Smokey was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 18, 1938. He entered the service

on Sept. 11, 1963. He served 3 Years 11 Months 28 Days. He was discharged on

Sept. 8, 1967. His Branch of Service: ARMY

Military Police School/Nov. 63 - Feb 64 Military Policeman / ATP 21-114

Code of Conduct / Military Justice / Geneva Convention / CBR

Final Pay Grade SP5

VSM / VCM / Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), Drivers Badge/Bar Basic Qual Badge

Smokey served both in Vietnam and Japan

Smokey was a great many things to many people. Including, but not limiterd to

Charter Vice President of VVA 913, he was an advocate for the homeless and the

needy, not only for our chapter, but for the entire community. Each year Smokey

dressed up as Santa Claus for many area civic organizations.

SMOKEY YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE HONOR

TO KNOW YOU SMOKEY. WE MISS AND LOVE YOU BROTHER,

AND THERE WILL BE A TIME WHEN WE WILL ALL BE

TOGETHER AGAIN!

Butch was born in Chicago, IL on Oct 29, 1944

He entered the service onOct 5, 1965.

He served 3 Years 11 Months 28 Days

He was discharged Oct. 2, 1969.

His Branch of Service: AIR FORCE

Basic Military Training 0010,

1965 = Aircraft Mechanic Jet 0/2

1966 = Aircraft Maintenance Tech 43171F-4 (C-130E)

1966 = Aircraft Mechanic Turbo Prop Aircraft, 43114

1968 = ECI Course 43000 Intor to Aircraft Maintenance

Butch Passed away due to cancer, which was the result of working on C-130's

that sprayed Agent Orange. He was not in country, he was stationed in Guam.

WE WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING BUTCH,

WILL MISS HIS LOVING HEART,

FOR EVERYONE HE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH.

HE HELPED ANYONE IN NEED.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU BUTCH.

WE WILL MEET AGAIN BROTHER.