The Team
Janton R. Barrineau
Janton Barrineau was born in Covington Kentucky as the sixth child and fifth son of WWII Veteran J.K. Barrineau, originally from Charleston South Carolina. J.K. Barrineau served in the U.S. Army, 5th Division, 10th Infantry, Company C, and was wounded near St. Lo France in late July 1944. Because of his Dad’s service, he became very interested as a young child in all things WWII after discovering his Dad’s combat helmet, hidden deeply in an old duffle bag in the bedroom closet. Janton continued his interest and fascination with WWII and WWII vets into his adult years, resulting in taking his father back to Normandy on his 80th birthday in 2003. Recently, his father’s helmet was inducted into the National WWII Museum’s collection of rare artifacts, where it’s presently featured in their Normandy Gallery. Janton is a veteran tour guide, having made numerous trips to Normandy demonstrating an unusual passion for linking people with their WWII heritage. He states, “The WWII generation was the greatest generation. However, perhaps their greatest legacy and contribution is the costly freedom they helped to preserve for their direct descendants and all future freedom-loving people.” Janton resides today in Kentucky with his wife Sheila, his son Jayden, and daughter Jannah Brooke. He is also a proud Papa to his grandson Michael Stone and grandaughter Presleigh.
Keith Brace
Keith Brace is an American patriot and real life military hero in everyway. Born in Maryland, Keith graduated from The Citadel, the prestigious Military College of South Carolina. Shortly there after, he accepted a commission in the US Army, becoming a career Infantry Officer with Airborne and Ranger qualifications. A decorated combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Keith served with distinction and was wounded while on a routine combat patrol. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his combat contributions. Recently retired from active service as a LTC, Keith is a master of operations, mission planning, and logistics. He presently serves his alma mater, The Citadel, investing in the lives of cadets and our countries future leaders. He continues to be compelled to honor all those who have served in uniform and who gave the ultimate sacrifice to preserve freedom. Keith resides in Charleston with his wife Amy and their faithful dog “Sammy”. They have two adult children; their daughter Sara and their son Niko, also an Infantry Officer in the Army.
Joe Heiberger
Joe Heiberger has been a WWII enthusiast since watching The Longest Day as a young child. Well-studied and read, he has become an avid historian in all things ETO (European Theatre of Operation), specializing in D-Day operations. Having a keen eye for detail, Joe has the unique ability to study historical events and relate their value to current geopolitical perspectives. A professional musician by vocation, he truly appreciates the cultural relevance of the area, especially the music, of which he is a proven expert. His passion for WWII veterans continues today. A grandson of Enola Gay ground crew member Edward Heiberger, Joe encourages others to explore their own WWII heritage, by helping them to discover lost family stories of heroism and contribution. Joe lives in Marietta, Georgia with his daughter Emily.