John Wahab Jr. was born on January 10, 1925 to Rosa and John Wahab. He had 4 other siblings: Edgar Stanley, Willie Wahab, Rosa Wahab, Lonnie Wahab, and Obie Wahab. John was the third of 5 children born to his parents.

John enlisted in the Coast Guard during the Second World War. He die...

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Weapons Company, Twenty-seventh Marines, Fifth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 8 March 1945. F...

This photo shows S/Sgt Kermit C. LaVick sitting in what remained of the tail turret of 42-7510, El Lobo, after it returned from the mission on 20 Dec 1943. The tail turret was severed from the plane and tail gunner S/Sgt Donald D. Pippitt fell to his death.

My oldest Brother

i miss you very much

i was only 6 when you left but i remember

please give all hugs for me love you
What was your Hero like as a child?
he was the oldest of seven boys and he looked out for all his brothers

1st Lt Sharon Ann Lane, the only American servicewoman killed as a direct result of enemy fire during the Vietnam War

Compiled by: MSgt Rob Wilkins, USAF, Ret.

Rolling Thunder Washington DC, Inc. remembers the service and sacrifice of 1st Lt Sharon Ann Lane, from Zanesville...

Erik, I did not know you that well. I abserved your Love for your wife an children. My daughter and son in law Loved you very much. I saw you laugh and smile. I was lucky enough to meet you briefly. I feel blessed. I know that you are in a wonderful place. Thank you so much for your service to t...

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Captain Ben L. Salomon was serving at Saipan, in the Marianas Islands on July 7, 1944, as the Surgeon for the 2nd Battalion, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. The Regiment’s 1st ...

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice, given unselfishly to protect your country and your family. You are FOREVER in our hearts and miss you every day!!! You are the true HERO of our family and we love you!! RIP... until we meet again. XOXOXOXOXO

Brandon thank you for your selfless service to this great Nation and the Constitution.

To the Stout family may your hearts be filled with the memories of his life lived and his service rendered! Our ministry prayed for your family to receive healing and strength each day, in Jes...

Love you Pippers

This was written by my brother, Paul James Cunniff:
June 29, 2011
Symbol of Freedom

There are some things that transcend their original purpose and become something completely different. In this case I am talking about a knife - not just a regular knife but a Fighting Knife f...

2nd Lt. Russell C. Anderson, O-818800, Co-Pilot, B-24, serial #42-50898, 732nd Bomb Squadron, 453rd Bomb Group (H), 8th Air Force. Killed in Action on 27 December 1944 when his B-24 crashed on take-off in heavy weather. Born on 16 August 1918, he entered the service on 5 December 1943 from Chic...