About our Officers

Rebecca Pulley – President and Founder

I was born on November 15, 1958 and was raised in Annapolis, Maryland
area, until I was married in 1984. I was raised in a large loving Baptist family, and was raised to respect the American flag and it’s Veterans. In November 1981, I was sworn into the U.S. Army, and completed my basic training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. After completing basic training I went to Ft. Gordon, Georgia to complete my Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in the Signal Corp as a 05C Radio Teletype Operator. My last assignment was cheif radio operator for a front line medical company during Desert Storm.

I was wounded on the day of cease fire on February 28, 1991.After recovering from multi shrapnel wounds at Walter Reed Army Hospital, I was placed on the Temporary Disabled Retirement List (TDRL) until retired on December 24, 1994. I am a 100% Service Connected Veteran.

I attended Anne Arundel Community College (A.A.C.C.) and graduated with a AA degree and a certificate in Graphic Designs. Even though I never applied this education outside of personal use, it helped me get back into focus.

About 5 years ago my husband and I purchased a 1947 Ford Tudor, and began bringing it up to our likes. It took over a year to find the right graphics for our car, and once I saw it I knew it was the one. For the tear is just like me…”Red White and Blue thru and thru!” It seems God has placed me on the right path in life helping the veterans and their families, and to help promote patriotism, and awareness for them. For that I am truly thankful and blessed!

God Bless America, Our Soldiers, Our Veterans, it’s ALL about YOU! SALUTE!
Thank you for our freedom!

Alan Hottinger – Vice President

My name is Alan Hottinger, I am Vice-President of Salute The Veterans, Inc. Rebecca and I started to put this group together earlier this year, along With the help of Bob Eveson, Jack and Sally Evans.

I graduated from Woodlawn Sr High School in 1968. On June 19 1969, I joined the U.S. Navy, and did my basic training in Orlando Fla. After basic training, I was stationed on the U.S.S. Charles F. Adams[DDG-2]. I made many cruises, visited ports of San Jaun, Porto Rico, St.Thomas. Later we visited the Mediterrean Sea, visited ports of Spain, France, Italy, and Turkey. Returning back to the states, the ship did a dry dock period where she was redone from bow to stern. Once completed, we went to Cuba for the shake down cruise. Returned to the states for a period of time.

I was then injuired in a motorcycle accident, the ship was getting ready to deploy to the North Atlantic. I was in Temporary Addition Duty (TAD) to the Naval Medicial Division were I was for about a year. After knee surgery, physical therapy, I was sent to the U.S.S. Little Rock in New Port, Rhode Island in 1972. Made one cruise with the ship, and then went to the North Atlantic. I visited the North Pole, England, Scotland, Wales, France. Upon returning to the U.S., I did everyday ship upkeep.

I was released from active duty 4 months early, on March 3, 1973. At that point I decided to become an electrician. I got into cars with my 1965 Glaxaie 500 XL, then later on in 1982, I bought a 1964 T-Bird, which needed help really bad. I started it 1994, and finished in 1995. I entered my T-Bird in my first car show, and took first place. Since then I’ve done many car shows all for charities.

I spend many Saturday nights at cruise spots to enjoy with friends, and to let the public enjoy my T-Bird. I am a Disabled American Veteran, and wish to help those who served, and to those who are still serving.

Sally Evans – Treasurer and a GEM

I was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and have lived my entire life in Maryland.
I graduated from Northeast High School, and have an AA degree in Elementary
Education.

I celebrated 25 years in 2008 working for Coca-Cola.

My hobbies include old cars, and watching Nascar races.

I joined this organization in memory of my father who was a disabled veteran.

Sandra Beardon – Chaplain

Since 2004 Sandra Bearden has been a non-denominational wedding officiate who is ordained in two organizations.

Reverend Sandy retired from the USAF in 1994 and has led a varied professional life since then. She is a licensed esthetician, a former professional vocalist, a jewelry making instructor at two local community colleges and a government contractor.

Owner of Weddings by Sandy, she has performed hundreds of weddings throughout the State of Maryland. She is a member of the National Association of Wedding Officiants, the American Association of Wedding Officiants and Ministries from the Heart. She is a resource for all of your wedding and ceremony needs. She is the “I do” specialist.

William McCready

My name is William Edgar Boyd McCready. I was born on Sept 17, 1933 in Crisfield, Md. I am of Native American decent of the Accohonnack Tribe which is a subtribe of the Powhatan Indian nation. I served eight years in the US Army, both in the Reserves and with an active duty of two years in Germany.I have seven children, all of whom I love very much and am very proud of. I am especially proud of Becky who in her sense of patriotic duty, served with the Army and fought in Desert Storm receiving the Purple Heart. I am very thankful that I have her still along with the rest of my kids! I have thousands of other kids that are serving and dying for this country. If needed, I would gladly be next to them, with my Garand. God Bless them all, make them safe and bring them home to where they belong!!

Bob Eveson

My name is Bob Eveson. I was born on April 1, 1943 and am a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland as is my wife Carol. I am a retired Sheetmetal Mechanic and now am a full time Pop Pop to 3 grandkids, Corie, Johnathan, and D.J. My hobbies are my 1954 Chevy named Zippy. I also enjoy computer art and architecture designs.

Howard Pratt

Howard Pratt was born at his home in Grafton, West Virginia on June 3, 1935. He graduated from Grafton High School on May 30, 1953, and then went to work for B&O Railroad in October that same year. He transferred to Baltimore, Maryland in 1975. His job was a machinist until May 30, 1997 when he retired from Chessie Seaboard Company Transportation (CSXT).

Howard bought a 1966 Chevelle convertible in 2000, and completely restored it by 2001. He enjoys going to car shows and cruise nights with fellow car owner friends.

Jack Evans

I was born in southern Delaware. I moved to south Baltimore, Maryland when I was 6 years old. I graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1968. I am a mechanic by trade, but a preacher by choice. I went into the ministry in 1976. I drove a racecar at Dorsey Speedway in the early 70′s. I started in the old car movement in the late 70′s after the racecar craze. I still own my first old car (1928 Oldsmobile). I got married to a wonderful girl (Sally) in 1970, we didn’t have children. I retired in 2005 from Coca-Cola and started a busines working on and modifying old cars. I have been at the same church for 29 years. I have had a very happy and loving life!