Bob Penkert served as a door gunner in the Army Aviation 92nd Assault Helicopter Group. During a mission in Cambodia, his helicopter was shot down. The pilot and another crew member were injured. Bob and the copilot packed the injured out hiding from enemy troops along the way. They were MIA during this time. Shortly after, Bob returned home.

All Veterans have a story, and many are left untold.  The purpose of this feature is to honor our heroes and thank them for their service.  Matthew Ditto is one of these Heroes. Nominate your hero today by sending in a letter of nomination to the Classic Rock 102.9 Facebook page. 

Matthew’s wife, Lacy, nominated her husband to be honored as this month’s Classic Rock 102.9 and Pacific Steel & Recycling Veteran that Rocks.  All Veterans have a story, and many are left untold.  The purpose of this feature is to honor our heroes and thank them for their service.  Matthew Ditto is one of these Heroes.

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Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

Hells Gate State Park will host their annual Haunted Hayride once again!

Hells Gate State Park will host their annual Haunted Hayride once again! 

In 2004 Sgt. Jacey Marks, USMC, joined the Marines just two weeks out of high school, which led him to a total of six deployments including two in Iraq and two in Afghanistan.

Sgt. Marks’ mother, Becki Marks, nominated her son to be honored as this month’s Classic Rock 102.9 and Pacific Steel & Recycling’s Veteran that Rocks.  All Veterans have a story, and many are left untold.  The purpose of this feature is to honor our heroes and thank them for their service.  Sgt. Marks is one of these Heroes. 

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This month, Classic Rock 102.9 and Pacific Steel & Recycling are proud to announce Brandon Page as September’s Veteran who rocks. Brandon served in the Navy for 20 years, participating in multiple operations overseas. He now resides in Lewiston with wife and 2 children.