
My baby. My son. My Marine. My Hero. I miss your laugh, your smile, your long eyelashes, your hugs, your sense of humor, your kindness, your sweetness, your stories. So much that should have taken place will never take place. I love you always and will miss you forever until I see you again. ...
Atkinson entered UNC from New Hanover High School in 1931 and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon while at the University. After graduating with a bachelor's of science degree in mechanical engineering in 1936, he enlisted as an aviation cadet in the U.S. Navy. He received his pilot’s wings and h...


"Tribute to Kenny" by Shelley Vinson https://m.youtube.com/results?q=tribute+to+kenny+shelley+vinson&sm=12

SSG Eugene Alex came to C Troop after we were extended in Iraq during the summer of 2006. He was wounded at some point earlier during the tour and had been working in the Squadron Operations Center - a relatively safe job on the base answering radios and keeping track of what was going on. Bu...

Only moments before they were poised to play the crisp notes of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” Navy Band No. 22 found itself amidst an unprecedented event – an aerial attack on an American naval base. Sirens blared through the air and the bandmembers dropped their instruments to join their fellow sa...

Tail Gunner Staff Sgt. William J. Farrell of Little Falls, New York Holder of the Distinquished Flying Cross for extraordinary heroism against the enemy with 3 bronze oak leafs clusters awarded Posthumously Sgt Farrell plane a B-24 Heavy Bomber Liberator Tail markings 42-109871 that went down wit...


Although I have no memories of my oldest brother, his legacy lives on within our family. His photo hangs in every home of his family. I will see him agiain in a much better place someday.

Private Sloan received the Bronze Star for his service.


I am 67 now and I have to say you changed my life. When I think back on various heroes and acts of heroism I have witnessed over a lifetime, right now a lot having to do with Ukraine, I always think of you and Thompson and Colburn, my first heroes, and wonder if I would have had the strength to ...

Theron I love & miss you so much! Each day that goes by I wonder what life would be like if you were here with us. I miss you my bestfriend, my heart, my love! Thank you for being such a great person. I will never forget the love we shared. It was everything to me! TJ is growing up fast & looking...

Sylvester S. Sagan known to his family as "Butch" was born on June 20, 1946 to Frank and Lillian Sagan on a 120 acre farm in Whitehall, MI. He was my youngest sibling - 6 years younger. He grew up to be a gentle, loving young man. He had a very kind heart and I knew he loved visiting me in Det...