Faces of the Fallen

Faces of the Fallen Honoring the Moniteau County service members who gave their lives in service to our country. Their faces. Their names. Their stories. Never forgotten.

🇺🇸 105–110 Heroes. Countless Stories. One Community That Will Never Forget 🇺🇸Did you know that our Faces of the Fallen p...
10/27/2026

🇺🇸 105–110 Heroes. Countless Stories. One Community That Will Never Forget 🇺🇸

Did you know that our Faces of the Fallen project will initially honor approximately **105–110 Moniteau County veterans** who lost their lives while serving our country?

And that number may grow!

As we continue researching our county's military history, we may discover additional veterans who deserve to be recognized. This is an ongoing project, and we want to make sure no hero is forgotten.

❤️ This is where YOU can help!

If you have a family member with ties to Moniteau County who passed away while serving our country, we would love to hear from you!

Photographs, military records, newspaper clippings, and personal stories are all valuable pieces of history that can help us preserve their legacies for generations to come.

Our goal isn't simply to put names and faces on banners. It's to tell their stories, honor their sacrifices, and ensure future generations know the heroes who once called Moniteau County home.

🇺🇸 They gave their lives. We can give them a place in history.

Please share this post and help us ensure that no Moniteau County hero is forgotten!

Ralph Lehman Haldiman was born in Jamestown in Moniteau County. During World War II, he served as a staff sergeant and r...
10/26/2026

Ralph Lehman Haldiman was born in Jamestown in Moniteau County. During World War II, he served as a staff sergeant and right waist gunner with the 751st Bombardment Squadron, 457th Bombardment Group. He was killed on April 20, 1944, during a B-17 mission near Baillieul, France. He rests at Ardennes American Cemetery in Belgium.

His face. His name. His story. Never forgotten.

Faces of the Fallen is working to place memorial banners throughout California, MO honoring Moniteau County service members who gave their lives in service.

Help us make this project a reality at our October 24 fundraising dinner and auction.

What an incredible night for Moniteau County!We are thrilled to announce that the Faces of the Fallen fundraiser raised ...
10/26/2026

What an incredible night for Moniteau County!

We are thrilled to announce that the Faces of the Fallen fundraiser raised approximately ✨$20,000!✨

We can't say THANK YOU enough to everyone who helped make this event such a success! From our generous donors and auction supporters to the volunteers, auctioneers, businesses, and everyone who came out for dinner, AND especially the California Eagles #4027 and Jim & Sharon Hudson, you made this possible.

Because of you, we are one big step closer to honoring the Moniteau County veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

This project is about more than banners. It's about remembering their names, sharing their stories, and making sure their sacrifices are never forgotten.

We are truly blessed to live in a community that comes together like this.

From all of us at Faces of the Fallen and Leadership Moniteau County, THANK YOU! 🇺🇸

Their sacrifice. Our remembrance.

🇺🇸 TODAY IS THE DAY! FACES OF THE FALLEN FUNDRAISER!Come out tonight and help us honor the Moniteau County veterans who ...
10/24/2026

🇺🇸 TODAY IS THE DAY! FACES OF THE FALLEN FUNDRAISER!

Come out tonight and help us honor the Moniteau County veterans who gave their lives serving our country!

📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 California Eagles Club – 314 N. High Street
🕓 Dinner starts at 4 PM

We’ve got a great evening planned!

* Delicious fried chicken dinner – $15 for adults
* Meals can be purchased at the door! No advance ticket needed!
* TO-GO ORDERS AVAILABLE! Can’t stay? Grab dinner to take home!
* Silent and live auctions with some AMAZING donated items
* DJ Field of Dreams and a night of fun!

🍻 Can’t make dinner? No problem! The bar and DJ are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC tonight!

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! Help us spread the word, bring your friends, and pack the house for a cause that means so much to our community!

Their faces. Their names. Their stories. Never forgotten.

Event details:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1C8cfhXEaU/

Marvin Howard Sanders was from the Fortuna area and is honored on the Tipton memorial. During the Vietnam War, he served...
10/22/2026

Marvin Howard Sanders was from the Fortuna area and is honored on the Tipton memorial. During the Vietnam War, he served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army with B Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. He was killed in action in South Vietnam on December 2, 1969. He is buried or memorialized at Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Panel W15, Line 20.

His face. His name. His story. Never forgotten.

Faces of the Fallen is working to place memorial banners throughout California, MO honoring Moniteau County service members who gave their lives in service.

Help us make this project a reality at our October 24 fundraising dinner and auction.

🇺🇸 WHERE WILL YOUR DONATIONS GO? 🇺🇸We've been sharing a lot about our Faces of the Fallen project, and we want our commu...
10/20/2026

🇺🇸 WHERE WILL YOUR DONATIONS GO? 🇺🇸

We've been sharing a lot about our Faces of the Fallen project, and we want our community to know exactly how the money raised at our October 24 fundraiser will be used!

Every dollar raised will help bring this meaningful tribute to life!

❤️ Your support will help provide:

🇺🇸 Memorial Banners – Honoring Moniteau County veterans who lost their lives while serving our country.

🇺🇸 Lamppost Brackets – Allowing these banners to be proudly displayed throughout our community.

🇺🇸 Display Racks – Ensuring the banners can continue to be displayed in public buildings when they aren't hanging on lampposts.

Funds raised beyond the initial expenses will help establish a financial reserve for future project needs, allowing this tribute to continue for years to come.

This isn't just a one-time project. We're building something that will preserve our local military history for generations.

🍗 JOIN US SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24!

Come out for our Faces of the Fallen Fried Chicken Fundraiser with the California Eagles!

🎟️ Adult dinner tickets are just $15!

We'll also have silent and live auctions, with proceeds supporting this important project.

Whether you purchase a dinner ticket, bid on an auction item, make a donation, or simply help spread the word, YOU are helping make this possible!

🇺🇸 Their sacrifice was for all of us. Let's come together to honor all of them.

Please share, invite your friends and family, and help us make October 24 a success! ❤️🤍💙

Joseph C. Swillum was born and raised in Moniteau County and was connected to California, Missouri. During World War II,...
10/19/2026

Joseph C. Swillum was born and raised in Moniteau County and was connected to California, Missouri. During World War II, he served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army with 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division. He was killed in action in Italy on October 7, 1944. His parents received his Purple Heart in January 1945.

His face. His name. His story. Never forgotten.

Faces of the Fallen is working to place memorial banners throughout California, MO honoring Moniteau County service members who gave their lives in service.

Help us make this project a reality at our October 24 fundraising dinner and auction.

We've got some AMAZING items up for grabs at our upcoming Faces of the Fallen Fundraiser Dinner & Auction!Here's a littl...
10/19/2026

We've got some AMAZING items up for grabs at our upcoming Faces of the Fallen Fundraiser Dinner & Auction!

Here's a little sneak peek at just a few of the items that will be available! And trust us, you won't want to miss out on these!

❤️ Every bid, every ticket, and every donation helps us honor the Moniteau County heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

📅 Saturday, October 24
🍗 Fried Chicken Dinner
🎁Silent & Live Auctions
🎟️Adult Tickets: $15

🚨 YES, TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! 🚨

While we encourage purchasing tickets in advance to help us plan, you absolutely can purchase your tickets at the door! So even if you haven't grabbed yours yet, don't let that stop you from joining us!

Come hungry, bring your bidding spirit, and help us make this fundraiser a success!

🇺🇸 Their sacrifice deserves to be remembered. Their stories deserve to be told.

Please SHARE and help us spread the word! ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 Faces of the Fallen: What Will the Banners Look Like? 🇺🇸We are so excited to bring this special tribute to Moniteau C...
10/18/2026

🇺🇸 Faces of the Fallen: What Will the Banners Look Like? 🇺🇸

We are so excited to bring this special tribute to Moniteau County, and we wanted to give everyone a little sneak peek at what our Faces of the Fallen banners will include!

Each banner will proudly feature the veteran's name, year of death, photograph (if available), and Purple Heart recognition if awarded.

❤️ One of the most meaningful features will be a QR code that you can scan to learn more about each veteran, their service, and their story.

PLEASE NOTE: The banner pictured is for illustration purposes only! The final banners will not look exactly like this, but the graphic gives you an idea of the information and features we plan to include.

Our goal is more than just displaying names and faces. We want to preserve their stories, honor their sacrifices, and give future generations the opportunity to learn about the heroes who once called Moniteau County home.

🍗 Help us bring this project to life! Join us on October 24 for our Faces of the Fallen Fried Chicken Fundraiser, featuring a delicious dinner and silent and live auctions!

🎟️ Adult dinner tickets are $15.

Every donation, ticket purchased, and shared post brings us one step closer to making this tribute a reality.

🇺🇸 Their names deserve to be remembered. Their stories deserve to be told.

🇺🇸 $15,000 GOAL. 105–110 HEROES. ONE COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER! 🇺🇸We've shared a lot about our Faces of the Fallen proje...
10/16/2026

🇺🇸 $15,000 GOAL. 105–110 HEROES. ONE COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER! 🇺🇸

We've shared a lot about our Faces of the Fallen project, but one of the biggest questions is how much will it cost to make this happen?

Our fundraising goal is $15,000!

These funds will help cover the cost of the memorial banners, lamppost brackets, and display racks, while also establishing a financial reserve to maintain and grow this tribute for years to come.

❤️ And this is where we need our community to SHOW UP!

🍗 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 — FACES OF THE FALLEN FUNDRAISER! 🍗

We're teaming up with the California Eagles #4027 for an evening of great food, community, and a cause that deserves our support!

🇺🇸 Here's how YOU can help:
🎟️ Purchase dinner tickets - just $15!
🍗 Come enjoy a delicious fried chicken dinner!
🎁 Bid on some fantastic items in our silent and live auctions!
❤️ Make a monetary donation to support the project!
📣 Share this post, invite your friends, and bring your family!

We need more than just a handful of people to make this happen. We need our COMMUNITY!

These aren't just banners we're raising money for. They're a way to put faces to the names, preserve stories that might otherwise be forgotten, and honor the Moniteau County men and women who gave their lives while serving our country.

Imagine walking down the street and seeing the face of someone who made the ultimate sacrifice. Imagine a child scanning a QR code and learning that a hometown hero once walked the same streets they do today.

THAT is what we're working toward. And THAT is why this fundraiser matters.

🇺🇸 Mark your calendars for October 24, get your tickets, and help us make Faces of the Fallen a reality!

Let's show what Moniteau County can do when we come together for something bigger than ourselves. ❤️🤍💙

Please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!

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