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NOVEMBER 11, 2016 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-3 Residents honor veterans . . .
John Martin served in the U.S. Navy dur- ing the Korean War in the early 1950s. During his four years of service he played basketball at all U.S. bases around the world.
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years, my sister, brother and I were born and the Martin Family was formed.
When we were still very young, my father and mother made the single most important decision they ever made to- gether: They both accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. This molded our family in a very positive way that continues through me and my siblings (and their families) today. Because my father was a high school Sunday school teacher in the 1970s, he led a young teenager to Christ, who, several decades later, helped me get into my career to- day: A Set Medic for the Motion Picture and Television Industry.
Every time I thank Mr. Jeff Porter for helping me into this awesome and fun- filled career, he always says to me, “It’s the least I can do for the son-of-the-man who led me to Christ.” Wow, what a leg- acy! Jeff then tells me that he can’t wait to see my dad in heaven and thank him for all he did in his life.
A couple of years ago, I wrote a song about him, “Dear Ol’ Dad,” which I have performed for a Bible study, sang during the Father’s Day service at Can- yon Lake Community Church and other family functions in honor of my Dad. In it, it speaks of his faithfulness to his family, our country and his faith in the Lord. It is a very emotional song. All I can say is, “Thank you, Dad,” for being an honorable and loving father, husband and Veteran. Happy Veterans Day!
Don Norris
Don received his draft notice on Janu- ary 1966, he was married and 22 years old. It was the largest draft that the Unit- ed States had ever had. Don reported to the induction center in Los Angeles which took two days to get through the line. Once through the line, he was in- ducted into the United States Army and was flown that day to Fort Bliss in Texas for basic training.
Upon completion of basic training he was sent to Fort Ord for advanced indi- vidual training for two month. He was then sent to Fort Polk, Louisiana for Jungle Training. After this training, he was sent to Fort Carson Colorado where he received his orders to South Vietnam in the 9th Infantry Division. Don served for 13 months during which time he was a rifle squad leader in direct fire mortar during The Tet Offensive.
While in Vietnam he contacted Ma- laria, mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite. Don, weighing less than 150 pounds, was sent to Hawaii for treat-
Like many veterans, James Sales never received a thank you or a welcome home when he returned from the war.
James Morrison says he is grateful for what the Navy taught him and is proud to have had the honor to serve his county.
ment. Once he recuperated he was sent back to the front line where he witnessed many of his fellow soldiers die. Don re- turn to the United States in 1968 and was given an honorable discharge with a Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Combat Infantry Badge
Visiting The Vietnam Memorial in 2003 was very emotional for Don. He looked up several of his fellow soldiers on the wall and paid his respect to them.
James Sales
My father was a Vietnam Veteran. He was drafted into the US Army in 1966. While serving he moved up in the ranks to become a Special Forces Sergeant. He fought for his country from 1966 to 1968. My dad was a patriot through and through. He was so proud of being a vet- eran and never went anywhere without his Vietnam veteran baseball hat on.
He was married to my mother, Cynthia Sales, for 42 years. Together they have three children and five grandchildren. Growing up he coached his children in football, baseball and softball. He also coached one of his grandsons in football as well. My father was a family man. The last few years he became sick with numerous illnesses due to his exposure to Agent Orange while in Vietnam. Sadly, in February his body could no longer fight off these ill- nesses and Jesus took him home. My dad, as well as all other Vietnam veterans, never received a lot of praise when they returned from war. He would tell our family how nobody gave them a welcome home or a thank you.
To all Vietnam veterans, veterans, and especially my father, thank you and
welcome home.
James Morrison
James began his service in the United States Navy in 1955. He wanted to be a respectable citizen and thought what better way to do that than to serve his country. He entered the Navy as a sea- man and began his journey at the San Diego Naval Training Center eventu- ally being stationed at the Naval Air Station in Memphis, Tennessee. While stationed in Tennessee, James became an aircraft mechanic. It was there that he was honored to work on aircrafts such as the TV-2 and the F-86 Sabre jets. His service abroad lead him to the Medi- terranean 6th Fleet in Barcelona, Spain. During that time, he was able to visit some of the most beautiful places such as Greece, Italy, France and Germany.
After completing his service, James married his wife Nancy and together they started J&N Trucking. They grew their family of three boys and truly lived out the American dream. James retired from the trucking industry in 1997. He has retired here in Canyon Lake with his wife of 56 years. James is living out his dream of retiring into a life of fishing and collecting classic cars. He has two classics, a 32 Ford Roadster and a 48 Ford classic, earning him a few awards already through the Canyon Lake Car Club in which he is a member.
James enjoys talking of his time in the Navy. If you see him around and have some time on your hands just ask him about that Sabre jet! He is grateful for what the Navy taught him and is so proud to have had the honor to serve his country in the U.S Navy.
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