Vietnam War Veterans
Twain Harte Branch 172

On Thursday, July 7, 2016, the SIR #172 Twain Harte Branch held a lunch honoring our Vietnam War Veterans.  SIR Paul Halek gave a speech giving some background of the war and the part each of our members played in the conflict. Congressman McClintock’s Chief of Staff Rocky Deal, himself an honored war veteran, presented each veteran with a Certificate that recognizes their service to the United States.

Back Row – John Baldwin, Bill Bamford, Clark Beerman, Larry Bertuccelli
Front Row – Rich Brandau, Cully Culpepper, Mike Fryhoff, Otto Giuliani, Paul Hale

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Back Row – Mike Hauck, Jerry Jensen, Stu Heller, Dennis Hebert
Front Row – Bill Lewis, Danny Lane, Jerry Kopyn, Gary Lindsay

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Back Row – Charles Luke, Van McCown, Dave Palmer
Front Row – Fred Ray, Bill Parson , Andy Perras, Don Parr

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Back Row – Danny Villa, Jerry Twedell, Dave Tibbets, Jack Samuelian
Front Row – Bob Wright, Gil Wesson, Don Walton, Bob Winters

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At a later date, the following SIRs were honored as well

Back Row – Arlen Richardson, Dennis Rizzi, Jim Ronan, Chuck Walczak, Doug White
Front Row – Santo Carbonaro, Jim Groh, Dick Jobe, Dave Kenney, Dave Olsen

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Bill Brandt, Bim Hastings, Van McCown, Gary Pendleton & presenter Ed Nissen

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Rich Nedbal, Vic Carella (both Vietnam Vets) and Dick Wattenbarger (Cold War Veteran)
Honored by Ed Nissen & Rocky Deal in October of 2017

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Dave Clevenger honored at the November, 2019 meeting