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This month's Hero Among Us

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Tell us who you think should be featured on Heroes Among Us!
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:13 PM EDT
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By Gray Media

Heroes Among Us stories

Humphrey is an Air Force veteran whose strength and humbleness shine through his experiences.

Heroes Among Us: Staff Sgt. Ray Humphrey

It’s the last Thursday of the month, which means it’s time to highlight a military hero who’s served our country selflessly.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:08 PM EDT
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By Heidi Paxson
WALB takes a look back at the stories of the incredible military heroes we’ve highlighted over...

Heroes Among Us 2023 Special

WALB takes a look back at the stories of the incredible military heroes we’ve highlighted over the past year.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By Heidi Paxson and WALB News Team
After serving in the Vietnam war, Qadree Qawiy was sent to the Marine Corps Logistics Base in...

Heroes Among Us: Suluki Qadree Qawiy

“When I was wounded three of four times in Vietnam, laying there makes you think about the gift God gave you.”
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:04 AM EDT
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By Heidi Paxson
Photo of National Guardsman Chris Hutcherson

Heroes Among Us: Lt. Chris Hutcherson

He’s been with APD for 14 years, and the National Guard for 17 years. He says the two roles, although a bit challenging to balance at times, go hand in hand.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 10:49 PM EDT
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By Heidi Paxson
Crump is a veteran involved in the Young Marines program in Albany.

Heroes Among Us: Sgt. Eric Crump

Sgt. Eric Crump is a military veteran who now devotes his time to helping shape young men searching for a sense of direction.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
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By Heidi Paxson
Cuthbert native Col. Nickey Knighton was the second African-American woman in the U.S. military...

Heroes Among Us: Col. Nickey Knighton

Family and home are two things that keep her going.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:10 PM EST
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By Heidi Paxson
Mr. Marshall is known for his many roles—one being an Army veteran, serving in the U.S. Army...

Heroes Among Us: Robert Marshall

93-year-old Robert Marshall is a U.S. Army Veteran and a teacher, principal, and coach.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
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By Heidi Paxson
Floyd has been in the United States Navy for 13 years.

Heroes Among Us: HM2 John Floyd

"But my greatest drives for success have come from actually the people I work with, and we accomplish things together."
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:22 PM EST
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By Heidi Paxson
USAF Master Sergeant Adolph Lee spent more than two decades serving in both the Navy and Air...

Heroes Among Us: USAF Master Sgt. Adolf Lee

USAF Master Sergeant Adolph Lee spent more than two decades serving in both the Navy and Air Force. He traveled all over the world but always seems to la­­nd in South Georgia.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 5:43 PM EST
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By Heidi Paxson
Singleton was a Navy E4 Seaman, served in the navy Reserves, then was an Active Duty PFCE5...

Heroes Among Us: Terrance Singleton, Sr.

Singleton was a Navy E4 Seaman, served in the navy Reserves and then was an Active Duty PFCE5 sergeant.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 8:30 PM EDT
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By Heidi Paxson
Ivey, a Vietnam veteran who lives in Leesburg, spent 27 years serving in the United States Air...

Heroes Among Us: Col. James Ivey

He shared plenty of stories about moving unexpectedly overnight, and how he learned he would be involved in the Vietnam War.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By Heidi Paxson
Lewis Harrison is a 96-year-old Army veteran who lives in Edison. He served his country for...

Heroes Among Us: Lewis Harrison

Harrison — who’s 96-years-young, going on 97 — grew up on a farm in Edison, the city where he now supports churches and students.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Heidi Paxson
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
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
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Humphrey is an Air Force veteran whose strength and humbleness shine through his experiences.
Heroes Among Us: Staff Sgt. Ray Humphrey
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On Monday, Senator Jon Ossoff met with Moody AFB leadership to plan for the arrival of F-35...
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Dewey E. Rewis Jr. died during the Korean War in an area called Death Valley located north of...
Family seeks to preserve the legacy of new identified South Georgian killed during Korean War
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