2nd-Lt William D. Disney, my fathers brother was listed as MIA in 1944 when his B-24 Liberator bomber was listed as missing. A few months later a caribou hunter found the wreckage in the wreckage were the dog tags confirming his identity.
The youngest of 5 military servicemen gunned down on July 16, 2015 in Chattanooga TN by a terrorist, LCpl Skip Wells was a Marine, a hero, a son, grandson, nephew and a friend. It was the things that made Skip the man and Marine he was, that drove the community to rise up in support of each other...
It was my honor to escort Ron's body home to his wife and family. At the time I was stationed at the USNH, Philadelphia as a Corpsman. God Bless him and all those others lost to war. Joseph Urda, Groton, NY.
Jonas landed on D-Day but was wounded during the Battle of St. Lo and later died.
David Michael Vancellete joined the US Army serving in South Vietnam with Company C of the 2nd Battalion of the 7th Cavalry Regiment in the 1st Cavalry Division during 1965. On November 15th the 7th engaged the NVA in the three day Battle of the Ia Drang. David fought on the 17th near LZ Albanny ...
R.I.P sir. Thank you for your service.Once a marine always marine.
Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time canteen.
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.
Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen.
...
I saw Cody's name on the back of a pickup truck in memory of Cody's sacrifice for his country -- and, specifically, for me and my family.
I want to recognize and honor Cody and his family. I live in McKinney, and Cody's willingness to stand up and protect all the we believe in has d...
My family always had such a reverence for Robert N Lentz who was known as Noble, which is a family surname and his middle name. He was so young when he died. He missed out on so much. He left behind two younger sisters who thought he was such a wonderful brother. I've researched the mission a...
Hospitalman Melvin Windham is buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas.
According to Findagrave.com:
On May 09, 1968, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, was the point company in a battalion-sized operation pursuing North Vietnamese Army elements that...
"He fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a Marine helicopter pilot, protecting his family and serving his country"
Honor & Remember Our American Hero Captain Kyle R. Van De Giesen USMC
Hometown: North Attleborough, Massachusetts
Kyle Van De Giesen Kyle had been a star ...
He was the most loving, caring, funny, kind, respectful, well mannered young man. He was the best son a parent could ask for. He was his 12 year old little sisters whole world. And she was his whole world. He died doing what he loved. We couldn't be any prouder of him.
Though we miss you so much my brother Valiant, we are very proud of you. Thank you for your sacrifice. We love you very much and Merry Christmas! Ate
Crew who perished on C-46D #44-77507:
Pond, Rex L ~ 1st Lt, Pilot, Utah
Weid, Claude H ~ 1st Lt, Co-Pilot, Illinois
Hill, Herbert H ~ Tech/3, Medical Team, Iowa
Vermillion, Edward V, Jr ~ Sgt, Medical Team, Virginia
41 Passengers who perished on C-46D #44-7750...