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Tribute to Those Who Served - Gibson Brothers

During the St. Louis Blues game on December 14, 2023, First Bank had the incredible honor of celebrating the Gibson brothers, three brothers with a strong relationship who served in the Vietnam War. Watch First Bank’s Tribute to Those Who Served as we honor the Gibson brothers who shared their incredible story of brotherly love and their experience on the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight.

First Bank Community Comes First - Robert Renteria

Learn about how Robert Renteria gives back to his community through the Boys and Girls Club and how First Bank supports employee community involvement.

Tribute to Those Who Served - Richard Connors

First Bank honored United States Air Force Staff Seargent Richard Connors in the Tribute to Those Who Served at the St. Louis Blues game on April 6, 2023.  Richard earned two Purple Hearts as a combat controller in Vietnam.   In some of the most dangerous missions and terrifying situations, he lead the way behind enemy lines for other American forces to follow, looking for the enemy, and calling in air strikes.  Watch this true American hero’s video that played during the game. 

Tribute to Those Who Served - Richard Cremer

What an incredible honor to celebrate Vietnam veteran Richard Cremer at the St. Louis Blues game! He was First Bank's featured veteran in The Tribute to Those Who Served on Feb. 23, 2023. Click the image to watch the video.

First Bank Community Comes First - Nikol Theberge

"They are so open to us working in the communities and helping in any way we can." said Nikol Theberge, Community Home Loan Advisor at First Bank. Learn about the organizations that Nikol volunteers for and how First Bank encourages their employees to get involved in the community.

Tribute to Those Who Served - William Buchholz

United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel William Buchholz flew in 199 drop missions in the Vietnam War.  He survived a plane crash into the ice in Newfoundland where he and his unit were rescued two weeks later.  When he came home from the Vietnam War, he was told he shouldn’t wear his uniform, but he did.  “I’m proud of my uniform,” he said.  And First Bank was definitely proud to feature this highly decorated veteran in the tribute video at the St. Louis Blues game on Jan. 10, 2023.