Veterans Day heroes close to home

Name: Tom Gority Age: 64 Position: Custodial Staff Branch: Army and National Guard Years: 2 in Army; 16 in National Guard How did serving impact you? It gave me an appreciation for this country. It taught me how we should act, how we should treat our country, and how we should treat the people in it. We have more than any other country all around the world. This country is full and bles...

Name: Justin Baker Age: 34 Position: Custodial Staff Branch: U.S. Army; Airborne Scout Years: 2008-2015 How did serving impact you? Serving in the Army has turned me into a more driven individual. It has allowed me to continue my education and opened doors to opportunities as well as employment that might not have been offered to me without military experience. Why do you think it is impor...

Name: David M. Plummer III Age: 34 Position: First grade teacher Branch: Army National Guard Years: 2001-2007 How did serving impact you? I met some great people in the service, people who worked hard, were great friends, the people you could trust with your life. I learned great leadership skills, about hard work and dedication, and attention to the fine details. I also had the o...

Name: Thomas Kovac Age: 34 Position: Facilities Director Branch: Navy Seabees Years: 2001-2006 How did serving impact you? The service challenged me and forced me to step out of my comfort zone. In doing so, I learned that I was much more capable of doing great things. It also developed my leadership skills, which have helped me in a very successful career. Why do you thin...