From the commemorative bricks on the Pettis County Courthouse lawn to the honor flights that give armed service members a chance to see their memorials — if it involves veterans in Pettis County, chances are, Vietnam War Army veteran and longtime volunteer Jim Gaertner has a hand in it.
Gaertner, co-chairman of the Central Missouri Veterans Association and Vice President of Show-Me Honor Flight in Sedalia, said he considers the work he does to help his “band of brothers” the fulfillment of a promise that began with his first tour of duty in the 1960s.
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