the BEACON Newspaper, Indiana beacon12-18 | Page 9

December 2018
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THE BEACON
ALUTE TO THE MILITARY
Five World War II Veterans made the trip: Frank Savage
(97), Bob Savage (94), Bobby Lischkge (92), Bush White
(93), and George Klopp (92).
By Paul Gentrup
Fifty veterans traveled by
bus to Indianapolis to visit
the War Memorial. The bus
was chartered with the help
of Justin Moore. The trip was
financed by the Korean War
Veterans Association Chapter
4 in Aurora and its Command-
er Elvin Newmann. They also
paid for supper for the veter-
ans. Everybody had a great
time and the veterans really
enjoyed getting together with
each other. Many on the trip
also serve with local Color
Guards.
The War Memorial is a
beautiful place. Indiana should
be proud of this gem. The
veterans went out on the plaza
and visited the Vietnam War
Memorial where the names of
those from Indiana who died
in Vietnam are engraved. On
one area is an engraving of a
portion of a letter from Lary
D. Fogle that he wrote to his
dad before he went to Viet-
nam. The letter reads:
Fort Gordon, GA 1965
Dear Dad,
Pop, if I do go into combat,
I intend on doing my job to
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the best of my ability. How-
ever, I don’t intend on being a
Hero. I might be wrong but in
my way of thinking, the only
Heroes there are, are the men
who get killed in the process
of doing their job.
Love always,
Lary
Lary D. Fogle
Killed in Action Dec. 20, 1965
Lary was a classmate of
mine at Lawrenceburg Con-
solidated High School, and I
will never forget him. Lary’s
sister, Terrie, and her daughter,
April Lutterbeck, were on the
trip and had never been to this
monument to see the engraved
letter. Just a few years ago,
they went to Washington, DC
with their brother, Tommy,
who is now deceased, to see
Lary’s name on the WALL for
the first time.
While in Indianapolis,
the veterans also visited the
Korean War Memorial and
the World War II Memorial
located on the plaza in front
of the War Memorial. Inside
is a section dedicated to
Indiana’s only living recipi-
ent of the Medal of Honor,
SFC Sammy Davis. Sammy
has visited Southeastern
Indiana several times helping
with events and visiting area
schools.
During their travels, the vet-
erans stopped at the National
Guard Armory in Shelbyville
to see the helicopters. Several
Black Hawk Helicopters are
at the facility. Major Scott
Oden and SFC Steve Caldwell
were very gracious hosts.
They made the veterans feel
very welcome as they ex-
plained their operations and
the story of the Black Hawks.
Some new choppers had just
been received, the estimated
cost of each one being be-
tween $13-15 million dollars,
depending on the equipment.
All of the veterans were in
awe of these magnificent fly-
ing machines and what they
can do.
Five World War II Veterans
made the trip: Frank Savage
(97), Bob Savage (94), Bobby
Lischkge (92), Bush White
(93), and George Klopp (92).
Bobby Lischkge jumped right
up on the step and sat in the
seat of the Black Hawk easier
than most. It’s just a great day
when you get to visit with
these members of the Greatest
Generation.
The veterans also toured an
old Huey Helicopter from the
Vietnam War. Jerry Eckerle
was a crew chief who rode in
and worked on many Huey
helicopters in Vietnam. He
was excited to see one up
close again.
County Receives Flag Donation
An American Flag was presented to the Dearborn County
Commissioners by Camp Resolute Support Command
Sergeant Major Troy D. Craft. The donated flag is the actual
flag being raised in the photo above. This flag flew over
Kabul, Afghanistan on September 11, 2017.
Sergeant Major Craft, a native of Dearborn County,
resides in Greendale. He was at the ceremony when the
flag was raised and is honored to donate it to the
Commissioners where it can be displayed and honored.
Wilbur Frank Rolfes
Wilbur Rolfes was born on
Sept. 16, 1918. Mr. Rolfes just
celebrated his 100th birthday.
He was drafted into the U.S.
Army on
Dec. 14,
1942 and
was trained
as a medic
and surgical
technician to
the Medical
Detachment,
394th
Wilber Rolfes
Infantry of
the 99th Infantry at Camp Van
Dorn, Mississippi. He arrived
in the European Theater in
October 1943 and was
wounded in action in Belgium
at the Battle of the Bulge on
Jan. 13, 1944 while attending
to fellow wounded soldiers.
On Dec. 18, 1944 he was
listed as missing in action for
a brief period. Mr. Rolfes’
rank was Technician Fourth
Grade.
Mr. Rolfes was awarded
the Purple Heart, Army Good
Conduct Medal, European-
African Middle Eastern
Campaign (EAME) Medal,
American Campaign Medal,
World War II Victory Medal
and the Ruptured Duck (Hon-
orable Discharge) pin.
As a World War II Veteran,
member of America’s Great-
est Generation, a combat
wounded warrior and Purple
Heart Recipient, he has prov-
en himself as a true Ameri-
can hero. He exemplifies the
words: Duty-Honor-Country.
He is an American Treasure.
Mr. Rolfes resides in Bright.
Downtown Lawrenceburg’s
Ice Rink Opening Early This Year!
Saturday – November 10
12:00 Noon Winter Wonderland Ice Rink Opens ... Todd Creech Park, Tate Street;
“Luau on Ice” Beach Theme at the Rink 12-9PM
Friday – November 23
6:00-10:00 Special Teen Night with DJ for Grades 6 – 12 ... at the Ice Rink
Saturday – November 24
11:00-1:00 Small Business Saturday - Downtown Merchants Cookie Walk
Shop Small
Sunday – November 25
2:00-4:00 Dearborn County Historical Society ... “Christmas in the Country” including
Crafts, Cookies & Photos with Santa at the Angevine Cabin & Vance Tousey House
4:30 Mayor’s Reception ... at the Lawrenceburg Event Center
4:30-5:45 Cincinnati Brass Band ... at the Lawrenceburg Event Center
6:00 Official Tree Lighting Ceremony ... at the Levee along with Tiger Pizzazz
Saturday – December 1
9:00 Breakfast with Santa ... Ticket Required - Lawrenceburg Community Center
11:00-3:00 Library Activities ... Crafts, Cookie Sale, Holiday Performances,
Santa and Live Reindeer
11:00-2:00 Children’s Activities at City Hall Parking Lot ... Train, Caricature
Artist, Ice Carvers and More
11:00-2:00 Southeastern Indiana Art Guild ... Artwork, Face-painting,
Cards and Bake Sale
12:30 Winter Wonderland Parade and PAWS Pet Parade
1:00 Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive
1:15 Big Prize Giveaway
5:00-8:00 Downtown Merchant Open Houses
Ice Skating Rink
OPENS EARLY!
Nov. 10 - Jan. 6, 2019
Located at Todd Creech Park, Tate St.
Tuesday - Thursday: 4-8PM
Friday: 4-9PM**
Saturday: 12-9PM
Sunday: 12-8PM
Closed Mondays
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Thanksgiving Day - Closed
Christmas Break Schedule Hours:
December 22 – January 6: 12-9PM
Christmas Eve: 12-3PM
New Years Eve: 12-6PM
Closed Christmas Day
**Except for Teen Nights (rink closed to
public during hours below):
Friday, November 23
Grades 6 to 12 / 6:00 to 10:00PM
Saturday – December 8
3:00-5:00 Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the Ice Rink
... Photo Ops Available
Downtown Lawrenceburg Snowman Contest: Nov.24 –
Dec. 20. Vote for your favorite Snowman, each decorated
by Downtown Merchants and Local Organizations! Ballots
available at the Lawrenceburg Main Street office.
For more information contact:
Lawrenceburg Main Street
812-537-4507 or go to:
www.ThinkLawrenceburg.com
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