2100 EDWARDSBURG
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2011HIGH
Coloma
High School
#Name
Year
1
Rickey Payne
11
2
Devin Williams
12
3
Matt Greco 11
4
*Andrew Steinhoff 11
5
Dakota Selby 10
8
Derek Guthrie
11
11 Matt Thomas 12
12 Nick Morlock 12
14 Austin Bruder 11
15 Shane Wright 10
16 Josh Jobe
11
23 Steven Ashley 12
25 Tyler Johnson 12
28 Saxton Gagliardo 12
32 Dallas Wilkens 11
33 Nick Cobb
11
35 Darius Steed 11
51 Tyler Jonason 11
52 Andy Garcia 11
55 Marcus Hughes
12
56 Tyler Fischer 11
57 *Travis Potter 11
59 Justin Lambert 12
62 Alex Masters 12
63 Max Murray
12
64 Dillan Joiner 10
66 Brad Cobb 12
67 Tyler Green 11
71 *Tim Forker 12
73 Devon Romain 11
77 Dakota Sanders 11
78 Spencer Umphrey 12
79 Josh Vorce
11
81 Omar Hernandez 11
82 Abram Sypian
10
* Indicates Captain
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September 30, 2011
2100 EDWARDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
2011 CHS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Head Coach: Mark Eddy
Assistant Coaches: Kenny Ashley, Dave Ehlers, & Joe Stephens
Trainer: Wendy Goodline
August 26 ...............................................................At
Statisticians: Scott Garrod & TomWatervliet
Swihart
Managers: Mercedes Angelo, Chelsea Carotenuto, Natalie Coombs, & Megan Garrod
September 2 ..........................................................Hamilton
Filmers: Bobbie Ehlers & David Watkins
September 10 ........................................................At LaLumire
September 16 .........................................................At Buchanan
September23 ..........................................................At Brandywine
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Matt North ~ 12
Hunter Woods 12
Jason Schimpa 11
David Kiefer 11
Tyler Hack ~ 12
Austin Teter ~ 12
Zayne Guernsey 11
Caleb Neff 11
Ethan Zimmerman ~ 12
Tyler Williamson
10
Austin Meadows ~ 12
Johnny Sharp 12
John Foster 11
Taylor Reynolds 11
Lee Williamson ~ * 12
Jesse Mays ~ 12
Curtis Pinkston ~ 12
Adam Kendall ~ * 12
Mitch Wood 11
Garrett Hunsberger ~ 12
Dominic Razzano ~ * 12
Joe Carter ~ 11
Tyler Blumka 12
Austin Boyer 11
Bradley Brasfield 12
Scott Miller 12
Forrest Lewis 11
Sean Reynolds 11
Col Hunsberger ~ * 12
Sawyer Reynolds ~ 12
Tyler Poe 12
Zack Glass ~ 12
Matt Hiland ~ 12
Travis Myrick 10
Tyler Briggs 11
Jesse Wilson 12
Joran Figueroa 11
Brett Stahler ~
12
SEPTEMBER 30...........................................EDWARDSBURG
October 7 ................................................................ Berrien Springs
October 14 ..............................................................At Cassopolis
October 21 ..............................................................Shelby
2011 EDWARDSBURG VARSITY FOOTBALL
Head Coach: Kevin Bartz
Offensive Coordinator: A.J. Gaideski • Line Coach: Andy Jordan • Defensive Coordinator: Randy Brooks
Assistant Coach: Jon Pryor & Brian Schaible
~ Denotes returning letterman
* Denotes captains
Artwork by K. Maniscalo- Original available via donation Check at the Booster table
Letter from Mrs. Boguth Coloma Superintendent
Welcome to McDaniels Field, home of the Coloma Comets! We are pleased that you could join us
tonight for not only a football game between the Coloma Comets and the Edwardsburg Eddies, but also
a tribute to the many men and women that have fought for our freedom. The 2011 Coloma football
team has been working hard to plan this special event for tonight in honor and support of the Wounded
Warrior Project. On behalf of the Coloma Board of Education and the Administration, I would like to
thank the many community members, businesses and organizations that have helped our football
program by supporting our student athletes. I am proud of the work that our team has done to support
such a great cause and I feel blessed to be able to say that I am from Coloma, a School District that has
such great students that genuinely care about other people. Good luck to both teams tonight and thank
you for your support so that we may honor so many who have given so much!
Terry Ann Boguth
A letter from Coach Eddy
As the Football coach for Coloma, I believe that my number one responsibility is to build young men of
character. Often, young men do not see the bigger picture of life. I feel that it is the coaching staffs’ role to
help them experience it. Another value we work to instill is leadership. We have the advantage to play at the
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warriors” of the United States Armed Forces. “The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) works to raise awareness
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Superintendent
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I had an Uncle that was a Marine in
WWII. He passed away about ten years
ago or so and as I was growing up all I
knew about his military career was that
he fought in WWII. I knew he was a
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cousins. He was the nicest, kindest
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during the war judging from photos I've
seen of him during that period. He was
bald with a pot belly when I was born
and knew him. No way I could picture
this man as a warrior. He was a Teddy
Bear.
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of that story as far as that Japanese
officer was concerned.
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sweethearts but didn't get engaged
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even get you a purple heart. They
wrapped it in gauze and handed him his
rifle and he went right back to the
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firing a shot and turned him over to
the Shore Patrol. Never heard the end
of that story as far as that Japanese
officer was concerned.
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were engaged (they were high school
sweethearts but didn't get engaged
until Christmas of 1944 or 1945 when he
was home for leave) She said if she
knew he had VOLUNTEERED for that
mission she would have killed him
herself and still considered doing it
when he told her forty plus years after
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Silver
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Anyhow......... in honor of the memory
of my Uncle Howard "Cliff" Clifton
Bronze
Silver
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Green
Jim & Lois Ashbrook
(Jim Coloma Grad 1960)
Brett Dodds
Ameriprise Financial
St. Joseph MI
In memory of Wally Doane
US Air Force
Yellow
Ronald and Anita Jenson
In memory of
Pfc. Thomas Allers,
fatally wounded in
Afghanistan this spring Brett Dodds
Ameriprise Fina
St. Joseph MI
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Thanks Also to:
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The Coloma
Marching
Band
Jim & Lois Ashbrook
(Jim Coloma
Grad
1960)• The Coloma Cross Country Team • The Coloma Cheerleaders US Air Force
The Coloma Rocket Football • The entire Coloma Football Program • The Ehlers Family
Green
PLAYER NAME
& NUMBER
HONORED VETERAN OR
WOUNDED WARRIOR
Tyler Blumka - 60
Jack Durian
Sponsor Name: The Blumka family
Accepting the Jersey: Jack Durian
Jack served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 during the
Korean war. He was a specialist 3rd class.
He is the grandfather of Tyler Blumka.
Scot Miller - 63
Raymond Ornatowski
Sponsor Name: Raymond Ornatowski
Accepting the Jersey: Raymond Ornatowski
Raymond served in the U.S. Army for 6 years and fought
in the Vietnam War. He was a Sergeant in the
Airborne Infantry division.
Sean Reynolds - 67
Lyle Myers
Sponsor Name: Kevin Dean
Accepting the Jersey: Kevin Dean – Grandson of Lyle
Lyle was the was the Grandfather of Edwardsburg
athletic director Kevin Dean.
He served in France during World War II.
Matthew Hiland - 75
Albert Watchorn
Sponsor Name: Tim and Shawn Hiland
Accepting the Jersey: Albert Watchorn
Albert served in the U.S. Army and fought
in the Vietnam War.
Garrett Hunsberger - 52
George Hunsberger
Sponsor Name: Scott & Teri Hunsberger
Accepting the Jersey: Don Hunsberger – Brother of George
George served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the
354 Ordinace Comp. which was attached to the 8th Army
Air Force. He was awarded two bronze stars
in the European Theatre.
Brett Stahler - 88
John R. Thompson Sr.
Sponsor Name: Lorna Stahler
Accepting the Jersey: John R. Thompson Sr.
John was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He served two
active duties in Japan and served with the ROTC National
Guard. John is the grandfather of Brett Stahler who just
recently joined the U.S. Navy.
Austin Meadows - 13
Charles Meadows
Sponsor Name: Edwardsburg Coaching Staff
Accepting the Jersey: Charles Thomas Meadows – Son of
Charles
Charles served in the U.S. Army in the 523rd Engineering
Corp. He was killed during the Vietnam War. He is the
grandfather of Austin Meadows.
Tyler Hack - 6
Kevin Cleary
Sponsor Name: Kevin Cleary
Accepting the Jersey: Randy Hack – Friend of the Cleary
Family
Kevin served in the U.S. Navy for six years, during this time
he was involved in the Persian Gulf War.
HONORED VETERAN OR
WOUNDED WARRIOR
Austin Teter - 7
Candice Shelton
Sponsor Name: Dave Jones and Openwater Sportsfishing
Accepting the Jersey: Mike Hunsberger – Friend of the
Shelton Family
Candice is a retired Lt. Col. Who served 21 years in the U.S.
Air Force, including duties in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Tyler Williamson - 12
James Rutten
Sponsor Name: Vickie Kopf
Accepting the Jersey: James Rutten
James served in the Marines as a Sergeant for 4 years
between the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Jonathan Sharp - 21
Harold Sharp
Sponsor Name: Edwardsburg football Staff
Accepting the Jersey: Bill Sharp – Son of Herald
Harold was an artillery tank operator for 23 years in the
U.S. Army.
Lee Williamson - 25
Steve Johnson Jr.
Sponsor Name: Brad Gude and Jack Colberson
Accepting the Jersey: Michael Hunsberger – Friend of the
Johnson Family
Brad served in the U.S. Army for 12 years. He had duties in
the Iraq War and Desert Storm.
PLAYER NAME
& NUMBER
Jesse Mays - 27
Bob Cronheim
Sponsor Name: Michael Mays
Accepting the Jersey: Bob Cronhein
Bob served as a Staff Sergeant for four years in the U.S. Air
Force. He spent two years in Korea where he was injured.
Sawyer Reynolds - 70
Corey Stitsworth
Sponsor Name: Barry Reynolds
Accepting the Jersey: Barry Reynolds - friend of Corey
Stitsworth
Corey is an A1C in the U.S. Air Force. He is currently
serving his country and is based in Texas.
Tyler Poe - 73
Jim Watts
Sponsor Name: Edwardsburg American Legion
Accepting the Jersey: Jim Watts
Jim served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, including two
duties in 1968. He is a retired 1st Sergeant. He was
awarded two purple hearts.
Joran Figueroa - 87
Richard Chlebek
Sponsor Name: Edwardsburg Football Staff
Accepting the Jersey: Richard Chlebek
Richard served in the U.S. Marine Corp. as a Sergeant for
three years, between 1955-1958. He served with the Com.
Phib. Group #2 during the Lebanon and Suez Crisis.
Ethan Zimmerman - 82
Donald Conn
Sponsor Name: American Tree Care
Accepting the Jersey: Lori Zimmerman – Daughter of
Donald
Donald was a Navy Air Specialist during the Korean War
from 1947-1951.
VETERAN & SPONSOR INFORMATION - COLOMA
PLAYER NAME
& NUMBER
Rickey Payne - 1
Devin Williams - 2
HONORED VETERAN OR
WOUNDED WARRIOR
USMC
USMC
Dan Forker
Tom Ryan
Matt Greco - 3
Jamie Davis
US Army, Preparing to deploy to Afghanistan
Andrew Steinhoff - 4
Bud Stienhoff
US Navy 1952-56. RM3. Grandfather of Andrew Steinhoff
Derek Guthrie - 8
Jim Peterson
US Army Helicopter Pilot - Vietnam
Matt Thomas - 11
Leo Cummings
Army, Tech 5th Grade. European Theater, Ardennes,
Rhineland, and Central Europe. European-African-Middle
East Theater Ribbon. 3 Bronze Campaign Stars.
Austin Bruder - 14
Leigh Schultz
US Marines, Corporal, 4 years active, 2 reserves.
Proud mother of Austin Bruder who is an aspiring Marine
Fighter Pilot
Shane Wright - 15
Micheal Hoffman
Uncle: ANG SSG served 18 years in Desert Storm, Iraqi
Freedom, Currently deployed in Afganistan
Josh Jobe - 16
John M Szewczyk
Uncle: Hospital Corpsman 4yrs service. Vietnam
Dallas Wilkens - 32
Ray Evans
Navy, 3rd Class Petty Machinist Mate. 57-59. Grandfather
Perry Bundy
Darius Steed - 35
Tyler Jonason - 51
Danny Esquivel
USMC Corporal, 2yrs, Vietnam, Grandfather
US Army
Andy Garcia - 52
Victor Thomson
Army, Lt. Colonel 30yrs, WWII. 2 Purple Hearts.
Great Grandfather of Andrew
PLAYER NAME
& NUMBER
HONORED VETERAN OR
WOUNDED WARRIOR
Marcus Hughes - 55
Leo Magee
Army, 1940-42 Pacific Theater
Tyler Fischer - 56
Joseph Gallagher
Navy- Machinist Mate 1st.
Indian Ocean- Iranian Crisis 1980. Aircraft carrier
Travis Potter - 57
Clarence “Bud” Gentry
Army Pvt. Great Uncle. Proudly served in Vietnam.
Contracted health problems from agent orange. He lost his
last battle Dec. 4th 2010. A special man and greatly missed.
Saxton Gagliardo - 28
Peter J. Gagliardo
Army Sergeant Maj. 20 yrs. Served in Korea
Dakota Selby - 5
William “Bill” Selby
Navy, Petty Officer 2nd Class.
4 yrs Active and 2 reserves. 2 tours in Vietnam.
Served on USS Enterprise and USS America
Steven Ashley - 23
T.C. Melville
Army, Spec 5 E5, 67-68. Qtr Calvary w/ 1st Infantry Combat.
Took shrapnel in right eye, but able to tell his story unlike
many of his comrades. Bronze Star and Purple Heart
Tyler Johnson - 51
Chris Johnson
ARMY - Srgt. Germany, Korea, Kuwait 10yrs
Novack
Devon Romain - 59
Alex Masters - 62
Howard “Cliff” Clifton
USMC WWII. Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
Max Murray - 63
Donald Evans
Army, Corp MP. 1942-45. WWII Italy, North Africa.
European-African-Middle East Theater Ribbion. 1 Bronze
Campaign Star. Good Conduct Ribbon. American Defense
Ribbon, Meritorous S.U. Badge. Great Grandfather of Max
Dillan Joiner - 64
Dean Schmaltz
ARMY Natl’Guard 246 Armor 62-68
Brad Cobb - 66
John Schafer
USMC Corporal, 2yrs Grandfather to Brad
Tyler Green - 67
Ernest Madron
USMC - Sergeant, Korea+ vietnam, 3 Purple Harts. 20yrs
and Great Great Uncle
Tim Forker - 71
Jerry Lee Forker
Navy, Cook served on the Destroyer Escort
USS McCaffey. 1955-58
Justin Lambert - 73
Jason Chrisenbery
ARMY Natl’Guard Stf. Sgt.
2 Tours Iraqi Freedom - 1 Homeland Security
Dakota Sanders - 77
Danny Smith
ARMY Pvt E2, 2yrs, Vietnam and Uncle
Spencer Umphrey - 78
Duane Umphrey
Navy, Petty Officer 2nd Class,8 years. Vietnam.
Grandfather of Spencer
Jorge Hernandez - 79
ARMY
Duane Campbell Omar Hernandez - 81
Richard Monore
USMC Crpl. Vietnam -2yrs
Abram Sypian - 82
Donna Sypian
US Army Currently serving in Afghanistan.
Communications Specialist. Married to Spc. Jared Sypian
and mother of 5 month old Landon
Nick Cobb - 83
Ronnie Simmons
US Navy Airman 4 yrs. Uncle to Nick
Hayden Huscher - 45
John M Huscher
Army Tech 5 Sept 42-Nov 45 Ardennes, Rhineland.
Water Supply Tech 727 - Sharpshooter Carbine Service
stripe, 2 overseas service bars, good Conduct, American
Defense Ribbon Amer. Campaign Medal European-African
Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, 4 Bronze Battle Star, WWII
Victory Medal
44 - Mike Nyberg - US Navy, subchaser
75 - Kunth
Arthur “Chokey” Knuth,Donald Knuth,
David Knuth, and Jason Moser - Knuth Family
70 - John Muscia
ARMY Pvt. WWII N. Africa + Europe. Drove a Jeep for
Gen. Eisenhower
84 - Mike Johnston, ARMY
88 - Robert T. Fulkerson, ARMY
Ray Fulkerson
89 - Berrien County Law Enforcement
For all those serving in the Military
Tavolacci Family
VETERAN & SPONSOR
EDWARDSBURG
9 - Aaron McVay, Navy- MM1
1995-2006 Operation Desert Storm, USS Carolina
12 - Walter Vernon LeClear
US Navy , WW II Oct 44 to Jan 46.USS Meriwether, (“Motor
Mac” Motor Machinist Mate) MOMM 3/C rank. Invasion of
Okinawa. father of Doug LeClear, grandfather to Dominique
and Dylan LeClear, Lucas, Cindy, Emma, Abby, and Ethan
Vandermolen. USS Meriwether earned one Battle for WW
II service. It is with great pride that his family honors his
memory and dedication to our country!
LeClear Family
17 - Gust. J Anton
US ARMY - Cpr. 84th Eng. Const Battalion.
Built bridges to cross the 38th Parallel (DMZ)
33 - Pete Roe
NAVY - Swift Boat Comd. 66, Naval Res. 67-85. Ft. Custer,
Passed 2000. Twin 8th grade grand daughters in Coloma
34 - Don Oderkirk
NAVY - Comd. Vietnam 66-68. Res. 65-86. Father of “Sara
Glisson” Coloma HS Biology.
68 - Paul Grenon
USMC SFC. HHT 126th Cav., Beruit, Iraq 2008,
Now at Camp Shelby MS Preparing for 3rd deployment to
Afghanistan. 29yrs
41 - Don Burleson, USMC
Sam Eddy
US Army 45th Mass. Congressional Metal of Honor
HONORED VETERAN OR
WOUNDED WARRIOR
Col Hunsberger - 68
Chuck Fager
Sponsor Name: Pat Fager
Accepting the Jersey: Michael Hunsberger – Friend of Chuck Fager
Chuck Fager was a Captain in the U.S. Army during World
War II. He died at the Normandy Landing’s on Omaha
Beach.
Travis Myrick - 79
Bryant Stewart
Sponsor Name: Franger Gas Co.
Accepting the Jersey: Steve Stewart – Bryant’s Brother
Bryant Stewart was a Private serving in the U.S. Army. He
served his country during Desert Storm and later died of
cancer in 1990.
90 - Carl VanDenberge, ARMY
Spc 5. Bronze Star, Purple Heart
99 - Francis Harris
US Army during WW II, in France and Germany. Staff
Sergeant and recieved the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat
Infantry Badge w/4 Battle Stars. 1931 Coloma Grad
PLAYER NAME
& NUMBER
Zayne Guernsey - 8
Mike Kelley
Sponsor Name: Edwardsburg Party Store
Accepting the Jersey: Mike Kelley
Mike Kelley was a Senior Airman in the U.S. Airforce. He
served in Iraq from 1995-1999. He was injured in a strike
force operation called Phoenix Scorpion.
Dominic Razzano - 53
James Dando
Sponsor Name: The Razzano Family
Accepting the Jersey: Lori Razzano - Granddaughter of
James
James Dando is the Great Grandfather of Dominic Razzano.
James was a Sergeant in WWII from 1945-1946. He was a
mechanic and drove tanks throughout Germany. James is
93 years old and currently resides in Englewood, Florida.
Forrest Lewis - 64
Sam Butler
Sponsor Name: VFW#2284 & American Legion #365
Accepting the Jersey: Sam Butler
Sam Butler served in the U.S. Marine Corp in Vietnam from
1968-1969. During this time he received 2 purple hearts.
Jason Schimpa - 4
Sonny Dismuke
Sponsor Name: Dean & Shawn Schimpa
Accepting the Jersey: Sonny Dismuke
Sonny Dismuke served in the U.S. Navy Special forces
from 1966-1970. During his years of service he received a
Bronze Star, 2 Navy commendations, a combat action metal,
and a purple heart.
Matt North - 2
Greg North
Sponsor Name: Mike North
Accepting the Jersey: Greg North
Greg was enlisted with the U.S. Navy where he served for
six years and fought in Desert Storm.
John Foster - 22
Jack Foster
Sponsor Name: John & Deb Foster
Accepting the Jersey: John Foster - Son of Jack
Jack Foster is the grandfather of John Foster. He served as
a corporal during WWII.
PLAYER NAME
& NUMBER
HONORED VETERAN OR
WOUNDED WARRIOR
Bradley Brasfield - 62
Cody Collins
Sponsor Name: Teresa & Terry Brasfield
Accepting the Jersey: Cody Collins
Cody Collins served with the Michigan National Guard, SPC
unit for three years. He was involved with Operation New
Dawn and served at Camp Virginia in Kuwait. Cody recently
returned on Aug. 26, 2011 from his tour of duty.
Caleb Neff - 9
John Neff
Sponsor Name: The Neff Family
Accepting the Jersey: Janine Ernsberger – Daughter of
John
John is the grandfather of Caleb Neff.
He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army for two years
during the Korean War.
Abenicio Cordoba-Wilson - 77 Armando Cordoba
Sponsor Name: Abenicio Cordoba-Wilson
Accepting the Jersey: Angel Cordoba-Wilson – Daughter of
Armando
Armando Cordoba served for 4 ½ years with the U.S. Navy
during the Korean War.
Taylor Reynolds - 23
Michael Gerndt Sr.
Sponsor Name: Kathy Gerndt
Accepting the Jersey: Michael Gerndt Sr.
Michael Gerndt served six years as a staff Sergeant in the
U.S. Airforce during the Viet Nam War. He served at Khorat
Air Base in Thailand as a branch chief in a B-52 support
squadron. He also served a similar duty at Kunsan Air Base
in Korea.
Ethan Zimmerman - 11
Stanley Bikowski
Sponsor Name: American Tree Care
Accepting the Jersey: Lori Zimmerman – Daughter of
Stanley
Stanley was an Army Construction Engineer during the
Korean War from 1952-1954.
Joseph Carter - 56
West Carter
Sponsor Name: Dan Carter
Accepting the Jersey: Dan Carter - Brother of West
Major West Carter, served for 19 years with the Oklahoma
National Guard. He served with the 1st Battalion 190th
Cavalry Regiment in Iraq in 2008 and is
currently serving in Afghanistan.
Zack Glass - 74
Ted Wallace
Sponsor Name:Duncan Systems Inc.
Accepting the Jersey: Ted Wallace
Ted served in the U.S. Army as a specialist 5th class. He
served from 1968 – 1971.
Ted is the great uncle of Zack Glass.
Adam Kendall - 44
Jeffery Timmerman
Sponsor Name: Linda, Lindy & Edward Stanton
Judy Hall, The Kendall Family
Accepting the Jersey: Jeff Timmerman
Jeff Timmerman is a Staff Sergeant that has served in the
U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer for over 12 years. He
served in Afghanistan in 2003 with the 82nd Airborne, and
in 2004 with the 18th Air Corp. He also served in Iraq in
2008 with the 25th Tropical Lightening. He has received the
Bronze Star and 5 Arcoms. Staff Sergeant Timmerman is
preparing to deploy again in the spring
for another tour of Afghanistan.
Curtis Pinkston - 40
Edward Carberry Sr.
Sponsor Name: Scarlett Pinkston
Accepting the Jersey: Scarlet Pinkston – Daughter of
Edward
Edward Carberry was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He
served for 13 years, from 1952 – 1965. He Flew B-52’s
during the Korean War.
Tyler Williamson - 12
James Rutten
Sponsor Name: Vickie Kopf
Accepting the Jersey: James Rutten
James served in the Marines as a Sergeant for four years
between the Vietnam and Korean wars.
Mitch Wood - 50
Ryan Hallberg
Sponsor Name: Specialized Staffing Services
Accepting the Jersey: A.J. Gaideski – Cousin of Ryan
Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Ryan Hallberg enlisted right
out of high school. A few years later, in Iraq, his convoy was
hit by a roadside bomb, that left him critically injured and his
leg amputated. He would still choose the same path into the
military because of his honor and respect for his country.
PLAYER NAME
& NUMBER
HONORED VETERAN OR
WOUNDED WARRIOR
Hunter Woods - 3
Clifford Poehlman
Sponsor Name: Dennis and Debbie Woods
Accepting the Jersey: Clifford Poehlman
Clifford served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the
139 company which changed to the 546 company. He
served as a corporal during the Korean War from 1953-1955;
and then in the reserves for 8 years.
He is the Grandfather of Hunter Woods.
David Kiefer - 5
Ray Phillips
Sponsor Name: Accelerated Services
Owner U.S. Navy Vetern David Kiefer
Accepting the Jersey: Ray Phillips
Ray was drafted into the Army in 1967. He was a Sergeant
with the 198th Light Infantry Brigade in 1968. He was
wounded on September 5th 1968 in “I” core Vietnam.
Tyler Briggs - 81
William Carr
Sponsor Name: Tyler Briggs, Regan & Randy Reynolds
Accepting the Jersey: Sherry Dannenberg – Daughter of
William
William Carr served in the Air Force during World War II.
He served for 1 ½ years as a POW in Germany at a Nazi
prison camp after his helicopter was shot down. He was a
decorated captain and served his country for 10 years.
Austin Boyer - 61
Rob Roy
Sponsor Name: Ed & Ted Boyer – Schrader Auction
Accepting the Jersey: Rob Roy
Rob served in the U.S. Marines from 1979-1983.