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ACHS 1964 - OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget Private First Class Stanley Gene Miller, casualty of the Vietnam War, who began his tour in Vietnam on December 18, 1966.  As a member of the Army Selective Service, PFC Miller served our country until February 28th, 1967 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam.  He was 20 years old, graduate of ACHS Class of 1964 and was married to his high school sweetheart, Mitzi Means (ACH64). and had an infant son, Stanley Jr.  Stanley died from multiple fragmentation wounds. Stanley was born on September 15th, 1946 in Commerce City, Colorado.  Stanley is buried in the cemetery at I-25 & 140th.  Stan’s name is located on Panel 15E, Line 120 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.

 
ACHS 1964 - OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget Private First Class Wesley Shimoda, casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Shimoda served our country until November 15th, 1966 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old, a Class of 1964 graduate of ACHS and was single. Wesley died from an undetermined explosion. His body was recovered. Wesley was born on September 17th, 1946 in Commerce City, Colorado.  Wes' name is located on Panel 12E, Line 077 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year. News release on 11/18/1966.  Serial #2217896.  http://tanaya.net/vmw/S/rec-47159.html


ACHS 1964 - OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget Private First Class William Carl Markle, Jr., casualty of the Vietnam War. He was born May 3, 1946 and died December 30, 1967. He was in Army, Company A, 4th Bn, 23rd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, APO SF 96225, He died as a result of a missile wound received while a passenger on a military vehicle which was hit by a hostile anti-tank round in  South Vietnam Hua Nghia. Two other soldiers were also killed. He was the father of nine month old twins, a boy and a girl. His next of kin was Jacquline K, Markle, wife, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Atteberry.

ACHS 1968 - Our Fallen Hero.. Let us not forget Corporal E-4 Larry J. "Sonny" Price, Army: Fallen Hero 
He enlisted in 1970. He was a  Corporal (E-4), with assignments in Binh Long, South Vietnam,  He served with 1st Cavalry Divison, (AMBL). His friend, Gary Wollenzien, commented: "Larry J. "Sonny" Price started his tour of duty on August 25, 1970. He was killed in a non-hostile action, a ground casualty, listed as an other accident by the Department of Army. His name is listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall (Panel O5 - Line 55). Larry was a quiet unassuming person who was drafted into the Army and died much too young."

ACHS 2005 - OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget Private First Class James Arellano, , , He was killed in Iraq  in 2006. You may remember him, especially if you were in JROTC.  Pfc. Arellano was deployed to Iraq in November 2005 with the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Division. While on a foot patrol south of Baghdad on Aug. 17, 2006, Arellano encountered insurgents using IED and small-arms fire. Arellano stepped on an IED; the explosion severely injured the soldier. He died from injuries sustained from the blast. For his work while in Iraq, Arellano was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge on Aug. 30, 2006.   

OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget Lynn Eldon Minle, Army
10-3-1937 to 11-14-1965  South Vietnam Dinh Dinh

OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget
Jerry G. Winslow, Army
1-7-1946 to 3-16-1966 South Vietnam

OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget
Peter Richard Miller, Army
11-6-1952 to 5-1-1972, South Vietnam Pleiku'

OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget
William G. Mendenhall, Army
5-4-1939 to 11-1-1966, South Vietnam

OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget
Vern Loyd Williams, Jr, Army
1-22-1947 to 3-1-1968, South Vietnam Phong Dinh

OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget
Gerald Dan Gray, Army
1-9-1951 to 4-20-1970, South Vietnam Kontum

OUR FALLEN HERO... Let us not forget
Gary Ray Large, Army
12-20-1948 to 3-11-1970, South Vietnam Phouc Tuy

John Custy, World War II
Union #1 High School Class of 1936

American Legion 
John Custy Post 151
Bill Weedman, John Montoya, Al Cordova, Johnny Vigil
Photo taken at Adams County School District #14
100-Year Anniversary Celebration 2002

 Flag Folding Ceremony
 Alumni Association Luncheon

Our alumni association has an annual luncheon. At the end, we hold a flag folding ceremony. There is a sudden hush that envelopes the room, hearts are pounding, pride is swelling, and tears are flowing as the following is read while the American flag is being folded.

Flag Folding Ceremony:

Each of the folds has symbolic significance when preparing Old Glory during a flag folding ceremony.

There is no official status in the folding of the flag, but the often cited meaning of the 12 folds is:

The first fold is a symbol of life.

The second symbolizes belief in eternal life.

The third is made in honor of veterans.

The fourth reminds us that humans are weak and in need of divine guidance.

The fifth is a tribute to our country.

The sixth represents the love in our hearts for America.

The seventh is a tribute to the armed forces.

The eighth honors mothers.

The ninth honors all women.

The tenth honors fathers.

The eleventh symbolizes the God of the Old Testament.

The twelfth represents Christian belief in the Trinity.

When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, a reminder of the motto "In God We Trust". A well-folded flag also appears a bit like a cocked hat, symbolic of the headgear of the Founding Fathers.