Wall of Honor
Click here to submit a photo of a veteran for our Wall of Honor.
Weigel Broadcasting Co. launched the Wall of Honor on ABC57.com to salute Michiana service members. Members of the military and their families and friends are invited to upload a photo of the military heroes and heroines in their life as a way of honoring their service and sacrifice to our country.
“Everyone knows someone who volunteered for military service. We wanted a way to bring recognition to those who sacrifice so much so we can have our freedoms,” said Aaron Ramey, General Manager of WBND/ABC57, WCWW/CW25 and WMYS/My Michiana 69.
John Ott Sr.
from
Loving husband, dad and committed soldier.
Mike Gallagher
from Bucyrus, Ohio
Served aboard the nuclear submarine. USS Seadragon during Viet Nam era Home port, Pearl Harbor
Justin B Shoecraft
from Elkhart
This was my baby brother, hometown herehero....Sacrificed his life so that others could live....He was just 28 when the Lord called him.
Robert “Bob” Bates
from Kalkaska, MI
Robert was a mechanic and was an aircraft and engine crew chief in the 433rd F-89 Fighter Interceptor Squadron. He was stationed in Texas, Wisconsin, and Alaska.
Anthony Edward Lewis
from Michigan City
Passionate about progressive politics.
Shelia Leslie Judd
from Cookeville, TN
My father was part of the Occupation Forces on Germany after WW2. He also participated in the Berlin Air Lift.
CliffThompson
from LaPorte, IN
Fought in World War 2
Felipe Tijerina
from South Bend Indiana
I served 21/2 years in the regular Army and 91/2 years in the Army Reserves and am a PROUD VIETNAM VETERAN 🇺🇸
William F Passwater
from Huntington, IN
My father played the clarinet in the Officers Club Big Band in Paris. He believed in giving back as so many of his generation did. He was Scoutmaster of Troop 429 which was an inner city troop in South Bend. He helped many kids including his own sons and grandsons become Eagle Scouts. He never met someone who didn’t become a lifelong friend.
Kristalena Garcia
from West Side of South Bend
My daughter served honorably since she enlisted at 19 years old. She served as a Prison guard at Guantanamo Bay Cuba
Robert L Swartz Sr.
from South Bend IN
Our Dad served in Korea and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was wound during.an assault mission. He was Drafted when he was 20yo.
Robert Argue
from Bridgman, MI
I entered Air Force Basic Training 21 days after the hostages were taken at the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran. I was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. I processed official and personal mail during the tour. One of the units on base at the time was responsible for testing the Space Shuttle during the early part of the program. So, I had a small part of the Space Shuttle program. I was Honorably Discharged in 1983.
Harold J. Neuman
from Benton Harbor, MI
Harold dropped out of school to join the Army, because he wanted to help fight Hitler. He became a gunner flying bombing missions on a B17 out of Podington, England. On his sixth mission his plane, piloted by Robert Rasmussen, was shot down. Haorld survived parachuting only to be captured and held prisoner in Stalag 17B for fourteen months followed by a forced march of 281 miles.
Dennis Francis
from Kingsford Heights
Retired police officer
Melvin Miller
from Elkhart IN
What a good man! He is forever missed!
Frederick Myers
from South Bend/ north liberty
Joined when he was 17, the army. Served in WW2. When the army/ air split he transferred to Air force. Served until 1975. Then he served his country as a VA rep. Helping veterans get help. Even going as far as using his own money to get them to Veterans hospital 2 1/2 hours away.
ADAM KRIEGEL
from MISHAWAKA
ADAM WAS AN EAGLE SCOUT SERVED IN THE FAR EAST INJURED DIED OF HIS MILITARY INJURIES LEAVING BEHINF=D ONE SON
DAVID KRIEGEL
from LIMA OHIO
CAREER NAVY PILOT NOW VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN FOR OUR SUPERB MILITARY HONR BURIAL TEAM WE DO OVER 100 FULL BURIAL CEREMONIES EACH YEAR
Keith Thompson
from Mishawaka Indiana
The biggest giver I know. He gives so much daily the backbone of the family. Lights up the room and bring happiness to everyone he meets. A True definition of peace and a real veteran
William Robert Roussos
from Niles, Mi
He volunteered to go to Vietnam . He was 19 years old when he gave the ultimate for our country and for the Vietnamese.
Michael T. Smith
from Niles Michigan
BM-2 Michael T Smith is a disabled veteran who served 4 years on board the USS Vancouver LPD-2 stationed in San Diego CA. As part of the Amphibious fleet.
Ralph roach
from Michigan city,indiana
Ralph was born jan.29 1943 he was drafted into the army in June of 1968 he was stationed at fork Polk Louisiana until shipped out to Vietnam Nam.he was killed trying to save a fellow soldier he was was a true hero he was a wonderful husband he enjoyed life to the fullest he is missed and loved by his friends and family rest in heaven my sweet husband
Samuel David Adams
from Cassopolis
One tour served in Vietnam
Robert Argue
from Bridgman, MI
Administrative Management Specialist stationed at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Robert processed mail while assigned to the 1st Strategic Aerospace Division. One of the organizations he processed mail for was involved in testing the Space Shuttle.
Marvin Lee Trost lll
from Goshen IN
Marvin enlisted right out of high school and served for over ten years before being killed in action on December 5th, 2004. He loved his family and he loved his country.