Honoring Our Heroes

United States Air Force 2006-2012
Joshua Weston
Joining the USAF directly out of high school, Josh entered at 18 years old and was a C-17 loadmaster out of Charleston AFB. Over his 6 years, he received his instructor and airdrop qualifications, traveled to 54 countries, received multiple air medals, received OEF and OIF campaign medals, and left the active duty military as an E-5 (staff sergeant).
He and his wife have lived in Dallas, GA since 2020 and he is the owner of Weston Tree Service.

United States Army 1972-1975
Kenneth Richard
Donated by the American Legion Post 111

United States Army 1980-1983
Linda Rogers
Army E5 Buck Sergeant

United State Army 1969-1972
Michael Jerry Waddell
Michael served in the army and fought in the Vietnam War. He led his troops into battle putting himself first in line for combat. He received many medals for his bravery and sacrifices. Amongst his many awards and medals were the Purple Heart and Medal of Honor. Michael was shot in 9 different areas of his body but yet still lived to tell about his combat days. He lived a very Patriotic live until the age of 65. He was a part of the Shriners and Masons. He had 6 children and so many grandchildren even he could not keep count. He was a native to Paulding County where he left behind a plethora of family and friends.

United State Marine Corps 1968-1971
Mike Smith
Mike Honorably served as a MP and was stationed on Paris Island , South Carolina, during the Vietnam War. Mike married my sister Shirley and has been my brother for 58 years. Like a Marine he is always there when I need him. We love ya Smitty! Thank you for your service.

United States Army
Mike Waddell
Vietnam War
Purple Heart
Donated by the American Legion Post 111

United States Army 1972-1974
Ned Lester
Donated by the American Legion Post 111

United States Air Force 1979-1983
Rocky Tolbert
Donated by the American Legion Post 111

United States Army 1985-1993
Ron Burnette
Ron served as a military policeman and was the personal bodyguard for the four star general who oversaw Europe. He lived in Germany from 1985-1988.

United States Army 1943-1945
Roy H. Carder
Donated by the American Legion Post 111
Bronze Star
WW2

Active United States Army
Sabrina Stockton
Donated by the American Legion Post 111

United States Air Force 1991-2014
Tammy Cole
Donated by the American Legion Post 111

United States Army
Taylor Phillips
Korean War
Donated by the American Legion Post 111

United States Army 1942-1946
Tom Watson Rowell
Donated by the American Legion Post 111

United States Navy 1943-1944
W.G. "Pug" Austin
Donated by the American Legion Post 111.

United States Army 1960-1962
Wayne Kirby
Kirby is a lifelong resident of Dallas. He served as a MP in the US Army and was stationed in Germany.

United States Navy 1963-1990
Wendell O. Rakestraw
Donated by the American Legion Post 111

United States Navy 1951-1954
Wilbur Rakestraw
Donated by the American Legion Post 111