On May 12, 1975, Khmer Rouge gunboats captured the SS Mayaguez in the Gulf of Thailand approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of Cambodia. The vessel was taken to Koh [island] Tang. Alerted to the capture, U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft began surveillance flights around the island. After...
US Marine Corps Private First Class Bruce Carter Posthumously Receives the Medal of Honor Recipient.
Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, August 7, 1969 Pfc. Carter while serving as grenadier during Operation Idaho Canyon he and his unit came under a heavy volume of fire from a numerically super...
You are missed every day. I am comforted by the thoughts that you are with our Heavenly Father and that your suffering is over. I Love and miss you Son.
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Hello.. I was told that you are my great grandfather.. My grandmother (BigMa) is Queen Esther Moore.. She married my BigPa Barney Amerson.. I am 35 yrs old and have birthed 4 kids one of whom shares that beautiful place called heaven.. I dont know hardly any family members, but you sound as if yo...
When I remember Jimmy, one of his traits that will stick out the most is his strong will. Even when we were young, Jimmy would never concede to playing our games if he couldn’t do it his way, and with four older sisters, staying strong was no easy task. We could put makeup on him, but only if we ...
A few years ago a Recon brother shared this about Justin. I have shortened it a bit, but feel that it provides a small, but accurate, glimpse of Justin: "Justin "Hansel" "Lenny" Hansen could have done anything he wanted with his life. As one of the hardest working and definitely the most compet...
God bless you David. We were good buddies at Cascade High. I know that your in heaven because you were a good person with a great heart. I miss your laughter and think of you often. I'll see you soon.
United States Army Corporal Luigi Marciante Jr., 25, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was killed in action in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, on Sept. 20, 2007.
Luigi "Louie" was born November 10, 1981, in Elizabeth. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and hero to all who knew him. He was renowned and...
Wreaths Across America Stevie you will Never be Forgotten We Love you and Miss you …