More than one way to serve

One of the highlights of the Hot Springs Homesteader Days Car Show was a giant truck—a 1986 American General Model 923 A-1 to be exact. Formerly a crew carrier for the U.S. Army, the truck is now owned by Nick Laverl of Thompson Falls, who has outfitted the truck with flags and other memorials honoring our veterans. Due to physical disabilities, Nick was not able to serve in our armed forces, but has made it his life’s purpose to pay tribute to our veterans.