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Too Many Flags

by Frank & Lin Vrgo
Memorial Day, originally
known as Decoration Day, is a
federal holiday in the United States
for honoring and mourning the U.S.
military personnel who died while
serving in the United States Armed
Forces.
From 1868 to 1970, it was
observed on May 30. Since 1971, it
is observed on the last Monday of
May.
That INCLUDES, all Military
personnel whether they had
“Boots on the Ground” in military
operations in foreign wars or not.
Alan and I grew up together in
a small town in Ohio. We went to
elementary school together, junior
high school together and high
school together. We played little
league together and went to church
together and we were in the Boy
Scouts together becoming First 1LT Joseph A. Lofton
Class badges together. Alan’s Mom phosphate concoction that Mom in outs. Alan and I were very good
and Dad owned a small farm and would mix up and eventually it hitters, sometimes hitting for the
a mom and pop grocery store on became a Cherry Coke, but just not same average over 300 %. Baseball
the corner by the high school and the same. is the only sport that you only have
Alan and I would walk over and In little league, Alan played to be excellent in for 1/3 of the time
have lunch with them at their lunch 2nd base and I played 3rd base at your job while batting and still
counter. and we were quite a double play be considered a good ball player.
We would have a cherry combination that led our league continued on page 4
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Too many flags continued from front Alan’s squadron hat that he gave me.
I went home and was accepted by the Federal
Alan was also our high school class president and Bureau of Investigation and was on leave when the news
prom king as well as being voted most likely to succeed. came from Alan’s mom.
After high school, Alan and I still stayed close It was a gut punch that remains to this day and
friends and then Alan went to College and I had not it is still difficult to get over. My best friend, my dear
been accepted to college yet but my paper work was in. friend had been KIA in Vietnam, you know that war
Since Alan was already in school, he was exempt for the that Author Michael Lind called “The Necessary War”
draft but I had received my notice for physicals for the that our boys fought in to end communism.
draft. I had already joined the USAF but had a delay in I have mixed emotions about that statement.
going to basic training. Alan was sent home and I attended his funeral. It
Alan and I wrote to each other almost weekly. Finally was the largest funeral that Akron, Ohio had ever had.
Alan had met Phyllis and they became engaged. I was It was heart wrenching as his mom received the folded
stomping through the dirt in Texas and while in basic American Flag. She kept asking me why we were over
I was notified that I was drafted by the Army and was there. I had no answer for her.
AWOL from Fort Brag! Alan and his wife, Phyliss, as so many others had
However, I was given a choice to become an not been married that long and now she was a young
Airman or a Grunt. I chose wisely. widow. Alan’s death is depicted here in his official report
I was transferred to my pilot training base in West from the Department of Navy.
Texas and Alan had graduated from the College and
joined the Marines, something no one really expected.
I phoned Alan on the free phone system to his
training base and he was in training to fly helicopters
and was at the top of his class when he graduated.
Now Veterans, particularly Vietnam Veterans,
seem to have to wear a hat that says so. It seems to me
that it does not matter, people kinda know.
Well, Alan sent me a squadron hat that had the
designation VMO2, Da Nang! And yes, if you watched
Magnum P.I. that TV crew wore the same hat.
It is a real military operation.
Alan did not say much but with that hat, it told me
that he was on his way to ‘Nam. I phoned his mom FINAL MISSION OF 1LT JOSEPH ALAN LOFTON
and she was apprehensive about her only son going On November 12, 1969, a U.S. Marine Corps AH-
over there and I tried to console her. But then what do I 1G Cobra attack helicopter (#68-15080) from Marine
know? Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2), Marine Aircraft
I soon received orders to Tan Son Nhut airbase but Group 16 (MAG-16), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, was one
those were shortly changed to another assignment. So of two Cobras flying in support of Marines engaged on
much for a Top Secret security clearance. the ground five miles southeast of An Hoa Air Field in
I did not hear from Alan after his deployment to Quang Nam Province, RVN. The Cobra crew consisted
‘Nam’ and I did not even know where he was stationed. of pilot MAJ Howard B. Henry and co-pilot 1LT Joseph
The Marines and Air Force do not communicate in that A. Lofton. The flight was attempting to silence a heavy
area. machine gun positioned on the north slope of the Que
I was moved around from Texas, to Hawaii to Scott Son Mountains. The gun was causing considerable
AFB, Illinois then back to Hickam AFB, Hawaii. problems for the Marines operating in the immediate
Just before I was to end my career in the AF area and had a number of Marines pinned down in
I received notice that I had been accepted to the a bomb crater. Numerous west to east gun runs were
Army’s Warrant Officer program and flight school for made without effect. Apparently, the gun was mobile
helicopters. Well, that was three years too late and I had and was possibly being moved in and out of a cave. After
already lost 8 friends to Vietnam. I got out but still wore
D &G
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The City of Glasgow City Council is requesting
public input on the proposed location of a new skate
park. The city council met at a work session on Monday
May 20, 2024 and are proposing the new skate park be
located in a portion of Hoyt Park.
Residents of the city can submit letters of support
or opposition for this location to the Glasgow City
Clerk’s Office, 319 3rd Street South, Glasgow, MT 59230.
Letters for the council’s review should be received by
Wednesday May 29th at 12:00 p.m. to be included in
the council packet for the June 3, 2024 regular council
meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m.

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Montana Gold Star Mom’s NOTICE FOR PUBLIC INPUT MEETING
The City of Glasgow City Council is requesting public

Memorial Day Message input on the proposed location of a new skate park.
The city council met at a work session on
Monday, May 20, 2024
by Aaron Flint, Montana Talks
and are proposing the new skate park be located in a
I can’t tell you what an incredible honor it was to portion of Hoyt Park. Residents of the city can submit
receive a surprise phone call from a Gold Star mom letters of support or opposition for this location to the
while we were LIVE on the radio Friday. I think there Glasgow City Clerk’s Office, 319 3rd Street South,
are a lot of Montanans who want to support our Gold Glasgow, MT 59230. Letters for the council’s review
should be received by Wednesday May 29th at
Star families, but we don’t know what to say or what to 12:00 p.m. to be included in the council packet for
do. the June 3, 2024 regular council meeting beginning
We got a call from Melissa Sandvick. Earlier in at 5:00 p.m. The public will also have the opportunity
the program, we mentioned her son, US Marine Corps to talk during public comment on any agenda item at
this meeting.
Lance Corporal Jeremy Sandvick Monroe. The Chinook
High School graduate was killed in Iraq in 2006. VO
For Melissa and all of the Gold Star families out VO
TE
JEFF TE

ALSBERG
there- we can’t thank you enough for your family’s
sacrifice. We can never say enough, but we just want
you to know that we’re thinking about you and all of Valley County
our Gold Star family members this weekend. Commissioner
What can we as Montanans say or do to support
Taking my history of quality work
our Gold Star families? into the future of Valley County
[email protected]
406-263-1177
Melissa Sandvick: “It’s hard for a lot of people. Paid for by Jeff Alsberg for Commissioner
PO Box 2 Fort Peck, MT 59223 • Simone Alsberg Treasurer
And I know, I mean it was hard for me to talk to people
about it. And it was hard for people to talk to me when
it first happened. Now what we really want is for our
A Memorial Day Reminder
Memorial Day weekend will be busy here in
young men and women to be recognized, and to be Glasgow. Saturday morning May 25th volunteers will
remembered. Because as you go through the years, we meet at the Highland cemetery at 9:00am to place flags
think- you know, well, maybe they’re forgotten- but on all veteran’s grave sites. Come help us out as the more
that’s not the way it is. And we want them- their name to help we have. the less time it takes. This should only take
be heard. And they should- all of our veterans, anyone a couple of hours at most so the rest of your day will be
that served should be remembered, but those that last free. We will pick up the flags at 1:00pm om Memorial
their lives should be spoken a little bit more.” Day.
Melissa called in from Malta and tells us that there The Memorial Day program will be held at the
will be a Memorial Day parade at 1 p.m. Monday. Lineup VFW starting at 10:30. Weather permitting, it will be
starts at noon at Veterans Memorial Park. held outside in the parking lot next to the flag memorial.
Melissa Sandvick: “I just got a message on Following the singing of the National Anthem, the
Facebook yesterday from one of the boys that graduated Pledge of allegiance we will have the Invocation by VFW
with Jeremy from Chinook. And he- they want to do a Chaplain, Phil Wilson.
convoy at the all class reunion from Chinook to Dodson The guest speaker will be Veteran Travis Lamb who
so that his classmates can be there with him. And I think served in Southwest Asia.
that was really- I mean that really touched my heart. The VFW and American Legion Commanders
So anytime that their names can be mentioned, it’s and their Auxiliaries will honor our fallen comrades
beautiful. It’s beautiful to hear.” by placing their wreaths at the base of the memorial.
Note from the Buzz: Aaron also had Colonel Parker Benediction, retiring of the colors, Firing Squad and
Hahn, good ol’ Glasgow native, on his program this Echoing Taps will complete the program.
morning and discussing Parker’s friendship with Aaron Everyone is invited to stay for a potluck dinner
Holleyman who was killed in Iraq. Hollyman went to immediately following the program. Fried Chicken and
high school here. It was a touching narrative, and can be buns will be furnished by the Auxiliary so please bring a
hear on montanatalks.com. salad or dessert to share.
Army Staff Sgt. Aaron N. Holleyman
Age 26, of Glasgow, Mont.; assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.;
killed Aug 30 when his military vehicle hit an improvised
explosive device in Khutayiah, Iraq.
Staff Sgt. Aaron Holleyman’s former commander
remembered him as a “commander’s choice” for his
intelligence and grit during his service in Iraq.
Capt. Daniel Diamond, who led Holleyman during
the sergeant’s first tour in Iraq, recalled his memories
Thursday during a memorial service at Fort Campbell.
Holleyman, 26, died Aug. 30 when his vehicle hit a
land mine in Iraq. He was a member of the 5th Special
Forces Group (Airborne) based at Fort Campbell, Ky.
“I like to call him a friend. He was a commander’s
choice because he was intelligent and hardworking.
He had a plethora of qualities that I would admire for
a lifetime,” said Diamond, who spoke Thursday in the
post’s Memorial Chapel.
Holleyman, a Mississippi native, was buried on
Tuesday after a funeral at Trinity Baptist Church in
Carthage, Miss. He was buried at Monticello Baptist
Church cemetery in Lawrence County.
Diamond said Holleyman was loyal to football
teams in his state.
He was a sports enthusiast, and he loved football,
and he loved his family,” Diamond said after Thursday’s
memorial.
According to the memorial service booklet that told
Holleyman’s life story, he participated in more than 100
Aaron Hollyman’s photo is on the hallway wall near
combat missions in western Iraq. On one occasion, he was the entrance to the Glasgow High School office. We
wounded along with two other soldiers, but he treated his hope that the students look at Aaron’ picture every
injured comrades before himself, the pamphlet said. day as a reminder that every day is Memorial Day.
Staff Sgt. Joe Briscoe, who was injured while in Iraq To all the Veterans, we thank you for you service.
and lost part of his right arm during a rocket-propelled Always Honor and Remember!
grenade attack, talked about meeting Holleyman on Oct.
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AIS inspection staff continues NOTICE TO VALLEY COUNTY TAXPAYERS
2023 REAL ESTATE TAXES
to detect mussel-fouled boats Second half of the 2023 Real Estate taxes are due and payable on
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks aquatic invasive or before 5 p.m, Friday, May 31, 2024, or unless paid prior to that time
species (AIS) inspection stations have been busy this the amount due will be delinquent and will draw interest at the rate of 5/6
spring. So far, more than 10,000 watercraft have been of 1% per month from the time of delinquency until paid and 2% will be
added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. Taxes will be considered
inspected, with 16 of those found to have invasive
delinquent on Saturday, June 1, 2024 and will be charged penalty
mussels attached. and interest.
Anyone transporting watercraft must stop at all
Payment may be made at the Valley County Treasurer’s Office in the
open inspection stations they encounter. Watercraft Valley County Courthouse during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to
includes motorized and non-motorized boats, paddle 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, placed in the red drop-boxes outside
boards, kayaks, canoes, rafts and pack rafts. the front and side doors of the Courthouse, or mailed to Valley County
Nonresidents and residents returning home must Treasurer, 501 Court Square #3, Glasgow, Montana 59230 or paid online
have their watercraft inspected before launching in at https://www.valleycountymt.net/treasurer or by calling 1-866-549-
1010. The Bureau code for Valley County is 8778528.
Montana. Watercraft must also be drained of all water
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The State Class B Softball Tournament was delayed good old Good Evening Glasgow days when their state
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— but is still supposed to conclude on Saturday.More snow! Back to the current status, the Scotties were to
fields, and less breaks for the athletes, but hey, that’s play at 10:00 this morning, taking on Manhattan. A win
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