Scott from the first time I met you in Iceland I knew you were a special guy. I am proud to have known you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice and may God be with your family until you are reunited again. Keep that watchful eye on us just like you did when you were with us.
At 19, Derek enlisted in the US Army to fulfill his patriotic duty. He served with the 2-35 INF DIV in Afghanistan 2004-2005 & Iraq 2006-2007. Nicknamed "D-Rob",he was know as a jokestor, for his quick-wit and was in every way a "Californian". He completed over 200 missions in Iraq. His Captain ...
H CO 3 BN 7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV WESTERN OUTPOSTS HANGDONG-NI OUTPOST FRISCO PFC KENNETH EDWARD MCGRADY May 26, 1933, JERSEY CITY NJ Private First Class McGrady was a member of Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Ken was wounded first on June 19, then August 1...
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 ...
2 LT Ellen Ainsworth (third from left)
Enemy fire caused Black Hawk crash that killed 6 soldiers
Staff report
Enemy fire caused the helicopter crash that killed six soldiers in Afghanistan in December, officials said today.
Five soldiers from Fort Riley, Kan., and one based in Europe were killed Dec. 1...
Jesse, you were and still are my best friend. When you were with us, I saw you grow into a Great Man. I admired your mettle, commitment, ambition and strength of character. I looked up to you and still do, bro. :) You have made everyone proud and you've left a legacy me and for us all to follo...
Air Medal
Last night, I met Byron's sister (simply bumped into) as she was celebrating his Heavenly Birthday in San Antonio. I met her briefly as she had a beautiful spirit and what looked like Military Art on her back...I had to ask. She was kind enough to share that this tattoo was a tribute to her broth...
Such a great person who made the ultmate sacrafice. We know she watches over us all, always. CPL Ellis not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts.
Halbert HALL, Sibling, for Vela Hall Evans. Earl Oxford Hall was born to Halbert Theon Hall and Alice Barbara Oxford October 25, 1913 in Coryell County, Texas, near Mosheim and Coryell City. He was a very active child. Mama and Dad put the hook near the top of the door so he couldn’t unhook the d...