Yes 4 Vets

08/15/2026

Mark your calendars!

Join us next Thursday - August 20th - at 10:00AM for the Welcome Home ceremony! James “Doc” McCloughan will be joining us as the keynote speaker! McCloughan served as a combat medic with a Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, 196th Light Infantry Brigade near Nui Yon Hill and Tam Kỳ, Vietnam.

James “Doc” McCloughan is credited with saving the lives of 10 soldiers in his company while they engaged in over 48 hours of continuous close-combat fighting. McCloughan refused medical evaluation when wounded himself, choosing to stay and treat his fellow soldiers. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2017 for his heroism and bravery during the Vietnam War.

McCloughan returned to South Haven, MI after the Vietnam War and continued to serve his community as an educator and coach. He is a fascinating individual and were ecstatic to have him take the podium as our keynote speaker.

Grab your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors and join us next Thursday! You won’t want to miss this incredible ceremony! We are less than a week away from The Wall That Heals arriving in Battle Creek. Be sure to follow us on social media and visit our website to stay up-to-date with the latest information!

May God bless our Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.

06/30/2026

T Minus 49 Days

The Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation is counting down the days until The Wall That Heals arrives in Southwest Michigan! The mission of The Wall That Heals is to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War by bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center to communities across the nation, offering healing, reflection, and education to all who visit.

We are proud to host The Wall That Heals from August 20-23, 2026 at the soccer field complex located at Harper Creek High School! Follow our page and visit our website to learn more about this incredible project and receive updates as we prepare for its arrival! In the meantime, we're honoring and remembering the service of 100 local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. We will honor and remember a local Vietnam Veteran from Southwest Michigan every single day leading up to this event - when The Wall That Heals finally arrives and is assembled at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Today we're honoring and remembering Army Sergeant Clyde David Lahr.

Clyde David Lahr was born on 07 November 1947. His service records indicate that his home of record was the Village of Bellevue in Eaton County. He enlisted in the Army and would go on to begin his tour of duty in Vietnam on 05 June 1969. His military occupation or specialty was Infantryman where he was attached to Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division.

Sergeant Clyde David Lahr was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. During his service in the Vietnam War, Sergeant Clyde David Lahr experienced a traumatic event involving burns which ultimately resulted in the loss of his life on 05 June 1969. Military records indicate that he died through hostile action in the Tay Ninh Province in South Vietnam.

Our nation and community can NEVER repay the debt owed for the loss of Army Sergeant Clyde David Lahr, but we can ALWAYS remember and honor him. His courage, his sacrifice, and his service to our nation will never be forgotten.

He is one of the 58,281 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Please join us in August 2026 as we seek to reflect, heal, and educate our community with The Wall That Heals.

06/28/2026

T Minus 51 Days

The Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation is counting down the days until The Wall That Heals arrives in Southwest Michigan! The mission of The Wall That Heals is to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War by bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center to communities across the nation, offering healing, reflection, and education to all who visit.

We are proud to host The Wall That Heals from August 20-23, 2026 at the soccer field complex located at Harper Creek High School! Follow our page and visit our website to learn more about this incredible project and receive updates as we prepare for its arrival! In the meantime, we're honoring and remembering the service of 100 local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. We will honor and remember a local Vietnam Veteran from Southwest Michigan every single day leading up to this event - when The Wall That Heals finally arrives and is assembled at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Today we're honoring and remembering Army Corporal Bernardo Rodriguez Alvarez.

Bernardo Rodriguez Alvarez was born on 22 October 1950. His service records indicate that his home of record was the City of Jackson in Jackson County. He enlisted in the Army and would go on to begin his tour of duty in Vietnam on 08 January 1971. His military occupation or specialty was Infantryman (Airborne Qualified) where he was attached to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Infantry Division.

Corporal Bernardo Rodriguez Alvarez was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. During his service in the Vietnam War, then Private First Class Bernardo Rodriguez Alvarez experienced a traumatic event involving an explosive device which ultimately resulted in the loss of his life on 24 April 1971. Military records indicate that he died through hostile action in the Binh Dinh Province in South Vietnam. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Corporal.

Our nation and community can NEVER repay the debt owed for the loss of Army Corporal Bernardo Rodriguez Alvarez, but we can ALWAYS remember and honor him. His courage, his sacrifice, and his service to our nation will never be forgotten.

He is one of the 58,281 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Please join us in August 2026 as we seek to reflect, heal, and educate our community with The Wall That Heals.

06/27/2026

T Minus 52 Days

The Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation is counting down the days until The Wall That Heals arrives in Southwest Michigan! The mission of The Wall That Heals is to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War by bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center to communities across the nation, offering healing, reflection, and education to all who visit.

We are proud to host The Wall That Heals from August 20-23, 2026 at the soccer field complex located at Harper Creek High School! Follow our page and visit our website to learn more about this incredible project and receive updates as we prepare for its arrival! In the meantime, we're honoring and remembering the service of 100 local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. We will honor and remember a local Vietnam Veteran from Southwest Michigan every single day leading up to this event - when The Wall That Heals finally arrives and is assembled at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Today we're honoring and remembering Army Specialist Four Rodger Dean Clawson.

Rodger Dean Clawson was born on 08 September 1945. His service records indicate that his home of record was the City of Allegan in Allegan County. He enlisted in the Army and would go on to begin his tour of duty in Vietnam on 06 January 1966. His military occupation or specialty was Infantryman where he was attached to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division.

Specialist Four Rodger Dean Clawson was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. During his service in the Vietnam War, Specialist Four Rodger Dean Clawson experienced a traumatic event involving multiple fragmentation wounds which ultimately resulted in the loss of his life on 19 July1966. Military records indicate that he died through hostile action in the Hau Nghia Province in South Vietnam.

Our nation and community can NEVER repay the debt owed for the loss of Army Specialist Four Rodger Dean Clawson, but we can ALWAYS remember and honor him. His courage, his sacrifice, and his service to our nation will never be forgotten.

He is one of the 58,281 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Please join us in August 2026 as we seek to reflect, heal, and educate our community with The Wall That Heals.

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

T Minus 53 Days

The Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation is counting down the days until The Wall That Heals arrives in Southwest Michigan! The mission of The Wall That Heals is to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War by bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center to communities across the nation, offering healing, reflection, and education to all who visit.

We are proud to host The Wall That Heals from August 20-23, 2026 at the soccer field complex located at Harper Creek High School! Follow our page and visit our website to learn more about this incredible project and receive updates as we prepare for its arrival! In the meantime, we're honoring and remembering the service of 100 local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. We will honor and remember a local Vietnam Veteran from Southwest Michigan every single day leading up to this event - when The Wall That Heals finally arrives and is assembled at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Today we're honoring and remembering Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Gene Bertan Nickerson.

Gene Nickerson was born on 01 October 1945. His military records indicate that his home of record was the City of Coldwater in Branch County. He commissioned in the Navy and would go on to begin his tour of duty in Vietnam on 04 September 1969. His military occupation or specialty was Unrestricted Line Officer (Surface Warfare) where he was attached to River Division 553, Task Force 116.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Gene Bertan Nickerson was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. During his service in the Vietnam War, Lieutenant Junior Grade Gene Bertan Nickerson experienced a traumatic event involving artillery, rocket, or mortar fire which ultimately resulted in the loss of his life on 26 February 1970. Military records indicate that he died through hostile action in Kien Giang Province in South Vietnam.

Our nation and community can NEVER repay the debt owed for the loss of Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Gene Bertan Nickerson, but we can ALWAYS remember and honor him. His courage, his sacrifice, and his service to our nation will never be forgotten.

He is one of the 58,281 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Please join us in August 2026 as we seek to reflect, heal, and educate our community with The Wall That Heals.

06/23/2026

T Minus 56 Days

The Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation is counting down the days until The Wall That Heals arrives in Southwest Michigan! The mission of The Wall That Heals is to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War by bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center to communities across the nation, offering healing, reflection, and education to all who visit.

We are proud to host The Wall That Heals from August 20-23, 2026 at the soccer field complex located at Harper Creek High School! Follow our page and visit our website to learn more about this incredible project and receive updates as we prepare for its arrival! In the meantime, we're honoring and remembering the service of 100 local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. We will honor and remember a local Vietnam Veteran from Southwest Michigan every single day leading up to this event - when The Wall That Heals finally arrives and is assembled at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Today we're honoring and remembering Army Sergeant Bruce Robert Neeson.

Bruce Robert Neeson was born on 15 June 1949. His service records indicate that his home of record was the City of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County. However, he reportedly graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1967. He enlisted in the Army and would go on to begin his tour of duty in Vietnam on 09 March 1970. His military occupation or specialty was Infantryman where he was attached to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division.

Sergeant Bruce Robert Neeson was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. During his service in the Vietnam War, Sergeant Bruce Robert Neeson experienced a traumatic event involving artillery, rocket, or mortar fire which ultimately resulted in the loss of his life on 29 June 1970. Military records indicate that he died through hostile action in the Quang Tin Province in South Vietnam.

Our nation and community can NEVER repay the debt owed for the loss of Army Sergeant Bruce Robert Neeson, but we can ALWAYS remember and honor him. His courage, his sacrifice, and his service to our nation will never be forgotten.

He is one of the 58,281 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Please join us in August 2026 as we seek to reflect, heal, and educate our community with The Wall That Heals.

06/19/2026

T Minus 60 Days

The Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation is counting down the days until The Wall That Heals arrives in Southwest Michigan! The mission of The Wall That Heals is to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War by bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center to communities across the nation, offering healing, reflection, and education to all who visit.

We are proud to host The Wall That Heals from August 20-23, 2026 at the soccer field complex located at Harper Creek High School! Follow our page and visit our website to learn more about this incredible project and receive updates as we prepare for its arrival! In the meantime, we're honoring and remembering the service of 100 local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. We will honor and remember a local Vietnam Veteran from Southwest Michigan every single day leading up to this event - when The Wall That Heals finally arrives and is assembled at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Today we're honoring and remembering Marine Private First Class Frankie B. McDaniel.

Frankie B. McDaniel was born on 08 November 1946. His enlistment records indicate that his home of record was the City of Battle Creek in Calhoun County. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and subsequently deployed to Vietnam on 01 January 1969. His military occupation or specialty was 0311 Rifleman where he was attached to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.

Private First Class Frankie B. McDaniel was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. During his service in the Vietnam War, Private First Class Frankie B. McDaniel experienced a traumatic event involving artillery, rocket, or mortar fire that ultimately resulted in the loss of his life on 26 March 1969. Military records indicate that he was killed in the Quang Nam Province in South Vietnam.

Our nation and community can NEVER repay the debt owed to the loss of Marine Private First Class Frankie B. McDaniel, but we can ALWAYS remember and honor him. His courage, his sacrifice, and his service to our nation will never be forgotten.

He is one of the 58,281 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Please join us in August 2026 as we seek to reflect, heal, and educate our community with The Wall That Heals.

06/16/2026

T Minus 63 Days

The Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation is counting down the days until The Wall That Heals arrives in Southwest Michigan! The mission of The Wall That Heals is to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War by bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center to communities across the nation, offering healing, reflection, and education to all who visit.

We are proud to host The Wall That Heals from August 20-23, 2026 at the soccer field complex located at Harper Creek High School! Follow our page and visit our website to learn more about this incredible project and receive updates as we prepare for its arrival! In the meantime, we're honoring and remembering the service of 100 local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. We will honor and remember a local Vietnam Veteran from Southwest Michigan every single day leading up to this event - when The Wall That Heals finally arrives and is assembled at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Today we're honoring and remembering Army Specialist Four Woodie Junior Dean.

Woodie Junior Dean was born on 24 April 1947. His service records indicate that his home of record was the City of Battle Creek in Calhoun County. He enlisted in the Army and would go on to begin his tour of duty in Vietnam on 31 May 1968. His military occupation or specialty was Armor Crewman where he was attached to 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division.

Specialist Four Woodie Junior Dean was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. During his service in the Vietnam War, Specialist Four Woodie Junior Dean experienced a traumatic event involving enemy small arms fire which ultimately resulted in the loss of his life on 01 November 1968. Military records indicate that he died through hostile action in the Hau Nghia Province in South Vietnam.

Our nation and community can NEVER repay the debt owed for the loss of Army Specialist Four Woodie Junior Dean, but we can ALWAYS remember and honor him. His courage, his sacrifice, and his service to our nation will never be forgotten.

He is one of the 58,281 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Please join us in August 2026 as we seek to reflect, heal, and educate our community with The Wall That Heals.