Veteran

Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Photo/Salem Chamber of Commerce World War II veteran and Battle of the Bulge Survivor, Bill Strauss at the May, 2023 Fulton County Homecoming festivities where he was awarded the oldest attendee at 103 years old. Mr. Strauss passed away July 21 and left behind a legacy in Fulton County among friends, students and memers of the VFW. Fulton County, the City of Salem and Salem VFW Post 9777…

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All Photos/Submitted by familyRetired Command Sergeant Major Roy Johnson at a 2018 Memorial Day Celebration him at his church in Ash Flat. Right, Photos taken at Johnson’s funeral in Sept. of his award board. By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The only good thing about wars is that they end … but for many, the battles never do. This was never truer than for the late Retired Command Sergeant Major Roy Johnson of…

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