Local vet honored at Packers opener
A Walworth County man and his family will be honored at Monday’s Packers game.
Sgt. Raymond Hubbard, U.S. Army, retired, and his family will be recognized by the Packers and Festival Foods at Monday’s game vs. the Minnesota Vikings as part of “Operation Fan Mail.”
Hubbard, a Wisconsin National Guard soldier, was seriously wounded in Iraq on July 4, 2006. Hubbard was on patrol north of Baghdad when the incident happened. He lost his leg as a result of the attack.
Retired from the Army and a member of American Legion Post 95, he now lives with his wife, Sarah, and sons, Brady and Riley, in Allens Grove in Walworth County.
Allens Grove is between Darien and Clinton on County X.
In 2007, Hubbard was named Wisconsin American Legion Soldier of the Year.
His mother, Bonnie Wilson, and his sons, will join Hubbard at the game.
Operation Fan Mail, which started in 2007, recognizes military families at each home game. Families are saluted on the field as part of pregame activities.
Sep 6, 2008 at 11:15 p.m.
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Thanks for your service!
Sep 6, 2008 at 4:05 p.m.
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Dear Ray!
What a blessing you are to all of us in the state of Wisconsin to have you represent our state and country with true honor. I sincerely thank you for what you CHOSE to do for our country, and may God bless and keep you in his wrath.
Sep 6, 2008 at 1:38 p.m.
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Again, I'm not clear why the Gazette posts similar article under different sections.
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Sep 6, 2008 at 12:57 p.m.
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What an inspiration! I love our military personnel!
Sep 6, 2008 at 11:38 a.m.
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Salute to you Ray. Having family close to Ray, I know how great he is. Wish I could be there to cheer him on before the game. I agree with all other comments about Ray and other soldiers and thanks for all their service...
Sep 5, 2008 at 10:49 p.m.
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To Sgt. Raymond Hubbard:
May God bless you, and I thank you for dedicated service to our country. I don’t know you personally but I want you to know how much I appreciate the men and women, like you, in our armed services, who keep us all safe. THANK YOU.
Sep 5, 2008 at 10:28 p.m.
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This was to be Brett's night for a salute, instead we will see the Packers honor a real hero. I love Favre and all, but what our Vets have done for us far outweighs any NFL accolades.
Sep 5, 2008 at 8:51 p.m.
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A Salute to you Ray. As a Vet I thank you for your service..
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