Veterans are recognized and remembered for their service to our country every Nov. 11. Unlike Memorial Day, which is for service members who gave the last measure of devotion to their country, Veterans Day is inclusive of all the living and dead.

Reflecting back over the past year, many veterans have departed our presence and now rest in the arms of a merciful God.

It is these deceased patriots from Veterans Day 2013 to Veterans Day 2014 we attempt “Taps” in newsprint by listing a role call.

This list is subject to the best information made available. My apologizes to any who may have been missed.

November 2013

Steinfeldt, John G. 11/05/2013

Larson, Alfred J. 11/18/2013

Ratcliffe, Jefferson G. USAAC & USA 11/20/2013

Carlee, Thomas USMC 11/22/2013

Hillman, Samuel J. 11/29/2013

December 2013

Tindoll, William D. 12/04/2013

Britton, John M., Jr. 12/18/2013

Pittman, Johnny L. 12/22/2013

January 2014

Hadley, Walter 01/26/2014

Fondren, John 01/28/2014

Long, Charles 01/30/2014

February 2014

Carroll, Herman D. 02/07/2014

Brewer, Brian 02/07/2014

Jones, Luther R. 02/17/2014

March 2014

Graham, George E. 03/07/2014

Robinson, James USN 03/10/2014

Campbell, Herman W., Jr. 03/15/2014

Godwin Milton USMC 03/15/2014

Shipman, John J. 03/26/2014

Dobbs, John F. 03/29/2014

Moore, Macon 03/31/2014

April 2014

Norris, Thomas D. 04/02/2014

Clements, Virgil J. 04/03/2014

Morgan, Fred F. 04/04/2014

Bender, Clyde W., Sr. 04/09/2014

Chandler, Fred R. 04/17/2014

Alsbrook, Pinckney A., Jr. 04/19/2014

Travis, Clarence L 04/28/2014

Hardy, Ralph USA 04/29/2014

May 2014

Johnson, James L. 05/02/2014

Davis, Donald E. 05/04/2014

Turner, David J. 05/07/2014

Beville, Dan C. 05/10/2014

Caine, Robert USANG 05/13/2014

Perry, John E., Jr. 5/16/2014

Blackwell, Murray USA&USAF 05/19/2014

June 2014

Parker, Jimmy USA 06/04/2014

Campbell, William USA 06/11/2014

Young, James T. 06/30/2014

July 2014

Ledford, Warren C. 07/01/2014

August 2014

Courtney, Roland USN 08/02/2014

Crocker, Leonard C. 08/04/2014

Coffee, Donnie USA 08/06/2014

Castleberry, Scott S. 08/14/2014

Scott, Kenneth USAF 08/16/2014

Stephens, Chester O. USA 08/18/2014

Neighbors, Billy USAF 08/22/2014

Foster, James W. 08/31/2014

September 2014

Arnold, Franklin, Jr. USA&USAF 09/07/2014

Speed, Bryant G., Dr. 09/13/2014

 October 2014

Morgan, William, Jr. USAF 10/09/2014

Cochran, Harrison H. 10/20/2014

Henry, Ted M. USA 10/21/2014

Bond, Billy W. USA 10/24/2014

Triplett, Earnest USAF 10/28/2014

Stricklin, Thomas E. 10/31/2014

R.I.P. loyal patriots, you have fought the good fight and kept America safe and free. Your battle is over and the victory is in hand. It is time for others to pick up the mantle and follow the example set before them.

Duty, Honor, Country was your mantra and shall it never be forgotten the sacrifices you made for the land of the free, home of the brave.

God bless America and our veterans.