Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all of those who have served in the military. We would like to thank each of you for your service. Below you will see Veteran relatives of current Third Grade students.
Ed Tennison is the father of Tristan Tennison. He is finishing up a 24 year career in the Navy
with his retirement ceremony scheduled for December 16th.
Randall Cotton is the grandfather to Trinity Nimphius (4th), Taryn Nimphius (3rd) and Brooklyn Nimphius (kinder). He spent 21 years in the Air Force, where
he worked closely with NASA and retired as MSGT.
Kyle Paraskevas' maternal grandfather, Dale Gray, was
a United States Marine for several years . Kyle's
paternal grandfather, Alexander Paraskevas, attended Texas A&M Corp ROTC
and later served in the Korean War as Army First Lt.
Ryder Sida's Grandfathers
One
Grandpa (Nick Sida) was in the marines and his other grandfather (Russell
Nimz) was in the air-force and served in Vietnam.
Zach Crum's Uncle and Aunt
Staff
Sergeant Jacob Arnold, 5 deployments
Sergeant
Macila Arnold, 1 deployment
Matt Angelo is the father of Zachary Angelo who is in Miss Rocha's
class and Victoria Angelo who is Miss Horan's kindergarten class. He served in the Air Force as a Sr. Airman from April 1996 to April 2000.
Zachary and Victoria's paternal grandfather and paternal
uncle.
Larry Angelo (grandfather) served USAF from April 1968 to
June 1972
Brad Angelo (uncle) served USAF
Charles Aaron DeLeon grandfather to Zachary (3rd grade) and Victoria
Angelo (kinder), served in the US Navy as Petty Officer 1st class from 1965 to
1971.
Gunnar and Colton Jetton's Grandfather: John Jetton
Drafted into the US Army on October 25, 1966 after graduation from college. Started basic training on my 23rd birthday at Ft Polk, La. My two years of training in the Sunset high school ROTC program put me weeks ahead of the other recruits, as I already knew the commands, how to march, and how to shoot a rifle (2 years on the ROTC rifle team). I loved basic training, even though it was physically strenuous. I liked the camping outdoors, the rifle range, the bayonet and grenade ranges. I even enjoyed the hand to hand combat drills as I got to take down guys bigger than me. I was one of two people in my company who made "expert" with the M14 rifle.
My secret clearance as a civilian prevented me from being sent to Vietnam, which I learned after exit from the Army. I had volunteered for overseas duty, and was sent to The Army Missile Command Headquarters in Redstone Arsenal, AL where I was assigned as a mathematician in the computer center (programmer). At the Arsenal, I was selected to be a permanent pall bearer, as I kept my uniform pressed, shoes shined, and brass polished. This was a weekend honor. Later, I tried out for the Redstone Arsenal pistol team and quickly advanced to "expert" classification with 3 caliber pistols, 22, 38, and 45. I won the 50 yard slow fire Georgia State championship and the Florida State International championship.
I was honorably discharged in October 1968 with a Commendation medal, a Good Conduct medal, and expert medals for both rifle and pistol. I achieved the rank of E-4 in 9 months, which was the least amount of time to achieve in the Army. E-4 is a specialist. I made about $189/month when I was discharged, and paid income tax on that.
Drafted into the US Army on October 25, 1966 after graduation from college. Started basic training on my 23rd birthday at Ft Polk, La. My two years of training in the Sunset high school ROTC program put me weeks ahead of the other recruits, as I already knew the commands, how to march, and how to shoot a rifle (2 years on the ROTC rifle team). I loved basic training, even though it was physically strenuous. I liked the camping outdoors, the rifle range, the bayonet and grenade ranges. I even enjoyed the hand to hand combat drills as I got to take down guys bigger than me. I was one of two people in my company who made "expert" with the M14 rifle.
My secret clearance as a civilian prevented me from being sent to Vietnam, which I learned after exit from the Army. I had volunteered for overseas duty, and was sent to The Army Missile Command Headquarters in Redstone Arsenal, AL where I was assigned as a mathematician in the computer center (programmer). At the Arsenal, I was selected to be a permanent pall bearer, as I kept my uniform pressed, shoes shined, and brass polished. This was a weekend honor. Later, I tried out for the Redstone Arsenal pistol team and quickly advanced to "expert" classification with 3 caliber pistols, 22, 38, and 45. I won the 50 yard slow fire Georgia State championship and the Florida State International championship.
I was honorably discharged in October 1968 with a Commendation medal, a Good Conduct medal, and expert medals for both rifle and pistol. I achieved the rank of E-4 in 9 months, which was the least amount of time to achieve in the Army. E-4 is a specialist. I made about $189/month when I was discharged, and paid income tax on that.
Michael Davis related to Emily Davis US Coast Guard reserve and served 4 yrs in
US Army Infantry
John Ketcher, US Navy WWII Veteran who served aboard the USS New Orleans as an anti-aircraft gunner.
Jerry
Oden, US Army Veteran who served in the Korean War.
Braden Rosenbaum's Dad and Grandpa's
David
Rosenbaum
USMC,
Retired
Served
in 1st Gulf War, Desert Storm
Embassy
Guard in China
Steven
Constantine
USAF,
Retired
Served
in Vietnam War
Robert
Rosenbaum
US
Army, Retired (passed away)
Served
in WWll
Relatives of Mia Moore
A message from Mrs. Moore:
A message from Mrs. Moore:
Coming
from a family with a large military background we understand and appreciate the
sacrifices of the brave men and women of our armed forces AND their families.
From our family to yours we want to thank each and every Veteran that has
fought for our freedom.
Revolutionary War- 11 members, from Royce, Moore, Billingsley, Hancock, and 9 family members from Menzies
Mia's
relative Andrew (Menzies ID M522) on Mother's side worked for and DIRECTLY with George Washington
AND is mentioned in a surviving letter by name written by Washington.
Mexican American War- William Mings and James Mings who was also a registered Mason.
First Gulf War-2 Keith (changed from Keath)
War of 1812- Royce
WWI- 7 members, Royce, Hancock- (Mia's Great-Great
Grandfather)- JAY HANCOCK, Marine,(Mia's 3xGreat Grandfather)
CARLETON
Vietnam- 6 members, (All Royce's are Mia's Great Uncles) KEITH ROYCE 2 PURPLE HEARTS,
RICHARD ROYCE (DIED FROM AGENT ORANGE), DOUGLAS ROYCE, 2 Moore, (Mia's
Great Grandfather) ROLAND BILLINGSLEY, Air force, (Mia's Great-Great
Uncle) MIKE BILLINGSLEY, Marine, and his Son SHANE BILLINGLEY, also Marine
Korean War- 2 people, (Mia's Great Grandfather) COY CARLETON,
Army- (Mia's Great Grandfather)- J HANCOCK, Army AND Airforce,
Retired- Mia's
Grandfather- AIRMAN OF THE YEAR
1977, Military Police- MIKE MOORE, Served AF AND Army
Mia's Uncle Jordan did two tours in Afghanistan in 82nd Airborne
Current Active Duty
Members- (Mia's Uncle) MASON MOORE, Airforce
Mia's Brother- Alexander Moore, Airforce Just finished enlistment and waiting for boot camp
Caleb Lyons Great Grandfather
Earl Guillot, Sr. He
was a Sea Bee in WWII. This is a pic of where he was stationed in The Solomon
Islands in the South Pacific.
Scarlett Barlow's Grandfather
This photo is of Michael Boatwright. He is retired United
States Air Force Airman First Class. He was in the 6217th combat support group
and strategic air command.
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