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heraldextra.com > news > community > 03/28/2026 > veterans-stories-lucky-boots-valued-by-lehis-jim-slade-during-vietnam-war

Veteran’s Stories: ‘Lucky boots’ valued by Lehi’s Jim Slade during Vietnam War

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (365+ words) Jim Slade's lucky boots.The left boot shows three areas of damage, two of which resulted in injuries to Jim. Americans everywhere owe an enormous debt to the men and women who fought for their country. To remember these brave…...

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heraldextra.com > news > 11/11/2025 > soldier-spotlights-ex-servicemen-honored-at-annual-timpview-veterans-day-tribute

Soldier Spotlights: Ex-servicemen honored at annual Timpview Veterans Day tribute

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (708+ words) Just months after 9/11, Maj. Taylor Knight enlisted in the Utah Army National Guard at 17, embarking on a 20-year military career that sent him around the world. Knight was honored in front of the Timpview High School student body Tuesday by…...

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heraldextra.com > news > community > 02/21/2026 > veterans-stories-lehis-jim-slades-road-takes-him-to-vietnam-as-an-army-ranger

Veteran’s Stories: Lehi’s Jim Slade’s road takes him to Vietnam as an Army Ranger

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (642+ words) Americans everywhere owe an enormous debt to the men and women who fought for their country. To remember these brave individuals, the Daily Herald is pleased to share some of their stories. This is the first article in a weekly…...

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heraldextra.com > news > 02/20/2026 > unforgotten-veterans-korean-war-soldiers-honored-by-american-legion-post-13-provo

Unforgotten veterans: Korean War soldiers honored by American Legion Post 13 Provo

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (608+ words) Occurring five years after World War II ended and the decade before the United States" involvement in Vietnam, the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 is considered by many to be "the forgotten war." It"s a phrase all too familiar to…...

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heraldextra.com > lifestyles > 10/11/2025 > inside-delight-local-rec-centers-have-plenty-of-activities-for-winter-months

Inside delight: Local rec centers have plenty of activities for winter months

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (368+ words) Fall brings the changing of the leaves and lower temperatures that send Utah Valley residents inside. At times like these, it's good to be the Orem Family Fitness Center. For active Orem residents, winter is no time to stop being…...

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heraldextra.com > top-headlines > 08/15/2025 > japan-marks-80th-anniversary-of-wwii-surrender-as-concern-grows-about-fading-memory

Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (991+ words) Eugene Hoshiko, Associated Press TOKYO " Japan'paid tribute Friday to more than 3 million war dead as the country marked its'surrender'that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of the tragedy of war and the…...