Wall of Honor

Click here to submit a photo of a veteran for our Wall of Honor.

Weigel Broadcasting Co. launched the Wall of Honor on ABC57.com to salute Michiana service members. Members of the military and their families and friends are invited to upload a photo of the military heroes and heroines in their life as a way of honoring their service and sacrifice to our country.

“Everyone knows someone who volunteered for military service. We wanted a way to bring recognition to those who sacrifice so much so we can have our freedoms,” said Aaron Ramey, General Manager of WBND/ABC57, WCWW/CW25 and WMYS/My Michiana 69.

John Ott Sr.
John Ott Sr.

John Ott Sr.

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Military branch: World War 2, Title: , Years served:

Loving husband, dad and committed soldier.

Military branch: World War 2, Title: , Years served:
Loving husband, dad and committed soldier.
Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

from Bucyrus, Ohio

Military branch: Navy, Title: , Years served: 1964-1971

Served aboard the nuclear submarine. USS Seadragon during Viet Nam era Home port, Pearl Harbor

Military branch: Navy, Title: , Years served: 1964-1971
Served aboard the nuclear submarine. USS Seadragon during Viet Nam era Home port, Pearl Harbor
Justin B Shoecraft
Justin B Shoecraft

Justin B Shoecraft

from Elkhart

Military branch: Army----Killed in action, Title: , Years served: 2 yrs

This was my baby brother, hometown herehero....Sacrificed his life so that others could live....He was just 28 when the Lord called him.

Military branch: Army----Killed in action, Title: , Years served: 2 yrs
This was my baby brother, hometown herehero....Sacrificed his life so that others could live....He was just 28 when the Lord called him.
Robert “Bob” Bates
Robert “Bob” Bates

Robert “Bob” Bates

from Kalkaska, MI

Military branch: Air Force, Title: , Years served: July 1952-July 1956

Robert was a mechanic and was an aircraft and engine crew chief in the 433rd F-89 Fighter Interceptor Squadron. He was stationed in Texas, Wisconsin, and Alaska.

Military branch: Air Force, Title: , Years served: July 1952-July 1956
Robert was a mechanic and was an aircraft and engine crew chief in the 433rd F-89 Fighter Interceptor Squadron. He was stationed in Texas, Wisconsin, and Alaska.
Anthony Edward Lewis
Anthony Edward Lewis

Anthony Edward Lewis

from Michigan City

Military branch: Army National Guard, Title: , Years served: 22

Passionate about progressive politics.

Military branch: Army National Guard, Title: , Years served: 22
Passionate about progressive politics.
Shelia Leslie Judd
Shelia Leslie Judd

Shelia Leslie Judd

from Cookeville, TN

Military branch: Army Air Corps., Title: , Years served: 1945-1951

My father was part of the Occupation Forces on Germany after WW2. He also participated in the Berlin Air Lift.

Military branch: Army Air Corps., Title: , Years served: 1945-1951
My father was part of the Occupation Forces on Germany after WW2. He also participated in the Berlin Air Lift.
CliffThompson
CliffThompson

CliffThompson

from LaPorte, IN

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 2

Fought in World War 2

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 2
Fought in World War 2
Felipe Tijerina
Felipe Tijerina

Felipe Tijerina

from South Bend Indiana

Military branch: US Army , Title: , Years served: 69/83

I served 21/2 years in the regular Army and 91/2 years in the Army Reserves and am a PROUD VIETNAM VETERAN 🇺🇸

Military branch: US Army , Title: , Years served: 69/83
I served 21/2 years in the regular Army and 91/2 years in the Army Reserves and am a PROUD VIETNAM VETERAN 🇺🇸
William F Passwater
William F Passwater

William F Passwater

from Huntington, IN

Military branch: Air Force, Title: , Years served: Unknown

My father played the clarinet in the Officers Club Big Band in Paris. He believed in giving back as so many of his generation did. He was Scoutmaster of Troop 429 which was an inner city troop in South Bend. He helped many kids including his own sons and grandsons become Eagle Scouts. He never met someone who didn’t become a lifelong friend.

Military branch: Air Force, Title: , Years served: Unknown
My father played the clarinet in the Officers Club Big Band in Paris. He believed in giving back as so many of his generation did. He was Scoutmaster of Troop 429 which was an inner city troop in South Bend. He helped many kids including his own sons and grandsons become Eagle Scouts. He never met someone who didn’t become a lifelong friend.
Kristalena Garcia
Kristalena Garcia

Kristalena Garcia

from West Side of South Bend

Military branch: U.S. Army, Title: , Years served: 8

My daughter served honorably since she enlisted at 19 years old. She served as a Prison guard at Guantanamo Bay Cuba

Military branch: U.S. Army, Title: , Years served: 8
My daughter served honorably since she enlisted at 19 years old. She served as a Prison guard at Guantanamo Bay Cuba
Robert L Swartz Sr.
Robert L Swartz Sr.

Robert L Swartz Sr.

from South Bend IN

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 2 Years Dec 1952 to Dec 1954

Our Dad served in Korea and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was wound during.an assault mission. He was Drafted when he was 20yo.

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 2 Years Dec 1952 to Dec 1954
Our Dad served in Korea and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was wound during.an assault mission. He was Drafted when he was 20yo.
Robert Argue
Robert Argue

Robert Argue

from Bridgman, MI

Military branch: US Air Force, Title: , Years served: 1979-1983

I entered Air Force Basic Training 21 days after the hostages were taken at the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran. I was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. I processed official and personal mail during the tour. One of the units on base at the time was responsible for testing the Space Shuttle during the early part of the program. So, I had a small part of the Space Shuttle program. I was Honorably Discharged in 1983.

Military branch: US Air Force, Title: , Years served: 1979-1983
I entered Air Force Basic Training 21 days after the hostages were taken at the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran. I was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. I processed official and personal mail during the tour. One of the units on base at the time was responsible for testing the Space Shuttle during the early part of the program. So, I had a small part of the Space Shuttle program. I was Honorably Discharged in 1983.
Harold J. Neuman
Harold J. Neuman

Harold J. Neuman

from Benton Harbor, MI

Military branch: Army Air Corps, Title: , Years served: 1942-1945

Harold dropped out of school to join the Army, because he wanted to help fight Hitler. He became a gunner flying bombing missions on a B17 out of Podington, England. On his sixth mission his plane, piloted by Robert Rasmussen, was shot down. Haorld survived parachuting only to be captured and held prisoner in Stalag 17B for fourteen months followed by a forced march of 281 miles.

Military branch: Army Air Corps, Title: , Years served: 1942-1945
Harold dropped out of school to join the Army, because he wanted to help fight Hitler. He became a gunner flying bombing missions on a B17 out of Podington, England. On his sixth mission his plane, piloted by Robert Rasmussen, was shot down. Haorld survived parachuting only to be captured and held prisoner in Stalag 17B for fourteen months followed by a forced march of 281 miles.
Dennis Francis
Dennis Francis

Dennis Francis

from Kingsford Heights

Military branch: Marines , Title: , Years served: 1980-88

Retired police officer

Military branch: Marines , Title: , Years served: 1980-88
Retired police officer
Melvin Miller
Melvin Miller

Melvin Miller

from Elkhart IN

Military branch: Navy, Title: , Years served:

What a good man! He is forever missed!

Military branch: Navy, Title: , Years served:
What a good man! He is forever missed!
Frederick Myers
Frederick Myers

Frederick Myers

from South Bend/ north liberty

Military branch: Air force , Title: , Years served: 30 +

Joined when he was 17, the army. Served in WW2. When the army/ air split he transferred to Air force. Served until 1975. Then he served his country as a VA rep. Helping veterans get help. Even going as far as using his own money to get them to Veterans hospital 2 1/2 hours away.

Military branch: Air force , Title: , Years served: 30 +
Joined when he was 17, the army. Served in WW2. When the army/ air split he transferred to Air force. Served until 1975. Then he served his country as a VA rep. Helping veterans get help. Even going as far as using his own money to get them to Veterans hospital 2 1/2 hours away.
ADAM KRIEGEL
ADAM KRIEGEL

ADAM KRIEGEL

from MISHAWAKA

Military branch: NAVY, Title: , Years served: 8

ADAM WAS AN EAGLE SCOUT SERVED IN THE FAR EAST INJURED DIED OF HIS MILITARY INJURIES LEAVING BEHINF=D ONE SON

Military branch: NAVY, Title: , Years served: 8
ADAM WAS AN EAGLE SCOUT SERVED IN THE FAR EAST INJURED DIED OF HIS MILITARY INJURIES LEAVING BEHINF=D ONE SON
DAVID KRIEGEL
DAVID KRIEGEL

DAVID KRIEGEL

from LIMA OHIO

Military branch: NAVY, Title: , Years served: 20

CAREER NAVY PILOT NOW VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN FOR OUR SUPERB MILITARY HONR BURIAL TEAM WE DO OVER 100 FULL BURIAL CEREMONIES EACH YEAR

Military branch: NAVY, Title: , Years served: 20
CAREER NAVY PILOT NOW VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN FOR OUR SUPERB MILITARY HONR BURIAL TEAM WE DO OVER 100 FULL BURIAL CEREMONIES EACH YEAR
Keith Thompson
Keith Thompson

Keith Thompson

from Mishawaka Indiana

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 4

The biggest giver I know. He gives so much daily the backbone of the family. Lights up the room and bring happiness to everyone he meets. A True definition of peace and a real veteran

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 4
The biggest giver I know. He gives so much daily the backbone of the family. Lights up the room and bring happiness to everyone he meets. A True definition of peace and a real veteran
William Robert Roussos
William Robert Roussos

William Robert Roussos

from Niles, Mi

Military branch: Marine, Title: , Years served:

He volunteered to go to Vietnam . He was 19 years old when he gave the ultimate for our country and for the Vietnamese.

Military branch: Marine, Title: , Years served:
He volunteered to go to Vietnam . He was 19 years old when he gave the ultimate for our country and for the Vietnamese.
Michael T. Smith
Michael T. Smith

Michael T. Smith

from Niles Michigan

Military branch: Navy, Title: , Years served: 4

BM-2 Michael T Smith is a disabled veteran who served 4 years on board the USS Vancouver LPD-2 stationed in San Diego CA. As part of the Amphibious fleet.

Military branch: Navy, Title: , Years served: 4
BM-2 Michael T Smith is a disabled veteran who served 4 years on board the USS Vancouver LPD-2 stationed in San Diego CA. As part of the Amphibious fleet.
Ralph roach
Ralph roach

Ralph roach

from Michigan city,indiana

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 6 months

Ralph was born jan.29 1943 he was drafted into the army in June of 1968 he was stationed at fork Polk Louisiana until shipped out to Vietnam Nam.he was killed trying to save a fellow soldier he was was a true hero he was a wonderful husband he enjoyed life to the fullest he is missed and loved by his friends and family rest in heaven my sweet husband

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 6 months
Ralph was born jan.29 1943 he was drafted into the army in June of 1968 he was stationed at fork Polk Louisiana until shipped out to Vietnam Nam.he was killed trying to save a fellow soldier he was was a true hero he was a wonderful husband he enjoyed life to the fullest he is missed and loved by his friends and family rest in heaven my sweet husband
Samuel David Adams
Samuel David Adams

Samuel David Adams

from Cassopolis

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 3 years

One tour served in Vietnam

Military branch: Army, Title: , Years served: 3 years
One tour served in Vietnam
Robert Argue
Robert Argue

Robert Argue

from Bridgman, MI

Military branch: US Air Force, Title: , Years served: 1979-1983

Administrative Management Specialist stationed at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Robert processed mail while assigned to the 1st Strategic Aerospace Division. One of the organizations he processed mail for was involved in testing the Space Shuttle.

Military branch: US Air Force, Title: , Years served: 1979-1983
Administrative Management Specialist stationed at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Robert processed mail while assigned to the 1st Strategic Aerospace Division. One of the organizations he processed mail for was involved in testing the Space Shuttle.
Marvin Lee Trost lll
Marvin Lee Trost lll

Marvin Lee Trost lll

from Goshen IN

Military branch: US ARMY , Title: , Years served: 1994-2004

Marvin enlisted right out of high school and served for over ten years before being killed in action on December 5th, 2004. He loved his family and he loved his country.

Military branch: US ARMY , Title: , Years served: 1994-2004
Marvin enlisted right out of high school and served for over ten years before being killed in action on December 5th, 2004. He loved his family and he loved his country.

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