Northern Kentucky Blue Star Mothers

PC Charles Clark
November 1971 – September 1975
USS Guadalcanal LPH-7

Current member - US Marine Riders
Current member - Patriot Guard Rider

Friend to all BSMA Chapter 5 Members

Terry Connley
1965 – 1968
Served in Vietnam with 173rd Airborne

Currently serving as…. Commander
John R. Little VFW Post #3186
Southgate, KY
(Home of NKY #5 BSMA)

Friend & Supporter of all BSMA Chapter 5 Members

H.B. Deatherage
Vietnam Veteran
January 1968 – December 1969

Currently living in Florence, KY with wife Judi

Coordinator for the planting of the
“Paver Bricks” honoring the Sons and Daughter
of the Blue Star Mothers of America
Northern KY Chapter 5

~~~Boone County Veterans Memorial Founder~~~

WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam Monuments

Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Unveiled Memorial Day 2008

MGySgt Peter Heiss
February 1968 – February 1988
Served in Vietnam 1968-1969

Currently living in Florence, KY with wife Judy
Past President NKY U.S. Marine Riders
Member of NKY Patriot Guard Riders


Friend to all BSMA Chapter 5 Members

IC2 Anna (Held) Judd
Plank Owner-USS Cape Cod AD43
US Navy
July 1979 thru February 1984

Anna has a son Frank and daughter-in-law both currently serving in the US Army. Frank has just been
deployed for his second time.

Anna is also a very active Blue Star Mother and
Patriotic Instructor in our local chapter.

Thomas Kathman
April 1970 – April 1974

Current member–US Marine Riders
Current member–Patriot Guard Rider

Currently living in Cincinnati, Ohio with wife Sandi

Friend to all BSMA Chapter 5 Members

Keith A. Kempke served with…

United States Marine Corp
Michigan National Guard
Ohio National Guard
S.W.A.T Team
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom

After graduation from High School he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served 6 years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and as a Drill Instructor at Parris Island, South Carolina. After completion of 6 years of honorable service to the Marine Corps, 1SG Kempke moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where he joined the Ohio National Guard with B-Company, 147th Infantry. He served as a Squad Leader and as Platoon Sergeant for 6 years. While with the unit he served as a member & instructor for a newly formed S.W.A.T. Team that consisted of soldiers from the unit and local law enforcement agencies. He also served on the units Rifle and Pistol Team.

1SG. Kempke transferred to the Michigan National Guard in 1998 to join the 745th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company. He served as a Team Leader, then as the Operations NCO for the unit. During his time with the EOD Company SFC Kempke has been involved with multiple EOD Incidents during yearly annual training events at Camp Grayling, MI.

In 1999, 1SGT Kempke was recognized for his outstanding work and dedication in support of the Panama Canal Treaty Implementation and Range Closure Plan as a member of Task Force 111 EOD, in the Republic of Panama.

In 2002, 1SGT Kempke served as an Observer Controller at Fort Irwin, CA. for rotation 02-09, for the training of the 201st Engineer Bn. And from January thru March he assisted the Secret Service and other state and federal agencies in support of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

In November of 2002, his unit was called upon to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He and his unit provided EOD Support to the Southwest United States while backstopping for the 47th EOD from Ft. Hood, TX. During this time, 1SGT Kempke spent numerous times traveling as EOD VIP Support for the President and Vice President of the United States, and responded to numerous IED and Conventional Explosive Incidents within their area of coverage.

In 2003, 1SGT Kempke and the 745th EOD were sent to Taji, Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom, where they supported the 4th Infantry Division. During this time he and his unit were responsible in the destruction of hundreds of Improvised Explosive Devices and thousands of tons of Iraqi Ordnance. His unit returned home in July of 2004.

In 2006 thru 2007, 1SGT Kempke served with the International Peace Keeping Force in Kosovo as a member of the 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group.

1SGT Kempke’s personal awards consist of the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Marine Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Star, The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, The National Defense Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, The NATO Non-Article 5 Medal, The Kosovo Campaign Medal, The Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, The NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2, The Army Service Ribbon, the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon and the Marine Drill Instructor Ribbon.

Currently living in Hebron, KY with wife Laurie. Between them they have 6 children.

Also a Blue Star Dad within NKY Chapter 5 –
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

SSgt. Robert Kidd, SR
Served 1972 - 1981

Currently employed with the North College Hill, OH Police Department

Married to Ronda & has a son Robert Kidd, Jr.
currently serving in the US Marine Corp

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Glenn A. Kuss
82nd Airborne
Served 1969-1972 South Korea & DMZ

Currently living in Falmouth with wife Colleen.
They have two sons, Kenny and Jason.
Kenny is an active duty Marine.

Glenn is an active member of the
NKY BSMA & also a Blue Star Dad.

...
~Kneeling Left Side~

MSgt Charles M. Markesbery
1954-1982
Served in Korea & Vietnam

Currently living in Aurora, CO with wife Patti

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.........Michael..........Kimberly Piol.........Michelle Roberts.....Logan Roberts
.........Son................Daughter................Daughter...........Granddaughter

James Walter Morrison
1967-1973
Served in Vietnam
55th Medical Group

Currently living in Princeton, IN

Michael Clark

Jesse Neack

Served in Iraq

Son-in-law to Blue Star Mother
Chris Geiman

Ronald W. Tanner
1968-1971
Served in United States and Germany

Currently living in Elsmere, KY

Jennie Fisk

Spec 4 David H. Teke
Served in Saigon Region
May 4 1967-1969

Currently living in Greendale (Lawrenceburg) Indiana

Friend to all BSMA Chapter 5 Members

Steven H. Tutt
1972-1976
Currently living with wife Diana in
Lexington, KY

Lorene Friedman

(No Photo Available)

WWII Army Service Medal 

Elbert Valentine
1941-1943
Burma Theatre

Currently living in Crestwood, KY

Ruth Ann Herzog

GySgt. Jack B. Ward
1942-1964
Served in World War II & Korea

Currently living in Port Royal, SC with wife Nellie

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Lorene Friedman........Kimberly Piol.......Michelle Roberts....Logan Roberts
.......Niece..................Great Niece...........Great Niece.....Great, Great Niece