Dr. Jerika Kirwan with Vision Care Associates is our sponsor for the second half of 2023. Dr. Kirwan studied at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City and received her Doctorate at the University of Missouri. Dr. Kirwan is affiliated with American Optometric Association, South Dakota Optometric Society and is an InfantSEE Provider member. Her professional interests are Ocular Disease Management, Dry Eye Disease Treatment, Glaucoma Treatment, Contact Lens Fitting and Pediatric Eye Care.

Dr. Kirwan is originally from Tea South Dakota but she now currently resides outside of Wagner and has been with Vision Care Associates since 2015. She enjoys spending time with her husband Riley and her two sons Kaysen and Deklan, who are her pride and joy. In her spare time, she attends sporting events, reads books, and travels as often as she is able. She played basketball on scholarship at School of Mines. She enjoys waterskiing, wake surfing, and hiking. Her favorite part of working for Vision Care is being able to provide top Quality eye care in a rural setting. She also enjoys being able to take extra time to get to know her patients so that she can help find the best solution for their specific visual needs.

Six service flags and one large American Flag have flown daily over the memorial for the past thirty-two years. There are over one thousand names listed on the memorial. The memorial is located in the south part of the Wagner City Park. Anyone interested in adding a family member name to the memorial, please contact Lee Bridge 384-5363, Tom Thaler 491-2844, or Jason Von Eschen 481-0393.

THANK YOU Vision Care Associates for your contribution! The Armed Forces Memorial Board