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...
One of the most generous, loving, caring people I have ever met. I love and miss you Joshua to no end.
Dillon was a happy child he was sensitive to the people around him he had a lot of compassion toward people and also animals Dillon was always strong and his own person even though he fit into everywhere he always stood up for anybody that needed it When he tested for the army he scored very high...
Pvt. Stanley K. Heestand was killed in action in France August 5, 1944, his mother, Mrs. Mildred Heestand, 457 Cleveland Ave., learned this morning in a telegram from the War Department. Heestand was previously reported missing in action on that date.
The 51st Ashland countian to lose ...
Derek Todd, we miss you so much here! Home is so empty and sad since you've been gone. I hope you're having margaritas up there in heaven! Please continue to guide Kim and mom, they're both really really upset. Obviously I'm upset too, it just hit Kim and mom way more. Anyways, I love you and mis...
Purple Heart
Name: Richard James Ahern
Branch: United States Navy
Service Number: 382 12 14
Rate: F1/c (Fireman First Class)
Duties: Fire and tend boilers. Operate, adjust and repair pumps.
Enlisted: 10 October 1939
Place: Los Angeles, California
Onboard USS Arizona: 20 Dece...
To Joe,
The hole you left is big. A lot bigger, I think, than you probably figured it might be. The people you touched and the lives you changed are just that: changed. Never to go back to "normal." There's a new normal now, for an awful lot of people.
For me, our family seems inc...
To the McCants family. I was Danny's room mate for a time at Warrant Officer Candidate School. Now some 22 plus years later and my son's baseball organization is participating in a Gold Star program. They wear a gold star on their helmet for the upcoming season in honor of a fallen Warrior. I...
This is not so much a story as it is really me just wanting to let it be known what a HERO my brother was. How much I love and miss my brother. How much the whole family loves and misses my brother.
He decided he wanted to join the Marine Corp,we were very proud of him and supported ...
Remembering a great brother, and friend. He lived life with purpose and tenacity. From confronting the Board of Education to enemies in combat, he added heart to every battle. I love you Ronnie, and I miss you very much.
Private Brickley was awarded the Purple Heart.
