To the loving amazing fallen father husband and hero to our family and our country KIA 30 May 2007
Dear Dad,
Although I was a mere 2 1/2 years old when you were taken away from me, there is not a day where my thoughts are of you, on the eve of your 70th anniversary of your falling, if only for a passing moment. I think of what might have been and what we could have done togeth...
It's been 3yrs today since you've been gone. Not a day goes by that I don't want to pick up that phone and call you. You have always been my hero and continue to do so. It breaks my heart when the girls tell me that they talk to you and can feel your big hugs when they need them, but it also warm...
Kenneth V Welch was a great Son, and a wonderful Brother.
Kenneth was the Father of two sons who were 6 and 8 years old when he was killed.
The story of his death
On September 20, 1984 they took Ken Welch from the world in a hit on the US Embassy. An expert testified tha...
Tristan Smith: Beyond a Hero
It was a day when hearts ached and tears fell. It was a day when grief stung and pride swelled, and prayers reached out – to seek comfort and to give comfort.
On August 27, 2006, 23-year-old Tristan Caleb Smith (BS '02, BAC) was killed by a roads...
Harold Wright Hooper
104th Division, 1st Battalion, 413th Regiment, Company C, 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad
B. April 1, 1922 (Sat. 4:30 pm)
Timpson, TX, Rt2 Bx21
D. Nov 2, 1944 - Standaarbuten, Holland
Age when KIA, 22y 7m 1 d
Buried: Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery...
Private Eugene Brickley is memorialized at the Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Unger mourned as ‘local hero’
By RACHAEL BOSSOW, Times Staff Writer
Published: Friday, October 20, 2006 9:49 AM CDT
Family members are still reeling over David Unger’s sudden death in Iraq. The 2003 Leavenworth High School graduate enlisted in the military shortly...
Joel was a 6'5" gentle giant of a man. He had a wonderful smile that would light up a room. He would make friends with strangers in five minutes and have them smiling and laughing with him. He was a competitive "adrenaline junkie" who loved to skydive, tinker with computers, play chess and ice ho...
William 'BJ' is an amazing person, he loved life, had a contagious smile and was always willing to help those around him. He left behind two beautiful children (Chance and Alexis) who miss him dearly. He loved to ride motorcycles, hunt, workout (superman), and hang out with family and friends. ...
Chad in Iraq
Loren, I just want to say thank you for your acts of courage and protection. Wish you were standing in front of me, nephew. I'd like to tell you that face to face. I miss chatting with you. We WILL see each other again. Knowing that makes my heart smile. Love you
Sgt Byron Wayne Norwood, USMC, was 25 years old when he was killed in action in Fallujah, Iraq on Saturday, November 13, 2004.
Sgt Norwood was serving as a squad leader with the Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (3/1), and was in his second deploy...
I really appreciate the time and service you gave to our country and for allowing me to have the freedoms that I have I love you very much!!!!