Throughout this week and last, we asked you to take a moment to write a thank you note, share a story, or simply express your gratitude for our service members. Their bravery, sacrifice, and strength do not go unnoticed. To those who have served, and their families, thank you for your time serving this country.
Lindsay Thieman Tobin: This is my dad, Robert Thieman and brother, Nathan Thieman. They both attended Missouri State University (different names then!) and were in ROTC. They both became Captains in the Army. My dad was in the Transportation Corps and was stationed in Germany and my brother was in Airborne and stationed in Alaska. Nowadays, they both reside in Springfield where my dad enjoys life as a retired school teacher and my brother serves in the Springfield Police Department. I’m proud of them and their service to our country.
Martha Odom: The first picture is my father, Adrian William Baker in Japan in World War II. He was an Army Captain. The second is my grandfather, David Lee Hogan from West Plains Missouri, during World War I. He also was an Army Captain.
Jaynie Chowning: My father, Si Siman. In the Navy, he was jokingly called, “Si Siman the Simple Sailor from Springfield, that sailed the seven seas”.
Shelley Elliott: This is my favorite veteran — Charley Stark — 131ST AER WPNS CO 1ST CAV DIV (AM) — ARMY 1964-1966. Charley currently resides in Republic, Mo. The United States of America: home of the free because of the brave. May their service be not in vain.
Karen Scranton: This is my buddy Robert! He’s fighting a losing battle with Agent Orange. … I would love to be able to honor him on Veterans Day!
