In honor of Veterans’ Day – Finding a hero right here at home

Image: AX 2 J. G. Johnny Jones thinks about the men that were left behind during the Viet Nam war.

AX 2 J. G. Johnny Jones thinks about the men that were left behind during the Viet Nam war. (Submitted Photos)

Image: Jones with his flight crew.

Jones with his flight crew. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Lt. Vern Von Sydow, Johnny Jones, James Rooney and Roland Cockerham served in the Navy in Viet Nam.

Lt. Vern Von Sydow, Johnny Jones, James Rooney and Roland Cockerham served in the Navy in Viet Nam. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Johnny Jones served our country during the Viet Nam war and now serves our community by teaching our students at Italy High School.

Johnny Jones served our country during the Viet Nam war and now serves our community by teaching our students at Italy High School. (Karen Mathiowetz)

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