WHIZ’s Military Salute honors Tom Paul
ZANESVILLE, Ohio -Veteran’s Day is tomorrow and what better way to get ready than to learn about a veteran through WHIZ’s Military Salute.
Tom Paul served in the Navy for four years and left at the rank of Personnelman 2nd Class. He was originally slated to become a helicopter pilot in the squadron, but his pre-military experience and a recommendation from another seaman led him to the position of Personnelman.
During his time in the service, Paul saw the world from the deck of four different aircraft carriers including the USS Antietam. The Antietam was an antisubmarine warfare carrier during Paul’s time aboard.
“Got to do a lot of traveling and see a lot of sights. Most younger people, the majority of them will never get to do all that I did,” Paul said.
Paul was presented with an American Flag by Able’s Heating and Cooling. The flag was manufactured by the Coshocton-based company, Annin Flagmakers, and sponsored by Able’s. Jeremy Ables is the vice president of business operations for Ables and was the one who presented Paul with his flag and learn more about the veteran.
“I’m always appreciative of getting to meet, getting to hear their stories, you know. Getting to know how things were and so it’s always interesting,” Ables said. “Tomorrow actually, we announce our Heat for Our Heroes winners, get to do this with Mr. Paul, so it’s very nice.”
WHIZ would like to thank Paul for his service and congratulate him on receiving WHIZ’s Military Salute. You can tune into WHIZ at noon tomorrow to watch the Veterans Day Parade from Saturday and you can watch it on Fox 5 at 1 p.m.
