Born 6/4/1923 in Vincennes, Indiana. He was the son of Thomas and Leona Hartley. He served in the 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Division. He was killed in Okinawa, Japan on April 10, 1945. Loren is buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is remembered by h...

The Parents Wait:
Their four sons who were killed in war are brought home to Utah

In one six month period during the war, Mr. and Mrs. Alben Borgstrom of Garland, Utah lost four sons. All were killed in action, each in a different part of the world. Clyde Borgstrom of the Marine C...

Sgt Leroy H. Erickson served during WW2 in the 106th Infantry Division, 422nd infantry Regiment. Sgt LeRoy H. Erickson was born in St. Paul Minnesota September 25, 1922 and was graduated from Washington High School in 1940. He was called into service March 13, 1943 and was shipped overseas to E...

Justin- I never had the pleasure to meet you, but feel like I know you a bit anyway. I see the reflection of you in your father's eyes. You would be so proud of your parents. They have taken up the cause for justice and mercy. They are role models for many and have embraced the idea that we a...

By ED KEMMICK
Of The Gazette Staff
Trevor Johnson liked to do things his own way.
At 17, when he signed a pledge to join the Marines, he arranged it so that he didn't have to start boot camp until the end of summer after high school graduation, so he could play one more full season...

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...

Blake, I ask myself over and over, why the Good Lord decided to take you and have yet to come up with a good answer. I only know, whatever the reason, there is good to come of it; maybe it's only "the good die young"; however, I really believe he has a plan that includes using you, our hero, for...

the bridge is in Bridgeport, WV

Kyle Robert McKee 2/14/1985 – 11/12/2020 A life is more than a chronology of dates. It can be said that a long span of time inherently signifies a good life. In fact, the events of a life time, the experiences, and the people we touch and impact are far better indicators of a life well spen...

Dear Joe,

What I only can imagine is that you are as proud of your parents, brother and extended family as they are of you. You were truly blessed to have come from such an amazing family who have taught us by example how to honor and cherish our loved ones even in the most devastating...

Dad Your grandkids are growing up to be warriors and serve their country. Kenneth "Colin" is a Marine, Stell starts as a Rat this Fall at VMI on a Marine Scholarship and McKeely wants to be an Army Nurse and is applying for Army Nurse Corps scholarships.

Look over them Dad as t...

Joel was a 6'5" gentle giant of a man. He had a wonderful smile that would light up a room. He would make friends with strangers in five minutes and have them smiling and laughing with him. He was a competitive "adrenaline junkie" who loved to skydive, tinker with computers, play chess and ice ho...

PFC ELMER B. HEATH

Date of Birth: August 4, 1918 - Date of Death: March 9, 1945
Private 1st Class 47th Infantry Regiment;9th Infantry Division; Company A
Buried: Henri-Chapelle Cemetery Plot D, Row 12, Grave 40

Elmer B. Heath was inducted into the Army at Fort ...

This Thanksgiving as we gathered for our dinner our family prayed for our brave young Soldiers who provide us with our freedom.
I am saddened by your loss, and so very greatful for her life. I do not know your Daughter, but after reading about her it galvanized me to contact all the Gold st...

Though I never met you, my love for you lives on in my heart. I'm so proud of you for giving it all to help others.