Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:58:06 GMT
Although not a native of Lubbock, Louise Cummins has touched the lives of many in the Hub City. "When we moved to Lubbock, volunteering seemed to be a good way to get involved in the community," said
Although not a native of Lubbock, Louise Cummins has touched the lives of many in the Hub City.
Friday, May 10 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:50:11 GMT
Dave Freriks served in the United States Army for 3 years as a specialist. He joined just after the Korean War in 1959 when he was 18 years old. However, rather than being honored for his service in
Rather than being honored for his service in the Army, Freriks is being honored for his 32 years of volunteer service at the Salvation Army of Lubbock.
Thursday, April 25 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-04-25 04:03:55 GMT
United States Marine Corps veteran Earl H. Bryant passed away on February 13, 1990 but his son, Earl C. Bryant, would like to share his father's story. Bryant says his late father fought in the Korean
United States Marine Corps veteran Earl H. Bryant passed away on February 13, 1990 but his son, Earl C. Bryant, would like to share his father's story.
Thursday, April 11 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-04-11 17:41:29 GMT
Samuel Bayless and his best friend Chuck were inseparable growing up. "We would camp out, we learned how to make chisels and screw drivers, we went to school together, we just did everything together,"
Samuel Bayless and his best friend Chuck were inseparable growing up but their paths would lead them to different branches of the military.
Thursday, April 4 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-04-04 22:20:45 GMT
JOE DUPADRE HAS FOUGHT MORE THAN JUST BATTLES IN THE COMBAT ZONE. DUPADRE HAS BEEN BATTLING CANCER FOR YEARS and he contracted it while fighting for our country in WWII.He describes the fighting in "old
Joseph DoPadre, 86, has fought more than just battles in the combat zone, he has been battling cancer for 11 years.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-03-28 03:56:34 GMT
Bob Bland was 11 years old when he pinned a large banner that read US Marine Corps to the wall of his bedroom. "I just thought that the Marines were the epitome of what a military organization should
Bob Bland was 11 years old when he pinned a large banner that read US Marine Corps to the wall of his bedroom.
Thursday, March 21 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-03-21 19:53:17 GMT
Some 8-year-old boys want to be firefighters or police officers when they grow up. But for Rylan Randolph, he always dreamed of becoming a United States Army soldier. "I remember as a kid, in my kitchen
Some 8-year-old boys want to be firefighters or police officers when they grow up. But Rylan Randolph always dreamed of becoming a United States Army soldier.
Wednesday, March 13 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-03-14 03:53:08 GMT
Eugene Roberts, 88, finally realizes that the sacrifices he made 67 years ago have not gone unnoticed. "Never in my life did I ever dream that I'd have so many handshakes and "thank you's" and "we appreciate
Eugene Roberts, 88, finally realizes that the sacrifices he made 67 years ago have not gone unnoticed.
Wednesday, January 30 2013 5:09 PM EST2013-01-30 22:09:01 GMT
Right out of high school, 18-year-old Calvin Harris was looking for an adventure, and the United States Army was where he found it. "We had to jump into the ocean and swim back to shore. I never was
Right out of high school, 18-year-old Calvin Harris was looking for an adventure, and the United States Army was where he found it.
Thursday, January 3 2013 12:14 PM EST2013-01-03 17:14:31 GMT
Former Army Specialist, Antonio Garza enlisted when he was 21-years old. However, not because he was just looking for another job, Garza joined to give back to the country that had given him so much.
Former Army Specialist, Antonio Garza enlisted when he was 21-years old. However, not because he was just looking for another job, Garza joined to give back to the country that had given him so much.
Wednesday, November 21 2012 5:45 PM EST2012-11-21 22:45:22 GMT
As the son of a World War Two veteran, Timothy Howell always had the urge to join the military. However, his real desire was to serve those who were already serving. "It's a rewarding experience to take
Commissioned as an Ensign in 1985, Howell was assigned to the Navy's Nurse Corps. After 27 years in the Navy Reserves, he will hang up his uniform December 1.
Thursday, October 11 2012 11:02 AM EDT2012-10-11 15:02:50 GMT
92-year old G.E. Doug Douglass will always be remembered as the life of the party. However, not many things were more important to Douglass than his country. Mike Howell lived next to Douglass for 42 years. "He'll
92-year old G.E. Doug Douglass will always be remembered as the life of the party. However, not many things were more important to Douglass than his country.
Wednesday, September 26 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-09-27 00:50:32 GMT
Army Sgt. Joshua Taylor has served in the military for the past 12 years, having enlisted from Coronado High School. During his time in the Army, he has been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is currently
Army Sgt. Joshua Taylor has served in the military for the past 12 years, having enlisted from Coronado High School. During his time in the Army, he has been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is currently in Germany.
Wednesday, September 12 2012 7:39 PM EDT2012-09-12 23:39:46 GMT
For Army Reserve Major Carrie Monje, being a solider comes as natural to her as being a mother. She is currently the Commander of the 792nd Medical Detachment in Kandahar, Afghanistan. "Being a solider
For Army Reserve Major Carrie Monje, being a solider comes as natural to her as being a mother. She is currently the Commander of the 792nd Medical Detachment in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Thursday, August 23 2012 10:10 AM EDT2012-08-23 14:10:29 GMT
This week we honor Major General Walter Huffman as a Hometown Hero. The minute you step into Huffman's office at Texas Tech's School of Law, you see signs of patriotism and pride lining the walls. By looking
This week we honor Major General Walter Huffman as a Hometown Hero. The minute you step into Huffman's office at Texas Tech's School of Law, you see signs of patriotism and pride lining the walls.
Thursday, August 9 2012 9:33 PM EDT2012-08-10 01:33:19 GMT
This week we honor 86-year old Les Traweek as our Hometown Hero. Traweek was drafted by the Army when he was just 18. "My uncle called me up and told me to go, my Uncle Sam," Traweek said. The end of
This week we honor 86-year old Les Traweek as our Hometown Hero. Traweek was drafted by the Army when he was just 18.
Wednesday, August 1 2012 4:19 PM EDT2012-08-01 20:19:49 GMT
Walking up to the Smith's home, it's apparent a military family lives there. Signs of patriotism and pride wave in the front yard, but for Uetta and Mitchell Smith, their pride runs far deeper. "It's
Walking up to the Smith's home, it's apparent a military family lives there. Signs of patriotism and pride wave in the front yard, but for Uetta and Mitchell Smith, their pride runs far deeper.
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-07-25 22:25:00 GMT
Army veteran David Swanson entered the draft in 1967, during the peak of the Vietnam War. He says he remembers the sights and sounds of Vietnam like it was yesterday. "You're scared all the time, not
Army veteran Dan Swanson entered the draft in 1967 during the peak of the Vietnam War. He says he remembers the sights and sounds of Vietnam like it was yesterday.
Thursday, July 5 2012 12:15 AM EDT2012-07-05 04:15:33 GMT
92-year-old Jack Barnes stared at a photo of himself from almost sixty years ago. It was taken when Barnes entered the military. At that time, Barnes had plans to serve his required year and come home
92-year-old Jack Barnes stared at a photo of himself from almost sixty years ago. It was taken when Barnes entered the military.
Friday, June 15 2012 11:50 AM EDT2012-06-15 15:50:13 GMT
Sergeant Steven Vidaurre, a Lubbock native, is serving his country with pride after a life of hardship. Vidaurre joined the human resources division of the Army in late 2004. He began his first tour of
Sergeant Steven Vidaurre, a Lubbock native, is serving his country with pride after a life of hardship.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:33 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:33:22 GMT
KCBD is honoring World War II veteran Phil Crenshaw as this week's "Hometown Hero". At the age of 21, Phil enlisted in the Army in 1943 and was sent to Okinawa Japan that same year. Phil takes a trip
KCBD is honoring World War II veteran Phil Crenshaw as this week's "Hometown Hero". In 1943, Phil enlisted in the Army. He was 21 years old, and he was sent to Okinawa, Japan that same year.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:39 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:39:00 GMT
This week KCBD would like to thank Marine Corporal Joe Lara Jr. for his service to our country. Joe was nominated as this week's Hometown Hero. "When he was small he always said he wanted to fight the
This week KCBD would like to thank Marine Corporal Joe Lara Jr. for his service to our country. Joe was nominated as this week's Hometown Hero.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 11:11 PM EDT2012-05-10 03:11:24 GMT
This week KCBD would like to honor retired U.S. Navy veteran Jack Barnes as this week's "Hometown Hero." While he lives in Amarillo, Jack has made it his mission to honoring our hometown heroes … and heroes
KCBD would like to honor retired U.S. Navy veteran Jack Barnes as this week's "Hometown Hero." While he lives in Amarillo, Jack has made it his mission to honor Lubbock's hometown heroes - and heroes across the country.
Wednesday, May 2 2012 8:48 PM EDT2012-05-03 00:48:30 GMT
This week KCBD NewsChannel 11 salutes Capt. Shaun Fogerson. As City of Lubbock Battalion Chief, camaraderie and team work are characteristics that are simply ingrained in Fogerson. "There was always
This week KCBD NewsChannel 11 honors City of Lubbock Battalion Chief Shaun Fogerson. As a former marine, camaraderie and team work are characteristics that are simply ingrained in him.
Wednesday, April 25 2012 10:40 PM EDT2012-04-26 02:40:11 GMT
This week KCBD would like to honor Seabee James Winters as our "Hometown Hero." He graduated from Coronado High School in 2004 and he's been in the Navy ever since. James says one of the main reasons
This week KCBD would like to honor Seabee James Winters as our "Hometown Hero." He graduated from Coronado High School in 2004 and he's been in the Navy ever since. Little did he know, his service would make him a hero - not overseas, but here in the U.S.
Wednesday, March 28 2012 10:59 PM EDT2012-03-29 02:59:34 GMT
This week KCBD would like to honor Manuel Hernandez as our "Hometown Hero." Manuel grew up in Kermit, Texas - about three hours from Lubbock. At 17-years-old he enlisted in the Army Reserves. It was his junior year in High School.
Wednesday, March 21 2012 10:48 PM EDT2012-03-22 02:48:13 GMT
This week KCBD would like to honor Marine Sergeant Stephen Sanchez as our "Hometown Hero." Sanchez has been a Marine recruiter in Lubbock for three years.
Wednesday, March 14 2012 10:59 PM EDT2012-03-15 02:59:34 GMT
This week KCBD would like to honor 92-year-old John A. Buesseler as our "Hometown Hero". He is a three war veteran who has served the Lubbock community, just as much as he served overseas.
Monday, March 5 2012 5:51 PM EST2012-03-05 22:51:23 GMT
KCBD would like to honor U.S. Army specialist Roy Stout as this week's Hometown Hero. Roy is a 2008 Roosevelt High School graduate who entered into the Army that summer to be a machine gunner.
Wednesday, February 29 2012 11:22 PM EST2012-03-01 04:22:15 GMT
This week KCBD would like to honor World War II veteran Charles Odell Sears as our "Hometown Hero." In 1942, this 89-year-old veteran graduated from Gomez High School, just miles from Brownfield. Less than a year later, he was drafted into the U.S. Army.
Monday, February 20 2012 12:20 AM EST2012-02-20 05:20:36 GMT
This week KCBD has chosen 1st Lieutenant Ross Creel as a "Hometown Hero". He is a 2004 Coronado High School graduate who enlisted in the U.S. Army after he graduated from college in 2008.
Sunday, February 5 2012 6:18 PM EST2012-02-05 23:18:25 GMT
This week KCBD would like to honor Sergeant Monica DeLeon as our "Hometown Hero". A 1994 Lubbock High School graduate, Monica enlisted in the United States Army in 2004 as a single mother of two.
Monday, January 16 2012 8:00 PM EST2012-01-17 01:00:06 GMT
This week KCBD would like to honor U.S. Marine Corporal Jeffrey Howell as our "Hometown Hero". Jeffrey is a 2006 Monterey High School graduate who just recently returned to Lubbock after his enlistment ended in September.
Monday, January 9 2012 9:41 AM EST2012-01-09 14:41:35 GMT
This week's "Hometown Hero" is U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Jeremy Miller. With no question in his mind, Jeremy was destined to be a Marine and enlisted in 2007 after graduating from Frenship High School in 2006.
Monday, December 19 2011 12:09 AM EST2011-12-19 05:09:57 GMT
World War II Veteran Benny Vittitow remembers the war like it was yesterday. The 88-year-old veteran is this week's KCBD "Hometown Hero" for his years of service fighting for our country.
Monday, December 12 2011 12:37 PM EST2011-12-12 17:37:05 GMT
He is a 2003 Plainview High School graduate, a husband, a father, a brother and a hometown hero after serving overseas in the United States Marine Corp. Marine Corporal Carlos Plata Jr. joined in 2004 at age 19.
Members of our armed services perform extraordinary acts of selflessness every day, and that's why KCBD NewsChannel 11 and Yates Flooring Center are asking you to help us honor our Hometown Heroes.
Members of our armed services perform extraordinary acts of selflessness every day, and that's why KCBD NewsChannel 11 and Yates Flooring Center are asking you to help us honor our Hometown Heroes.
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