Saluting our veterans

By Kelly Hinchcliffe, WRAL.com web editor

Posted: November 11, 2011

In honor of Veteran's Day, please join me in thanking the men and women of WRAL who have served and continue to serve our country:

Tommie Bland, broadcast operator – Navy, 1976-1980
Chris Bolanz, director/producer – Navy, 1984-1989
Robert Carver, photographer – National Guard, 1987-1991, 2008-current
Rick Congleton, transmitter engineer – Army, 1991-1994
Chris Cormier, maintenance engineer – Army, 1987-1989
Jim Goodmon, president/CEO of Capitol Broadcasting Company – Navy, 1965-1968
Fred Kelly, engineer manager – Army, 1981-1991
Mike Moss, meteorologist – Air Force, 1980-1992; Air Force Reserves, 1992-present
Tony Patterson, maintenance engineer – Army, 1979-1987
Leonard Peebles, administrative assistant – Marines, 1967-1970
Paulie Saville, systems engineer – Navy, 1981-1994
Kevin Shand, producer – Army, 1970-1976
Ken Smith, anchor/reporter – Army National Guard, 1987-1993
Steve Tanner, programming coordinator – Army National Guard, 1981-1987
Clarence Williams, director/producer – Army, 1970-1972

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Thank you all so much for your service. America wouldn't be such a great country to live in if it wasn't for your service!!!

timcin1
November 13, 2011 8:09 p.m.

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Since the military is less than one percent of the total population of this country, it looks like WRAL has more than their share of veterans. I salute you all.

Monkeywrench
November 12, 2011 7:16 p.m.

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I just want to say God Bless all of the Veteran's Today and I thank you from my soul for the sacrifice you gave of your lives and time to allow me to keep my freedom.....I also want to say to those Veteran's who are in my immediate life....that I LOVE YOU ALL FROM THE DEPTHS OF MY HEART AND SOUL.....and to the MOST SPECIAL VETERAN IN MY LIFE......MY DADDY......You gave of your time and your life to protect me not only in our home, but even when you were away from us, you were always protecting us, loving us, and caring for us. My entire existance is because of you and the love you had for My Mommy and this Country.....I THANK GOD EACH AND EVERY DAY FOR THE SACRIFICE YOU GAVE FOR ME AND FOR THOSE WHO CAN BE PROUD TO BE CALLED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.....GOD BLESS AND LOVE TO ALL ON THIS SPECIAL OF ALL DAYS.....HAPPY VETERANS DAY....and I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH DADDY!!!!!

Wronda Lamando

My Daddy: Ronald Hylton, Lives in Hamilton Alabama, served in the U.S. Army for 24 years

artgirlus
November 11, 2011 12:35 p.m.

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Thank you all!