Town of Lakewood Village
Local Honorees
Salute to Service
Air Force
Marines
Navy
Coast Guard
Civic Service
Fire Rescue
Police
Medical Services
Why We Honor
The Town Council offers this salute in recognition of current and former service members, public servants, and others whose service is connected to Lakewood Village through residency, family, civic leadership, or service to the Town.
This recognition is a simple expression of gratitude. It honors those who have served our country, protected our communities, led with dedication, or contributed to the life of our Town.
With respect and appreciation, we acknowledge each honoree and the connection they share with Lakewood Village. Their service reflects values we hold dear: commitment, sacrifice, leadership, and care for others.
Our Town
Local Honorees
United States Army
Dave Getka
In July 1972 at the age of eighteen Dave was college bound to the University of Wisconsin in Madison,WI but, decided to serve his country and volunteered to enlist in the U.S Army during the Vietnam conflict. He took...
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United States Marine Corps
Eddie Albert "Ab" Reed
Gunnery Sergeant Ab Reed enlisted in the United States Marine Corp (USMC) in Oklahoma City, OK in October 1940 at 21 years of age. After completing Basic Training and Sea School in San Diego, CA in January 1941 he was...
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United States Army
Elroy Getka
Private First Class Elroy Getka served in the US Army 5th Infantry Division ("Red Diamond"/ "Red Devils") in the 11th Infantry Regiment. The 11th Regiment landed in Normandy, France on July 10, 1944 and fought it's wa...
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United States Air Force
Gerald Dale Gaus
Dale served in the U.S. Air Force, Air Training Command, during Vietnam. While in the Air Force he was an electronics instructor in the radio radar field. He was responsible for the instruction of military personnel o...
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United States Army
James Chandler
James Chandler served in the United States Army Reserves 980th Engineer Battalion. He was deployed in support of Iraqi Freedom attached to the 82nd Airborne in Fallouja, Iraq. He was wounded by a rocket-propelled gren...
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Lakewood Village Town Council
Ken Guthrie
Our colleague and good friend Ken Guthrie passed away Friday, September 27, 2014. I would like to share with you some of my thoughts as I reflect back on my time with Ken. Ken was appointed to the Town Council in 200...
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United States Air Force
Nathan Vivian
Nathan Vivian, from Lakewood Village, TX graduated basic military training with the United States Air Force on March 26th, 2014. Soon thereafter he was stationed overseas at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany for 5 years...
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United States Army
Rick Turner
United States Army Specialist Rick Turner followed in the footsteps of his grandfather when he, at the age of 18, joined the United States Army and became part of the elite 82nd Airborne Division. Five months after gr...
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United States Army
Stephen Jackel
United States Army Sergent Stephen Jackel joined the military in January 2008 as a combat engineer. During his time in the service, "Jackel" was deployed to Iraq in 2009 and Afganistan and 2001. He was assigned to Com...
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