--- title: Wall of Honor --- [Skip to content](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/wall-of-honor#main-content) ![1019_Primary_2Color (1)-1](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1019_Primary_2Color%20(1)-1.png?width=200&height=98&name=1019_Primary_2Color%20(1)-1.png "1019_Primary_2Color (1)-1") # Wall of Honor Thank you for helping 1019 Senior Living honor our Veterans. Today and every day, we celebrate the bravery and sacrifices of those who served. ![SSG. Edward R. Kesler](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SSG.%20Edward%20R.%20Kesler.jpg?width=300&height=245&name=SSG.%20Edward%20R.%20Kesler.jpg "SSG. Edward R. Kesler") ## SSG. Edward R. Kesler *U.S. Army* Read Bio Edward Kesler volunteered and enlisted in the U.S Army in 1968. He served with the U.S Army Signal Corp while deployed to Vietnam from 1968 to 1970, serving with MACV. After Vietnam his duty stations included West Germany where he served alongside the British Royal Airforce in Bruggen, 56th Field Artillery Brigade (Pershing Missile), 82nd Airborne, and U.S Army Recruiting Command. Edward R. Kesler was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, patriot and proud U.S Army Veteran. He is my hero. ![Mark Kesler](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mark%20Kesler.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Mark%20Kesler.jpg "Mark Kesler") ## Mark Kesler *U.S. Army* Read Bio Joined the army at the age of 17. Served for 5 years as an analyst in military intelligence. Went on to college, find true love and raise a family. I practice dentistry here in Indy. Love traveling and having fun. ![Robert Miller](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Robert%20Miller.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Robert%20Miller.jpg "Robert Miller") ## Robert L. Miller *U.S. Army* Read Bio My Dad, Bob Miller, served in Vietnam. In 1970, this picture was taken of my Dad (standing). He was flown in via helicopter to the fighting line to give communion to the soldiers. Half of them would come to the inner circle while the other half stood guard. Then they would switch places. This is such a moving picture in SO many ways! ![Robert Burke](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Robert%20Burke.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Robert%20Burke.jpg "Robert Burke") ## Robert Burke *Army National Guard* Read Bio Two-star general Bob Burke retires from National Guard. After 34 years with the military — 30 of those years being spent with the Indiana National Guard — Knightstown resident Major General Robert D. Burke has retired. He is currently an Indiana state police officer who has been with the department for 31 years. ![Claude Hendrix](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Claude%20Hendrix.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Claude%20Hendrix.jpg "Claude Hendrix") ## Claude E. Hendrix *U.S. Navy* Read Bio Served 1942 - 1945 Pacific. Recalled 1950 - 1953 for Korean conflict ![Daniel Hendrix](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Daniel%20Hendrix.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Daniel%20Hendrix.jpg "Daniel Hendrix") ## Daniel Hendrix *U.S. Navy* Read Bio 3rd generation Veteran. ![Charles Blue](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Charles%20Blue.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Charles%20Blue.jpg "Charles Blue") ## Charles Blue *U.S. Army* Read Bio Served in France, 1914-1916 ![Chris Platts](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chris%20Platts.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Chris%20Platts.jpg "Chris Platts") ## Chris Platts *Marines, National Guard* Read Bio I enlisted in the United States Marines 1991-1995. I also enlisted in the National Guard shortly after 9/11 for one year. My whole childhood I knew I wanted to be a Marine, I was raised with both of my Grandfathers being part of the Navy and Army and with there influence I knew that I wanted the same. In the Marines I made lifelong friendships and was part of an extraordinary brotherhood that I am very proud of. My time in the military is one of the parts of my life I hold with great honor. To protect and serve this great nation is something I never took lightly and always held strong. I am a devil dog through and through Ooh rah! Semper fi 🇺🇸  Zoe Platts is. My Daughter in law ![John Willcox](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Willcox.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=John%20Willcox.jpg "John Willcox") ## John Willcox *U.S. Army* Read Bio John joined the Army Reserves, before he was a Cook in the Army. He broke his foot and unfortunately it never healed. John is passionate about honoring Veterans that served in war time. He doesn’t believe he sacrificed during his time.   I, his girlfriend, believe he also deserves to be honored. ![Sam Kesler](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sam%20Kesler.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Sam%20Kesler.jpg "Sam Kesler") ## Samuel Edward Wilson Kesler *U.S. Army* Read Bio Samuel Edward Wilson Kesler enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard in 2020 while a junior at Eastern Hancock High School . Sam completed Basic Combat Training between his junior and senior year. He finished his infantry training after graduating high school. In 2023, Sam deployed with the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team serving in the Horn of Africa. ![John Callahan](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Callahan.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=John%20Callahan.jpg "John Callahan") ## John Callahan *U.S. Navy* Read Bio The photo shows Dad, John Callahan, and his brothers. Each brother joined a different branch of the military service. At one time they used this photo locally for recruiting. ![Bennie Copeland](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bennie%20Copeland.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Bennie%20Copeland.jpg "Bennie Copeland") ## Bennie Copeland *U.S. Navy* Read Bio My Pa (my Dad’s dad) served in the US Navy during World War II on the USS Thuban. He came home in 1946, safe and unharmed. Thank you 🖤 ![Wendell Phillips](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wendell%20Phillips.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Wendell%20Phillips.jpg "Wendell Phillips") ## Wendell Phillips *U.S. Army* Read Bio No bio provided. ![Stan Hale](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stan%20Hale%20559x456.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Stan%20Hale%20559x456.jpg "Stan Hale") ## Stan Hale *U.S. Army* Read Bio Served in MAAG, Qui Nhon, VietNam, early 1960’s, as Chaplain’s Asst. ![Wayne Mussche](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wayne%20Mussche%20559x456.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Wayne%20Mussche%20559x456.jpg "Wayne Mussche") ## Wayne Mussche *U.S. Army* Read Bio He was deployed to Berlin during the Cold War and witnessed the Berlin Wall go up. ![1019 Wall of Honor Glen Tomlinson](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1019%20Wall%20of%20Honor%20Glen%20Tomlinson.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=1019%20Wall%20of%20Honor%20Glen%20Tomlinson.jpg "1019 Wall of Honor Glen Tomlinson") ## Glen L. Tomlinson *U.S. Army* Read Bio Vietnam Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal for Valor ![Stan Hale](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stan%20Hale%20559x456.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Stan%20Hale%20559x456.jpg "Stan Hale") ## Stan Hale *U.S. Army* Read Bio Served in MAAG, Qui Nhon, VietNam, early 1960’s, as Chaplain’s Asst. ![Wayne Mussche](https://info.1019seniorliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wayne%20Mussche%20559x456.jpg?width=559&height=456&name=Wayne%20Mussche%20559x456.jpg "Wayne Mussche") ## WayneMussche *U.S. Army* Read Bio He was deployed to Berlin during the Cold War and witnessed the Berlin Wall go up. 1019 Healthcare Solutions © Powered by [Solinity Marketing](http://solinitymarketing.com/) 1019 Vermillion Place: 449 Main Street, Anderson IN 46016 (765) 622-7825 1019 Belle's Place of Bedford: 7102 IN-158, Bedford, IN 47421 (812) 675-0935 1019 Belle's Place of Crawfordsville: 100 Bickford Ln, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 (765) 362-2000 1019 Belle's Place of Wabash: 3037 Division Rd, Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 569-2000 1019 Belle's Place of Kenwood: 4580 E. 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