The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
by Jennifer Dance, The Quill Staff
Prior to the S/U football game Friday evening, a large group of citizens gathered at the Stronghurst Park to honor some of Henderson County's patriots that will be deployed this calendar year.
The soldiers were introduced to the crowd and loud cheers were heard as each of them announced their hometown. Cameras flashed as the men, followed by their supporters marched down Broadway onto Southern's football field where America's anthem was sung. Prior to the march,
American flags were passed out for the supporters to wave during the parade.
All of us are truly honored to have these men representing not only Henderson County, but the United States of America as well.
The soldiers honored were as follows:
SFC Chuck Newton - Oquawka
SPC Kale Burgdorf - Media
SPC Jacob Quigley - Stronghurst
SPC Ryan Smith - Stronghurst
SPC Colt Stull - Raritan
SGT Norris Crooks - Oquawka
SFC Will Miner - Oquawka
SPC Bryan Carlson, Jr - Oquawka
PFC Austin Ferch - Oquawka
SPC Aaron Ferch - Oquawka
SPC Matt Price - Oquawka
SGT Scott Blindt - Biggsville
SPC Chris Sipes - Oquawka
SGT Danny Ruse - Oquawka
SPC Chris Burgdorf - Media
PFC Rob Hendrickson - Biggsville
SFC Chris Tipton - Kirkwood