MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH
MILITARY TRIBUTE PAGE
This page is dedicated to our military personnel who are currently serving our country,
those who died in the line of duty, and our veterans (living and deceased).  Our prayers go
out to those who are in harm's way, for eternal rest for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
for our freedom, and in thanksgiving to those who served so bravely.
OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL IN ACTIVE SERVICE
THOSE WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
OUR VETERANS (LIVING )
Corrie Shemonic - Served from 1999-2007
Missouri National Guard - Operation Iraqi Freedom II
E-4, 880 Engineers Team Haul

Corrie is the wife of Ryan Shemonic and resides in Chester, IL.
Ryan and Corrie have a son, Maison and are expecting a child in September, 2008
Cpl. Edward J. Niermann, USMC
Served in Marine Corps from January 2004 - December 2007
Was deployed to one tour of duty in Afghanistan and one tour of duty in Iraq

Currently resides in Fairview Heights, IL
OUR VETERANS (DECEASED)
S.Sgt. Wilfred L. Niermann - U.S. Army World War II
Served from April 5, 1945 - December 8, 1946
Construction Foreman
Decorated with Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, Army of Occupation
Medal (Japan)

Died: October 8, 2006
FT1 (ss) Adam L. Hustedde

Son of Dave and Kathy Hustedde

Currently serving in the U.S. Navy
Brett C. Gross, SPC
U.S. Army - Military Police
Currently Stationed in Afghanistan
In Service Since March 2004

Son of Larry and Cheryl Gross
Austin C. Mulholland - U.S. Army

Attended St. Mary's Pre-School
and Kindergarten from 1992-1993

Son of Michael Mulholland who
resides in Chester