Celebrating Veterans Day 

Officially established in 1919, Veterans Day commemorates the end of “the Great War,” World War I. Along with preserving the date’s historical significance, Veterans Day is widely regarded as a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve the common good. 

At Maddin Hauser, many of our people have family and friends who have served in branches of the United States military. On Veterans Day, we proudly recognize our colleagues’ family members who have served our country by sharing their stories.

Harvey Heller

Harvey shares the story of his father, Harold Heller. A member of the Air Force, he was drafted right after Pearl Harbor. Harold was a cryptographic technician and served his country in Calcutta and Okinawa during World War II from 1942-1945. 

Cryptology played a significant role in the war, as American and Allied forces read encoded military and diplomatic communications. This skill was a vital piece of victory that helped shorten the war considerably, some estimate by as much as two years. 

Sheryl Silberstein

Sheryl proudly shines a spotlight on her father, Norman Kirman. He served in the Army during World War II. As a member of General Patton’s Third Army in France, he helped liberate the soldiers in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium in late 1944 and 1945. 

Those brave soldiers fought until they restored the front and set the stage for the final drive to victory. Many view this battle, in terms of participation and losses, as the greatest battle in American military history. 

We are grateful for the service of Mr. Heller and Mr. Kirman and celebrate all veterans who have served to protect us.