Many people often refer to our fallen soldiers as heroes for their endless sacrifices to our country, themselves and their families, but what actually makes someone a hero? Webster’s dictionary defines a hero as a man who is distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility and strength. While all ...
Glenn Urban Andreotta (October 30, 1947 – April 8, 1968) was an American helicopter crew chief in the Vietnam War noted for being one of three who intervened in the My Lai Massacre, in which at least 300 unarmed children, women and men were murdered. Beginning his second tour on November 12, 1...
SP5 Bader was awarded the Bronze Star for merit.
On December 4, 1944 near the River Seine in Paris, Army Nurse Corps Second Lieutenant Helen Edith Corra of Pennsboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia, aged 24 years, 6 months, and 27 days, made the Supreme Sacrifice of her life. She was killed in action in the line of duty while caring for an injur...
A Hero Star was presented to the Gold Star Family to Honor & Remember AMERICAN HERO U.S. Capt. Navy Gerald F. DeConto, Sandwich, MA - As director of the current operations and plans branch of the Navy Command Center, CAPT Gerald F. DeConto, 44, was organizing the Navy’s response to the World Trad...
Matthew L. Ceranich, Uncle Matty to me, was the only uncle I never knew as I was not yet born when he was killed in 1944 on a gunnery training mission over Manfredonia, Italy, Sept. 14, 1944. Just 10 minutes after takeoff, as stated in the accident report, while setting up the autopilot, the pilo...
Captain Abene was awarded the Purple Heart.
Sean my son served proudly with you. I remember your smile and your hugs. I miss you, and I know he does too.
"Each of these heroes stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live and grow and increase in its blessings." -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hero Stars Honors Our American Hero Spc Ryan P Jayne US Army Hometown: Corning, N.Y Ryan Jayne graduated from Corning E...