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Steven R. Anderson – U.S. Army – Vietnam Veteran – Santa Clarita Resident

Aracely Connection Several months ago, my friend, Army Veteran Aracely Ivanova Jimenez, whom I interviewed two years ago, recommended that I interview her friend, Vietnam Veteran Steven Anderson. It took a while due to the dreadful Corona Virus, but Steve and I finally recently met at the Corner Bakery’s patio, so here’s his story. Sunny Southern California Steven Robert Anderson ...

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Dennis J. Kniffen Remembered As Veteran, Community Leader

By Bradley Grose, founder of SCV Grocery and Bill Reynolds, KHTS Director of Veterans Affairs Dennis James Kniffen was born in Detroit, Michigan March 6, 1957, to Mr. Dennis Byron and Mrs. Patricia Anne Kniffen as their second child with Brother Shawn and Sister Denene. Dennis grew up in a Catholic home made by his mother Patricia where his love for ...

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Korean War Veteran Bernie Katz Remembered As Active Community Member

Bernie’s Final Discharge A few days ago I learned from Bernie’s son, Marc, that his dad had passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at age 87 years young on Feb. 22, 2019 at Henry Mayo Hospital. Bernie’s funeral service was held at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills on Feb. 25, 2019. He is survived ...

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U.S. Army Veteran, Friendly Valley Resident Continues Handyman Passion

Meeting Gary Simpson Once again my Navy Veteran pal Roy Hermann tipped me off to another fine veteran, so I immediately contacted U.S. Army Veteran Gary Simpson, which led us to meeting at Friendly Valley’s office facility several weeks ago. Now, you can meet Gary. Vietnam Veteran Bill Reynolds is our KHTS Director of Veteran’s Affairs. If you know a local veteran, ...

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U.S. Army Veteran Rex Gribble Remembered As Fighter Pilot

Remembering a Great American It was two years ago that my veteran buddy Jim Lentini tipped me off about Rex, and soon I met him and his wonderful wife Rachel at their Friendly Valley home. Sadly, I must report that on Jan. 2, 2019, Rex passed away at Henry Mayo Hospital from bronchial complications as he approached 98 years young. ...

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