November 15, 2011 • Page 15 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Land of the Free, because of The Brave Thank you to all who have served and for all you have done for our country. Allen E. Sudbeck U.S. Army, Korean War Sergeant For the sacri?ces you made, for devotion to our country, for defending our freedom. Thanks, Dad! Love, Cathy Heidi M. Hovorka U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant We are so proud of you. Grandma Cheryl, Dad, Mom, Chad, Marc, Ashley Ryan M. Sudbeck John Boden U.S. Army, Afghanistan Sergeant South Dakota National Guard Sergeant, Retired For all that you are and all you’ve given to our country. Thank you for protecting our freedom. I am so proud of you. Love, Mom Thank you! We are proud of you always. Love, Mary, Tera, Ben, Amanda, Jimmy, Kyle, Mary S., Ella and John S. George W. “Bill” Dayhuff U.S. Army Infantry PFC WWII Battle of Okinawa Purple Heart Veteran. Gerald “Gerry” Gunn U.S. Army CPL Thank you for serving and for our freedom. I’m proud of you. Love, Clara Alvin P. Harm U.S. Navy S/IC Remembering – missing you always. Love, “Jeff,” Kevin, Laurie & Families John Michael Ryken U.S. Army, Korean War Honest and faithful service. In loving memory of Uncle Johnny. Love, The Willcuts Family Wade Peterson Det 1 FSC 147th Spc E-4 A son to be proud of. A grandson to cherish. A husband to love. A father to adore. A soldier to be respected and honored. Thank you for serving our country. Jerry Steckler U.S. Navy Thank you Dad for your service to our country. We love you! Jeannine, Jon & Family Keith L. Wright U.S. Navy Radio Man Third Class Thank you for your honest and faithful service, 1979 to 1985. Love, Brenda and Amberlee John H. Guenther U.S. Army Private WWII Japan 2/21/45 to 10/19/46, VJ Day 8/15/45. In loving memory, Gerri Guenther & Family In loving memory of my husband Keith L. Wright. I miss you and love you very much. Happy Veterans Day. Elizabeth Frank J. Branaugh U.S. Army Sergeant Your courage and bravery in the war and in life will never be forgotten. You will always be our hero. Love, Your family Alvin Sommer Bill Kerr Just back from 3 years in Germany with 3 deployments to Afghanistan. Currently serving at Hunter Army Air?eld in Georgia. Love, Your family B.A.R. man during Battle of the Bulge and the amphibious attack across the Rhine into the German Heartland. The Liberty ship having been tracked, Sid’s service began in New Guinea, and ended two and a half years later in Tokyo. Thank you for your service to your country; your commitment to freedom is your children’s tomorrow. Love you, Mom & Dad Btry C 1st BN 147th FA SDARNG SPC 3 U.S. Army Specialist 54th Troop Carrier Wing U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Steven Willcuts Michael Lansdowne Sidney E. Anderson Theodore G. Bartz David Whitehead U.S. Navy Chief Machinist’s Mate, Retired Served 1974 to 1995. WESTPAC area, San Diego, Philippines, Japan. Pictured aboard USS Dubuque LPD-8 homeported Sasebo, Japan 1988. U.S. Army 3rd Inf. Div., 7th Reg. CPL We are proud of our Dad for serving his country. Love, Craig, Gary and Allene Jeff Rarick U.S. Army LTC We are proud of Jeff who served for over 20 years, plus 2 deployments in Baghdad for OIF. Dale Haug Stan Schrempp Sidney Schrempp 2nd Armored Div. PFC We Honor and Salute You. You are with us always. We Honor and Salute You. I was a fortunate member on last year’s Honor Flight to Washington. A very special Thank You to all the sponsors. Love, Your Family Love, Your Family