This Veterans Day we wanted to share special thank you to all of the veterans that keep us moving here at The Rapid. We’re fortunate to have so many Rapid employees who have previously and continue to serve our country. On Facebook this past week we shared the names and photos of our veterans. Here’s the full list of all of our honored service members:
– Robert (Bob) Bennett – Army, 1974-1994
– Dan Shull – Navy, 1970-1973
– Elza Beard – Marine Corps, 1984-1988
– Abe Riley – Army, 1979-1982
– Ron Prys – Navy, 1968-1973
– Manny Esquivel – Army, 1967-1970
– Jodie Burns – Air Force, 1985-1987
– Donnell Harvey – Air Force, 1981-1985
– Norm Young – Army, 1975-1977
– Robert Olejniczak – Navy, 1983-1993
– Doug Pierce – Air Force, 1975-1979
– Steve Clapp – Army/National Guard, 1986-2008
– William Morrison – Army/National Guard, 1981-Present
– Leon Carrico – Army, 1970-1991
– Jim Archie – Navy, 1983-1989
– Henry Borgeling – Army, 1980-2010
– Betty Hughes – Air Force, 1976 – 1980
– Matt Oudbier – Marines, 2004 – 2012
– Andrew Pardee – Army, 2005 – 2013
– Joe Biven – Army, 2002- 2006
– Dave Krenz – Army, 2002 – 2008
– Erik Zwolinski – Air Force, 2006 – 2010
– Noel Plaska – Army, 1984-2009
We would also like to thank all of the veterans within the Greater Grand Rapids area. We are grateful for your service.