G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
David VanKleek
July 30, 1949 - - April 14, 2022
David LaVerne VanKleek, 72, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at his home in Higden, Arkansas surrounded by his family. David was born in Springfield, Missouri on July 30, 1949, to the late Robert Lee and Clella Wise VanKleek. His parents raised him and his siblings in a small church in Missouri. He had mastered the skill of playing the guitar, trumpet, and singing praises ...
Douglas Vanliew
December 27, 1939 - - August 24, 2020
Douglas O. Vanliew, 80, of Shirley, Arkansas, departed from this world on Monday, August 24, 2020. He was born December 27, 1930 in Brian County, Oklahoma to the late Jewel Matthew Vanliew and Audrey Leuwayne Harrison Vanliew. Douglas served in the National Guard for some time and also worked at the rock quarry as a foreman mechanic. In his spare time, he loved working on autom ...
John Vavra
September 25, 1948 - - August 11, 2020
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