History in the Hills: Veterans and mill workers

Veterans Day is a time to remember and honor all those who have served in our military. Looking back at a previous article, I am honored to remember the service of my grandfathers and those who worked so hard in our local mills and plants to help win the wars of our past. Those who have said yes to service and have given of their time and energy to protect our country deserve our heartfelt thanks. Truly it is due to their sacrifices that we have the nation we live in today. My maternal grandfather, Joseph D. Carpini, served as an M.P. in England, France, Belgium and, finally, in April 1945, Germany. My paternal grandfather, Paul M. Zuros, was first sent to the Aleutian Islands to prepare for a possible Japanese invasion of Alaska in the early years of the war. He was later sent to Europe, serving in France, Belgium, Germany and Austria by the end. Both men traveled extensively during the war years, and both gave their early 20s to the Army.

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