Calvin Hilgediek passed away in Sullivan, Indiana. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Services by Banks & Brust Funeral Home.
Honoring a Fallen Hero - Three Years Later
On this day three years ago, Terre Haute Police Officer Rob Pitts was killed in the line of duty. Today, family and and friends gathered for a special tribute, honoring him.
Posted: May 4, 2021 11:21 PM
Updated: May 5, 2021 7:44 AM
Posted By: Hannah Follman
TERRE HAUTE, IND. (WTHI) - Three years ago today, Terre Haute Police lost one of its own in the line of duty. Three years later, family and friends are continuing to honor the life of fallen officer, Rob Pitts We are here today to remember Rob and to show support for his family and for the officers that worked with him, Sheriff John Plasse, Rob Pitts friend and colleague, said. [We will] never forget his sacrifice. [We want] to show that he meant something to this community. He gave his life for this community, and we can never forget that.
One group is trying to bring Wreaths Across America to Sullivan, how you can help
Wreaths Across America is a nationwide organization.
Posted: Feb 21, 2021 6:31 PM
Posted By: Staff Report
A local group is trying to bring it to Sullivan county.
A project coordinator says there are 1300 veterans buried at Center Ridge Cemetery in Sullivan county.
His goal is to lay wreaths down on each grave on December 18th of this year.
The group needs your help to raise 15,000 dollars to do this.
The coordinaor says this is a way to honor those who paid the ultimate price. Well, I m a veteran myself so it means a lot to me to be able to help the other veterans. Let s say the grieving process. There s probably a lot of veterans out here who haven t been visited in a long time, says project coordinator Quaid Tresise.