This page is dedicated to those who have been honored by family, friends etc. by way of the Thomas Township “Hometown Heroes” banner project.  Thomas Township and the Downtown Development Authority is proud to display the banners of those residents, past and present, who have served or are currently serving the United States of America.

WILLIAM BOELK

ARMY-AIR FORCE    STAFF SERGEANT

JUNE 1942-DECEMBER 1945

My father, my hero!!

–Honored by:  Judy Fanning

   MARK FANNING    

  UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS    SERGEANT 

  1995-2002

 Mark has always been a great person.  From a young age he was always focused on goals, always striving to be the best.   He is a loyal and loving son, father, husband, brother, uncle and friend.  Anyone that has the pleasure of knowing him is better because of him.

–Honored by:  Judy Fanning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

  MARTIN HUMPHREY

  ARMY  E3

  APRIL 20, 1976-JANUARY 10, 1979   

 Marty is a proud American who enlisted in the Army at the age of 17.  He is a great man who has your back which makes him a great friend as well!

 –Honored by:  American Gasser Hot Rod Shop     

  ROBERT PAHSSEN

  UNITED STATES MARINE   PRIVATE FIRST CLASS

  1951-1954       

Our father was a proud Marine.  While serving our country he received the following medals; National Defense, Korean Service with 1 star, and the United Nations Service Medal.  Bob was a honest and humble man.  He was a loving father, grandpa and a dear friend to everyone.  Bob passed away September 24, 1983 at the young age of 50.  Gone but never forgotten.

–Honored by: Rick Pahssen       

  DAVID A. SOMMERS  

  UNITED STATES AIR FORCE   SERGEANT

  MAY 1969-MAY 1973   

 I nominate my husband.  Long before we were married he proudly served in the Air Force.  He completed a tour in Vietnam as a combat photographer where he flew hundreds of hours documenting the Air Force role in the war.  He earned an Air Medal and Commendation Medal.  He then served two years with the air demonstration team, the Thunderbirds where he traveled the United States representing the Air Force.  Ever since we have been married he has continued serving his community in various roles that was instilled in him during service to his country.

–Honored by:  Edith Sommers