CVMC and LFSAZ Announce the 2026/27 Veterans Wall Honorees
October 20, 2026
Canyon Vista Medical Center and The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona are proud to announce the 12 honorees selected for the 2026/27 Veterans Wall. The annual Veterans Wall recognizes veterans whose commitment to service continued long after their military careers ended, strengthening Cochise County through leadership, volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy, and community service. The program has honored local veterans each year since 2015.
The 2026/27 Veterans Wall honorees are:
- Lisa Bailey – U.S. Army Captain (R) and founder of Clarity Counseling and Consultation, recognized for expanding access to behavioral health services and mentoring clinicians throughout Cochise County.
- Jeanette E. Hunt Davis – U.S. Army Specialist Five and longtime educator, scout leader, church volunteer, and veterans advocate whose service to youth and military families spans more than five decades.
- Calvin Downey – U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (R) and dedicated community volunteer recognized for supporting numerous local organizations, including Relay For Life, the Sierra Vista Symphony, Peaches Pantry, Sister Cities, and Project Graduation.
- Michael Groves – U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (R) and community leader recognized for his longstanding service to youth programs, healthcare philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership, including the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona.
- Christopher Holston – U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 (R) and community volunteer recognized for his leadership with the Huachuca 50, The Serenity Club, youth organizations, and charitable fundraising efforts.
- James J. Howe – U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, Arizona Rangers leader, pastor, and veteran advocate recognized for his commitment to public safety, community service, and support of local veterans.
- Gary Kosmider (Posthumous) – U.S. Army Colonel (R) remembered for decades of civic leadership, scholarship advocacy, church service, and his contributions to the Sierra Vista Public Library and local community organizations.
- Richard W. Laszok – U.S. Army Colonel (R) recognized for his leadership in cultural, educational, veterans, faith-based, and community organizations throughout Cochise County.
- Robin Murray – U.S. Army Captain and longtime Little League leader recognized for more than 30 years of service supporting youth athletics, volunteer development, and umpire training throughout Southern Arizona.
- Joseph F. Puett III – U.S. Army Colonel (R) recognized for his leadership in veterans organizations, Rotary, professional associations, and community service initiatives benefiting Cochise County and beyond.
- F. Cullen Scarborough – U.S. Army First Sergeant (R) and Dean of Workforce Development and Military Programs at Cochise College, recognized for advancing educational opportunities and workforce development across the region.
- Donald L. True Sr. – U.S. Army First Sergeant (R) recognized for his leadership in veterans organizations, youth programs, and continued advocacy for veterans throughout Arizona and Cochise County.
The public is invited to attend the Veterans Wall Ceremony and Reception honoring the 2026/27 Veterans Wall class on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Legacy Foundation Event Center, 302 El Camino Real, Suite 03, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Please RSVP by Nov. 1, 2026.
For additional information or to RSVP, contact Natoyah Swift at 520-263-3299 or RSVP@CanyonVistaMedicalCenter.com.