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VETERANSDAY
Saluting our soldiers
A Special Supplement to Cadillac News
The Origin
of Veterans Day
Veterans Day
today we pause
to honor the
brave men and women
who have made great sacrifices
to protect our families,
our country and our freedom.
americas Heroes
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Ken Koch
John Leveque
Army
September 1969
-January, 1970
(Medical Discharge)
Fort Knox, Kentucky
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CADILLAC Thomas G.
Miller grew up in Cadillac
during the Great Depression and fell in love with
flying after a barnstormer
took him up for an airplane ride as a kid. He later
ushered in the jet revolution as an Air Force pilot,
patrolling our borders on
a supersonic, armed jet
interceptor.
After World War II, Miller was quoted saying, hed
rather fly than walk.
Courtesy photo
WORLD WAR II
In his senior year at Cadillac High School, Miller
and three buddies Tom
Dillon, Durrell Herb Holland and Kenny Burridge
drove to Detroit to enlist
in the military. Miller quit
school and was sworn into
the Marine Corps in February, 1943 to defend his
country.
He was sent to the Pacific
for the invasion of Guam
and worked in radio intelligence, intercepting Japanese transmissions and
decoding them.
Later, his unit was sent
to North China to repatriate Japanese soldiers for
Chiang Kai-shek. While
there, the war ended after the atom bombs were
dropped in Japan.
Arriving home from
the war on the west coast,
Miller hitched a ride home
and arrived in February
of 1946, missing his father
Thomas Millers passing
by two months.
He returned to high
school as a seasoned battle
survivor. The 1946 Cadillac
High School yearbook is a
tribute to the returning heroes who came back from
the war and finished their
Diane Miller with her brother, Cadillacs Harry Wilson, discusses the exceptional military career of
Cadillac native Thomas G. Miller.
high school educations.
In 1947, Tom married Diane. Although a quiet man
who kept to himself, Miller
was driven. He finished
building Millers Boat Marina on south Lake Cadillac, a project started by his
father. He also helped manage the family restaurant,
Millers.
If he caught onto
something he went full
bore, said brother-in-law
Harry Wilson. He built a
one-man racing boat ... He
could weld anything. He
could do anything he set
KOREAN WAR
When the Korean War
began in 1950, Miller knew
the Marine Corps would
call him back. Instead, he
enlisted in the Air Force
and was accepted into
the USAF aviation pilot
training program. He was
trained in a World War II
Courtesy photo
U.S. Air
Force
Major
Thomas
Miller is
shown
here in the
cockpit of
his F-102
in Yokota,
Japan,
1964.
MCNALLYS
108 S. Roland, McBain 231-825-2357
We honor our
service men &
women, past and
present
MANTON
TIRE &
PARTY STORE
Coffey Insurance
207 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac 775-3421
www.coffeyinsurancegroup.com
Veterans Day
Nov. 11, 2016
Our Veterans,
Our Heroes
Keith D. Burkholder, licensed mortician and resident of the area since 1974
VETERANS
As long as there are Veterans,
the Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks will never forget them.
Make The
Right Move
Now!
ADVANCE
REALTY
Park Place Centre
108 S. Mitchell
Cadillac, MI 49601
Family Practice
of Cadillac
SPECIAL MOMENTS
Remembering those
who gave their lives
for our freedom
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Carol
Coe-Vokes
President
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Childhood friends David Reiser, left, and John Miltner frequently meet for coffee at After 26.
refueling tracks, bomb run
airspeeds ... and where
they would turn back un-
weather interceptor. He
flew combat and protection
missions along the 38th
parallel. Then he flew the
F-102 Delta Dagger from
Japan.
Next, he trained pilots to
fly the F-4 Phantom for action in Vietnam.
DISTINGUISHED
FLYING CROSS
VIETNAM
On
Remembrance
Day...
We recognize the many sacrifices
made by our men and women in
uniform both today and throughout
our nations history. We honor their
courage and dedication, and we thank
them for their contribution to our
country.
army - wwii
231-775-0564
611 Sunnyside Drive
Cadillac, MI
We salute the
men & women
who have
bravely fought
for our freedom
- Thank you
8049 Crestview Cadillac, Michigan
H. 231-775-0788 Cell: 231-920-7409
With Honor
& Respect
to our
Veterans
Richard J.
grant
Clean
In Memory
of
Our Veterans.
A Salute To
Our Heroes.
P
REALTY
OF CADILLAC
Honoring Our
Brave
Veterans
Sidney Samuels
Air Force
William McVety
Army
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There were only 207 of these class rings made available to the first graduating class of the United
States Air Force Academy in 1959. John Miltner of Cadillac, a retired Air Force and commercial airlines pilot has one.
In Memory of
Vincent E. Goslyn, Jr.
US Army SGT
231-775-0775
A Proud Tribute To
Our Veterans
Remembering
our veterans
On Remembrance Day, we
honor the members of our
armed forces who served and
made the ultimate sacrifice.
Their courage and dedication
will always be remembered.
Home of
the Free,
Thanks to the Brave!
Lest we forget.
Remembrance Day 2016,
November 11
Carl T.
Vernelle
JOHNSON
INSURANCE AGENCY
CLASSIC CHEVROLET
1-800-55-4LESS 231-839-7231
Our
Veterans
we honor them,
and thank them for
their service and
their sacrifice.
Tuesday, September 13
at ll:00 a.m.
Cell Phone Demonstration
(tips and tricks for smart and
dumb phones)
Saluting Those
Served Free!
BothWho
sessions
Cadillac
TIRE CENTER
South U.S.-131 Cadillac 231-775-7382
www.cadillactirecenter.com
(231) 876-0611
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To all the brave men and women currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, wed like to say
thank you for your dedication to our country and for defending the freedoms that we hold sacred.
As a small token of our appreciation, The Cadillac News would like to provide you with the opportunity
to keep up on whats happening back home.
Thanks again for your service and we look forward to welcoming you back home.
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Courtesy photo
This photo was taken in the summer of 2010 while Russ Nehmer gave a Mission
Preparation Brief to his Soldiers
Russ Nehmers football picture his senior year of high school in 1987.
all-around kid that was in the
church choir, an Eagle Scout. I
was that kid, Russ said. I had
several sports scholarships
baseball and football. I had a music and arts scholarship as well.
But, Russ gave those opportunities up to become a paratrooper in the Army.
At the end of 1988, amidst tensions in Europe, Russ was stationed in Germany.
We were always told to be
Courtesy photo
Supporting
those who
defend our
freedom!
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A Salute
To Those Who
Have Served!
BREIDENSTEIN OIL
& AUTO SERVICE, INC.
Honoring Our
Brave Veterans
As our Armed Forces fight to protect our freedom abroad, were
reminded of the sacrifice made by so many brave soldiers before them.
On Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and thank all of the
veterans who have served our country. We are eternally grateful for
their dedication and service.
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In this 2009
photo, Russ
Nehmer
looks out
the back of
a plane for
a landing
zone prior
to jumping.
Shown is an East German soldier on the Berlin Wall a few days before it came down.
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Since 1893
FALMOUTH
MCBAIN
231-826-3301
231-825-2483
Courtesy photo
Honoring
Our Nations
Heros.
IN mEmory of
Thank You
For Your
Service!
MERRILLS
SERVICE
CENTER
775-7571
817 Bell Ave.
Cadillac
Ellwood J. Kelly
Sgt. - wounded - WWII
Brian N. Jones
Vietnam Conflict
523 N. Mitchell
Downtown Cadillac
231.775.1810
Mon.-Thur. 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri & Sat. 11 AM-11 PM
Sunday Closed
Customer Care,
Community Support
Offices at Baldwin, Irons, Luther, Reed
City, Tustin, Walkerville, Wellston,
2 locations in Big Rapids
ATMs at All Locations
On Veterans Day, we
proudly honor these
brave men and women
for their courage,
commitment and
patriotism.
Saluting
Our Veterans!
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124 W. UPTON REED CITY 231-832-4565
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A park where
all Veterans can
come and be with
other Veterans
and make new
friends.
Veterans Serving
Veterans Park
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Don Rennie
as he
appeared
in his 1950
Marine
Corps training photo,
middle row
far right.
Rebekah Oates
We Salute
Americas Veterans
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Our thanks to
all those who have
served in our
nations armed forces.
~ Ron Neal, Veteran
GODFREY
CHEVROLET BUICK
Whitetail Realty
All Of Us At Godfrey
Thank Our Vets
For Their Service.
December
2015, Russ
Nehmer
recovers in a
hospital
after getting some
shrapnel
taken out
in 2015.
He had
gotten
an infection and
stayed
in the
hospital
for three
weeks.
River Junction
Bar & Restaurant
Honoring our
veterans Past and
present thank you
for your service
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Bosticks
Drugstore
Don Rennie is surrounded by books on the history of warfare in his home in Cadillac. Rennie is a Marine Corps veteran of
the Korean War.
books on the history of warfare.
Volumes have been written,
stating that this was the first war
where we were not allowed to
win, he said. We had enough
power and force to beat them.
During his time in combat,
Rennie took some shrapnel hits,
fell off a hill in the dark, and had
one close call that he cant forget.
It happened one winter night
when he was standing watch on
a machine gun. They were under
mortar attack, but the mortars
werent landing very close so he
wasnt paying much attention.
Then he heard the poof-poof
For all that you are and all that youve given
to our country, we salute you, veterans.
Your service and your sacrifice
will always be remembered.
A Special
Thank You To All Service
Men & Women
With our
appreciation...
thank you for
your service
& Sacrifice
THANk
YOU!
1706 Wright Street
Cadillac 775-4272
231-775-1660
With Gratitude
to Our Veterans
Mr. Pibs
Restaurant
231-768-5288
Tustin
231-829-9922
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Shrinkwrap
Storage
Docks & Hoists
Sales& Service
231-839-6196 2345 Green Rd., Lake City www.RaysLandingStorage.com
Ceramic Memories
13997 US-10 Hersey 231-832-5141
Lake City
FAMILY DENTISTRY
Susan Vignola, D.D.S.
231-826-3333 Falmouth
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A match made
in the military
Army, Marine officers fall in love,
continue to serve country for 5 years
By Gabrielle Haiderer
Cadillac News
Because the
memory will
live forever.
Danielle and Ryan Engle stand in their home in Chase with their two sons, Silas, 1, and Eli, 3.
long weekend, Ryan said.
Then, in early 2010, Ryan
deployed to Afghanistan.
We were in an area
where there wasnt really a
U.S. infrastructure yet; so
we had like one phone for
150 people. So, wed write
each other. Youll get that
on your bigger jobs, Ryan
explained.
The unit Danielle was
with was an aviation unit
and they asked her if shed
like to go to flight school
so she could stay with the
unit and continue to progress in rank, so she became
a black hawk pilot.
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Belle Oakes
Living Center
Cadillac Plant
www.borgwarner.com
231.779.7500
In recognition
of the service these veterans
rendered to their country,
we would like to show our
appreciation this Veterans Day.
In memory of their lives and
their service.
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Outdoors in wind
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salute these fallen veterans and all the brave
Americans of our military who have served and
continue to serve in defense of our freedom.
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