, PA. Raymond still enjoys playing music. He is a member of the Shriner's Band and plays in parades around western Pennsylvania. Mr. Pfister is a proud bugler and as a veteran he plays taps on Memorial Day at many different ceremonies. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high school. His basic training was at Fort Belvoir where he auditioned for the United States Army Band. After serving his country for 10 years, Raymond became employed by the United States Postal Service. A proud bugler and as a veteran he plays taps on Memorial Day at many different ceremonies. Raymond enlisted in the United States Army after high. Hillcrest-Flynn Thank you for Pet Funeral Home your service & Crematory 2619 EAST STATE STREET HERMITAGE, PA 724.347.5100 www.hillcrestflynn.com 2
  • 10. The WAR ON TERROR VETERANS MEMORIAL Located at the Avenue of 444 Flags Hillcrest Memorial Park 2619 E. State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148 724-346-3818 www.waronterror.org