World War II veteran, Buddy Simas, was awarded the Bronze Medal for his service in the South Pacific during World War II. Dave Meruer, Deputy District Director for U.S. Congressman Wally Herger, presented an American flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol and a certificate to Buddy during the Etna City Council meeting on [...]
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Buddy Simas awarded Bronze Medal
Posted in Etna, U.S. Veterans on June 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Honoring our veterans on Memorial Day 2010
Posted in U.S. Veterans on May 31, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Our local American Legion Perry Harris Post #260 performs a ceremony at our three major cemeteries in Scott Valley each Memorial Day and again on Veteran’s Day in November. I donned a light sweatshirt for today’s event remembering that last November, I pulled on my warmest coat. A bit of cloud cover, but temps were [...]
Etna Fire Chief Larry Hicks
Posted in Etna, U.S. Veterans on November 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just before the Nov. 7, 2009 Etna Veterans’ Parade began, Fire Chief Larry Hicks heard his alarm go off and quickly whizzed into the fire hall to exchange this older engine for a newer one. Luckily, it was a planned fire and the entire crew returned in time to participate in the parade. I gotta [...]
Vera Clement from Shasta Valley
Posted in Etna, U.S. Veterans on November 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We don’t tell Vera’s age, although she probably wouldn’t care, but let’s just say Vera ranches in Shasta Valley and has been riding in local parades for many years. Once again, Vera carried the American flag for the Back Country Horsemen, Top of the State chapter.
Al Buchter riding with Back Country Horsemen
Posted in Etna, U.S. Veterans on November 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Al rides his huge horse and leads his dependable mule with the Back Country Horsemen in the Nov. 7, 2009 Etna Veterans’ Parade. Al served in Vietnam. Thanks Al.
Coming soon: More Veterans’ photos
Posted in Etna, U.S. Veterans on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Short on time today, but will post more photos from the Etna Veterans’ Parade on Nov. 7, 2009 soon. Thanks for checking them out. It was a great day!
Mac showed off his agile pack horses
Posted in Etna, U.S. Veterans on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Craig Chenoweth and Larry Hamilton
Posted in Etna, U.S. Veterans on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Craig Chenoweth drove the Etna Veterans Parade Grand Marshal Larry Hamilton in his old Army jeep on Nov. 7, 2009.
Bob and Altha Lindsay’s fancy truck
Posted in Etna, U.S. Veterans on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
American Legion Perry Harris Post #260
Posted in Etna, U.S. Veterans on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
These tough veterans led the Etna Veterans Parade on Nov. 7, 2009. Thank you for your service during and after your military years!
