Kellyville Ponies Honor Heroes of the Past

Posted on Nov 19, 2008 by Dal Archer in News

First seen on Monday, November 17, 2008 in the Sapulpa Daily Herald

Kellyville FFA members hosted their annual Veteran’s Day assembly Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Kellyville High School.

Of the many local veterans in attendance, there were two special and distinguished guest speakers, Gunnery Sgt. Richard Bo Johnson and Colonel Gary L. Lumpkin, both of the United States Marine Corps.

Lumpkin is also the presiding judge of theOklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.

Each spoke about their experiences in Vietnam and what Veteran’s Day means to them.

Students honored all the veterans in attendance with a standing ovation as their names were read.

Veterans in attendance were recognized for their service in World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and the war in Iraq:

E.G McNaulty, Airman 1st Class, USAF; Richard Bo Johnson, Gunnery Sgt., USMC; Roger Seago, Airman 2nd Class, USAF; Herbert “Bug” Houston, Spec 5, Army; Clay Fees, First Lieutenant, Army National Guard- Judge Advocate; Ron Loonly, Sgt G-5, Army; Joseph M. Jaytanie, PFC, USAF; Micheal Russell, Staff Sgt., Army; Micheal G. Russell Jr., SPC, Army; Randall Cornelius, Captain, USMC, and Bryan Cornelius, Captain, USMC.

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