Welcome to the 4 State Heroes Website.

4 State Heroes is our tribute to the men and women in our community who have loyally served in the Armed Forces of The United States of America. Most of them are citizen soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines. Men and women from the farm, the city, from the classrooms of our schools and college campuses. Men and women not dedicated to the profession of arms, not skilled in the art of war, just ordinary people like our own sons and daughters. Just soldiers inspired by the sublime cause to defend their country. It is only fitting that this living archive represent the greatest among us so that future generations of 4-State families may better understand the true meaning of sacrifice for freedom’s call.

Please take some time to explore our website and become better acquainted with some of these extraordinary individuals. Search for a Hero by hometown, name or branch of service. Or better yet, help us out by honoring a veteran that you know. It’s easy! Just go to our Submit page and follow the instructions. If you would prefer to submit an application in writing, you can download our printable PDF application.

Thank you for visiting 4 State Heroes. Let us never, ever forget our Veterans and the sacrifices they’ve made at the altar of our country’s need. And let us give thanks for those who stand guard over America today to protect and preserve our freedom.

Russell Dean Aikins
U.S. Army
Chanute, KS
Vernon Jr. E Shaffer
U.S. Army
Independence, KS
Philip Curtis Butler
U.S. Army
Iola, KS