Shine On Salutes
Presented by Shine On Auto Glass & Detailing and 97.5 Bob FM
97.5 BOB FM and Shine On Automotive Salute Local Veteran
Shine On Automotive and 97.5 BOB FM proudly honored a local hero with the Shine On Salute, a monthly recognition celebrating the courage, sacrifice, and lifelong commitment of veterans in our community.
Bob Butler of Sterling
United States Army
November 2025
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Bob Butler of rural Sterling was presented with a Shine On Salute by Ron Smith, owner of Shine On Automotive. Smith, a United States Navy veteran, presented Butler a metal United States flag engraved with the U.S. Air Force emblem and spoke about the importance of showing veterans the respect and honor they deserve.
A Colorado native and 12‑year Air Force veteran, Butler served on Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams and deployed to Afghanistan five times. On October 5, 2010, he suffered serious injuries when a roadside IED exploded. One teammate was killed and the entire team was wounded; Butler later received a medical discharge following his recovery. For his service he was awarded four Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart.
Erin Butler, Bob’s wife and an Air Force veteran who served four years as a firefighter and another eight years as a civilian firefighter, attended the presentation with their two children, Wyatt, 19, and Emma, 9. Their presence underscored the resilience of military families and the quiet strength that supports veterans at home.
