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...
Last night, I met Byron's sister (simply bumped into) as she was celebrating his Heavenly Birthday in San Antonio. I met her briefly as she had a beautiful spirit and what looked like Military Art on her back...I had to ask. She was kind enough to share that this tattoo was a tribute to her broth...
Medal of Honor citation of Sergeant Darrell Samuel Cole, USMCR (as printed in the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 168):
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Leader ...
SSGT Lucian Hale, Gunnery SGT, B-24 Liberator. Killed over Portofino Italy when German flak hit the plane above, and when it went out of control hit SSGT Hale's plane. He was my mother's first husband. At the time of his death my mother was 7 months pregnant with his daughter, my sister, Bonnie. ...
Private First Class Gordon Eshom Shive
Contributed by Arsh Mengi
Mentored by Mrs. Laurie Halt
Costa Mesa High School
2020-2021
Early Life
Private First Class Gordon Eshom Shive was born on January 10, 1921, to Grover L. Shive and Lois E. Shive in I...
Scott-Your Pop and I miss you very much. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Everytime we see your lovely wife and daughter, we think about the "family" you loved so much. Your little girl looks so much like you and is getting to be a real dare devil like you. Imagine that? Love,...
Broder, I miss you!!! I wish you could see how mature & grown up your children are. They are as impressive as your beautiful wife. I'm so thankful for the years I had with you. You continue to be the biggest influence in my life. You are loved, missed and never forgotten, Sis
SP4 Baggett was awarded the Purple Heart.
I served with B Battery 2bn 11th Artillery on Fire Base Bihn Dihn and knew Samuel who was a medic with the 327th Infantry. He was a wonderful man, great soldier, and would constantly take care of solider on the Fire Base. His presence was a boast in morale because of his caring for all the so...
Granville – First reported missing in action in Germany since Nov. 30, the war department Friday informed Mrs. James R. Boyd that her husband, Private Boyd, 23, was killed on that day. His widow, the former Hazel Greathouse is employed at the Seneca shipyard and she and her two sons, Richard, 4 ...
Danny V- “Going out to pick a fight.” Our American Hero United States Marine Sgt. Daniel Vasselian Hometown: Abington, Massachusetts Known to most as Danny or "V"; brought a light into the world that will never soften. Danny will always be known for his sense of humor, his laugh, kind heart and h...
David Henry Pickett was born in Springfield, VT, to Edward and Grace Pickett. He was a twin, the fourth child of eight, and the first of three sons. He became an "Army brat" at two months when his father was called to Active Duty for the Korean War.
Throughout his fathers 33-year caree...
This photo was taken at our rehearsal dinner, the night before our wedding. It is one of my favorite pictures and reminds me of happier times. <3