Each year we honor selected veterans from Eden Prairie who have made unique contributions in their service to country, though we recognize that all veterans have contributed and made sacrifices. It is required that the military service be for the U.S.A. and that veteran have some tie to Eden Prairie. Preference is given to those that have served in a combat zone, though not required.
Applications are due on April 1st each year for recognition on Memorial Day.
Honorees
2007
Reuel Long - POW (escaped), World War II
Tim Sather, Marine, Vietnam - Two Purple Heart Medals
Tyler Fey, Marine KIA in Anbar Province, Iraq - two tours
2008
Mickey Axton, Woman B-17 Pilot, World War II
Everett McClay, KIA World War I
2009
Chester Cox, B-17 Pilot, World War II
Jonathan Gens, Army Medic KIA, Vietnam
Joe Piram, Marine Injured in Afghanistan (also served two tours in Iraq)
2010
Randell Voas, Iraq & Afghanistan, KIA - Osprey Pilot
Edward Kromminga, World War II, POW
Paul Goldstein, Vietnam, Purple Heart & Silver Star Medals
2011
Daniel Olsen - Iraq Veteran (KIA)
