Celebrating the Veterans of Saint Ann

In honor of the 250th Independence Day of the United States, we would like to take a moment to recognize the veterans and service members of Saint Ann who have selflessly served our nation and helped ensure our continued freedom. We are grateful for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication.

Saint Ann Veterans & Service Members

	Jose J. Rodriguez Branch: U.S. Army Total Years Served: 40 years Status: Active Duty
	Jose Lopez, III Branch: U.S. Air Force Total Years Served: 15 years Status: Active Duty
	Rylan Boemecke Branch: U.S. Air Force Total Years Served: Not provided Status: Active Duty
	Chuck Leonard Branch: U.S. Navy Total Years Served: 33 years Status: Veteran
	Zachary Andrews Branch: U.S. Army Total Years Served: 16 years Status: Active Duty
	Kathy Benson Branch: U.S. Navy Total Years Served: 4 years Status: Veteran
	Rick Shanks Branch: U.S. Army Total Years Served: 17 years Status: Veteran
	Stephen Andrew Barney Branch: U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy Total Years Served: 8 years Status: Veteran
	Tom Hartley Branch: U.S. Army Total Years Served: 39 years Status: Veteran
	Joel Wickham Branch: U.S. Navy Total Years Served: 24 years Status: Prisoner of War
	Thomas Wickham Branch: U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps Total Years Served: 21 years Status: Active Duty

As we celebrate Independence Day, we invite our parish community to pray for our nation, for all who are currently serving, for our veterans, for prisoners of war and those missing in action, and for the families who support them with love, strength, and sacrifice.

May God bless the United States of America, and may He bless all who serve.