Author: mike@edisonheroes.com

Honoring Our Veterans

Edison High School will be hosting a plaque dedication/veteran appreciation ceremony on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.

Two new plaques will be dedicated that day. One in honor of the 7 Edison alumni who died during the Korean War, and one in honor of 14 alumni who died during the Vietnam War. Additionally, all veterans in attendance will be recognized for their service.

All veterans, alumni, and community members are invited to attend.

The event flyer is below. Please consider downloading and sharing.

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New Vietnam Hero Identified

The 14th Edison Hero from Vietnam has been identified.

John Egeland graduated with the Class of 1969. He was killed in a helicopter crash in Germany in 1971. Thank you to a fellow 1969 graduate for making sure John is included on the list.

Any person associated with Edison High School who served in the military, and died while on active duty, between 28Feb1961 and 7May1975 will be included on the list of Edison Heroes from Vietnam. The list can be found here:

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New Vietnam Heroes Identified

Two new Edison Heroes from Vietnam have been identified, bringing the total to 13.

Renold Peterson attended Edison in 1963. He was killed in action in 1966. Thank you to his cousin, Class of 1966, for making sure Renold is included on the list.

Terry Lein was in the Class of 1967. He died as a result of an accident aboard a Navy ship in 1970. Thank you to several people who saw the page in honor of George Kokosh, and realized Terry should be included on the list.

Any person associated with Edison High School who served in the military, and died while on active duty, between 28Feb1961 and 7May1975 will be included on the list of Edison Heroes from Vietnam. The list can be found here:

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It is very important that all eligible people are included on the list.

Please contact mike@edisonhereos.com if you believe that there is anyone missing.