
He was a loving father and great friend. He is deeply missed each and everyday by everyone who knew him and loved him.

Joe,
I will always remember your quiet intensity. Anyone who met you for the first time could never assume that you were indifferent or uncaring. I always had the sense that you were patiently waiting for your moment. The stories of the impact you had on your fellow soldiers only reaff...

Delivered Cheyenne 26/6/43; Kearney 12/7/43; Dow Field 16/7/43; Assigned 550BS/385BG [SG-K] Great Ashfield 21/7/43; detailed Bordeaux 16/9/43 with John Schley, Co-pilot: John Baum, Navigator: John Ellingsen, Bombardier: Earl Bates, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Walter Roth, Radio Operator: J...

Sergeant Lazalde was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 27, 1950 Chongchon River- Kuryong River, Ipsokand and he died while a prisoner on April 30, 1951. His remains...

Dear Brother, by your one selfless act you changed our lives in so many ways. If not for you, I would not be the man I am today. I only wish you could be here to share my life with me. It has turned out better than either of us could have ever imagined. You told me to take care of the family for ...


S1 James Adkison is memorialized at the Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii.


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.


Taken in late January or early February of 1938 in Olean, NY, this is the last known photo of Robert Kline with his family before leaving for San Pedro, CA to board the U.S.S. Arizona. Robert completed his basic training in December 1937 and was allowed 30 days of vacation before beginning his ne...

Not a day goes by that I don't see something, smell something, hear something that reminds me of you. I miss you so very much. I love you. Mom
"Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain fo...



First and foremost, we are so very, very proud of Charlie. He was doing what he wanted to do and was where he wanted to be. I could never want for a better son, nor a better soldier. Knowing that he was on watch, we all were safer because of him. We are so thankful for Charlie and for all of ...