This election is of utmost importance, and each vote counts. Art never said much about those times, except to mention the close calls he had survived. Art is no longer with us, a member of the 'great generation' called upon to serve our country in times of great peril. My thoughts remind me of Art Altman, who enjoyed the harvest, running machines and all that goes with it. It's soybean combining time in Minnesota, the rows are golden brown, traveling their way through the majestic machinery. Hometown: Lakefield, MN (Submitted Octoby John Nauerth III) In honor of Art Altman, US Army - Served in World War II He is a soldier first and foremost and loves his country and would do anything for it. He is a team player and believes in taking care of his soldiers. Rex has been my husband for five years now and I have watched him grow through his years in the service.

Hometown: Barbourville, KY (Submitted Novemby Teanna Allen) In honor of Sergeant First Class E-7 Rex Allen, Army I just hope he knows how very proud we all are of him and how anxious I am to hold that new baby. I know Justin is thinking about all of the accomplishments that Brayden will make while he's gone & going to miss: that first tooth, seeing him sit up for the first time. This tour will be hard for him because since his last tour he and his wife have had a baby. He starts his 2nd (unknown) tour of duty again this January.

He served in the Gulf from Jan 07 to Sept. Justin, my grandson, enlisted in the Navy while still in High School. Hometown: Ely (Submitted Octoby Karen Voli) In honor of Justin Akins, Navy - Served in the Gulf War

Wish You Weren't by Sherrie Petersen