2009 Veterans' Day Section

A Special Advertising Supplement to

Proud to Serve!Written By Dennis Pope

Throughout my earlier life, it was drilled into me that to serve my country was an honor. Just do it when the time comes! Americans enjoy many freedoms because of people serving our country. Upon graduation from college in the late 1960’s I decided to join the U. S. Air Force rather than being drafted. Within one year I became a fully trained and proud air traffi c controller. As a 1st Lieutenant I decided to serve my country in the Vietnam war. The jet trip across the Pacifi c Ocean was long, and the temporary stop in Hawaii was very muggy and humid! I wondered what I was getting myself into (climate-wise) since being born and reared in western Oregon. At last our jetliner approached Saigon (now called Ho Chi Minh City) Airport, and everyone was advised by the pilot to really tighten and secure our seat belts—as we were entering a combat zone and would soon be landing at Saigon. Wow! Our commercial pilot put us into a very steep decent that slammed almost all passengers back into the seats. As the wheels touched down on the runway, smoke from a heavy application of brakes could be seen out the jetliner windows. During our taxiing to the airport the commercial pilot apologized for the rapid decent but there was reported enemy ground fi re in the airport area and part of the airport terminal was taking enemy fi re. Other than that, “Welcome to Vietnam and thanks for serving our country,” he mentioned on the intercom. Boy, what was I getting into?

The next day I was fl own south of Saigon to Binh Thuy Air Force base located about 5 miles northwest of the city of Can Tho near the Mekong River. Upon arrival the temperature was 98 degrees and the humidity was 90 percent. This is not like Oregon! My job for the next year was to train Vietnamese Air Force offi cers in becoming effi cient and effective air traffi c controllers. Soon I realized my job wasn’t too bad, but I just needed to get accustomed to daily high temperatures and humidity, as well as daily afternoon monsoon storms. Progress was accomplished each month in training of Vietnamese personnel, and I soon became acclimated to the tropical climate. After all, I was proud to serve my country! Another adjustment I had to make was to the different culture. The food and life styles were different. For instance a walk downtown Can Tho was at fi rst mind-boggling because of all the traffi c horn noise. Every vehicle that passed people honked its horn. It was very noisy and hard on anyone’s ears—then I found out from my Vietnamese counterpart that in his country honking horns really mean that the driver sees the pedestrian. Horns are not used as a warning signal as in our country. Daily adjustments to Vietnamese food seemed to occur, except for one occasion. One hot, humid day about half way through my Vietnam tour I joined my Vietnamese counterpart for a shopping trip and lunch at a restaurant. At the restaurant the menu was printed totally in Vietnamese,

and I couldn’t read most of it. One item was printed in large letters so I asked my Vietnamese counterpart what it said, and his reply was, “Special of the Day Soup.” That’s exactly what I ordered! The “Special of the Day Soup” should be the best according to my thinking. It was good! As I rapidly consumed the soup I proceeded to question my counterpart as to just what kind of soup it happened to be. He smiled but refused to tell me. Finally I demanded to know what kind of soup it was, and he reluctantly and quietly mentioned that it was dog soup. Immediately I headed for the restroom! But—I was proud to serve my country and to learn another culture! The year was going fairly easy (as easy as a war can be) for me; even though our base received many mortar attacks. The days went by quite normally until early one day when I was working the radar scope directing air traffi c and teaching a new Vietnamese air traffi c controller. We received a high level message from the top Air Force command in Saigon that in minutes the allied air forces would become airborne to invade Cambodia. Believe me, that is when all “hell” broke loose! Suddenly wave after wave of aircraft appeared on my radar scope and started checking in with me, wanting directions and fl ight-following to Cambodia and back. The

radio traffi c became extremely cluttered as there were many radio channels. With all of the bombers, fi ghter jets, medivac helicopters, refueling tankers, aerial reconnaissance planes, gunship helicopters, etc. trying to talk to me all at once the time past rapidly. That day during the invasion I worked 18 straight, grueling, very intense hours on the radar scope. The normal shift is two hours; however, there was not time to brief a relief air traffi c controller. If I had been asked to direct air traffi c during an invasion again, I would have—as I was proud to serve my country! A few months later my tour in Vietnam ended. I became emotional as I entered the commercial jetliner at Saigon Airport on a hot, humid afternoon to begin my fl ight home. I wondered if I had accomplished enough training of Vietnamese air traffi c controllers during the year. I knew that I did my best. Many hours later we landed in San Francisco and it was almost cold! After all, the temperature was 52 degrees! Nevertheless, I was (and still am) proud to have served my country! God bless America!

Page 2–The News-Review, A Tribute to our Veterans Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Thanks To Our TroopsBoth Past & Present

For Your Service To Mankind

11 Douglas County locations to serve you.

MEMBER FDIC • EQUAL HOUSING LENDER® SBA PREFERRED LENDER

To fi nd the store near you, visit us online at

umpquabank.com or call 1-866-4UMPQUA

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE!

from My Payee services

Tuesday, November 10, 2009–The News-Review, A Tribute to our Veterans Roseburg Oregon, Page 3

2371 NE Stephens • Roseburg, Oregon 97470 • 541-672-9405

Today we honor fi ve Douglas County soldiers who gave their livesserving our country. We won’t ever forget their heroic contributions.

Th eir spirits live on.

We Won’t Forget Th emWe Won’t Forget Th em

US Army Specialist Daniel LeckelAugust 13, 1987 - July 25, 2007

US Army PFC Dean BrightOctober 13, 1973 - October 4, 2006

US Marine Corporal James Lee MooreFebruary 3, 1980 - January 26, 2005

US Army Specialist Ricky W. Rockholt, Jr. October 28, 1976 - April 28, 2005

No military personnel fr om Douglas County lost their lives in the line of duty in 2009. We are blessed.

US Army PFC Joshua A.R. YoungAugust 8, 1986 - January 28, 2008

In the hearts of my mother Melvie, Nita, Debra, Glenda, Nikki and RonnieWe Love You Dad

1950 Article From The Sacramento Bee

“PFC Sheril R. Miner, son of Mrs. Juanita B. Novotny of Courtland, has been awarded the bronze star medal in Korea. He received the decoration for meritorious achievement in con-nection with military operations against the enemy from July 18 to November 2, 1950, while serving with the First Cavalry division. According to the announcement, during this period Miner’s Unit performed a series of combat zone operations unparalleled in army medical service history.Geared only to operate clearing stations for the wounded, Miner and his fellow medics operated a

makeshift hospital for weeks to keep critically needed troops with minor ailments in proximity of the front.”

My Life in the Korean WarWritten By Sheril Miner

I began my career in the Army at age 17 on September 9, 1949. I spent about 6 months as an ambulance driver in Japan while stationed at Camp Drake. After 6 months the Korean War broke out my outfi t was the third one to go. I was in the First Cal-vary Division, second BN 5th RGT. H Company.

While serving in the ambulance company, I received the Bronze Star Medal for going above and beyond the call of duty by bringing in patients that were

wounded. Our troops were spread out so far that they would not order us to go after them, but some of us felt it was our responsibility to go and bring in as many as we could.

I also drove ambulance for the British Army for about 3 or 4 weeks. It was quite an experience seeing fi rst hand how they reacted in combat conditions. They were different in many ways. They felt more hostile toward there captured prisoners than we were. They did not have the modern equipment we had and whenever there was a break, they really did have their tea just as we would have coffee. They also had a custom to play bagpipes as they marched into war. I was also with the First Calvary when they made the longest spearhead in the history of the army and were within about 2 or 3 miles from the Manchurian Border when the Chinese Army joined the Korean War.

I was transferred to the heavy weapons outfi t and served with a machine gun outfi t the rest of the time I was there. Then I found out how it was walking all over Korea and that was

something else after

driving an ambulance. I found out that Korea has a lot of mountains. One of the really bad things about a war like this is that it was hard to tell who the enemy was. They all look alike and sometimes the innocent were killed while the enemy got away.

While I was there, I saw every major city from Pusan to the Manchurian border and then I was wounded. I was hit with a hand grenade in the left leg behind the knee cap, which severed the main artery in three places. They had to tie it off which caused gangrene for a month and a half. They thought they would have to amputate my leg, but after a month of spinal taps, they saved it.

Bronze Medal Before 19Page 4–The News-Review, A Tribute to our Veterans Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, November 10, 2009

276 SE StephensRoseburg, OR 97470

672-19351-800-364-3711

1-800-364-6180

Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm Sat. 9am-4pm

OREGONTOOL & SUPPLYEst. 1983

Milo AndersonOwner

705 S. BroadwayCoos Bay

Paul, Danielle & Dallas Milo, Milo, Andrea, & JoniOur ‘expanded’ tool family

Milo has had the honor of saluting Veterans

for the last 4 years on for the last 4 years on the National Veterans the National Veterans

AwarenessAwarenessRide to Washington DC Ride to Washington DC and his wife, Joni, has and his wife, Joni, has

joined him for 2 of those joined him for 2 of those 4 years. Stories and 4 years. Stories and

pictures can be found at pictures can be found at www.ratbikemilo.comwww.ratbikemilo.com

OREGON TOOL & SUPPLY IS A JET FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER

$129.95JET

MOTORCYCLE /ATV LIFTS #JMJ 1500

WE DO BATHROOMS, WINDOWS, KITCHENS, SIDING, FENCES, DECKS AND MUCH MORE

ROSEBURG REMODELING

YOUR BEST CHOICE!YOUR BEST CHOICE!643-4623643-4623 CCB# 158841

A VETERAN OWNED COMPANYCOMPANY

Would Like to Thank All Would Like to Thank All Veterans for their Service to

Our Country!Our Country!

Would Like to Thank All Would Like to Thank All Veterans for their Service to

Our Country!

ROSEBURG REMODELINGROSEBURG REMODELINGROSEBURG REMODELINGROSEBURG REMODELING

By Richard E. FischerAs told to Kari A. Clark The major and I did it; we went down with the ship although that was against orders and I believe we are both in for a reprimand. Also, that baby’s safe on the water and not ditched at sea. I am referring to the plane which the two of us occupy. The major’s the pilot, and my job’s launching the rockets when I see a target, no easy task as the river’s down far below. It’s a river whose name, like most of the ones here in the South China Sea area, my Wisconsin tongue will not allow me to pronounce, and the targets are the occupants of those sampans fl oating in it. They are not Chinese fi shermen, but Japanese fi ghters whose rifl es are aimed skyward. When I spy those tiny specks in that muddy

strip my duty is to ready a rocket, then launch it. Today, though, a rocket has stuck in the launcher, wouldn’t disengage. As a result the mission was cancelled; dangerous to us as that rocket could go off at any time

After headquarters receives word of the crisis, we’ve been given orders to jump. The major, who treats me as an equal on these missions--though his education is much more than my high school diploma and age probably double my 19 years, over the mouth piece asks my feelings on the jumping order. “Well, I’d rather take a chance with this aircraft”, I expressed. The same sentiment came from the major, and then, “we are landing on the water”. And we did. The rocket didn’t go off; if it had I certainly doubt I’d be around to provide this recollection.

COMIN’ DOWN WITH A PRAYER, AND A ROCKET

Written By: John Boling

Several young men were brought together during the Vietnam Confl ict on the shores of Cam Rahn Bay. They were known as the Inshore Underwater, group 1 or IUWGI of the U.S. Navy. Working together to keep the Bay clear so U.S. ships could enter safely, this group formed a brotherly bond that has continued for over 30 years. In 2000, some of these men gathered in San Diego at a large gathering of Navy Veterans. These few sought out their brothers of this unit and began gathering on an annual basis to rekindle friendships and to encourage one another through the remainder of their lives. The above picture includes

the 2008 attendees at a reunion held in Days Creek. A group of twelve will be participating in the Roseburg Veterans Parade, which they have supported for the past 5 years. They do this to honor those who have served and those who are currently serving. In the above picture are men who traveled from all points of the

United States as well as two Veterans from Royal Australian Navy coming from Tasmania

and Australia. They served as brothers to our U.S. Veterans in Cam Rahn Bay. Several gatherings have been held in Days Creek at one of the Veteran’s ranch. Here they can gather to reminisce, remember their lost brothers, but mostly to laugh, share their joys, and support one another.

Plaque in lower center came from barracks in Vietnam. Plaque on left bottom was presented by Royal Australian Navy drivers to inshore warfare group one unit two.

Veteran’s Day parade is set for 11 am Nov. 11 in Downtown Roseburg.


Christmas Show

• Food Available • No Admission Charge

FRI. & SAT.NOV. 27 & 28

9AM-7PM

SUN., NOV. 2911AM-4PM

Stop by on your wayto the Festival

of Lights

Hundreds of Handmade Crafts, Art & Specialty Items!

Many One-of-a-Kind Items Made by Crafters & Artists!

RIVERSDALE GRANGE HALL4856 NW Garden Valley Road

(across from the Roseburg Country Club)

Classic Crafters’ Guild 22nd Annual

Please Join Us inPlease Join Us in

• Bring in your loved ones Photo

(accepting photos now - wallet size)

• We frame it

• Hang it on our Tree of Honor

through the Holiday Season

• Available for pick up after Christmas

1175 W. Harvard 672-1961

Mon.-Fri. 9-7 • Sat. 9-6 www.harvardavedrugs.com

Th e last of the old fashioned drug stores!

our Militaryour Military Past & Present ... Past & Present ...

Name: Brandon BroadswordBranch: NavyY.O.S.: 2001-Present

Free OrnamentFree Ornament

Illistration by: Mark Scott

Robert JohnsonWinston, OR

I served in the Navy from 1968 - 1972. During 1970 I was on the USS Agerholm DD826. We had left our battle station in Vietnam waters. We were headed to Australia for R & R when our ship ran into a typhoon. It was called Typhoon Joan. We tried to out run the typhoon but couldn’t. For three days and nights we were caught in the eye of the typhoon. At times our ship would go so far down into the trough of the waves that when you looked out the port holes, the waves looked like mountains. All you could see was water up above. We sustained heavy damage to all our radar, sonar, and radio antennas and much more damage in other parts of the ship. We were completely lost. When we fi nally came out of the typhoon the weather was calm and we were off the coast of Communist

Red China, enemy waters and no way to radio our position and no one knew where we were. We knew by maps how to fi nd our way back to neutral waters. At that point all we could do was head back to Subic Bay, Philippines for repairs. We were told that the Navy and Red Cross had sent out messages to our families that we were lost at sea. My wife, Carol, never received anything, Thank God.

Lost At SeaPage 6–The News-Review, A Tribute to our Veterans Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, November 10, 2009

“We never stop doing what it takes to bring the best to our patients.”

2435 Kline St. Roseburg, OR 97471

541.672.2020www.westoneyecenter.com

Steven Tronnes, OD • Jon-Marc Weston,MD • Ron Slocumb, MD

Salutes Our VeteransSalutes Our VeteransWESTON EYE CENTERWESTON EYE CENTER

We Salute our Veterans, past &

present, who give up so much to

defend & serve our country.

We Salute our Veterans, past &

present, who give up so much to

defend & serve our country.

1119 SE Fullerton, Roseburg 672 - 8342

A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS

A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.


We Salute You!Michael J. Ardito, Sr.

SERVED

1968-1969

US MARINE CORP.From your favoriteoldest daughter

So Proud ofCPL. Christopher Silva

SERVED 2007 - PRESENT

US MARINES

We love you and

are so proud of you.

In Memory OfCPL Calvin Coolidge

PonchoOur beloved husband,

father, g. father & gt. papa

SERVED 1943-1947

ARMY RANGER, UTAH BEACH, EUROPEYou’re in our Hearts

We Are Proud ofLt. Col.

Clinton AthertonSERVED 1943 -1970FLEW THRU 3 WARS

WWII, KOREA, & VIETNAM. MEMBER OF DOUG. CO.

“WARBIRDS” SILVER STAR

RECIPIENT

In Memory ofJess Portlock

SERVED 1967 - 1969 (VIETNAM)

US MARINES

Still Loved, Badly Missed

So Proud OfE-5 Petty Officer Chris JohnstonSERVED 1987-1997

US NAVYI’m so Proud of You!

Love, Alsy

So Proud ofBill Tipton, Jr.

SERVED 1967 - 1969UNITED STATES ARMY

WE ARE SO PROUD OF

YOU AND ALL YOU HAVE

SACRIFICED FOR US

LOVE, THE TIPTON KIDS

In Memory ofSGT. Robert Zuck

SERVED WORLD WAR II

41ST FA 3RD DIV.Love,

Betty, Bobby, Tim, Ryan, Joe, Glenna, Val, & Jacob

HonoringBill Tipton Sr.

& Betty Lou TiptonSERVED WORLD WAR II,

& THE KOREAN WAR

UNITED STATES NAVY

WE ARE SO PROUD

OF ALL YOU TWO DID

FOR USLOVE, THE TIPTONS

On Veterans Day, November 11, 2009

we honor the men and women who have

served and those that are serving our

Country in the Armed Forces.

We Support You and We Thank You!

In Memory OfCol. Richard L.

MeredithSERVED 1963-1989

US ARMYWe love you,

Cheryl, Mike, Christi, Beth, Shelli & Staci

Honoring You Brother & Son

Chase McVicarSERVED 2009 - PRESENT

US NAVYWe love you and take care

From your family

We Salute

LewisJohnston

US NAVY

We Love You Dad!


We SaluteCpt. Natalie Hayes

SERVING FROM

MAY 2002 - PRESENT

US ARMYWE’RE VERY PROUD OF YOU.

WELCOME HOME

FROM IRAQ

So Proud OfSGT. Stephen D. Guido

SERVED

1966 - 1969

Grandpa, We love you!Sierra, Arielle, Kennedy,

Dylan & Khloe

In Memory ofDonald E. KuykendallDIED JANUARY 24, 2009

AT AGE 83SERVED 4 YEARS IN THE NAVY -

PACIFIC THEATER. 10 MAJOR BAT-TLES AS COX, RUNNING LANDING

BARGE LANDING MARINES.

We SaluteJeff Chism

SERVED 2005 - PRESENT

US NAVY

Thanks to you and USS ‘IKE’ for keeping us safe.

So Proud OfDon Jenkins

SERVED

1962-1966MARINES

Love, Joell, John and Shellee

So Proud of

T5 Neil Talcott

SERVED 1943 - 1946

US ARMY

GO COMBAT INFANTRY MEN!

In Memory of

Dean R. Bright

US ARMYKIA 10-04-06

We miss &love you...

Becky, Jarrod and Maddie

So Proud ofLt. Joshua TalcottCURRENTLY SERVING

US ARMYWe are so proud of you, Joshua

We SaluteCurtis Hannevold

SERVED

2004-2008

US NAVYLove, Grandma, Grandpa,

Mom, and John

HonoringRobert “Bob” Pearson

SERVED 1966-1970

NAVYThank You

Love, Sherry, Wanda & Bobbi and rest of

your loved ones

So Proud OfSP4 Michel

Robert KreskySERVED 1969-1971

US ARMY 3/4 CAVForever in our Hearts

Love, Lore, Daniel, Tania

In Memory ofSergeant

Edgar LoomisSERVED 1942 - MIA

US ARMY AIR CORPNever Forgotten

So Proud ofSSG. Nick MarshallSERVING 2000 - PRESENT

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

WE LOVE OURSOLDIER

LOVE, ASH, MOM, DAD & FAMILY

So Proud ofRichard C. Hansen

SERVED 1966 - 1968 (VIETNAM)

US ARMYWE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU & ALL

THAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED

LOVE KATHY, ANGIE, CHRIS,JEREMY, JOEY, & JACQUIE


So Proud ofSgt. Casey DawleySERVED 1998 - PRESENT

UNITED STATES ARMY

WE LOVE YOU,MOM, DAD, DANA,

JASON, ADAM & EMILY

We SaluteMaster Sgt. Ken Barnes

SERVED 22 YEARS

U.S. MARINES

You’ve completed that journey - now

onto the next

So Proud ofMaster Sgt. Ken Barnes

SERVED 22 YEARS

U.S. MARINES

WE LOVE YOU

So Proud ofMSG. William A MillerSERVED 1965 - 2003 (RETIRED)

US MARINES, US AIR FORCE,US ARMY

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!LOVE, MILLER, MINYARDS, &

FELKERS

HonoringRussell Bissonnette

SERVED WWII

U.S. NAVY

WE APPRECIATEYOUR SERVICELOVE, FROM THE FAMILY

In Memory ofSFC John L. Armstrong

SERVED 1950-1952

US ARMYOnce in a lifetime

Love, Dottie

So Proud ofGunnery Sgt.

Shawn E. HughesSERVING 1997 - PRESENT

UNITED STATESMARINE CORP

BE SAFELOVE, MOM

HonoringPFC. Harold A. Roady

SERVED 1943 - 1946WORLD WAR II

US MARINESWe love our brave grandfather

and are proud he is ours.

~Your grandchildren

So Proud ofSpc. Kyle SimmonsSERVED 2006 - PRESENT

NATIONAL GUARD

Hoorah!Love, Mom, Steve,

Amanda, Kipp & Sandy

So Proud of YouSGT. Cory Jones

SERVED 2004 - 2007

US ARMY

Love,Mom & Family

HonoringSP4. Joe Lamar

SERVED 1967 - 1969

US ARMYWe love you G.I.Joe

Love,

your wife and family

In Memory ofSPC4 David Michael

SchasreSERVED 1966 - 1968

101ST AIRBORNE DIV.YOUR LOVING MOTHER

MARY MOONIER

We SaluteCaptain Dennis PopeSERVED 1967 -1971

US AIR FORCELove,

Gloria & Becky

We SaluteJacob Tobias Notenboom

SERVED 1967 & 1968

US ARMYNight Hawks

131st AVN Co.From, your family

So Proud ofSGT. William JohnsonSERVING 1989 - PRESENT

OREGON NATIONAL GUARD

You’re the best Love you, Shari, Brett,

Brandon, Family & Friends

The USS America Carrier Veterans Association

Seventh Bi-Annual Reunion To Reunite Their Crew

Is Proud To Announce Its

June 22-26, 2010Holiday Inn

Cincinnati Airport Conference Center Covington, Kentucky

For more information, please go to

www.ussamerica.org or call 610-585-2155

By David A Geyer

We use to have a nation fi lled with pride,Which many have fought for and many have died.

A price that was high but honorable it seems,To live in a free nation and keep alive our fore fathers dreams.

However times they do change, this seems to be a must,And now they want you to be prosecuted,

if you believe that in God we trust.This nation was built Christian from day one,

To trust in God and Jesus his son.A dictatorship we have not known,

And we’ve never wanted to answer to one man on a throne.So instead of remembering why and how America got its birth,

We don’t want to offend anyone so we cater to every nation on earth.And even though our motto has always been, that in God we trust,

We still gave you the option it was not a must.But because veterans put up a cross,

to honor those who fought to give you that right, You have the nerve to box it up

because it goes against your religious fi ght.But before you continue to argue that you are offended by a cross

that was erected on Federal land,Maybe you should think about this from where all of us Christians stand.

This cross was put up in 1934,To honor those who fought to give you a window to freedom,

instead of a closed door.So instead of being grateful that you have a religious choice,

You are going to disgrace their memories by abusing your freedom voice.You know what bothers me in this case,

That you would not have a problem, if you’re religious symbol was in the same place.

Now my intention was not to offend you with my point of view,But as a disabled veteran, there are a few things that offend me too.

Wake Up AmericaPage 10–The News-Review, A Tribute to our Veterans Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Riverview Terrace Riverview Terrace Salutes our VeteransSalutes our Veterans

Elegant resort-style living

Call 672-2500 for a VIP Lunch Tour1970 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg

www.riverviewterrace.com

For the 5th consecutive year, Umpqua Indian Foods and its owner, the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, are providing Holiday Stockings for American military personnel. The Tribe pays the shipping costs FREE to military personnel anywhere in the world.

Every Holiday Stocking is stuff ed with our world famous jerky, our troops’ favorite snack food. A great value for $19.95 + free shipping!

Do you know someone serving in the military? Give them a little bit of home

this Holiday Season. If you don’t have a specifi c name, show

your appreciation for our troops’ commitment and

bravery…. we have lists of men & women who are

currently deployed.

Deadline for shipments out of the USA is December 5.

Deadline for shipments inside the USA is December 19.

Help our military personnel have a Merry Christmas wherever they are!

Call us to order: 866-766-4372 (toll free), or 541-839-6670 order at www.uifoods.com or visit our retail store at 315 SE Main Street in Canyonville, Oregon M-F 8 am - 5 pm.

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP)‚ Almost every night in Afghan-istan, after a long, frustrating day training native police at the Paki-stan border, Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Courter sat down at his laptop to write. Whatever he felt at that moment, buoyed by thoughts that collected throughout the day, poured out through his fi ngers into blog entries. That writing, those dozens of messages home, started as a favor to an online friend. Once every week or two, his unit returned to a larger base with an Internet connection, and Courter shipped his experiences back to America. “Before I left, I was a busi-nessman making a living in subur-ban Chicago. I had never been in a war zone,” he said. “So my intended audience was my congregation.

I didn’t know what it would be like, just like them.” Courter teaches Sun-day school at First Presbyterian Church of Chicago Heights, where he and his fam-ily have been

members for almost 20 years. Other church members read his e-mails, including volunteer Jean Sherrill.“It was very exciting to see those e-mails coming in,” Sherrill said. “They were a mix of facts and emotions. It made you much more personally involved in the action go-ing on there.” Since his return from abroad in January 2008, Courter has com-piled those e-mails into a book, “Afghan Journal: A Soldier’s Year in Afghanistan.” It chronicles his experiences, but also offers a small window into a man fascinated by philosophy, committed to country and determined to serve God. He also has taken on a new role, as a recruiter for the Army. Courter spent a couple of years in the Marines in the 1970s. After that, he focused on starting

a family, which now includes wife Shelley and teenagers Christian, Evangeline and Kyrie. Later in life, he joined the Navy Reserves and asked to be deployed to help with the confl icts in Iraq and Afghanistan. “The Navy wouldn’t send me,” Courter said, citing his age as the reason. He was in his late 40s. “So I transferred to the guard. I just thought, ‘I can do something good.’” The Illinois National Guard schooled him in communications, but he ended up training Afghan security forces, one of the “ironies” of the military, he said. By combat standards, his days were rather mun-dane. He experienced two gunfi ghts while there. Courter mostly learned about Afghanistan and its people. He marveled at one pharmacist’s sole qualifi cation‚ literacy‚ and thought about the cultural differences. “Do you know there’s no

Pashto word for ‘toy?’” he said. He likened the Taliban to the mafi a and talked about how he still struggles to understand their reason-ing and interpretation of Islamic law. While deployed, he read “War and Peace” and “The Red Badge of Courage.” Since returning, he’s devoured religious literature, reading the Koran, and Hindu and Buddhist writings. “I’m trying to fi nd meaning,”Courter said. “Writing is a distilla-tion to try to fi nd meaning.” Courter said he had to rec-oncile his strong Christian faith with his military mission. It’s something he feels he successfully did before he left for Afghanistan, but he con-tinues to consider. “You can’t stop evil by wishing good. You can try, but you can’t,” he said. “People will disagree with this, and that’s OK. I fi ght for their right to disagree.”

Soldier’s Book Chronicles a Year at War

In this photo taken Oct. 16, 2009, Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Courter is seen outside the First Presbyterian Church where he is a member and teaches Sunday school in Chicago Heights, Ill. Since his return from abroad in January 2008, Courter has written a book, “Afghan Journal: A Soldier’s Year in Afghanistan,” that chronicles his experiences serving overseas. (AP Photo/SouthtownStar, Joseph P. Meier) **CHICAGO LOCALS OUT**


172 NE Exchange Ave. Roseburg • 672-0199 2665 Van Pelt Blvd.

Roseburg, OR 97471541-677-4800 • 1-800-237-9294

Residents:

Robert Bachelder

Ernie Backshas

Harry Bentz

George Brausam

Ralph Cavens

Imrie Conn

William Corder

John Couch

Jim Cox

Ralph Doney

Tom Garrison

Bill Gleeson

John Gnotta

Walter Heffner

John Hickman

Pete Knox

Eileen Kopfler

William Kopfler

Lynn Larson

Ben Loverin

Wayne Miller

Connie Morgan

Stan Neiman

Bob Norton

Victor Nunenkamp

Fred Ochs

Ned Peabody

John Quiner

Miki Rohkar

Lynn Sargent

Robert Shaddy

John Stratford

William Smith

Stan Stevens

Jack Terrel

Steve Toma

Frank Toon

Howard Vines

Peyton Walmsley

Ray Wolles

Byron Worster

George Zagelow

Staff

Peter Iovin

Robert Kaylor

Jeff Mason

Herbert Wall

Linus Oakes would like to take the opportunity to thank residents and employees

who have served our country. We are eternally grateful for their dedication and sacrifi ce.

www.linusoakes.com

Th e EyesRob HazenVietnam, 1969-1970

The eyes never leave my thoughts…..they accuse, they beg for mercy and they are fi lled with pain. The “Mamasan” looks briefl y at me, then huddles over her baby protectively. The old “Papasan” simply stands and stares at me. He makes no sound as the bullets from my “60” spray the water. He doesn’t move as the lines of tracers move up the sampan and rip into his body. His eyes lock onto mine as if an invisible steel thread has formed between us. His

body is torn and thrown backward into the water a moment later, but the bond between us has never broken to this day. His eyes still live. They haunt me. They visit me in my dreams, and they walk with me through my life. I look in the mirror and his eyes stare back. They ask only one question: Why? I have no answer. Perhaps if I did they would forgive me. As it is, I have no words to offer. I feel guilt, shame, and remorse. I can still remember each detail of the incident, as if it happened today. I remember the wreckage of the boat, the torn bodies in the water, and the red blood that mixes with the brown water. The drumming of the rotor blades that send waves through the water; it causes

the bodies to bob gently, almost peacefully. The voices of the other crew members crackle through my fl ight helmet: “Good Job!”, “Nice shooting gunner!”, “Dead gooks in the water!”, I smile and nod at the pilots who look over their shoulders at me. Inside I feel numb; the images burnt into my mind forever. The eyes never leave me. Never

Th e JungleHenry M. LunaCO.A 2/8 Inf., 4th Inf. DivPlieku ’69-70’

I remember the jungle, so vast, so green, so beautiful, and so full

of life. I used to think, “How can something so magnifi cent and overwhelming be so deadly?” I felt so small in it, so insignifi cant, so expendable. The fear of dying was my constant companion. Contemplation of the hereafter was always being played out in my mind. To die, just black out, to never know what hit you, to die without a thought was my worst fear. Most of my friend died of head wounds. They never knew what hit them. I used to pray to Jesus that if I were to die, to please let me die slowly, like a gut wound. Anything would be better than just blacking out. I guess I just needed a

Freedom Comes at a High Price

CONTINUED ON PAGE 13


Pay Tribute Pay Tribute to our to our VeteransVeterans

EAGLE CHIROPRACTICEAGLE CHIROPRACTIC541-677-6300541-677-6300

If Chiropractic could help you feel better would If Chiropractic could help you feel better would you want to fi nd out more?you want to fi nd out more? 4440 NE Douglas4440 NE Douglas

672-4388672-4388

Towing & RecoveryTowing & RecoveryJoe’sJoe’s•Local or long distance •Lock outs •Jump starts

24 HourService

Thank You Veterans

KIA Iraq 10-04-06“Freedom Isn’t Free”

Mom, Dad, & Sandra

Dean BrightWe Support We Support Our TroopsOur Troops

Thank you for serving our countryThank you for serving our country

2583 W. HarvardRoseburgRoseburg

672-0306

Keeping Douglas County Warm Keeping Douglas County Warm Since 1977

CCB# 180108

little time to remember mom and dad, my family, friends, the things I longed for that no longer exist. The things I took for granted and now missed. To die with a few fond memories was all I was asking for, and of course I would pray for my soul. As I continued through the Jungle on my mission, to hunt man, to kill or be killed, I became aware that I knew more of death than I did of life.

Th e Dead of VietnamRon Standiford196th Light InfVietnam 66-69

How can I never be more afraid, more lonely than I was that day in the jungle, knowing everyone else was dead. I lay there with a hole in my belly, a broken hip, blood in my eyes. I laid there for what seemed so long, only minutes, but it seemed like hours. It was just me and the ants. There was a large shiny leaf, silver, green, like the alder trees at home. Lying on the almost white alkaline soil in the middle of the leaf was blood-my blood. Two ants, small black guys, not the big reds, are swimming, struggling to reach

the sides. They’re working so hard. One suddenly makes it. He’s dragging a blood trail up the edge of the leaf. It looks like the beginning of an abstract painting. The other guy is still fi ghting, then turns and goes back the way he came. Dumb stupid ant deserves to drown. A piece of my fragmented brain starts the recorder, like a paint-by-number picture. The color starts to fi ll in, then the noises, the smells and then the feelings, the pain. The bullets make the dirt and grass dance around my legs as they continue to fi re. It is suddenly quiet, calm. I seem to be leaving my body, my pain, my fear. I’m so tired, so sleepy. God, please, I don’t want to die! I haven’t had time to live. I’ve got so much I want to do, to learn, to experience. God, its not fair, I am only eighteen.

War Leaves in its WakeHurt, Evil, and Destruction

All US Navy Coast Guard “Windclass” sailors are invited to join us for an annual reunion.

When: October 17th - 20th, 2010Where: Warwick, Rhode Island

For more information contact Glenn SmithP.O. Box 747, Mims, FL 32754-0747

Phone: 321-269-5637Email: gdsmith@cfl .rr.com

Unlike many of the larger US Navy ships, the Icebreaker crew - civilians, offi cers

and enlisted - were a close-knit group that worked side-by-side and shared the same rigors of the frozen Arctic and Antarctic waters. Whether a midshipmen, kiddy-cruiser, 4-year enlistee or a career salt,

completing a northern or southern cruise were life-altering experiences.

It is this unique experience that sets an Icebreaker sailor apart

from other sailors and is the bond that keeps them

together.

Visit our website www.windclass.orgfor more information


Independently Owned & Operated2553 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg

OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK! • NO CARDS! NO GIMMICKS! JUST EVERYDAY LOW PRICES!

“We honor those — past and present — who have risked their lives in defense of our country’s freedom. Thank you.”

SHERM’S DISCOUNT

WALL TREATMENTS

• wallglazing • decorative plaster

CABINET & WOOD

FINISHING & REFINISHING

• furniture quality fi nishes• paint, glaze & antiquing

Call for FREE estimate

541 459-2682Joe Fenzl

CCB# 161708

Western Pacifi c Decorative Arts30 years experience in the art & craft of beautiful decorative fi nishes for residential & commercial

Custom Finishes to transform your home!

LAWTON, Okla. (AP) ‚ A veteran of both World War II and the Korean confl ict is fl ying high after an all-expense-paid trip to see the Washington, D.C., memori-als that commemorate the wars in which he took part. Now L.B. Scott of Lawton wants to encourage other veterans to take advantage of the Veteran Honor Flight program. “Veteran Honor Flight has been in existence since 1995, and their sole mission is to make it possible for World War II and other veterans to go to the memorials in Washington, D.C.,” Scott said. It’s a nonprofi t organization supported through donations from big-name companies, he said. More than 30,000 veterans have made the trip already, and the organization is taking more all the time. Scott credits his daugh-ter, Eva Marie Hennessee, with making it possible for him to go. A local nurse, she made sure he had a wheelchair handy when he got tired. Scott’s wife of 61 years, Shirley, who used to enjoy their summers in Alaska and winters in Hawaii, is no longer able to travel. Each veteran must be ac-companied by a guardian, so Scott said that if not for his daughter, he wouldn’t have been able to make the trip. “She helped me in every way, and she took all these pic-tures,” he said. Scott and his daughter got to meet former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole,

a fellow World War II veteran who makes every one of the veteran assemblies, and his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole. To add to their enjoyment, Eva Marie’s sister, Pamela Adams of Peachtree City, Ga., and her daughter, Rebecca, happened to be in D.C. for a horse show and came by to see them while they were visiting the Lincoln Memorial. One of their fellow tour-go-ers was an ex-prisoner of war from Oklahoma City, Delbert Coulter, who turned out to be friends with Lawton’s own ex-POW, Dr. Jack Spencer. Scott said they fl ew to Bal-timore on Friday, spent Saturday touring the memorials with a tour guide who explained everything, and returned home Sunday. They stayed at the Hilton, and all of it was completely free, for both of them. In addition to the memori-als, they got to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Un-known Soldier at Arlington Nation-al Cemetery. Scott, 89, is originally from Waco, Texas. He entered the Army in 1938, and his fi rst duty station was in Hawaii. There, he was as-signed to A Battery, 55th Coast Ar-tillery, right at the entrance to Pearl Harbor. Their mission was harbor defense. Scott was in Louisiana on 90 days’ leave when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred. All military

personnel were ordered to return at once. He went to San Francisco, hopped a ship and ar-rived back in Honolulu on Christmas Eve. “That was a mess if ever I’ve seen it,” he said. The soldiers hadn’t show-ered or changed clothes in a month, and they were shooting at the bushes because they were afraid the Japanese might still be on the island. Scott, a sergeant at the time, put a stop to that by telling them, “if you shoot, you’d better have a dead body to show for it.” He also took them over to Schofi eld Bar-racks to get cleaned up. He spent the war in places like New Guinea and the Philip-pines. “We were on Mindanao, way in the back country fi ghting the Japanese. The war was winding down, but the Japanese were going farther and farther back into the interior,” he said. Finally the war ended, and his unit boarded ships for the fi rst occupation of Japan. Scott said he wanted to go, and he was promised a promotion to fi rst sergeant if he did. They landed at Matsuyama on Shikoku Island, and Scott remained

in Japan with the occupation forces until 1949. He married Shirley in Japan on June 27, 1948. He came to Fort Sill in 1949, but in 1950 he was shipped to Korea with the 17th Field Artil-lery. Eva Marie was three months old when he left in June 1950, and he didn’t get back until December 1951. The 17th Field Artillery was on the other side of the Chosin Reservoir from the famous “Frozen Chosin.” They were cut off by the Chinese near the Yalu River. One or two of their men were badly wounded, and the unit lost one of its 8-inch howitzers and a tractor, said Scott. Scott was fi rst sergeant of his battery, and Capt. Leon Cren-shaw was his battery commander. Crenshaw persuaded Scott to take a battlefi eld commission, promis-ing him he would get a promotion within six months. He did, and he ended up becoming a battery com-mander before he left Korea, when another captain was taken prisoner. It meant he had to stay a month longer. Scott retired from the Army as a major in 1961. His fi rst job as a civilian was working for Justice of the Peace Marvin Cameron. He served as a deputy under three Comanche County sheriffs and he also worked for a while as a private investigator and as an enforcement offi cer for the fi nancial responsibil-ity division of the Department of Public Safety.

www.honorfl ight.org

A Trip To RememberPage 14–The News-Review, A Tribute to our Veterans Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, November 10, 2009

679 • 8224www.wintergreennursery.com8580 OLD HWY 99 S. WINSTON

WINTERGREENWINTERGREENNURSERYLANDSCAPING & FLORISTFAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1974

Freedom Isn’t Free. Freedom Isn’t Free. Thank You VeteransThank You Veterans

- Christmas Trees • Poinsettas • CenterpiecesComing Soon

8 Beautiful Acres of Nursery

COMPLETE LANDSCAPE SERVICE

WINTERGREEN

OR LIC # 10226BONDEDINSURED

1501 Green Siding Road • Roseburg, OR541-679-9230

American Pride MFG., LLC.

YOUR COMPLETE SOURCE FORYOUR COMPLETE SOURCE FORCUSTOM METAL FABRICATIONCUSTOM METAL FABRICATION

Including: HandrailsIncluding: HandrailsWrought Iron Fences and GatesWrought Iron Fences and Gates

and Metal Repair of all typesand Metal Repair of all typesArma-Coat Spray on Bedliner DealerArma-Coat Spray on Bedliner Dealer15%15% Veteran Discount Veteran Discount

(good through 11/30/09)(good through 11/30/09)*Gift Certifi cates purchased during Veteran Special *Gift Certifi cates purchased during Veteran Special

good through 12/31/09good through 12/31/09

“AMERICAN PRIDE BUILDS AMERICA”“AMERICAN PRIDE BUILDS AMERICA”

Happy BirthdayLove A.E. Davis

On the Left is Don Frady of the 2/12 Double Dozen-B Company. This is at the Jackson Fire Support base giving the Wolf Hounds a break by taking over night ambushes as well as search and destroy. Forty years ago at this site Don had his 21st birthday. On the right is Alvin Davis of H.H.C. 65th Engineers. About a week after Don’s birthday, Alvin had his 21st birthday at Cuchi. He and Don are fi rst cousins and just so happen to have such a story.

WRITTEN BY: Ted Schattenkerk

The Korean War broke out in June 1950 and by September a bunch of us at Roseburg had received our draft notices for the Army. On November 1st we left by train for a week of orientation at Fort Lewis WA. From there we traveled by train to Camp Cook near

Lompoc, CA. We were assigned to the 40th Infantry National Guard Division of Southern CA. We received our basic infantry training there. The guys from Douglas County included Glen Boyer, Fred Oberholzer, Dick Claypool, Don Ollivant, ? Joslyn and myself. Glen Fred, Joslyn and I were assigned to D company, heavy weapons. Glen and I became gunners and forward observers in an 81mm mortar platoon. After basic training the division was sent to Northern Japan near Sendai and Yamagata in the spring of 1951. More training followed in hot humid weather and tons of mosquitoes. We were considered occupation forces following the surrender of Japan, World War 2. In the winter of 1952 we replaced the 24th Division in Korea. We landed at Inchon and moved to the front on an unheated, blacked out train. It was minus 20 F. By then the line between North and South Korea was formed near its present location, the 38th parallel and action had slowed to a somewhat defensive mode. There were some serious skirmishes still occurring like the

battle of Pork Chop Ridge and others. On one occasion we were hit with a large enemy force at night while occupying an outpost between the lines. They were repelled with a combination of heavy mortar fi re, land mines and napalm. We were on the line about 5 to 6 months as I recall before being pulled back to train South Korean soldiers. By October 1952 we were back in CA and mustered out. The Korean War ended on July 27th, 1953. Fortunately our company had no casualties or wounded. Our sister company, I company wasn’t so fortunate. The entire mortar platoon was wiped out one night when infi ltrates or sappers tossed mines into their bunkers while they slept. Our division had 376 killed in

action and 1457 wounded. Light compared to the 24th Division whom we replaced. They had 3735 killed and 7395 wounded. Overall about 36,000 Americans lost their lives. Our company had reunions for awhile in Reno and Las Vegas but our numbers are dwindling so now we meet on a more local level.

Korean Confl ict

21st Annual Reunionin Philadelphia, PAin Philadelphia, PA

April 15-18, 2010

USS TarawaCV-40 & LHA-1

Contacts for Membership & Reunion Info:Cliff Gardner

President401-539-1149

[email protected]

Walter TotheroMembership/Treasurer

[email protected]

RADEWINDTRADEWINDSThe USS Tarawa Veterans Association is looking for

mates and announcing our


425 N. Main Street Myrtle Creek, Oregon(541) 863-5258

Dr. Christopher Kelly joined Dr. Goodwin and his eyecare team at Advanced Eyecare August 2009.

Dr. Kelly served as staff Optometrist at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Ft. Hood Texas. During his career

in the Army, Dr. Kelly served a 15 month tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom where he received a Bronze Star for meritorious service.

Dr. Kelly is dedicated to providing quality eyecare and ensuring each patient is educated in their eyecare needs. Dr. Kelly specializes in Ocular Disease diagnosis and management, contact lenses and routine ocular health exams.

Christopher L. Kelly O.D.

Military Rites For Veterans in Douglas CountyMilitary Rites For Veterans in Douglas County

245 SW Main St.• PO Box 583 •

Winston

Taylor’sFAMILY MORTUARY

679-6983

Many times when a veteran passes away, a request is made

from Winston, Roseburg, Riddle, Canyonville, Myrtle Creek,

formed 30 years ago to provide respectful and dignifi ed mili-

knowledge have never had to turn down a service due to lack

choice of clergy, or with fraternal organizations. Often timesthey provide the entire service utilizing their own Chaplin.

on the Veterans of the V.F.W. District 12 Honor Guard when there is a need for military rites at a funeral, and we are in-


Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, was fi rst celebrated in the United States in 1926. The holiday honors all men and women who have served in the U.S. Military during a war

or confl ict. In the most recent U.S. census, there were 24.5 million military veterans in our country. Included in that total are numbers from many ethnic groups – African American, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic, and Pacifi c Islander. There are 185,000 Native American U.S. Veterans. We honor Native American Veterans as we honor all U.S. Veterans.

In WWII, 44,000 American Indians, out of a total Native American population of less than 350,000, served with distinction. American Indians invested $50 million in war bonds during WWII. More than 90% of the 42,000 Native Americans who served in Vietnam volunteered. Native Americans continued volunteering for military service, supporting the U.S. in Grenada, Panama, Somalia, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq. American Indians have always volunteered to defend their homeland by serving in the U.S. Military.

Freedom isn’t free. All U.S. Veterans know this.Remember them. Attend one of the commemorativeprograms in Douglas County this Veterans Day.

Veterans Day*Veterans Day*November 11, 2009November 11, 2009

Remember them all…Remember them all…

Canyonville Nov. 11 • 11 a.m.

Veterans Remembrance Ceremonyat City Hall.

Contact: Bob Garcia541-839-9957

RoseburgNov. 11 • 7 to 9 a.m.

A pancake breakfast will be served at American Legion Post 45, located at

406 S.E. Oak AvenueContact: Mary Newman, 541-440-4219

Nov. 11 • 11 a.m. Douglas County Veterans Day Parade

—one of the largest in Oregon.This year’s parade theme is

“Service and Sacrifi ce, Not Only in Uniform”.

Contact: Mary Newman, 541-440-4219

ElktonNov. 10 • 1 p.m.

Elkton High School will honor Veterans in the school’s gymnasium.Contact: Melissa Whitley

541-584-2228 ext. 2

GlideNov. 10

Glide High School ‘Bring a Veteran to School Day’

Contact: Mary Newman541-440-4219

*Specifi c information regarding numbers of U.S. Veterans who are Native American received from Department of the Navy, Naval Historical Center, 805 Kidder Breese SE, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20374.

2371 NE Stephens • Roseburg, Oregon 97470 • 541.672.9405

Documents

2009 Veterans' Day Section