Admiral King High School Alumni
Lorain, Ohio (OH)

Recent Members
Dave Zanoni | 1983 |
Deborahk K. Deborahk K. O'neal | 1973 |
Elaine Bober | 1966 |
Elizabeth Velez | 1989 |
Evelyn Vasquez Evelyn Velez | 1978 |
Harold Griffith | 1966 |
Joseph D. Malinowski Joseph D. Malinowski | 1973 |
Tamara Rollison | 1981 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni

A. R. (Rick) Teaman
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served during the Viet-Nam war. Stationed in
Viet-Nam and the island of Guam and at
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served during the Viet-Nam war. Stationed in
Viet-Nam and the island of Guam and at
Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Bill Sabo
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
379th Bomb Wing, Oscoda, MI
12th Tactical Fighter Wing, PhuCat, Republic of Viet Nam
Electronic Countermeasures Technician
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
379th Bomb Wing, Oscoda, MI
12th Tactical Fighter Wing, PhuCat, Republic of Viet Nam
Electronic Countermeasures Technician


Dana Brown
Class of 1987
Navy, 13 Years
Boatswain's Mate First Class
- Small Boat Coxswain
- Assault Boat Coxswain
- Served with the Amphibious Seabees
- Naval Coastal Warfare, deployed in the Gulf
Class of 1987
Navy, 13 Years
Boatswain's Mate First Class
- Small Boat Coxswain
- Assault Boat Coxswain
- Served with the Amphibious Seabees
- Naval Coastal Warfare, deployed in the Gulf

Daniel Garcia
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Navy Hospital Corpsman (Fleet Marine Force). Served in Camp Lejeune, Okinawa, Viet Nam, MCAS El Toro.
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Navy Hospital Corpsman (Fleet Marine Force). Served in Camp Lejeune, Okinawa, Viet Nam, MCAS El Toro.

Daniel Garcia
Class of 1968
Army, 18 Years
Army Veterinary Services Food Inspection Specialist (91R40H). Served at Cheatham Annex, VA., US Army Japan, Academy of Health Sciences Ft. Sam Houston, TX., Vet Det Europe, Health Services Command Ft. Sam Houston.
Class of 1968
Army, 18 Years
Army Veterinary Services Food Inspection Specialist (91R40H). Served at Cheatham Annex, VA., US Army Japan, Academy of Health Sciences Ft. Sam Houston, TX., Vet Det Europe, Health Services Command Ft. Sam Houston.

David D. Jeffries Jr. (DJ)
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
US Army Transportation Corp. Served as Gun truck gunner, driver, TC, & NCOIC. Completed over 60 combat logistic patrol mission and 23,000 miles driven on the roads of Iraq.
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
US Army Transportation Corp. Served as Gun truck gunner, driver, TC, & NCOIC. Completed over 60 combat logistic patrol mission and 23,000 miles driven on the roads of Iraq.

Gary L. Beasley
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Alaska
Philippines
Hawaii
Korea
Germany
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Alaska
Philippines
Hawaii
Korea
Germany
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida

Howard T Jackson
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Great time! Traveled to North Dakota, Kansas, Okinawa, Hawaii, Texas ending at the Pentagon, Washington DC. Met interesting people; ate food I couldn't pronounce.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Great time! Traveled to North Dakota, Kansas, Okinawa, Hawaii, Texas ending at the Pentagon, Washington DC. Met interesting people; ate food I couldn't pronounce.

Isabel RIvera-Smith
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as a Battalion Commander (LTC) for a Special Troops Battalion. I was an enlisted Soldier for 8 years received my commission in 1995. I couldn't ask for a better career!
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as a Battalion Commander (LTC) for a Special Troops Battalion. I was an enlisted Soldier for 8 years received my commission in 1995. I couldn't ask for a better career!

James M. Eppler
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Joined the USMC shortly after Graduation as a Ground Communications Organizational Repairer
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Joined the USMC shortly after Graduation as a Ground Communications Organizational Repairer

Jerry Spatz
Class of 1979
Navy, 10 Years
Served overseas during the Lebanon crisis. Deployed on the USS Sphinx in panama... Hull Technician 1st class.
Class of 1979
Navy, 10 Years
Served overseas during the Lebanon crisis. Deployed on the USS Sphinx in panama... Hull Technician 1st class.

Joe Csizmadia II
Class of 2002
Navy, 5 Years
U.S.Navy Seabees, I go all over the world rebuilding anythingthat may been damaged by war, or natural disaster.
Class of 2002
Navy, 5 Years
U.S.Navy Seabees, I go all over the world rebuilding anythingthat may been damaged by war, or natural disaster.


John Hazlett
Class of 1991
Navy, 13 Years
Combination of reserves and active duty. Currently serving at the Pentagon
Class of 1991
Navy, 13 Years
Combination of reserves and active duty. Currently serving at the Pentagon

Kattie Thompson Garcia
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the Communications Field overseas in Okinawa, Japan. I was attached to a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MSSG-31).
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the Communications Field overseas in Okinawa, Japan. I was attached to a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MSSG-31).

Kenneth L. Hargreaves
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
CSC(SW/AW) Kenneth L. Hargreaves onboard the USS Coronado (AGF-11). Military Service was from 22 July 1980 - 31July 2004. Now retired, Ken Hargreaves lives in San Diego, California where he is working on his Doctorate Degree and finishing final production of a cookbook.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
CSC(SW/AW) Kenneth L. Hargreaves onboard the USS Coronado (AGF-11). Military Service was from 22 July 1980 - 31July 2004. Now retired, Ken Hargreaves lives in San Diego, California where he is working on his Doctorate Degree and finishing final production of a cookbook.

Larry 'Matt' Matthews
Class of 1984
Air Force, 15 Years
I spent most of my career overseas, mostly in the Med. I have lived in Greece, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. I was assigned to the 2952 CLSS for eight years and traveled a minimum of 265 days each year to places all over the globe. I have been on every continent, and have visited more countries than I can remember. I left the A.F. after slightly under 15 years as an E6/TSgt.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 15 Years
I spent most of my career overseas, mostly in the Med. I have lived in Greece, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. I was assigned to the 2952 CLSS for eight years and traveled a minimum of 265 days each year to places all over the globe. I have been on every continent, and have visited more countries than I can remember. I left the A.F. after slightly under 15 years as an E6/TSgt.

Leon Rainey
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Major Leon Rainey presently serving in Baghdad, Iraq was recently presented an Award from General Lynch. He presently has 25 years in the US Army. He has been married to Pamela Bowen his high school sweatheart for 24 years. They have 2 kid.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Major Leon Rainey presently serving in Baghdad, Iraq was recently presented an Award from General Lynch. He presently has 25 years in the US Army. He has been married to Pamela Bowen his high school sweatheart for 24 years. They have 2 kid.

Leon Rainey
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Leon Rainey Join the military in 1982. He served 10 years as enlisted and got out to finish college to return as an officier. Major Rainey serves in the US Army as a Social Worker and is presentingly serving in Iraq. Married to Pamela Bowen
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Leon Rainey Join the military in 1982. He served 10 years as enlisted and got out to finish college to return as an officier. Major Rainey serves in the US Army as a Social Worker and is presentingly serving in Iraq. Married to Pamela Bowen

Lorraine Davila Forcinito
Class of 1982
Air Force, 8 Years
War Campaign Veteran - Desert Storm
Class of 1982
Air Force, 8 Years
War Campaign Veteran - Desert Storm

Louis E Mierzejewski
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Louis served in the Navy 22 yrs. retired. and moved from mississippi back to the sandusy area approx 6 months ago. He passed away August 31, 2009
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Louis served in the Navy 22 yrs. retired. and moved from mississippi back to the sandusy area approx 6 months ago. He passed away August 31, 2009

M.R. McDowell
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Sailed the 7 seas,ate some weird stuff,shot at,got shot at and overthrew a few governments.10 years later I saw that the Air Force got paid extra and left the Corps for the blue..ha!What was I thinking! Now I've flown the 7 seas,ate better stuff,shot at and bombed,got shot at and bombed and overthrew a few more governments.USA number 1 G.I.!
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Sailed the 7 seas,ate some weird stuff,shot at,got shot at and overthrew a few governments.10 years later I saw that the Air Force got paid extra and left the Corps for the blue..ha!What was I thinking! Now I've flown the 7 seas,ate better stuff,shot at and bombed,got shot at and bombed and overthrew a few more governments.USA number 1 G.I.!

Mansfield Kimbro
Class of 1979
Army, 8 Years
Actually served 7.5 years in Communications, Radio teletype section chief, SATCOM section chief, and NCOIC of HF/MARS station on the Presidio in San Francisco. Basic and advance training at Ft. Gordon, Ga, stationed, Ft. Bragg, N.C., Korea twice for a year each time, and the Presidio in San Francisco!
Class of 1979
Army, 8 Years
Actually served 7.5 years in Communications, Radio teletype section chief, SATCOM section chief, and NCOIC of HF/MARS station on the Presidio in San Francisco. Basic and advance training at Ft. Gordon, Ga, stationed, Ft. Bragg, N.C., Korea twice for a year each time, and the Presidio in San Francisco!

Michael A. Phillips
Class of 1988
Navy, 10 Years
Aviation Electronics Technician
Advanced Calibration Technician
Electronic Standards Specialist
Master Training Specialist
Basic Reserve Indoctrination Instructor
Class of 1988
Navy, 10 Years
Aviation Electronics Technician
Advanced Calibration Technician
Electronic Standards Specialist
Master Training Specialist
Basic Reserve Indoctrination Instructor

Michael Homas
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Commissioned Officer serving in the Aviation branch. Helicopter instructor pilot for the AH-1 Cobra and AH-64 Apache aircraft.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Commissioned Officer serving in the Aviation branch. Helicopter instructor pilot for the AH-1 Cobra and AH-64 Apache aircraft.

Michael Parr
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
One tour in Thailand 67-69. I was an avionics tech on F4 Phantom Jets. The photo was taken 1969 in the avionics shop at Udorn Thailand.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
One tour in Thailand 67-69. I was an avionics tech on F4 Phantom Jets. The photo was taken 1969 in the avionics shop at Udorn Thailand.

Peter H. Varis
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as Colonel after four command tours and five overseas assignments. During Desert Storm coordinated the strategic deployment of all US forces .
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as Colonel after four command tours and five overseas assignments. During Desert Storm coordinated the strategic deployment of all US forces .

Ralph Donald Francis
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20 Years
USAF Regular 74-78 USAF ANG 78-98. Retired MSGT USAF.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20 Years
USAF Regular 74-78 USAF ANG 78-98. Retired MSGT USAF.

Raymond Marshall
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
4 yrs as Military Police, 9 yrs as Field Artillery Fire Direction Center Chief, 9 yrs in Recruiting Command - served as a Recruiter, Large Station Commander, and Guidance Counselor.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
4 yrs as Military Police, 9 yrs as Field Artillery Fire Direction Center Chief, 9 yrs in Recruiting Command - served as a Recruiter, Large Station Commander, and Guidance Counselor.


Robert Neer
Class of 1964
Air Force, 8 Years
Jet engine mechanic, F4C,D & E. Was at DaNang Vietnam during TET offensive. Served stateside in Tampa, Fla. and Victorville, Ca.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 8 Years
Jet engine mechanic, F4C,D & E. Was at DaNang Vietnam during TET offensive. Served stateside in Tampa, Fla. and Victorville, Ca.

Robert W Johnson
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
vietnam veteran 1st Logistics command - late 69-1970-Army Commendation metal recipient- rank SP4
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
vietnam veteran 1st Logistics command - late 69-1970-Army Commendation metal recipient- rank SP4

Ronald A. Mroski
Class of 1969
Air Force, 1 Years
Served duriing the Vietnam War stationed at Perterson Field, Colorado Springs, CO. Crash Truck Crew Chief and Driver.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 1 Years
Served duriing the Vietnam War stationed at Perterson Field, Colorado Springs, CO. Crash Truck Crew Chief and Driver.

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Our Admiral King High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Admiral King High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Lorain are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!