Reinvigorating the spirit – World War II naval service directs veteran to career in the ministry
By Jeremy P. Amick With a slight accent revealing his northern upbringing, mid-Missouri resident Walter Evenson recounted his journey from childhood to service in the…
Face-to-face with history
This is an article on a U.S. Air Force veteran, who witnessed some very amazing event in Air Force history: Veteran witnessed firsthand many historical…
Air Force veteran: ‘They are our support’
Air Force veteran praises the support of the military spouse By Jeremy P. Amick Russellville, Mo., resident Larry Crocker obtained a twofold appreciation for the…
We anchored just off of Utah Beach
World War II service of Merchant Marine saved for posterity June 6, 1944: The Allied invasion of Normandy begins. This date, known as “D-Day,” generally…
‘A floating gas station’
Russellville veteran describes service aboard USS Hassayampa By Jeremy P. Amick As the co-owner of a restaurant, Dana Frisby is fortunate that he is able…
‘You learn to adjust’ – Army veteran served as medic during the Vietnam War
Army veteran served as medic during the Vietnam War By Jeremy P. Ämick For nearly three decades, Roger Buchta enlightened young minds with lessons on…
A German immersion – Vietnam era draft lands local veteran in middle of European culture
Vietnam era draft lands local veteran in middle of European culture By Jeremy P. Amick Growing up with a father who had served in the…
A farmer’s war – Family strives to preserve memory of father’s World War I service
By Jeremy P. Amick At the point of his passing in 2011, having reached the age of 110, Frank Buckles had become somewhat of a…
Silver Star Families of America – Recognizing the wounded, ill and dying veterans of our nation’s armed forces
By Jeremy P. Amick Often times we find ourselves so involved with the flurry of activities designed to recognize the efforts our brave veterans and…
Fallen … but not forgotten – US Marines Who Fought In WWI
Traveling on High Street in downtown Jefferson City, Mo., you pass by the Cole County Courthouse where a slender memorial topped by a bronze eagle…
Marked in history – Missouri resident killed during World War I honored by American Legion
By Jeremy P. Amick This year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War—a conflict serving as the trigger point in…
A Final Tribute – Former U.S. Navy Vessel Named in Honor of Missouri WWII Veteran
Former U.S. Navy Vessel Named in Honor of Missouri WWII Veteran: USS Amick DE-168 By Jeremy P. Amick As a young man coming to age…