We Would Not be Free if it Were Not for Heroes Like Vance Vanhooser.

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    Vance Vanhooser was a life-long resident of Holdenville. His wife Mabel was well known and loved by everyone. Their son, Vance Jr. is a close friend of mine who lives in Okemah. What many folks don’t know is that Vance was a World War II hero and kept a journal of his service. Today, we share a portion of that journal with you.

    -Bill Robinson

    by Vance Vanhooser

    Record of Raids

    May 15 th , 1943

    Emden, G…

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