honoring veterans

VETERANS PARK

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Black-and-white photo of the Veteran’s Park monument in Boerne, Texas, honoring local soldiers with statues of World War II servicemen.

Published in 2011, the late John Eddie Vogt’s book, Witches, Bitches, and Other Small Town Folks, brings to life the quirky, unforgettable, and entertaining tales of growing up and living in Kendall County from the 1930s through the 1960s. Thanks to the gracious permission of his family, The Kendall Gentleman is honored to share excerpts … Read more

Publisher Note: Thank A Veteran

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Michael G. Ethridge, publisher of The Kendall Gentleman, photographed outdoors in Boerne, Texas, for his November 2025 “Thank a Veteran” message.

Every November, we set aside a day to honor the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. But for most of us, gratitude should not be something we circle on a calendar. It should be part of how we live. Both of my grandfathers were veterans, and three of my four grandparents worked … Read more

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