Military Life

Bond recognized for supporting the troops

Brig. Gen. Larry Kay, center, presented Robert Bond, left, and his family with a plaque on Sept. 19 for their support of Missouri National Guard troops who served in Kosovo in 2008 and 2009. Also pictured are Robert’s wife, Christine, and his... Full story

40 & 8 thanks state commander

Henry Heinaman, left, vice commander of 40 & 8, Voiture 333, presents Missouri State Commander Gary L. Reno, right, with a token of appreciation at the  40 & 8 meeting on Oct. 15. Also pictured is Tony Gallagher, commander of Voiture... Full story

Veterans are invited to variety of Nov. 11 activities

Veterans from the Sedalia area are invited to participate in a variety of activities on Nov. 11.The day will begin with a breakfast, sponsored by the Smith-Cotton JROTC, at 9 a.m. at Smith-Cotton High School. Reservations are needed by Nov. 9 and... Full story

World War II and beyond, Howard Warren

By Latisha Koetting

The Green Ridge class of 1940 searched for classmate Howard Warren for 50 years. When they finally found him, they were blown away by where he had been and what he had been doing. Warren was drafted on Jan. 9, 1943. He went to the Pettis County... Full story

Michelle M. Denney

Michelle M. Denney  graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter of Amy Denney, of Windsor, and granddaughter of Linda Wilson, of Knob Noster. Denney graduated in 2004 from Knob Noster High School,... Full story

Tim Ramey

Army National Guard Pvt. Second Class Tim Ramey completed advanced infantry training on July 16 at Fort Leonard Wood. He worked with Company D, 787th Military Police Battalion, 3rd Platoon. He is now with the 1139th Military Police Army... Full story

World War II, W.T. Morris

By Latisha Koetting

Wilbert T. Morris, of Knob Noster, left his mark on countries he visited while in the military.Morris, one of 10 children, decided to do something crazy when he was 16. He took off with four friends in the middle of the night. They were on a mission... Full story

Dames bring gifts to veterans

From left, Mary B. Heinaman and Jean Gallagher, dames of the 40 & 8, prepared a box of items to be donated to the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg.... Full story

Post 16 elects officers

American Legion Post 16 in Sedalia recently installed officers for 2010.Pictured, from left, are Emmett Fairfax, trustee; Henry Heinaman, historian; David Craig, adjutant; Robert Wenig, chaplain; George Fairfax, commander; William Hanna,... Full story

Leathernecks thank The Sedalia Democrat

Dave Woodfine, commandant of Warsaw Leathernecks, Detachment 1254, Marine Corps League, presented Latisha Koetting and The Sedalia Democrat with a certificate of appreciation for the services that The Sedalia Democrat has provided to all veterans,... Full story

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