LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - In 1950, Corporal C.G. Bolden left his home in Clinton, Ark. to serve in the Korean War. He died after being taken prisoner, and Thursday more than 1,000 people helped deliver the hero back home to Clinton.
Time is an interesting thing. Sometimes it's fas...
The moment that I knew you had died, my heart split in two. The one side filled with memories, the other died with you. I often lay awake at night, when the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheek Remembering you is easy, I do it every day But...
Steven Patrick Blass was born April 1, 1985, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Randy and Carol (Erickson) Blass. He grew up in Estherville where he attended Estherville Lincoln Central Schools from Kindergarten through graduation in May 2003. He then continued his education at Iowa Lakes Community...
Soldier, scholar, mentor
Posted: July 26, 2006
Mike Nichols (published in the Milwaukee Journal)
When Steve Castner gave his mom a list of books he wanted last Christmas, they were all about the Middle East – which was not at all out of character.
He was a voracious read...
Word was received last week by Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Schmidt of Rural Route, Dieterich, Illinois, that their son Tech 4 Ivan E. Schmidt had been killed in action in Germany on April 17, 1945. Ivan, who was a tank driver, had been in the thick of the fighting on the Western Front since "D-Day". In fa...
My uncle, Vernon Y. Bishow, was a professional tap dancer who enlisted into the Army on 11/29/1940. He was killed in action in France in 1944 and his body was returned home to his family in NJ in 1949. He was 25 years old.
Uncle Vern was very outgoing, loved life and practical j...
Hi Uncle Stan :) I've heard many stories about you I wish I would have been able to meet you. Love your niece, Shae
I was leading Jonathan to relieve an Afghan Border Police post, which was under attack by around 100 Taliban, when he was wounded in Afghanistan. In the short time I served with him, I was deeply impressed by his maturity and compassion. He was completely dedicated to the safety of his fellow s...
Forever in our hearts!
Nicholas a Beloved son of are father in heaven and believer in Jesus Christ are saviour. Is very much loved and missed by his family and loved ones he has a wonderful boy named after him and has mad me a happy grandmother. We know you are in heaven and cant wait till that glorious day we can m...
Doc Mike Flood was our medic. He was a great guy and took good care of us. I remember several times he treated me for open sore infections. The last time he teated me we were in the A Shau Valley where we spent a lot of our time. I had sores and swelling up and down both legs so he sent me ba...
Killed in Action @ Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam While involved in a hostile firefight, Lance Corporal West was killed by friendly fire. He received a Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal for his service. Vietnam Memorial Wall - Panel 12E, Line 93
I remember him most for his love of Our Country. He was so proud to defend our freedoms that we just take for granted. He was a wonderful husband to my cousin Missy, a devoted son in law but more than anything a wonderful father and role model to his children.
Lt. Robert H. Prause, graduate of the Coast Guard Academy class of 1939, provides a classic example of the Coast Guard’s core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty. On June 22, 1915, Robert Henry Prause, Jr., was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent most of his childhood in Norfol...