Veteran of the Month
Dean Baubach: Veteran of the Month | February 2022
Respect. That is what Dean Baubach carried with him after his military service. A greater appreciation for our country, respect for our flag, and respect for the men and women who are willing to give up everything to defend our country. Dean Baubach was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, in 1944 as the…
Read MoreJessie L. Smith: Veteran of the Month | January 2022
Within the first few minutes of speaking with World War II Veteran Jessie Smith, you realize you have forgotten all your problems, and you just want to spend the rest of the day listening to what he has to say. At 99 years old, he is the oldest and most beloved citizen in Saint Rose,…
Read MoreAndrew Mantlik: Veteran of the Month | March 2021
Andrew Mantlik was born on January 11, 1921, in a small, picturesque village called Hernadszentandras. The village located in northeastern Hungary was named after the patron Saint Andrew, and the word “Hernad” was added for the river that flows beside the village. After losing his mother at a young age, Mantlik, one of five children,…
Read MoreJoe Caserta: Veteran of the Month | November 2020
Joe Caserta World War II Veteran | U.S. Army 1943-1945 It’s not every day you get to interview a hero, someone that has done incredible things. Survived things that most people can’t even imagine. How do you honor a hero like this? You can start by telling his story. In late October, Judith Russell,…
Read MoreJames E. Bryan: Veteran of the Month | August 2020
James E. Bryan World War II Veteran | U.S. Navy 1944 – 1946. On December 20th, 1943 Chicago resident James E. Bryan enlisted in the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday. Bryan’s training, which took place at Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois, the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX, and Catalina Island in California,…
Read MoreJames Albers: Veteran of the Month | July 2020
James Albers Vietnam Veteran | U.S. Marine 1965 – 1968. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, James Albers was one of 12 children. In September of 1965, at 20 years old, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He, along with 51 other recruits, left for boot camp in San Diego, CA as…
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Veteran of the Month
Home Care for Veterans: Charles Hockenberry is our March Veteran of the Month! Charles served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. He worked in the photography department developing areal photographs.
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Home Care for Veterans: Congratulations to Vincent Lazzara as our Veteran spotlight! Vincent served in the U.S. army from 1940 to 1945.
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Veterans Care: Congratulations to Charles Porterfield, our veteran of the month. Chuck served in the Navy during WWII from May 10, 1943 to March 30, 1946.
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