Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) has announced that Stuart McIntyre has been named the 2025 Veteran of the Year for California’s 7th Assembly District.
A true American hero, McIntyre’s remarkable story is one of courage, service, and lifelong patriotism. Born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at just 16 years old, immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. After completing his initial service, he reenlisted during the Korean War, later serving in Germany and dedicating a total of 28 years to the defense of his nation.
Now a beloved Fair Oaks resident, McIntyre celebrated his 100th birthday this past August at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6158, surrounded by family, friends, and community members. Assemblyman Hoover joined the celebration to personally thank him for his decades of service and unwavering commitment to his country.
For years, McIntyre has shown his community pride by placing American flags along Eastern Avenue every Fourth of July — a heartfelt tradition that continues to inspire neighbors and remind residents of the values he served to protect.
Beyond his military service, McIntyre is an avid golfer who once famously shot his age at 86. He also published his father’s book,The Last Grand Roundup, an eyewitness account of the great horse roundups in early 20th-century Washington.
“Stuart represents the best of our community and the very best of America,” Assemblyman Hoover said. “It’s an honor to celebrate his service, his life, and his continued contributions to Fair Oaks and our country. Please join me in congratulating Stuart McIntyre as our 2025 Veteran of the Year for his extraordinary dedication to duty, community, and country.”
Hoover represents Assembly District 7, which includes the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova, as well as the unincorporated communities of Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Foothill Farms, Gold River, Mather, McClellan Park, North Highlands, Orangevale, and Rosemont.
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