The father and son duo of Marv and Brian Pruett are familiar faces around Buchanan as the town’s locksmith and the high school’s vice principal. With deep roots in Buchanan and a family tradition of service to country and community, the Pruett men are pillars of our town and responsible for many of the “behind the scenes” things that make Buchanan the nicest place in America, like placing the flags in the cemetery for Memorial Day or lining the fields for the soccer games. In this episode, we talk through the generations, starting with Marv on growing up here in the 50s and 60s to serving in Vietnam and coming home to raise a family, run a business, and serve as the Commander of the American Legion. With Brian, we chat about life as a Bucktown kid in the 80s and 90s and what it’s like to raise a family here now and give back as an educator and administrator of Buchanan schools. Both Marv and Brian are strong family men who share a sense of deep commitment and dedication to Buchanan and the folks that call it home.