Andrew along with six other Marines were killed on 09-26-1968 by friendly mis-directed artillery fire on a hill known as Mutters Ridge.

I'm actually Nookie's second cousin and I never met him, but heard so much about him from my father. I wanted to pay tribute to "Nookie" for his service and because he was an only child, to let him know family still thinks of him.

Brian was the best kid a person could enjoy while he was growing up! Such a great smile, deep hearty laugh, dreams of everything grand and a heart of gold! He was my son Steven Kelly's best friend. Brian lived with us for many years. When he became a man his dream was to keep America safe from te...

I knew Ken and his lovely wife and two young children when they were stationed in Dublin. He was such a warm and loving gentleman, totally devoted to his family and his job. We had many great evenings together and I was devastated when I heard the sad news of his death. I hope his wife and childr...

LZ Ross, First Cav rock

Man, not a day goes by when i do not think about this awesome friend and mentor. I was a SPC ready to call it quits and ETS from Camp Garry Owen, Korea, and here comes this Michigan loving SGT who pushes me to be better than what i was. I will never forget you Brother. Because of your mentorship ...

It's hard to know where to start when I want to share with people stories about my brother Josh. He had one of those larger-then-life personalities. He was so energetic, always on the move. He could be biting, sharp, sarcastic, his sense of humor was quick and often sarcastic. He had nicknames li...

Born in Shelby County, Texas on January 27th, 1922 to parents John Otis Stack (1890 – 1958) and Josephine Elizabeth “Josie” Hughes Stack (1888 -1943), Johnie grew up on a farm in Precinct Six with two sisters, Pauline and Billie Jean. He graduated from Center High School with the class of 1939. I...

Purple Heart

S/SGT Xon Connett FLYING AS A RADAR OPERATOR IN DOUGLAS C-47 AIRCRAFT WITH THE 50TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON, 314TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP BASED NEAR SALTBY, ENGLAND. KILLED IN ACTION ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1944 IN AERIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATION MARKET GARDEN IN BELGIUM. AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HE...

Hi Uncle Stan :) I've heard many stories about you I wish I would have been able to meet you. Love your niece, Shae

Through tears, Jeremy Unger, told of how empty he felt upon learning of his older brother's death and how he struggled accepting it and searched for a reason why it happened."He died protecting us and our freedom, and that is a reason I could live with," he said.

Nearly every speak...