Dale says this wasn't his dream job but it certainly was an adventure. He has the utmost respect for those who came before him and paved the way.
Now 61 years old, Joe Benacci is one of the most organized people in Erie County. The 1981 graduate of Strong Vincent High School spent over 22 years in the military.
He spent much of his retirement caring for his grandchildren, teaching them, and playing with them.
Don Grumblatt served on the USS Stanton, and his tour of duty included World War Two and Korea.
His tour of duty lasted three years in the U.S. army, and he was inspired by his two older brothers who also served. One of John's brothers was a decorated Vietnam veteran.
His tour of duty lasted four years, from 1978 to 1982. And what sticks with Jon Pagels, 42 years after serving, are the people he served with.
Her brother served in Vietnam and she followed his path.
Waterford has been his home for many years, and he was able to watch his children grow academically and athletically.
The USS Halyburton was named after a family relative.
Deployments were never easy for Deniziak and his shipmates.
Glenn has never missed a beat when it comes to communication, both at work and with his fellow Navy veterans.
Now 92 years old, Robert still has vivid memories of many of his military experiences.
Pfadt retired from the military in 2014 after 30 years of service to the U.S. Army National Guard and a deployment to Kosovo in 2003-2004.
Her tour of duty in the U.S. Navy lasted over 25 years. Her inspiration for serving was her Uncle Jack, a quartermaster on a hospital ship.
When his military service ended, he turned to the family business and now runs Mitchell Memorials in Cambridge Springs.
Before he started a career as a tool and die maker for Accenture, John Hall became a Marine, and his younger brother showed an entire country what courage and intestinal fortitude is all about.
Her grandfather's story has inspired her to take a military history message to the classroom on Veterans Day.
On one mission, after running out of fuel, he was forced to fast on area vegetation like banana plants.
His mission now is working with the non-profit Stop Soldier Suicide and promoting mental health for veterans.
They grew up in Erie County and fought in World War II at the same time. Their young sister, Donna, was just an infant when her brothers went off to war. One served in the Navy, and the other brother in the Air Force.
He became a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, and he fought in the Vietnam War as a naval aviator. He was shot down and captured on October 17, 1965.
Murray spent time serving in over a dozen different countries, and it didn't take long for an eye opening experience.
Now in her current position as a social worker at the Erie Veteran Center, she is able to make a connection with veterans in need.
For 12 years, 2001-2013 the Navy turned out to be the place to be for Andrea.
Remembering Our Veterans
Her military bond is unbreakable.
Jean was one of the first females assigned to a deployable seagoing squadron and the only female in the squadron of over 200 men.
Angela Rood works at UPMC Hamot as an Administrative Assistant at the Hamot School of Anesthesia. Now lets rewind to the early 90's when she enlisted in the Army, and became a military photo journalist.
As a teenager in Vietnam he saw a lot especially when the enemy went on the offensive when the sun went down.
Kevin Wagner served in the Army. Chris served in the Army National Guard.
