Monty Piercefield answered the call to serve his country three times. At 96, this Rockford native still carries pride in his country and a message of honor to those who serve today. ...
Not all who gave their lives for freedom in Vietnam were Americans. For area servicemen, the memory of brave Canadian volunteers lives strong. ...
When he retired as a Major General in 1996, John Borling’s career had spanned 37 eventful years. His most challenging period occurred when he endured 6.5 years as a prisoner of war (POW) in North Vietnam. Here, the Rockford resident shares his story. ...