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Joe M. & Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation
Equest Hooves for Heroes
Signature Sponsor
2018-2020
WALL OF HONOR
Dedicated to the men and women in our lives currently serving or who have served
in our military forces.
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Joe M. Dealey
May 4, 1942 - May 4, 1946
Thank you for your service and example of patriotism for our country!
Pamela Dealey Petty and Michael C Petty
1st LT. Willard Balch
1949 - 1954
Your three sons and four grandsons are a testament to your dedication and service to America. We value the freedom and liberty you fought for.
With love,
Burton, Blane & Byron Balch
Chief Master Sergeant
Anthony E. Bomar
Thank you for your service to our country!
CrossFirst Bank
Cozewith brothers
Arthur Cozewith 1942-1945
Herman Cozcewith 1918-1919
Bernard Cozewith 1945-1947
You are the men that fought for our American freedoms. Your love and service gave your children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren lives of liberty and prosperity. We remember and are grateful.
The Cozewith Families
Col. Terry Ebbert
Served: 1961 - 1989
Award(s): Navy Cross
First Lieutenant Ebbert's daring initiative, indomitable fighting spirit, and loyal devotion to duty at great personal risk reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
"God Bless America's Sheepdogs"
Charles Teal Griffeth
Served: 2009-2016
Served in the Army Special Forces. Green Beret Staff Sergeant in 1st Group, 2nd Battalion ODA 145
We were proud of you then, and proud of you now!
Patrick E. Haggerty
Served: 1942 - 1945
In 1942 Patrick E. Haggerty became a reserve officer in the U. S. Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. During the latter war years, he was head of the Bureau's Electronics Production branch, which was responsible for the production of all airborne electronic equipment.
Norman Kinzy, JAGC
Served: 1966-1969
Norman proudly served in the U.S. Navy and is honored here by his team members at SettlePou Law Firm. SettlePou has supported Equest's veterans in our Hooves for Heroes program as a sponsor of our annual Boots & Salutes fundraiser. Thank you!
1st LT Joseph Mark Lauinger
Served: 1968 - KIA January 8, 1970
1st Lt Lauinger served as the Scout Platoon Leader with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 4th Infantry Division.
He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, godfather, classmate, soldier, soulmate, and best friend to many. He was fun-loving, gregarious, witty, funny, resilient; he had great strength of character, personal integrity; always a proper bloke in the long run.
Awarded: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Georgetown '67 - Chime - 7.5.45 Tulsa, OK
"I’ll look for you if I’m ever back this way…”
Col. Patrick J Wempe
Col Patrick J Wempe currently serves as Command Inspector General, US Army Forces Command. He has had a storied career in Military Intelligence and Special Forces, holding various Company / Battalion / Brigade commands in his nearly 30 years of service.
Col Wempe is the father of three accomplished daughters and is a steadfast husband to his wife Julie, who has commanded the family home with equal efficacy. We should all sleep better at night knowing he’s “on the job”! He’s my big brother and hero - thank you “Squeaks” for your service!
Carolyn Anderson, Managing Director
CrossFirst Private Bank, Dallas
214-545-6056
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Herman Cozewith
1918-1919
A Russian immigrant who fought for his adopted country as a private in the 329th Supply Company. We are Americans because of you.
Harley Cozewith, Sarah Cozewith and
Amy Giddon
Arthur Cozewith
1942 - 1945
WWII Veteran who fought for our country and fought for Veteran's rights. We follow your example. -With Love, The Cozewith and Spitzer Families, and his loving wife, Beatrice
Raymond "Gerald" Payton
1951 - 1952
Thank you for defending our freedom at Heartbreak Ridge, Sergeant First Class (2nd Divison/23rd Infantry/23rd Regiment/Company I. -With Love and Respect, Jennifer, Kevin III, Clark, and Kevin Kirksey
KoCo Powell
1991 - 2000
Coqueace (KoCo) Powell served in the US Navy as a journalist and mechanical equipment repair specialist.
Thank you for your service
Louise and Guy Griffeth
Cpl. George Van
1927 - 1990
Beloved grandfather of Lanee Gray.
A man of courage, honor and steadfast values.
Semper Fi!
Patrick Vosburg
1968 - 1976
Patrick served as an air traffic controller in the Navy. He now serves as a volunteer at Equest, and sponsored a horse in memory of his wife, Joy. Thank you for your service, Patrick!
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Jack Goebel
1943 - 1952
US Airforce
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Jack Goebel, USAF
Volkmer Family
David Golush Gordon
1942 - 1944
US Army
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Jack Goebel, USAF
Volkmer Family
Joseph Anibal Irizarry
1966 - 1969
US Marines
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Jack Goebel, USAF
Volkmer Family
Kern Phillips Pitts
1944 - 1974
US Army & POW
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Jack Goebel, USAF
Volkmer Family
Wilford L. Stone
Major in
Marine Corp.
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Jack Goebel, USAF
Volkmer Family
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Jack Goebel, USAF
Volkmer Family
Honoring Our Fathers
Irvin Edwin Polega
United States Army
12.2.1942 - 12.28.1945
Frank Tull Rice
United States Navy
8.5.1942 - 1.8.1946
With love, Bernie and Lili
Nuel E. Blythe, LCDR
1920 - 1952
United States Navy (Ret.)
Harry D. Pierce, 2nd Lt.
1943 - 1945
US Army Air Corps
Bernard I. Cozewith
1945 - 1947
Unites States Army
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Dennis D "Sgt. D" Dalessandro
1962 - 1970
US Marine Corps
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CDR Michael "Storm" Norman
1986 - 2002
United States Navy
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Florio Abbate | US Army | 1967 - 1969
Grady M. Lackey | US Army |1960 - 1966
Martha Lloren's | Army/Navy | 1977 - 2003
Joe A. Martinez
William Barlow Neville I US Army I 1942-1944
Gary Orlando | US Army | 1969 - 1972
Roy Sands | Marine Corps | 1990 - 1997
Brian Sheridan, Jr.| US Army |
Robert L. Stinnett | US Army | Retired
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