I am 67 now and I have to say you changed my life. When I think back on various heroes and acts of heroism I have witnessed over a lifetime, right now a lot having to do with Ukraine, I always think of you and Thompson and Colburn, my first heroes, and wonder if I would have had the strength to ...
Following the death of his mother, Maude, in 1919, many of the younger children went to live with other family members. Adolphus lived with is sister Ethel Cook and her husband, Jarrett for several years, and was more like a son, than a brother to her. He was kind and fun to be with according to ...
My best memories of Dan come from his age in elementary school. Dan and our son Scott were quite the characters together. They started drum lessons together. Not the best idea! They went trick-or- treating together and came back just thrilled because someone was giving away stuffed animals. On...
Sgt Sutphen was awarded the Air Medal.
Captain Willibald Bianchi
I have never really gotten over losing this man, I miss him so much
We created a website with details of Jerry's life and service. https://www.redlewis.com/
Samuel Abercrombie was awarded the Purple Heart for his service.
Billy was a member of my rifle squad in Vietnam;3D Brigade,82nd ABN,CoB, 1/505 Inf. He was quiet and very easy going. He was just a short distance away the night we were almost overrun after our platoon's perimeter was attacked. In the firefight that ensued Billy was KIA and I was severely wound...
Phillip was killed with his Sgt David Hart and his best friend Ivan Merlo. He was doing what he wanted to do he was always a adrinaline nut loved the excitment in life. Everyone was his friend. That was very evident when the day of his funeral there were 2000 people in the high school gym. Someth...
I miss you daddy. I was only 3 when you left. We all miss you. You are my hero. Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice to keep this great country free.
Medal of Honor AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II Service: Army Air Forces Division: 9th Air Force (Attached) GENERAL ORDERS: War Department, General Orders No. 20 (March 11, 1944) CITATION: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride i...