On Oct. 7, at approximately 7:49 a.m., deputies with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a semi-train collision at a railway crossing on Highway 91 near the intersection of 280th Ave.
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n Windish, left, works for History Flight, which searches for the bodies of lost soliders. She found the remains of John Paul “Jack” Langan that led to him coming home to Platte Ceter to be buried with his family. History Flight photo
Jordan Windish was there when John Paul “Jack” Langan was found and there when he was laid to rest.
On Sept. 25, Steepleview Golf Course hosted the 6th Annual Steepleview Cup Matches. Both teams quailified for their respective team thru the 2021 golf leagues and The "Ryder Cup" format proves a fun and interesting change to the usual competitive golf played on league nights. The Tuesday Night Men's League (red team) defeated the Thursday Night Men's League (blue team) with a score of 23-21. The all-time series is now at three apiece, so next year's Cup Matches will be a rubber match to break the tie. Winners of this years Steepleview Cup are front row, left to right, Ken Kosch, Scott Hanis, Luke Deyke, Nathan Barnett, Matt Krings, Vince Saalfeld, Tyler Klaahsen and Aaron Legenza. Back row, Kyle Ruh, Mark Rohde, Eric Wemhoff, Dennis Cetak, Zeke Zulkoski, Martin Konarski, David Wegener, James Ryba, Doug Wagner, Mike Duesman, Paul Hansen and Lee Aschoff. Not pictured are Blake Aschoff and Kevin Small. Courtesy photo
The body of John Paul “Jack” Langan was brought home Sept. 29 to St. Joseph-St. Patrick Cemetery in rural Platte Center. He lost his life during World War II, and 78 years later his remains were brought back to be buried with family members. Democrat photos
Jack Langan, nephew to the late John Paul “Jack” Langan, is presented the U.S. Flag during ceremonies.
The headstone for John “Jack” Langan was placed alongside family members, left to right, his mother Mary Langan; sister Kenneth (Rose Mary) Langan; brother Arnold (Stella) Langan; and Jack.
U.S. Marines transport Jack Langan's body from the hearse to the grave site.
Members of Honor and Remember Nebraska Chapter displayed and then pesented their flag to the Langan family.
The Langan family returned to Platte Center Sept. 28 to place bricks on the Veterans wall representing all members of their family who served in the military.
The U.S. Marine Corps members fired off a 21-gun salute.
Jill Goedenken, Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard, of Columbus, played Taps.
It was a homecoming long overdue.
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