Midwest Veterans of America to honor area Veterans at event this Saturday in Waukon celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution
Midwest Veterans of America will be hosting a special recognition event this Saturday, September 14 at AJ’s Bar & Grill in Waukon to celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution, which took place September 17, 1787. An awards presentation will begin at 1 p.m. recognizing 30 U.S. Military Veterans from the local area, with the full menu available to order from as well at the event location.
The public is invited to attend the event. Those who have further questions may call 563-568-5275.
Veterans who were nominated by local residents for honoring at this Saturday’s event include the following (as reported by Midwest Veterans of America):
* Lawrence T. Benda, U.S. Navy Seabees (1969-1971)
* John Blake, U.S. Marines (1998-2004)
* Matthew Blake, U.S. Army (2004-2012)
* Tracy Blake, U.S. Army Reserves (2001-2009)
* Travis Blake, U.S. Army (1998-2001)
* Darryl Brink, U.S. Army (1986-2007)
* Jean Brink, U.S. Army (1997-2003)
* Joel Burger, U.S. Army (1998-2018)
* Jason Gearhart, U.S. Army (2004-2009)
* Lyle Goetzinger, U.S. Air Force (1967-1970)
* Vanessa Hageman, U.S. Army (2018-Current)
* Jim Harris, U.S. Army (1964-1967)
* Tyler M. Heying, U.S. Marines (2009-2013)
* Don Hocker, U.S. Army (1969-1971)
* Jason T. Johnson, U.S. Marines (1990-1994)
* Douglas Kubitz, U.S. Army Reserves (1969-1975)
* Denise E. Milton, U.S. Navy (1986-2013)
* Dennis E. Milton, U.S. Navy (1950-1954); U.S. Army Reserves (1963-1969)
* Charles E. Mitchell, U.S. Navy (1960-1964)
* Asyah Moore, U.S. Army (2010-2019)
* Leland Moore, U.S. Navy (1977-1981)
* Russell Paus, U.S. Army (1967-1969)
* Clay Rathbone, U.S. Army (1986-2004)
* Roy Shurtleff, U.S. Army (1971-1975)
* Robert Siegele, U.S. Air Force (1968-1969)
* Ronald Soppe, U.S. Army (1968-1969)
* Lambert Staggemeyer, U.S. Marines (1963-1967)
* Kenneth D. Sweet, U.S. Army (1953-1955)
* Connie Welch, U.S. Army (1989-2013)
* Jeffrey Welch, U.S. Army (1987-1991)
