The Kendall Gentleman

The November 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman, the monthly Kendall County magazine for men published by Oakridge Media in Boerne, Texas, is the Veteran’s Issue. This is Volume 1, Issue 10.

Veteran Vignettes

Those Who Served. Short vignettes on local veterans from every conflict we could source, beginning with War of 1812 veteran Samuel Boyd Patton.

In This Issue

• Publisher Note: Thank A Veteran
  Honor veterans every day, not just November 11. Insights from Jonathan Mallard, Army combat medic and photographer, on service, sacrifice, and gratitude.
• Veteran Vignettes: Those Who Served
  A photographic tribute by Jonathan Mallard and essay by Brayden Church honoring Kendall County veterans who embody service, humility, and strength.
• History: Bruno Phillip: Boerne’s Fallen Son and the Legacy of Service
  Discover the story of Private Bruno Phillip, a Boerne native whose World War I sacrifice inspired VFW Post 688 and a legacy of service in Kendall County.
• Hope for Heroes Texas, Kendall County Featured Hero: Manny Casarez
  Fire Chief Manny Cazares opens up about leadership, faith, and the call to serve, on duty and in life.
• Hope for Heroes: Service and Science: Dr. David Wampler
  Explore Dr. David Wampler’s journey from paramedic to Ph.D. researcher, advancing emergency medicine while serving Kendall County with compassion and expertise.
• BetterMENt: The Power of Our Word
  Explore the meaning of “Our Word”: a call to integrity, promise, and gratitude. This Veterans Day, honor those who live their solemn oaths.
• Outdoors: Behold, Yellowstone Park
  Experience the awe of Yellowstone Park, from geysers and wildlife to mountain vistas, through the eyes of a lifelong outdoorsman and adventurer.
• Faith & Leadership: Find the Butavan
  Discover the magic of “Butavan”: the secret ingredient in family memories, blueberry muffins, and traditions that make moments unforgettable.
• Musings of JEV: VETERANS PARK
  Explore the history of Veterans Park in Boerne, Texas, from Union Square to WWI memorials, parades, and its enduring role in honoring local veterans.
• Spirit Review: The Whiskey Rebellion
  Explore the Whiskey Rebellion, its impact on early U.S. distilleries, and connections to veterans and whiskey history in Pennsylvania.
• Behind the Lens: From the Director of Photography
  Jonathan Mallard reflects on faith, service, and seeing the image of God in every man through his work as The Kendall Gentleman’s photographer.

Previous issue: October 2025. Next issue: December 2025.