(WTRF) – He jokes that he joined the Marine Corps because it had the best uniforms. While that may or may not be true, Steve Duncil said he sure did take to military service. He was 17-years-old in 1966 when he enlisted, so his parents had to sign for him. Duncil is thankful for what […]
WHEELING – When approached earlier this year, officials in the city of Wheeling were eager to participate in a growing program to designate public parking spaces for wounded U.S. veterans. On Wednesday, city leaders were joined by an array of veterans – including some decorated from being wounded in battle – for a ceremonial dedication […]
WHEELING – A mixture of sadness and pride washed over the faces of the late John Nanny’s family as they looked over the memorial pedestal unveiled in his honor on Saturday at Wheeling Heritage Port. Nanny, a Marine Corps veteran who spent the majority of his life serving his community and other local veterans, died […]
This weekend area veterans will come together to remember one of their own who had a major impact on communities across the Ohio Valley. John Nanny was a Marine Corps veteran who devoted much of his life to advocating for both veterans and children.