Veteran Honored at Weston, Missouri

Article and photo contributed
by  The Chronicle

Gene Raney was overcome as the West Platte student body and more than 60 community members stood and cheered after he was presented with a Vietnam Veteran’s Medal, Medallion and Certificate from the State of Missouri. The honors are available to Vietnam Veterans, and are either sent to their homes, which is what Mr. Raney expected, or given out in a public ceremony, which is what his wife, Marlene (next to Gene) arranged as a surprise.

The Veteran’s Day ceremony was put on by the American Legion Post 501 with considerable participation by West Platte students in the band and choirs.

George Raney, Weston, Mo.

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WWII Veteran shares stories

Major William Steinbrecher brought home more than memories from his days serving in General Patton's headquarters in World War II.  While celebrating VE Day in Paris he met a young French lady who became his wife a year later.

After leaving the Army Air Corps in 1945, Major Steinbrecher attended dental school at Northwestern University in Chicago.  Following graduation from dental school in 1949, he served in the Army through the Korean War.

Major Steinbrecher, who now lives in Kansas City with his son, enjoyed the Veterans Day buffett at Hy-Vee. 

More Hy-Vee Veterans Day pictures.

Major William Steinbrecher

North Platte High School
Veterans Day Celebration

Article and Photos contributed by
David Trewin, ADT Printing

North Platte High School hosted its 13th annual “Salute to Veterans” on Nov. 11 at the high school in Dearborn.

Lunch was served to veterans and their guests at noon with a program following at 1 p.m. Former North Platte principal and retired Lt. Colonel Ron Green was the guest speaker. Green, started the annual Veterans Day program 13 years ago while principal of the school.

Dearborn Post 445, the Honor Guard, shown after posting the colors.

Guest speaker,
Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Ron Green

Lt. Colonel Ron Green and Chaplain

Smithville Veteran's Day Celebration honors homeless Veterans

A Veteran's Day ceremony in Smithville, held Sunday, November 9, included the raffling of a hand-made quilt with the proceeds going to homeless veterans at City Union Mission in Kansas City and to the American Legion in Smithville.

The program and the making of the "See the USA" Veterans Quilt was organized by Connie Hevalow, owner of Cornerstone Fabrics in Smithville.  The quilt was comprised of 12 blocks, each dedicated to a veteran. 

The raffle raised $520 for each organization.

Guest speakers at the event included veterans George St. Germain, American Legion Post Commander Jim Goodin and Dan Doty of the City Union Mission

(Photo courtesy of Catherine Delich)

Veterans History program at Trailside Center

At a program held Thursday evening, Gary Swanson discussed the Veterans History Program and the Honor Flight program.  Roy Shenkel spoke of his experiences as a WW II B17 Waist Gunner and POW in German prison camps.

The Historical Society of New Santa Fe meets monthly at the Trailside Center. 

Roy D. Shenkel of Shawnee, Ks.,
a Purple Heart recipient, was shot down on his 4th mission and spent
13 months as a POW in Germany.

Gary Swanson

Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade

Photos provided by the
Leavenworth County Veterans Day
Parade Committee