Sanderson Veterans Stories

KTAR.com
Profiles in Courage: Get to know the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade grand marshals
Over the past weeks, KTAR.com has posted a special profile of each of the grand marshals of the 2016 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade.7 years ago

Martha Maurer
Profiles in Courage: Army veteran earns Bronze Star for heroism while in combat
For as long as he can remember, Jeremiah Gallegos wanted to serve in the Army. He wound up winning a Bronze Star for heroism while serving in Iraq.7 years ago

Corbin Carson
Profiles in Courage: Phoenix Vietnam vet wounded four times trying to rescue friend
A Phoenix Veterans Day Parade grand marshal recalls how he was wounded four times attempting to rescue his friend under fire in Vietnam.7 years ago

Mike Sackley
Profiles in Courage: What it’s like to prepare Navy planes for battle for decades
Carlos Lozano was a trouble-causing teenager in New York City until he found his place in the world aboard a Navy aircraft carrier.7 years ago

Holliday Moore
Profiles in Courage: Army vet wants fallen soldiers, including son, to be remembered
A veteran of the Cold War era works to remind people daily that thousands of troops are serving overseas protecting American rights and freedoms.7 years ago

Bob McClay
Profiles in Courage: Veterans Day Parade grand marshal recalls fighting in WWII
In 1942, 20-year-old John Kolling was living with his family in North Dakota, and wanted to enlist in the military to fight in WWII like his brother did7 years ago

Kathy Cline
Profiles in Courage: Phoenix veteran turned rebellion into successful military career
A Phoenix veteran who will serve as a grand marshal in the Veterans Day Parade was once a rebellious teen, but he turned that into a long military career.7 years ago

Jim Cross
Profiles in Courage: Valley veteran has long list of military medals
To say that Phoenix resident Bill Kummer was a member of the greatest generation may be a little bit of an understatement.7 years ago
