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This month's Hero Among Us

She went into the U.S. Army when she was around 22-years-old. She served nine years.

Heroes Among Us: Angie Palmer

Angie Palmer graduated from Albany High School in 1980. A few years later, she was a single parent and needed a change that would help her family. So, she went into the U.S. Army when she was around 22-years-old. She served nine years.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team

Heroes Among Us stories

Duana Roark served in Desert Storm during the early 1990s.

Heroes Among Us: Duane Roark

Duane Roark is a Navy veteran who lives in Valdosta. He served in Desert Storm during the early 1990s.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT
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By WALB News Team
She joined the U.S. Army and became one of the Army's first female military police (MP) officers.

Heroes Among Us: Helen Young

Every month, WALB and Montlick and Associates join together to say thank you to a South Georgian who has served our country selflessly.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 11:28 AM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester
Tom Wilson served nearly 25 years in the U.S. Navy.

Heroes Among Us: Tom Wilson

Every month, WALB and Montlick and Associates join together to say thank you to a South Georgian who has served our country selflessly.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 11:36 AM EST
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By Emileigh Forrester
Dawson native Harold Anderson joined the Army and served in Vietnam as an infantryman.

Heroes Among Us: Harold Anderson

This month Dawson native Harold Anderson was honored as part of WALB's “Heroes Among Us”.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 11:17 AM EST
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By Emileigh Forrester
Albany native George Isler deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Heroes Among Us: George Isler

Every month, WALB and Montlick and Associates join together to say thank you to a South Georgian who has served our country selflessly.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2021 at 11:00 PM EST
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By Emileigh Forrester
He ended up serving 30 years in the Marines before retiring.

Heroes Among Us: Chuck Tonn

Every month, WALB and Montlick and Associates join together to say thank you to a South Georgian who has served our country selflessly.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 11:00 PM EST
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By Emileigh Forrester
Doug Hawthorne served 30 years in the U.S. Army.

Heroes Among Us: Doug Hawthorne

At 17, Doug Hawthorne enlisted in the Army reserves, until his 18th birthday in 1945.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2021 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester
Marvin Thomas joined the U.S. Army in 1984.

Heroes Among Us: Marvin Thomas

Thomas moved to Albany almost 15 years ago to work at the Marine Corps Logistics Base as a civilian.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2021 at 10:07 AM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester
Jack Stone was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1950.

Heroes Among Us: Jack Stone

Every month, WALB and Montlick and Associates join together to thank a South Georgian who has served our country selflessly.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 11:20 AM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester

Heroes Among Us Submission Form

Tell us who you think should be featured on Heroes Among Us!
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 12:09 PM EDT
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By Gray Media
Willie C. Marcus dies of Covid in 2020

Heroes Among Us: Willie C. Marcus

Each month, WALB and Montlick and Associates recognize the “Heroes Among Us.” We spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran or a fallen hero.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 9:54 AM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester
Jackson is shown next to the helicopter he flew in in Vietnam.

Heroes Among Us: Larry Jackson

Each month, WALB and Montlick and Associates recognize the “Heroes Among Us.”
Updated: Apr. 29, 2021 at 7:13 AM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester
X'xavier Ward joined the Army after he graduated from Monroe High School in 2010.

Heroes Among Us: X’xavier Ward

X’xavier Ward joined the Army after he graduated from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 2010.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 11:44 AM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester
Reba Moncus joined the Navy "WAVES" during World War II in 1942.

Heroes Among Us: Reba Moncus

A female World War II veteran is continuing to make a difference in her community.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 7:33 AM EST
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By Emileigh Forrester
A flag that flew at an Albany American Legion Post could go on to fly at the 20th annual 9/11...

Heroes Among Us: Patriot Flag

A flag that flew at an Albany American Legion Post could go on to fly at the 20th annual 9/11 ceremony in New York City.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 7:16 AM EST
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By Emileigh Forrester
The "Christmas Joy" project will serve around 20 families this year.

Heroes Among Us: American Legion Post 558

Each month, WALB takes time to recognize the "Heroes Among Us."
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 7:35 AM EST
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By Emileigh Forrester
Army Specialist Shannon Chihuahua

Heroes Among Us: Shannon Chihuahua

November 12, 2020, marked 10 years since Army Specialist Shannon Chihuahua was killed in action.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 4:50 PM EST
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By Emileigh Forrester
Jimmy L. Gardner as a Marine

Heroes Among Us: Jimmy L. Gardner

Jimmy L. Gardner grew up in Albany and joined the U.S. Marines after graduating high school in 1974 at age 18.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 9:11 AM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester
Rance Pettibone, Sr. is pictured cleaning a weapon in Vietnam.

Heroes Among Us: Rance Pettibone, Sr.

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.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2020 at 8:55 AM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester
David Young is pictured with his wife, Susie, and their three grandchildren.

Heroes Among Us: Thomasville Navy veteran lives with service-related ALS

There are hundreds of untold stories of men and women in South Georgia who serve or have served our country, selflessly.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2020 at 11:53 AM EDT
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By Emileigh Forrester
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