One outstanding WWII veteran is Jack B. McEwan who served in the South Pacific as a Pilot Captain of a B17 bomber, a member of the 11th and 5th Bomb Groups. He flew 58 missions and earned the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Presidential Unit Citation. He has lived in the city of…
By Dr. Edward C. Ortell Citrus College Governing Board Member It’s difficult to imagine the impact on a family when they lose a loved one in combat. For those of us who lived in America’s heartland during WWII, sight of two Casualty Assistance Officers (CAOs) in dress uniform coming down a country lane meant only…
By U. S. Army Chaplain and PhD Nathan Graeser One year ago, I sat in a large field on Camp Bondsteel in what used to be Serbia, but now considered south Kosovo. My infantry brigade had deployed there as part of a NATO alliance. Most days were filled with counselings, services and briefings, but this day…
Arcadia Field of Honor provides an opportunity to remember the meaning behind the holiday By Terry Miller In doing “extensive” research for this story, I was quick to consult with the digital librarian we all know as Google for information about Memorial Day and its importance. I was stunned to see the immediate search engine…
Memorial Champion and City Clerk Gene Glasco named Congressional Volunteer of the Year by Congresswoman Chu By Galen Patterson Two days before the nation recognized the fallen servicemen of America’s past, City Clerk Gene Glasco was in the park at the heart of Arcadia; paying yet another tribute to the fourteen Arcadian servicemen who became…
By Terry Miller This Memorial Day, the Arcadia Rotary Club and its members invite the community to share this special holiday as the Field of Honor is assembled in the City of Arcadia. Bob Harbicht and Arcadia Rotary spearheaded a unique project at Arcadia County Park which was installed for the first time two years…
Supervisor Katherine Barger is continuing the tradition started by her predecessor, Michael Antonovich, of hosting a tribute to Veterans and their families. As usual, the event will be held on Saturday, May 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Arcadia County Park. This is an opportunity to listen to veterans sharing their talent as well as…
May 26 ceremony to mark new dusk-to-dawn lighting at Arcadia monument By Gene Glasco and Terry Miller Gene Glasco enlisted in the United States navy in 1967. He was deployed to South Vietnam’s Mekong Delta in 1969. Gene is a native Californian. Once in Vietnam, Gene was first assigned to Naval Support Activity- Nha Be…
