Veterans – For the Record

National Guard Day

Posted on December 10, 2025 by admin

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The official birth date of the Army National Guard is December 13, 1636. We dont normally think about the men and women in the Natl Guard, but as with all Branches of the MIlitary They play an intregal part in our nations defense and protection. They are always ready to be deployed to help in Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires to name but a few. On Dec 13th take a moment to say thanks to these brave men and women. And if you know any one who is in the Guard let them know they are appreciated. To read more on the history of the National Guard Click the link below to get to thier website..

To ALL our Guard members THANK YOU

https://www.nationalguard.mil/About-the-Guard/How-We-Began/

Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2025 by admin

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Veterans day is not a day of mourning like Memorial day, but rather it is a day that celebrated the end of the war. A day for rejoycing.

Today ( for many) Veterans Day is a time to remember the many Men and Women who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we hold so dear. Freedoms many take for granted without even thinking about the HOW we got and maintained those freedoms. Today Lets remember those great men and women of the past, and thank the many men and women in our Armed forces today.

Always remember

Posted on May 30, 2022 by admin

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We hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe holiday, but please remember to take some time out to Honor our fallen Heros. Without their sacrifice we would not have the many freedoms we have come to take for granted. We must keep thier memory alive and instill in our children and our grandchildren why we have this Holidaay and why we Honor those who served.

Veterans Day 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by admin

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Thank you to all our Veterans. Your service to our country is GREATLY APPRECIATED,

Today is a day to Honor our Veterans past and present. A day we set aside as a Nation to say Thank you to the many Men and Women who serveand have served in our Armed Forces. This is a great thing and I think we could be doing alot more for our Vets. Countless Vets are homeless, and many vets still struggle to get proper health care for injuries (physical as well as emotional) they got defending our country. They deserve much MUCH more. So please enjoy this day and reach out to those vets in your family and social circle and let them know that you appreciate them. And if your not already actively involved PLEASE GET INVOLVED….. There are many ways you can help through the many wonderful organizations out there You can also write your political leaders and let them know that Vets derserve quality health care and they should not be living on the streets…. It is up to all of us to change this. Below is a just a few links and there are many more people out there helping our Veterans.

A History of Veterans Day HERE

Some facts about Vetrans Day HERE

Some wonderful organizations

The D.A.V.

Disabled Veterans.org

Wounded Warrior Project

Flag Raisng Ceremony 2009

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Heidi

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At last the big day had arrived and we wanted everything to be perfect. We rented a small canopy and chairs in case folks needs to get out of the weather.

And slowly the folks started to show up, including some visitors from out of town who were driving through at the time.

Will from the Paxton Record, Tommy from Signs and designs, Tori, and Les Mathews.

Will from the Paxton Record, Tommy from Signs and designs, and Les Mathews.

Paxton Fire Dept crew and a younster who was waiting for the cake

Paxton Fire dept. Raising thier truck flag

Now as more folks gahters in Monicals parking lot, it was time to get started. With the help of Glen Kaiser we were lucky enough to get some Legion volunteers who graciously came to Ceremoniously raise the new flag. While two men hoisted the flag the bugler played taps. Then each of the guest speakers spoke to the crowd about the importance of honoring our Veterans, Sheriff Doran shared a history of the bugle tune we know as Taps. Our Speakers were Les Mathews, Mayor Bill Ingold, Ford county Sheriff Mark Doran, and Congressman Shane Cultra. Special guests in the crowd included State Prosecuter Matt Fitton ( Now Judge Fitton), Police Chief Bob Bane and Sgt Yates, several State Police officers, Fire Chief Denny Kingren and crew, as well as 2 of Paxton’s mail carriers who are veterans themselves and also Dr. Jeff Reynolds and guest..This in addition to the familys that came out to show thier support.

On a special note, It must’ve been a special honor for Mayor Ingold, and Fire Chief Denny Kingren to take part in the rededication of the sign that thier mothers had created almost 20 years prior..

Mayor Ingold, Fire Chief Denny Kingren, and the American Legion Volunteers

American Legion Volunteers, They-Saved-the-Day

The Rebuild 2009

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Heidi

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After removing the old sign and coming up with a new design, the idea was taken to Tommy at Signs and Designs in Paxton. New panels were purchased and the panel braces were repainted.

While Les Mathews and Mark Marshall repainted the panels and metal panel covers, Tommy began the hard task of putting on all the logo’s and lettering. All of the lettering, and logos’s were donated by Tommy. When all of this was done, it was time to put it all back together. Many volunteers helped out after work and on weekends until the sign was finished and ready for the Flag raisng ceremony on Veterans Day.

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