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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1943-1945

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SERVED 1997-2005

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 2010-PRESENT

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1946-1949

GEORGE HANEL

U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1944-1946 SERVED 1953-1955

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1998-2001

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1953-1955

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SERVED 1960-1964

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U.S. MARINE CORPS

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1942-1946

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1969-1970

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U.S. AIR FORCE

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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SERVED 1960-1966

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U.S. NAVY

SERVED 2012-PRESENT

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1968-1970

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1973-1976

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1952-1954

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U.S. AIR FORCE

SERVED 1952-1955

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U.S. ARMY

SERVED 1953-1959

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U.S. AIR FORCE

SERVED 1986-2011

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U.S. AIR FORCE

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. AIR FORCE

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. AIR FORCE

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVAL RESERVES

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. ARMY AIR CORP.

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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U.S. NAVY

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U.S. ARMY

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SHERYL SCHMECKPEPER/DAILY NEWS NEIL BLOOMQUIST stands in front of the sign in his yard asking people to thank a vetif they like their freedom. The sign includes his name and the names of 13 other familymembers who are or have served in the military.

Family’s patriotism on display By SHERYL [email protected]

McLEAN — Neil Bloomquist is doing hispart to raise the level of patriotism in thecountry.And he’s hoping other people will follow inhis footsteps.

The Korean War veteran recentlyerected one of the “Love freedom? Thank avet” signs on his property near here.

But Bloomquist went on step furtherand added the names of fellow familymembers who have served in the military.

Bob Huntley is the person originallybehind the sign effort. In 2015, he erected asign on his property near Norfolk. Afterurging from friends and fellow vets, heplaced several more along busy highways inthe area.

Last spring, the Daily News publishedan article about the signs, which led tomore inquiries, including one fromBloomquist.

He bought three signs — one for hisplace and one that was auctioned inRandolph to raise money for charity. It isnow in place near Jerry’s Hilltop nearRandolph. He has donated a third sign thatwill be auctioned to raise money forOsmond’s Christmas charity that helpsfamilies in need.

Bloomquist is considering placing moresigns, he said.

“We need to support patriotism and

keep it alive,” he said. “Most people don’trealize what these ... vets went through.”

After Bloomquist’s sign was in place onhis property, his wife, Margaret, suggestedhe add another board with names of familymembers who are or have served.

“Why not be proud of the people whohave served?” she asked him. It’s animpressive list of Bloomquist familymembers who have served their country inthe military.

It starts with Bloomquist’s brother,Duane, who fought in World War II andhelped liberate Auschwitz. Another brother,Eldred, was in the National Guard from1946 to 1950. Neil himself served inGermany during the Korean War.

Bloomquist’s son, Greg, spent 26 yearsin the Air Force and traveled to 139countries, Bloomquist said. Greg’s fiancee,Michelle, has been in the Air Force for 16years.

Another son, Jeff, was in the Air Forcefor 25 years, and his wife, Tracy, has beenin the Navy for 18 years.

Son Chuck was in the Navy for 24 years,and son Dan was in the Air Force for 24years. Dan’s wife, Trish, is also retired fromthe Air Force.

Grandson Josh, who is Jeff and Tracy’sson, was in the Marines for four years;grandsons Nick and Chris Rohde served inthe South Dakota National Guard, andgrandson Christian Bloomquist has been inthe Air Force for three years.

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