Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Beside and behind each Veteran is a family member waving goodbye as their loved one enters the military. It is these ones who serve on the home front as supporters of our Veterans. In many town and cities across the United States there are American Legions Post and Auxiliary Units. Each is serving those who have served and those currently serving. Each Unit serves and cares for the Veterans in many ways and forms. We are here to serve our Veterans, the military and their families. The members...
MM1 George Hanson After nearly 80 years, Wyoming can put to final rest United States Navy Machinist's Mate First Class George Hanson. Hanson was aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma, a battleship stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii when it fell under attack during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, WWII. He was born March 8, 1909 in Milton Pennsylvania, and moved to Laramie,Wyoming with his mother, Beulah in 1916. School records show Hanson in the Laramie School System through nineth grade. He left...
Born the oldest child of three to John and Diane Wise, Jennifer J. Wise would keep the United States Navy in the family. J. Wise was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and would move to Pine Bluffs as a child. She attended and graduated from Pine Bluffs High School in May of 1995, where she was awarded a full ride to LCCC. During her final year at LCCC, Wise decided she would enter the military and enlisted in the delayed enlistment program on January 2, 1997, where she served with her brother, CJ Wise....
Jesse Fornstrom, from Pine Bluffs is in his third year of Super Stock racing at HiWay 92 Raceway in Gering, Nebraska. He was bit by the racing bug through his Uncle Clint Fornstrom. Along with his cousing, Doug Fornstrom they would take alternate weeks driving their car, until each received their own. "Our first car was a 1983 Monte Carlo, that we drove and then scrapped it. Now we have a 1975 Nova, and a 1977 Nova. I love this sport, and hope to move up." he said. Fornstom is the son of Zach...
As far back as Ed Thompson can recall he has had a love for gardening. He enjoys the relaxation of gardening but now is reaping the rewards of all his tender care of his tomatoes. Thompson obtained his greenhouse after the hail storm a few years ago, and began growing his hydroponic tomatoes from seeds. He does a hydroponic feeding system for the tomato plants in his hydroponic greenhouse and the end results have been nothing short of amazing. "There is lots of pruning to be done, and I have...
Coming from a military background, Jimmy L. Novak started his life out in a military hospital in Iceland, where his father, Leroy Novak was stationed with the United States Navy in 1976. His dad retired from the Navy, and while that influence was there, it would not be the branch, Jimmy Novak would choose. Novak graduated from Parkview High School, South Hill, VA in 1994, He contemplated the military and knew he wanted something different that what he had grown up with, a different adventure,...
My service goes back, way back to the Battle of Bunker Hill. I was in the (Continental)Army (formed June 14, 1775) with a rank of field officer and my rank could be seen on my hat with a pink or red cockade. I was a captain. Serving under General George Washington. I fought with my flintlock musket, a pistol and my bayonets. It was a tremendous battle, where over 400 of my fellow soldiers died for America. The British wounded and or dead topped 1,000. This battle was called the bloodiest of the Revolutionary War. I was proud to serve and I can...
Terry L. Romig was born on March 5, 1956 in Independence, Kansas to parents Delbert Romig and Bonnie Paniagua. He was one of nine children, and one of five boys. While he spent much time between Kansas, and Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, with a small amount of time prior to school in Colorado, Terry attended school in both Kansas and Pine Bluffs. He graduated from Fredonia High School in Fredonia, Kansas. During his high school years, he focused mainly on auto mechanics and farming. "My dad and my grandf...
Laura Ward was born on July 7th, 1956 in Cheyenne, WY, to Ernest and Dorothea. She would spend four years in Cheyenne until 1960. At that time, her mom would move Her and her brother to Delphos, Ohio. Ward would stay and attend school in Delphos. She would graduate from St. John Grade and High School in Delphos. After high school Ward went to college in Cincinnati for a year and then decided she wasn't ready for college. During this time of indecision her brother talked her into joining the...
Honoring Those Who Served A military funeral is a burial rite given to all members who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Upon the family's request, all eligible Veterans can be honored with a bugler to play Taps and a flag folding detail. If the resources are available, a rifle team will also be provided. All military ceremonies are conducted with dignity and many of the components are symbolic of battlefield events. Although funerals are more somber than most, the...
Gracie Keiter knows competition! The Burns Jr./Sr. High School junior, who has participated in 4-H for eight years was recently selected as one of the Laramie County Fair Ambassadors. Keiter has also been a member of the Burns FFA chapter for five years where she have served as the chapter Secretary in 2017-2018, and currently, the Vice President. In school, she is an active member in the Future Business Leaders of America chapter, a huddle leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes...
Born in Riverton, Wyoming, Victoria Belle Smithey nee Osborne made her debut into this world on May 2, 1970. She is the oldest of three girls born to Fred and Vickie Osborne. Smithey graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, in 1988. She made a couple attempts at college, and finally decided what she needed was the military. She comes from a military background, with her father and grandfather both serving in the United States Army. Upon her decision to enter the military, Smithey found...
Marti L. Mace self taught herself to play the bagpipes as a means of relaxation, and while there is family history for bagpipes she is the first in five generations to play. Mace was selected to play in France at the 75th Commemoration of Raid of August 19, 1942 with other bagpipers. She was the only American selected. She traveled to France and participated at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Mace can be found often at the Veteran's Hospital, and plays at final service for the...
Growing strong entering their second year, the Pine Bluffs Girl Scouts Troop 1431 recently exhibited their skills in promoting their Girl Scout Cookies! Troop Leader Kyla Gortney helped the Girl Scouts form a troop in Pine Bluffs. Troop 1431 has grown to twelve girls and are hoping with the news and activities in the community more will join. "Last weekend we had an overnight trip to the Denver Zoo, and are planning a big campout this summer. We are hoping to campout at Laramie Peak west of...
The race is on! Members of the Scouting BSA Pack 109 of Pine Bluffs hosted a Pinewood Derby at the Pine Bluffs Community Center on Sunday, March 24. Approximately thirty-five views watched as the cub scouts, boy scouts and girl scouts vied for the checkered flag for victory. The classes for the races were: Tiger Den, Wolf Den, Bear Den, Webelo Den, Pack Race (open to all Dens), Open class open to all scouts and their families and Renegade Class(Cars up to 10 oz). In the Open Class race scouts...
National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history. It was on March 29, 1973, when combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. Generations later, Veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was not so freely given upon their return. Involving five U.S. presidents, crossing nearly two decades and 500,000 U.S. military personnel, it left an indelible mark on the American psyche. Returning Veterans did not always...
Hearing the history, knowing the origin of the American Legion is sweetened by it's 100th Birthday. It is within this group of Veterans, a family of Veterans that the passion of serving, the willing to lay it all down for our country that one becomes a member. Having served in a branch of the military, having the commeraderie with fellow veterans, to serve Veterans today and always, is what this organization is about.The birthday party was attended by members of the Donald Eisenhauer American...
Dear American Legion Post: A century ago, The American Legion was founded by veterans who had a post-war mission. Their mission, one that continues today, was to care for veterans, provide patriotic programs for our nation's youth, advocate for a strong national defense and instill a societal pride in what it means to be American. It is our posts, however, that people see every day. Whether your post is 100 years or 100 days old, this birthday – our 100th – is about you. The fact is that no prog...
From out of the dusty boxes and stored memories, Ervin H. Klundt lives again to tell his story. Klundt was born August 7, 1913 to Jacob K Klundt and Carolina Ackerman in Grafton, Nebraska. He is the cousin of local Pine Bluff resident Otto Marquart. Marquart was going through some memorabilia and memories from his family, and came across his cousin Ervin's story and miscellaneous paperwork showing him to be a Bronze Star recipient of World War II. In Klundt's words, as he has written, his time i...
The United States Coast Guard Reserve was originally established on 23 June 1939 as a civilian reserve.1 This civilian reserve was renamed the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary on the passage of the Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary Act of 19 February 1941 and the military reserve commenced operations at that time. Passage of this act designated the Reserve as a military branch of the active service, while the civilian volunteers, formerly referred to as the Coast Guard Reserve, became the Auxiliary. It is this day, February 19, that the...
Wyoming native, Donn Randall was born January 15, 1954 in Sheridan, Wyoming. At the young age of five, he moved north to Hardin, Montana. Randall would stay in Montana, graduating from Broadus High School in 1973. This would be a year of changes for Randall. After graduation in May, Randall would follow in his cousin Allen Henry's footsteps and enlist in the United States Air Force. He headed off to the south to Lackland Air Force Base for basic training. After basic, Randall would learn his...
Valentine's Day and veterans have long been a "hand in hand" type of holiday. For many veterans and their loved ones this special day dedicated to celebrating love for those they hold dear to their hearts has been one of separation is the veteran is deployed, at war, or in the hospital from injuries or illness from serving. This can be a lonely time for the veteran. The U. S. Department of Veterans has set February 10-16, 2019 as National Salute to Veteran Patients. This special week is observed...
A celebration of honor was bestowed 70 years later by the French to six American Veterans. The chapel at Good Samaritan Water Valley Senior Living Resort was standing room only for the presentation of the Legion of Honor Medals by The Honorable Christohe Lemoine, Consulate of France in Windsor, Colorado. Five American World War II veterans were presented this prestigious medal for outstanding achievements in their military life. After the presentation of the colors, Marti Mace, a member of the...
The black and white POW/MIA Flag, with its silhouette of a bowed head, set against a guard tower and a single strand of barbed wire serves a national symbol and a challenge to a country not to forget. The story of its origin starts over 30 years ago. In 1970 Mrs. Mary Hoff, an MIA wife and a member of the National League of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia recognized the need for a symbol for our POW/MIA's. She read a newspaper article in the Jacksonville, Florida Times Union...
Now you meet your Veteran Service Officer. This is handled through the Wyoming Veterans Commission. Wyoming Veterans Commission The Wyoming Veterans Commission's mission is to develop, enhance and promote programs, services and benefits for Wyoming veterans and their families, through outreach, education, communication and legislation. Working in partnership with the Wyoming state government, the Wyoming Military Department, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and Veterans Service...
