(L to R) Staff Sgt. Nicholas, his wife Barbara
and daughter Kelsa; front is son Wesley

Family and friends enjoyed "4th of July" outing

Staff Sgt. John Nicholas was the guest of honor at a family gathering on Bear Run near Orma on the 4th of July.

Nicholas, son of Wesley and Bobbie Nicholas, has been on recent tour-of-duties in Korea, Afghanistan and Iraq and is currently stationed in North Carolina.

Sgt. Nicholas, who has been awarded a Bronze Star, is a career solider having been in the military over 15 years.

Family and friends enjoyed a traditional summer get-together. His mom also celebrated her birthday.

Wesley and Bobbi Nicholas of Bear Run welcome their son ...

... Bobbi's birthday was celebrated too