Ellis named Hometown Hero of the Month for June

CHEBOYGAN — Army veteran Greg Ellis was recently named Cheboygan County's Hometown Hero for the month of June.

Ellis served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Years later, he continued to serve his community through volunteer work.

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According to the Cheboygan County Veterans Subcommittee, Ellis became a member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 274 and became chapter secretary on the board of directors. Ellis has been an active participant in all of the VVA Chapter’s fundraising efforts and other events.

Ellis has also dedicated countless hours as a member of the chapter’s Honor Guard, being present for hundreds of funeral details, parades and other ceremonies throughout the county. Most recently, he took part in the county’s Memorial Day ceremonies.

Ellis was nominated by fellow VVA Chapter 274 member Duke Mayo.

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The goal of the Hometown Hero program is to recognize veterans who have not only served their country, but have also given back to the community in which they live and have a positive impact.

Members of the community can nominate a veteran to receive the award by filling out a form. These forms need to contain the veteran's name, their branch of service, what years they served in the military and why the nominating person feels the veteran should be honored.

These forms can be picked up at the Cheboygan County Veterans Services Office in Room 122, on the lower level of the Cheboygan County Building. The form can also be found online.

Completed forms can be returned to the veterans office, or by mailing them to Hometown Heroes, Cheboygan County Veterans Service, 870 S. Main St., Room 122, Cheboygan, MI 49721.

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.  

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