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Monroe Memorial Day Hero: David S. Schmaling
This Memorial Day week we're honoring Americans who served our country.
We asked our readers to send us stories of their loved ones who served the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard or Coast Guard to honor them this Memorial Day.
This was sent in by Theresa Schmaling-Morits.
“This is my oldest brother David. After 9/11 happened, he made it his mission to serve this beautiful country and do all that he could do to help. He has taught me and our 4 other siblings so much about ourselves and our country that everything about him makes us proud! I’d like to submit him as our hometown hero!”
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- Hero’s Name: SSGT David S. Schmaling
- DOB: May 20, 1984
- Rank, branch and years served: SSGT/E-6 (Staff Sergeant), U.S. Army, 2004-2012
- War/place served: Mosul, Iraq (2005-2006) and Afghanistan (2007-2009)
- Town and state they’re from: Monroe, Connecticut
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