While growing up in Groton, SD, Lee Raines’ recollection of veterans was limited to watching a few men marching down the main street during parades, carrying flags, and wearing uniforms that did not seem to fit. His father’s generation never seemed to discuss their military experiences. So, Raines began a two-year exploration of military service in the Brown County area. In this book, he shares the experiences of more than 750 veterans, the sons and daughters who served during World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.