Veterans Day: Recognizing Campus Community Members Who Served

By Katie Larsen

During a proclamation given in 1954 when Nov. 11 was officially declared Veterans Day, President Eisenhower said,

“On that day, let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting and enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.”

Today we want to recognize those from Southern Virginia University’s campus community who have served our country.

Joe Bouchelle — Served in the United States Army for four years; attained the rank of Captain 1982–1986.

John Brandt — Served as a Signal Corps officer in the United States Army, 1975–1980; Retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, 1996; served in the United States Army Reserves, 1980–1996.

John Sargent — Served eight years in the United States Army as a Non-Commissioned Officer at locations around the world including Korea, Japan, Greece and Germany.

John Cash and Mark Flint — Both served in the United States Army. Mark Flint served for five years and John Cash served for three.