Flags Up: Thursday, April 8th, 2021 Time 12:00pm

Flags Down: Saturday, April 10th 2021 at Time 10a

Location: Victory Christian Church, 603 W. Nebraska Ave, Peoria, IL 6160

Event: FLAGS UP FOR A FELLOW VETERAN
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Victory Christian Church, 603 W. Nebraska Ave, Peoria, IL 61604 with visitation being held an hour prior to services at the church.

Comments: Help needed setting up flags Please wear gloves, walking shoes, and dress accordingly

RAIN OR SHINE

Setup and takedown will normally take approximately 2 hours or less with enough volunteers!

(Please wear work gloves and walking shoes anyone that is able to walk and carry 10lbs. can help

(Prefer over the age of 12 years old )

We will provide all the flags and equipment needed for set up!)

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https://www.theflagmanmission.org

For any one with questions you can call or text me at

618-409-0323

Thanks Jeff Hastings

CEO “The Flagman’s mission continues “

Flags Up: Thursday, March 25th, 2021 Time 4:00pm

Flags Down: Saturday, March 27th 2021 at Time 10a

Location: Jones Funeral Home, 1055 north Schuyler AVE., Kankakee Illinois 60901

Event: Fallen soldier, PFC Dion Stewart
Funeral service Friday March 26th 2021

Comments: Help needed setting up flags Please wear gloves, walking shoes, and dress accordingly

RAIN OR SHINE

Setup and takedown will normally take approximately 2 hours or less with enough volunteers!

(Please wear work gloves and walking shoes anyone that is able to walk and carry 10lbs. can help

(Prefer over the age of 12 years old )

We will provide all the flags and equipment needed for set up!)

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https://www.theflagmanmission.org

For any one with questions you can call or text me at

618-409-0323

Thanks Jeff Hastings

CEO “The Flagman’s mission continues “

VISITATION: The Lakeview Funeral Home Celebration of Life Service is by invitation only, limited by COVID protocol. The service will be followed by a reception at Global Brew in O'Fallon, Illinois that is open for all friends and family to attend.

Troy Daniel Manz, 46, of Evansville, IN, passed away February 28,, 2021. Troy was born August 23, 1974 in Topeka, KS to Roger & Cynthia (Snider) Manz. They both survive him and reside in Alma, Ks.

Also surviving is his Fiancee, Trish Wilkinson of Evansville, IN: children, Brendan (Schaye Danford) Fosse of Hawaii and Amber (Nicholas) Keller Abney of Washington; grandchildren, Finnegan Fosse and Nixon Abney; sister, Nicole Hawkins of Goddard, KS; nephews & niece, Christian, Preston & Kinsley; and his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Snider of Abilene, KS.

He was preceded in death by his nephew, Andrew.

Troy was asked to write “This is My Script”, a brief snapshot of his life for his air national guard unit. This is what he wrote two weeks prior to his death:

Every once in a while you see this strange Captain walking through the halls with a coffee mug in hand, that would be me, Capt Troy Manz, MD. I'm a testament to setting goals beyond your perceived grasp; you might just surprise yourself. I grew up on a farm in Kansas and had the typical small town existence. Decided to be an exchange student to Denmark in High school to avoid my yearly football injuries. Got a scholarship for meat judging to Cloud County Community College, didn't go. I decided instead to join the Marine Corps and took a couple years but I spent my 21st B-Day laying in my rack at the position of attention wanting fireworks from nearby Sea World. Spend next 4 years with 4FSSG in Kansas City as a disbursing clerk (accountant). They did away from non-combat MOS's in the Corps, so I got forcibly retrained to Ammunition Technician (explosives are awesome), and in 2003 I thought my military career was over at E4. Wife (ex) decided she wanted to be a nurse, we were broke so I told her to join the Air National Guard in Topeka, KS. She drug me back in with her. I wanted to be close, but not in her chain of command so I asked about some Cardiopulmonary Lab Tech job. Recruiter was sure my Marine ASVAP wouldn't qualify me; he got a surprise. After 2 years of being a golden flow administrator I finally got a school seat and trained at Sheppard AFB and then spent 14 months at Wilford Hall (Big Willy) in San Antonio. Upon graduation in 2007 I immediately deployed to Iraq as a CCATT (Critical Care Air Transport Team) Respiratory Therapist. Transferred to 932d in 2009 for Msgt slot and as a grand plan to head to med school I deployed again to Afghanistan before heading back for another degree and all the undergrad courses applying to medical school requires. STEP promoted to SMSgt in 2015 and became superintendent of readiness. Applied to 15 med schools, got 1 interview, and as luck would have it, I got ACEPTED! Started at University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2016 and the 126th graciously accepted to commission me under the Early Commissioning program. All the recent commanders have been very good to work with as med school and not residency is very time consuming and it's hard to get to UTA's. I graduated in 2016 and 180 residency applications later I was accepted as a categorical (3 year contract) Internal Medicine Resident with Southwest Indiana University in Evansville. I recently passed the last board exam (STEP 3) exam and will have my general medical license in July and start being an asset to the PHA process. My future plan is to hopefully switch to an Emergency Medicine residency, complete the flight surgeon courses, get the 126th CATT UTS's trained and deploying, deploy myself a couple more times, then retire as an 0-6 (but probably 0-5). I do have 2 grown children each with a kid that are both married to military members; one at Fairchild in Spokane, Washington and the other at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. My fiancee, Lt Col Wilkinson, is IMA to Chief of education and training for AFRC. We travel extensively; Machu Pichu, Great Wall of China, Kilimanjaro, Angkor Wat, and many more. Most recently we've started doing Adventure Races and plan to compete internationally. I have 20+ years of experience being enlisted and now on my 5th year of being commissioned. I'm happy to advise anyone that wants it. Don't become stagnant, set lofty goals and break them down into smaller steps, then get started. Enjoy the journey! -Captain Doctor Troy Manz

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fairview-heights-il/troy-manz-10084028

Flags Up: Saturday, March 13th, 2021 Time 11:30 a

Flags Down: Sunday, March 14th 2021 at Time 12p

Location: Lake view Funeral Home, 5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL., 62208

Event: Funeral Service for Troy Manz

Comments: Help needed setting up flags Please wear gloves, walking shoes, and dress accordingly

RAIN OR SHINE

Setup and takedown will normally take approximately 2 hours or less with enough volunteers!

(Please wear work gloves and walking shoes anyone that is able to walk and carry 10lbs. can help

(Prefer over the age of 12 years old )

We will provide all the flags and equipment needed for set up!)

—————————————

https://www.theflagmanmission.org

For any one with questions you can call or text me at

618-409-0323

Thanks Jeff Hastings

CEO “The Flagman’s mission continues “

VISITATION: Monday February 8, 2021 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Hutson Funeral Home (Steelville), 601 West Main Street, Steelville, MO 65565

Visitation will also be from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Sullivan Christian Church (912 S Hwy 185 Sullivan, MO). Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00 AM  with Pastor John Blackmore officiating.  Funeral Service will be live-streamed beginning around 10:50 AM on Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, MO’s

2PM  Burial is at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO with full military honors

https://www.hutsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/James-Cook

Funeral Service: Held at 2:30 pm on Monday November 30, 2020 at Trinity Church at 1658 E Walnut St, Watseka, IL 60970 with Pastor Ryan Mustered officiating. Military Rites will be provided by the United States Army and Watseka American Legion Post #23

Memorial Details

Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman, 23, of Watseka passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Egypt. He was born on January 6, 1997 in Covington, TN.

January 6, 1997 - November 12, 2020

He is survived by his Wife, Kathleen Sherman of Dickson, TN, mother and father, Gwendolyn and Scott Childress of Watseka; his brother, Nathan Childress of Watseka; his sister, Shea Childress of Watseka.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Sherman.

Jeremy was a 2015 graduate of Watseka Community High School. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed summers at Yogi Bear Camp Grounds, and had a love for dogs, especially Chewy, his pet Chihuahua. Jeremey loved the Chicago Bears and ice cream. He was a loyal friend and cherished his family.

Jeremy joined the United States Army in 2015. His decorations included the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon.

Jeremy served in South Korea, Afghanistan, and a short time in Egypt. He was a Black Hawk Crew Chief but was going to college for Aeronautics in hopes of one day becoming a Black Hawk Pilot.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Trinity Church in Watseka.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Trinity Church in Watseka with Pastor Ryan Mustered officiating. Military rites will be provided by the United States Army and Watseka American Legion Post #23

Flags Up: Friday, November 27th, 2020 Time 12p-5p

Flags Down: Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at Time 9am meet at Trinity Church

Location: Trinity Church Parking Lot, 1658 E Walnut St, Watseka, IL 60970

Event: Jeremy C Sherman Funeral Services held at Trinity Church with Pastor Ryan Mustered officiating. Military rites will be provided by the United States Army and Watseka American Legion Post #23

Date of event: November 30, 2020, 2:30pm

Comments: Please wear work gloves !

Flags Up: Sunday, November 8th, 2020 Time 1p-5p

Flags Down: Friday, November 13th, 2020 at Time 1p meet at Splash Pad

Location: O’Fallon Family Sports Park, 301 Obernuefemann Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269

Event: A NEW WAY OF DOING THINGS ON VETERANS DAY

Date of event: November 11th, 2020

Comments: Please wear work gloves !

Memorial Details: Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia, MO, with Rev. Hal McNeal officiating.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020, A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home, where letters and other memorabilia will be on display.

Casket bearers will be Sailors of the United States Navy. Honorary bearers will be members of the American Legion Edgar Cole Post #304, Tipton, MO. Harold Lee Dick will be laid to rest in his hometown of Tipton, MO, at the Masonic Cemetery, with full military honors. Community participation is welcomed and encouraged as we bring our hero home.

Gunner’s Mate Second Class Harold Lee Dick, US Navy, age 22, of Tipton, MO, was killed in action on July 24, 1944, off the Tinian Island of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, while serving aboard the USS Colorado.He was born February 12, 1922, in Tipton, the only son of Louis William Dick and Amanda Jane (Gish) Dick. Harold Lee attended Moniteau County Schools, both in the country and at Tipton Elementary. When he completed his formal education, he enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps, Pilot Grove, MO, at the age of 17. In May 1941, at the age of 19, Harold Lee completed his enlistment in the Navy as an Apprentice Seaman. His bootcamp training was at Camp Barry, Great Lakes, IL. By late August or early September, Harold Lee was assigned to the battleship USS Colorado on the West Coast. Eventually the ship was part of the Marianas invasion (Operation Forager). On the morning of July 24, 1944, the ship was attacked by Japanese gunfire. There were 39 casualties. Upon his death, his remains were secured on the ship until it reached Saipan, where he was buried. In 1950, they re-examined his case and it was determined that he was unidentifiable. Later sources suggest that the “unknown” designation was mostly due to a simple mis-spelling of his last name. His remains, then designated as X-39, were interred at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Philippines. Harold was posthumously awarded The Purple Heart, the American Defense Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. More than 50 years later, Harold’s identity was traced through DNA samples from his sister, Mary Jane (Dick) Neiderwimmer, and his first cousin, Mildred Sue (McNeal) Oswald. In 2017, his remains were moved from Manila to Hawaii and later to Delaware, when positive identification was made and a final death certificate was soon issued.

Surviving are first cousins, Mildred Sue (McNeal) Oswald, of Otterville, MO, and Charles McNeal, of Paola, KS.

He was followed in death by his father in 1975, his mother in 1983; his sister in 2016; and numerous cousins.

From the USS Colorado Alumni tribute to shipmates killed or missing in action, including Harold Lee Dick: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of those who die faithful to Him.” Psalm 116:15.

Flags Up: Thursday, Sept 24th, 2020 4 pm

Flags Down: Saturday, September 26th, 2020 at 2 pm

Location: American legion, 211 Legion Rd, Washington, IL

Event: Sergeant George Raymond “Bud” Reeser Return Home

Date of event: September 25th, 2020

Comments: Please wear work gloves !

Start location: Sign up at Roy Miller Post 644 American Legion, 275 Pumyea St, Fairview, IL 61432

Event Registration

Registration begins at 7:00am
5k and 1 mile run. 8:00am
1 mile walkers follow runners
Kids Fun Run. 9:00am
Awards to follow Kids Fun Run

We are adding the option of a Virtual run this year for those that would like to attend but cannot be here.

To honor and remember Sgt. Douglas J Riney Fallen Soldier and Firefighter.
The intent is for this to be an annual event to insure the memory of a man that gave so much to his country and his community is never forgotten. Awards given to Men, Women, Veterans and Kids for first, second, and third place.
All proceeds from the race help support local scholarships for area youths.

We will follow the guidelines set forth by local health and government agencies regarding Covid-19.

Flags Up: Friday, August 14th, 2020

Flags Down: Saturday August 15th, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Location: American legion, 275 Pumyea Street, Fairview, Illinois 61432

Event: SGT. Douglas Riney Memorial 5k Run

Date of event: August 15th, 2020

Comments: Please wear work gloves !

Start location: Sign up at Reiman's Harley Davidson Kewanee IL from 11:30am to 1pm

$20 per bike/vehicle/all welcome!

Memorial T-shirts

Participating Stop Locations

• Nowhere Bar & Grill - 123 E Main St, Victoria, IL 61485

• Motzee’s - 108 N Depot Rd, Wataga, IL 61488

• Cactus Country - 3075 W Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401

Flags Up: Friday, August 7th, 2020

Flags Down: Sunday, August 9, 2020

Location: Cactus Country  3075 W Main St, Galesburg, Illinois 61401

Event: Veteran’s Memorial Ride 

Date of event: August 8th, 2020

Comments: Please wear work gloves