Heroes Among Us: American Legion Post 558

Jimmy L. Gardner grew up in Albany and joined the U.S. Marines after graduating high school in 1974 at age 18.

Rance Pettibone, Sr. more than 20 years in the U.S. Army. He's spent another 20 years serving as pastor at Second Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in Albany.

There are hundreds of untold stories of men and women in South Georgia who serve or have served our country, selflessly.

Each month, WALB and Montlick and Associates recognize the Heroes Among Us.

Over the past two months, dozens of Georgia National Guard members have traveled to South Georgia to help during the coronavirus pandemic.

In this month's "Heroes Among Us," a veteran in Albany is on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

South Georgia is home to an organization that aims to allow our country's finest to enjoy life away from the battlefield.

Each month, WALB and Montlick and Associates take time to spotlight the military "Heroes Among Us."

The family of a U.S. Army National Guard infantryman in Berrien County calls him a hero thanks to his actions during a house fire.

Jessie White helps coach the U.S. Army's team of wounded warriors who shoot archery in the Department of Defense's Warrior Games.

A Georgia Marine Corps veteran uses her expertise to teach other women how to avoid becoming victims of crimes.

Each month, WALB and Montlick and Associates recognize an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero.

Each month, WALB and Montlick and Associates spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service for our country goes beyond the battleground.

Each month, WALB and Montlick and Associates spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service for our country goes beyond the battleground.

This month, we honor former U.S. Army Cpl. George Aigen. The South Georgia resident is the newest recipient of the French Legion of Honor, which is the highest military or civilian decoration awarded in France.

Each month, WALB and Montlick & Associates spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service to our country goes beyond the battleground.

Each month, we will spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service to our country goes beyond the battleground.

Each month, WALB and Montlick & Associates spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service to our country goes beyond the battleground.

WALB and Montlick and Associates would like to recognize the Heroes Among Us. Each month, we will spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service to our country goes beyond the battleground.