Congressman Keith Rothfus (PA-12) welcomed home the remains of WW II Navy Petty Officer (PO) Third Class Walter E. “Bert” Mintus. Shot down over the Pacific Ocean on July 27, 1944, PO Mintus was declared missing in action until his remains were identified on June 25, 2018. “For nearly 74 years, the Mintus family was unsure of the fate that befell their beloved family member,” said Congressman Rothfus. “Thanks to the U.S. Navy’s diligent efforts, Bert’s family can heal knowing what happened and finally lay him to rest at home. It was an honor to join the Mintus family in welcoming Bert home. May God grant him eternal rest, and may his family be consoled with many blessed memories.”  [Read more…]

          Honor Flight Pittsburgh recognizes American War Veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by transporting them via deluxe motor coach to Washington, D.C., to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices.  [Read more…]

                 The Veterans Breakfast Club is a nonprofit that gives every veteran a chance to tell his or her own story in public.  Their mission is to create communities of listening around veterans and their stories to ensure that this living history will be forgotten.  [Read more…]

Sgt. 1st Class Ryan A. Gloyer

        Although they never meet, four Seneca Valley upperclassmen found a special way to honor a military alumnus.  Sgt. 1st Class Ryan A. Gloyer graduated from SVSD in the year 2000.  After graduation, he attended Thiel College in Greenville, Pa. He graduated with cum laude honors and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and elementary education.  In December 2004, Gloyer enlisted in the U.S. Army as an infantryman, completing basic training, advanced individual training and airborne school at Ft. Benning, Ga.  [Read more…]

        Dignity Home Care Professionals is a veteran-owned, family-run elder care service.  Co-owner, Tom Schad followed in his family’s footsteps when he decided to serve his country.  “I was compelled to join the military due to the many family members who served, both my grandfathers in World War II, a great uncle in the Korean War, an uncle in Vietnam and several cousins who served in the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq in the early 1990s,” Tom said.  [Read more…]