Honoring Humboldt County veterans.
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Together with Scott Hammond, we celebrate the service, sacrifice, and stories of our local veterans.
Give blood this Veterans Day and help honor our Humboldt Heroes.
For eleven days, the Northern California Community Blood Bank is giving back to the veterans we honor right here in Humboldt County. Every time you donate between November 1 and November 11, 2026 and say “Humboldt Heroes”, the Blood Bank donates $10 to support the Humboldt Heroes program. One donation can help save up to three lives — and it takes about an hour of your time.
Appointments are required.
Book your donation online before you come and mention Humboldt Heroes when you schedule or check in, so your gift counts toward the program.
Northern California Community Blood Bank • (707) 443-8004 • 2524 Harrison Avenue, Eureka
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Honoring every branch of service
One veteran. One community. Every month.
For over ten years, Scott Hammond's State Farm has recognized a veteran of the Armed Forces, usually on the last Friday of each month. The public is invited, and the ceremony is simple, meaningful, and short.
We say the Pledge of Allegiance, share a biography of the honoree's service and life, and invite the honoree to say a few words. They receive a framed flag, a Certificate of Recognition, and a goody bag from local supporting businesses.
About 25 neighbors typically attend, including veterans, Elks, veteran-service organizations, AmVets, motorcycle groups, family, and friends.
Join the next ceremony
- When
- The last Friday of every month
- Time
- Noon
- Location
- Scott Hammond's State Farm office
Corner of 7th & G Streets, Eureka - Rain plan
- McCrea Nissan's showroom or the Eureka Inn lobby.
Upcoming ceremonies
The next ceremony date will be posted here — join our email list below and we'll let you know first.
Want a reminder? Stay in touch about Humboldt Heroes events.
Honor in every gathering
Veterans, families, friends, and local organizations come together each month to recognize a life of service.
Humboldt Heroes Roll of Honor
Every recorded recognition in the Humboldt Heroes archive, from the first ceremony through the latest supplied records.
2016
- JulyCasey StephensFirst honoree
- AugustCliff Moon
- SeptemberMatthew Aldiati? (sp?)
- NovemberWarren Tindale
2017
- FebruaryCharles Simms
- Mar/AprRon Alexander
- NovemberLucas MillerRecognized at HSU football
2018
- NovemberKen Stodder
- DecemberDavid Prendergast
2019
- FebruaryBrian Jensen
- AprilBill Pimentel
- JuneRobert Gooch
- JulyDag Josang
- AugustElden Charles Justus
- NovemberPatrick Bishop
2020
- JanuaryDawn Napier
- JulyEli Jurkovich
- NovemberElio Bertolini
- DecemberGregory Hill
2021
- MarchCameron Renner
- AprilDarrell Sherman
- MayFoy Melendy
- JuneThomas Mays
- JulyJohn Credico
- AugustBrian Rehling
- SeptemberDan Freitas
- OctoberPat Folkins
- NovemberTed Hales
- DecemberDan Woods
2022
- JanuaryDusty Napier
- FebruaryJason Carlson
- MarchKevin EbbertRecognized posthumously
- AprilSkylar Moser
- MayWayne Maples
- JuneFrank Arruda, Jr
- JulyRay DeSotoRecognized at a Crabs game
- AugustDavid Lindstrom
- SeptemberLeonard Guglielmina
- OctoberJack Venema
- NovemberWard Mengel
- DecemberBill Hummel
2023
- JanuaryDavid Eberhardt
- FebruaryDon Biasca
- MarchJon Japport
- AprilDarrell Sherman
- MayBlaine O'Shaughnessy
- JuneRobert Rode
- JulyRick Lowery
- AugustJohn Hewston
- SeptemberDon Harms
- OctoberDaniel LawrenceBear River
- NovemberLoren and Sue PanCoast
- DecemberJoe Massei
2024
- JanuaryMyrna "Mouse" Farrar
- FebruaryRena' MaveetyVeterans Service Officer
- MarchErnie Nunes
- AprilNathaniel Meyers
- MayMickey Foster
- JuneGeorge Mullins
- JulyJacob Williams
- AugustTimothy Patton
- SeptemberCasey Day
- OctoberAl Dunnegan
- NovemberGreg Vincent
- DecemberKevin Christie
2025
- JanuaryRon Sligh
- FebruaryRichard Gleason
- MarchJohn Ash
- AprilDavid Hickcox
- MayMark Nelson
- JuneJohn Mitchell
- JulyPaul Hahn
- AugustBradley Smith
- SeptemberKen Tinkham
- OctoberAllen Caldwell
- NovemberLionel Carroll
- DecemberRoy and Clemente Cantu
2026
- JanuaryMartin Morris
- FebruaryOliver Perkins
- MarchKim Bauriedel
- AprilMarcus Myers
- MayJohn Morrison
- JuneRobert Bartley
- JulyKris Denny
- AugustTim Woolley
Nominate a Local Hero
Do you know a veteran in Humboldt County whose story needs to be told? Help us honor them by submitting a nomination below.
Help us tell their story
After a hero is selected, we'll ask for an electronic service photo, a current photo, and a few details for their ceremony biography.
- When and where they were born
- When and why they enlisted
- Places served and ranks earned
- Their spouse, children, and family story
- When and why they moved to Humboldt County
- Their discharge rank and life since service
- What they enjoy about Humboldt County
- Anything they would like to share with fellow veterans