I continually refer to the Union County World War II Honor Roll as the hidden treasure of this area. It contains the 2,260 names that served from our county in
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Editorâs note: The Daily Item will recognize people who have Made a Difference in the Valley in 2020 this week. This is the seventh part of a series that will continue until New Yearâs Day.
LEWISBURG â Doug Walter, of Lewisburg, is on a mission.
And that mission is to honor and help veterans in need and raise money for various projects involving veterans.Â
By doing so he has inspired others in the Valley to join him in making sure all veterans know that their service is never forgotten.
âDoug is a great example of a solid citizen,â said Thom Rippon, of Mifflinburg. âHe is not a military veteran himself, but we veterans benefit from his energetic support. He leads many veterans-related events, to show us who served that the community remembers and appreciates our commitment to the nation.â