Erie County's Kevin Gilbert is the focus of our weekly series, Remembering Our Veterans.

He's had quite a journey, from serving in the U.S. Navy to moving to Florida and leading a SWAT team.

His motto has always been to serve and protect.

Kevin Gilbert is a 1981 Union City High School graduate.

Now 61 years-old, his family has quite a history of service.

Kevin also enjoys hunting and owns he owns 60 acres in Union City.

He just returned from Wyoming, after going on his second Elk hunt. 

To the Gilbert family, thank you for your service.