Military Service

"Celebrating American Heroes" will be observed Sept. 6 in Danville. A parade is planned in conjunction with a day-long celebration of those who have served in the military, from the Civil War to the present. Service men and women, veterans, former prisoners of war, military groups from all eras, re-enactors, families of servicemen currently overseas and anyone involved in serving our country are encouraged to participate in the parade at 10:30 a.m. Call the Heart of Danville office at (859)

Danville High School honored several generations of military veterans, including many of the school's alumni and staff, on Tuesday. Gravely Hall was packed for an assembly organized by the school's Junior States of America chapter for the second year. The national high school organization is for students interested in politics, foreign affairs, law and education. President Rhianna Miles said it is especially appropriate for Danville to host such an event. "I think there is a connection with the students here because we have a lot of students who go into some branch of the military," she said.

Bobby Burton was 19 and not afraid of anything when he was drafted into the military. Neither were his two friends. They decided to join him, knowing there was a possibility they would be shipped off to war in Vietnam. Burton had been friends with Garfield Jones and Michael Cooper since the sixth grade. "When I got drafted, they said, 'If you're going, we might as well go, too.'" Burton and Jones took basic training at Fort Knox, and Cooper went into the Marines. The three young men fought in the Vietnam War. Jones and Burton fought on land and Cooper served on a ship at sea. All three came home.

Army Kristopher S. Broadus has reported for duty at the Army recruiting station in Lansing, Mich. The sergeant, a recruiter operations supervisor with 13 years of military service, is assigned to the Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion. He is the son of Jim W. Broadus of Richmond and Kathi L. Norvell of Bagdad. His wife, Tracy, is the daughter of Jimmy and Nancy Roning of Hustonville.

John Kimbrell, 84 of Winchester, passed away on Saturday at the Fountain Circle Health and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Military service will follow. The online guestbook is available at www.scobeefuneralhome.com and the 24-hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 744-2122.

Kristopher S. Broadus has arrived for duty at the U.S. Army Recruiting Station, in Lansing, Mich. The sergeant, a recruiter operations supervisor with 13 years of military service, is assigned to the Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion. He is the son of Jim W. Broadus of Autumnwood Drive, Richmond and Kathi L. Norvell of Christinaburg Road, Bagdad. His wife, Tracy, is the daughter of Jimmy and Nancy Roning of Hustonville. Broadus is a 1996 graduate of Shelby County High School, Shelbyville.

Dear Editor, Based on the Second Amendment, there seems to be some question about the right of individual citizens to bear arms, the feeling by some being that only members of an organized military have that right, and that all others do not. Since the Second Amendment references a "regulated militia" as being the reason for citizens being armed, the definition of militia is instructive: "1a: a part of the organized armed forces of a...

Dear Editor, It seems that many people are confused about Rep. Lonnie Napier's military service. Even his closest ally, Judge-Executive John Wilson is confused. He stated in the May 17 Garrard County Central Record that Rep. Napier is "the only veteran running in the Republican primary for state treasurer. " By official military definition, a veteran must have spent a prescribed amount of time in active duty. Representative Napier's time in basic training in the National Guard does not qualify him as a veteran.

Howard Brent Carman, 51, of Bulan, died Monday, Aug. 20 in Hazard. A native of Liberty, he was born Feb. 8, 1956 to Kathleen Carman of Stanford and the late Shirley Carman. He was a retired truck driver, an Air Force veteran, and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Yosemite. He was also an organ donor. Other survivors include his wife, Lisa Crase Carman of Hardburly; a son, Matthew Staton of Stanford; one daughter, Amy Hensley of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two step sons, Mark Slone and Tyler Watts both of Hardburly; one step daughter, Leandra Adams of Hazard; one granddaughter, Amberly Michelle Adams; and other relatives.

Roy L. "Dickie" Bates will observe his 75th birthday Tuesday, Sept. 4, with a celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Church of God (gymnasium), 2500 Colby Road. Mr. Bates is a native of Winchester and is well-known throughout the community. From his previous work as the Clark County Jail chaplain, to his committed involvement with the Harold G. Epperson Marine Corps League Detachment, to his dedicated work as a Clark County constable, he has always found a way to give back. In 2006, he was celebrated as the hometown hero in honor of his military service as a combat-wounded veteran.

Boasting a wall of what he refers to as “stuff,” Charlie Spears proudly showcases some of his current and former hobbies to all of his neighbors at McDowell Place. The 88-year-old is a native of the Hustonville area but moved to Danville about the time he got married and has remained here most of the rest of his life. “That's a long time,” he said, speaking of his age with a smile. Before moving to Danville and just out of high school, Spears was drafted into the United States Navy, where he was an electrician mate, 2nd class for three years.

John Kimbrell, 84 of Winchester, passed away on Saturday at the Fountain Circle Health and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Clarmont Memorial Gardens. Military service will follow. The online guestbook is available at www.scobeefuneralhome.com and the 24-hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 744-2122.

This is a story about a few Marines. Well, technically they aren't Marines any longer, but they consider themselves a part of that proud tradition of 237 years. It's a story about the Harold G. Epperson MOH Detachment 1113 of the Marine Corps League. Harold G. Epperson was a Marine who served during World War II and was killed on Saipan on June 25, 1944, giving his life to save his comrades. For his actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military decoration.

The average American serviceman is 20 years old, and a high school or college graduate. “He can use his body like a weapon, and his weapon is part of his body. ... They are warriors, economists and diplomats,” Lt. Col. Marc Cummins said. As the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day program, Cummins highlighted the important role soldiers have played in American history, and the lessons he has learned from his own military career. Cummins began serving after his freshman year at the University of Kentucky.

Danville Christmas parade set The downtown Danville Christmas parade will be 7 p.m. Nov. 24 on Main Street. The mayor's Christmas tree lighting will take place prior to the parade at 6 p.m. in Weisiger Park.  The theme for this year's parade will be “Classic Christmas Characters,” and parade floats should reflect that theme. Anyone who wants to receive a parade entry form can email the Heart of Danville at info@downtowndanville.com or call (859) 236-1909 to be placed on the mailing list.

Raymond L. Reed Sr., 75, husband of Mary Ellen  Phillips Reed, lost his battle with cancer Monday at his home in Danville. He was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Nicholasville to William and Ella Reed. Additional survivors include son Raymond Lee Reed and daughter Rose Ella Catlin, both of Danville; three stepchildren, LaDonna Hacker, Jodi Jones and Lisa Hill; several grandchildren; step-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Catherine Isaac; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his son, James William Reed; a sister, Mary Ruth Smith; and two brothers, Charles and James Reed.

June 22, 1987 The Sun received the general excellence award among small community dailies at the Kentucky Press Association's annual summer convention. In addition to the award for general excellence, The Sun received four first-place awards, eight second-place awards and three third-place awards. The state Transportation Cabinet has awarded a contract to widen and resurface 1.9 miles of the Wades Mill Road. The Allen Company of Winchester received a $118,701 to widen and resurface Wades Mill Road from the Gay-Evans Road to the south end of the bridge over Stoner Creek.

A budget deal is in the works to trim defense spending by half a trillion dollars over a 10 year period, and the Defense Department has already identified many of the aspects of its spending to accomplish that goal. If Congress cannot agree on the details of the plan, Defense will face another $55 billion in yearly cuts as automatic deficit reduction kicks in. This country has a long and dark history of cutting its military preparedness. Shortly before the outbreak of World War II , a smallU.S.

For the third year in a row, my retired Navy fiancé and I (an Army veteran) enjoyed the wonderful Veteran's Day free meal that Applebee's so graciously offers all Armed Forces vets and active duty personnel. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere was crowded with old and young military people - some in their uniforms, dressed from camouflage fatigues to full dress mess uniforms complete with bow tie. It was great to hear all the military people reminiscing about their military service, about friends sadly lost, about friends gratefully reunited.

HARRODSBURG - From a very young age, Rick Lee always had an eye and an ear for history, especially history surrounding the Greatest Generation and World War II. Lee, now in the middle of his life, still remembers when he was a child, seeing photos of and hearing stories about his father's time in the military. “When you heard stories and snippets of things they went through, that was something that resonated with me as a kid,” he said. “I just was always attracted to that generation because of their virtues.” That interest continued as Lee grew older.