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Dear Hero Veterans,

I will start this letter by saying , "Veterans are my heroes!"

Every since I was a little girl I have loved Veterans. I always knew there was something very special about y'all and now that I am grown I know what is special about y'all. Y'all have put your lives on the line for people like me and some of y'all did not see your families and were not there for the birth of your child. The reason you did this was so that we would be able to have our freedom. In my eyes y'all are my "Guardian Angels." I enjoy being with Veterans because I feel and know I am safe with y'all by my side.

I can feel and see the pain in your eyes and I just want y'all to know that I will do everything in my power to help your wounds heal. I honor Veterans because y'all need to realize y'all are heroes and that y'all fought for our country so that we may stay free.

Those that don't appreciate y'all and say mean things need to leave The United States ! If I had the power I would make them leave.

Last year during the month of April 2007 my husband told me we needed to stop for fuel. Just before we had gotten to the gas station I asked God if He still wanted me to continue honoring Veterans every month then I needed to know right now. I can honestly say when my husband drove up to the gas pump I looked over at the next car and there was a Veteran in his Army Uniform. I got out of the car and walked over to him . He was talking on his cell phone and he told the person just a minute and I told him thank you for his sacrifices to our country and for my freedom . He shook my hand and it was a very true handshake. My husband and him talked and they gave each other a hug.

I have learned a lot from Veterans. I have learned what is means to be loyal and what true friendship means. My husband gave me a second chance in life. God has really blessed me in more ways than one. I would like to say from the bottom of my heart, " I really love y'all !" Thank you for being my "Guardian Angels."

Love,

Marnie Mowles

"Proud Wife of a 100% Total & Permanent Disabled Combat Marine !

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Our last living WWI Veteran

By Kenneth Buster

I was invited to DC to be with the Blackfeet Warriors as they lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and presented the colors at the ceremony on Memorial Day. I took them to meet my Great-Uncle Frank Buckles(Last living WWI Vet).

Picture of America's last living WWI Veteran,109 year old Frank Woodriff Buckles from West Virgina. Frank is also an Ex-POW of the Japanese during WWII. Also in picture are The Blackfeet Warriors from Montana,(top row,left to right),Craig Falcon USMC,Keith Heavyrunner ARMY, Bruce Runningcrane USMC,Earl Heavyrunner retired ARMY (Desert Storm, Bosnia,Iraq),Walter Runningcrane ARMY(Vietnam, Silver Star, PurpleHeart), Bill Old Chief USMC, and George Rutherford USMC.(Bottom row, left to right),Ken Buckles of Remembering America''s Heroes from Oregon, retired 3 Star General Russell Davis ARMY and National President of Tuskegee Airmen from Virgina, Frank Woodriff Buckles ARMY(WWI and Ex-POW WWII), Apache Warrior, Robert Delsi USMC(Vietnam,Purple Heart) from Arizona,and Souix Warrior and National Commander of American Indian Veterans, Don Laudner ARMY(Korea) from South Dakota.

Elijah Lee Necessary

MT National Guard

2009-Present

Chemical Tech

Plains, MT

Missoula, MT

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Hero Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.

June 1, 1946 - March 5, 1969

Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company C, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, in connection with operations against enemy forces.

Early in the morning Pfc. Jenkins' 12-man reconnaissance team was occupying a defensive position at Fire Support Base Argonne south of the Demilitarized Zone. Suddenly, the marines were assaulted by a North Vietnamese Army platoon employing mortars, automatic weapons, and hand grenades. Reacting instantly, Pfc. Jenkins and another marine quickly moved into a 2-man fighting emplacement, and as they boldly delivered accurate machine gun fire against the enemy, a North Vietnamese soldier threw a hand grenade into the friendly emplacement. Fully realizing the inevitable results of his actions, Pfc. Jenkins quickly seized his comrade, and pushing the man to the ground, he leaped on top of the marine to shield him from the explosion. Absorbing the full impact of the detonation, Pfc. Jenkins was seriously injured and subsequently succumbed to his wounds. His courage, inspiring valor and selfless devotion to duty saved a fellow marine from serious injury or possible death and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

We honor your memory.

"Semper Fi."

John Gariano

Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Middle School is proudly named in honor of a Putnam County resident, MOHrecipient, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.