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Garrett Madison (left) and Josh Garrison are shown previously on the summit of Mt. Aconcagua. (Submitted photo)

Garrett Madison (left) and Josh Garrison are shown previously on the summit of Mt. Aconcagua. (Submitted photo)

Mount Everest climb seeks to help combat veterans

A Helen business owner plans to climb the tallest mountain on Earth – Mount Everest – as part of his personal mission to raise awareness for the struggles veterans face when they come back from combat.
Veteran John Lloyd restored the hull of this helicopter once flown by Don Vickery of Cleveland.

Veteran John Lloyd restored the hull of this helicopter once flown by Don Vickery of Cleveland.

Restored helicopter connects veterans

  Cleveland resident Don Vickery was in a helicopter crash during the Vietnam War. After 55 years, a report of the incident and the aircraft’s hull led to an unexpected connection with a fellow veteran. Vickery and co-pilot Clifford Richard were transporting troops on Oct. 4, 1966.
U.S. Army veterans Harold Nix (left) and Craig German salute during a presentation honoring each branch of the American military. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

U.S. Army veterans Harold Nix (left) and Craig German salute during a presentation honoring each branch of the American military. (Photos/Stephanie Hill)

Veterans honored at annual luncheon

Veterans and their guests heard from Billy Vaughn, an author and Gold Star father of a fallen solider, at the 17th Annual Veterans’ Luncheon held Oct. 26 at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church.
The White County News plans to honor local veterans and current Armed Forces service members in a special salute to be published Thursday, Nov. 5.

The White County News plans to honor local veterans and current Armed Forces service members in a special salute to be published Thursday, Nov. 5.

Veterans, we want you

The White County News plans to honor local veterans and current Armed Forces service members in a special salute to be published Thursday, Nov. 5. You are invited to submit a photo of a White County veteran to be included in this special edition.