Alex was born in Los Angeles California on February 13, 1987. Alex and I were only six years apart. Eventhough he was younger than I he treated me as though he was my older brother. Alex had many goals he wanted to accomplish before having a family. One of them was to join the L.A. S.W.A.T. My br...
“He wanted to be a Marine because he wanted to be the best.”
Hero Stars Honors Our American Hero
Marine Sgt. Matthew J. Fenton
Hometown: Little Ferry, New Jersey
Matthew Fenton grew into a muscular and outgoing young man. He had brown hair, brown eyes and a reputa...
8 years. Its been 8 years...so hard to believe it. It feels like it was just recent that we got the call from your dad. You definitely are a hero. You are so missed and loved around here...I know a few people that could really use a sign that you're looking down on them. I am so proud of you for ...
Airmen Missing From WWII Accounted For
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been accounted for and are being returned to their families for burial with full military hono...
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Sergeant Sylvester Antolak (ASN: 35035020), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty on 24 May 19...
Alan was my son-in-law. His birth and death dates will always be marked in my life. Alan gave his life in pursuit of the freedoms we have as Americans. He fought for strangers to have that same freedom. He is a hero and I was blessed to have known him. He remains an inspiration as it is in his ho...
Major Blakey was commanding officer of the 305th Airdrome Squadron near Aitape, New Guinea, when he was last seen driving a jeep on June 10, 1944, near the unit's POW stockade. When he failed to return to his quarters the following day, the squadron reported him missing and launched a massive sea...
Staff SGT. Justin L. Vasquez, Thank You, for serving our grateful Nation! We are Free because of the Brave! I was looking up my Son, PVT. Justin C. Vasquez, United States Army- Airborne, and I came across your story. My prayers are with your family. May God bless them with His Love & Peace...In...
As my Captain in Danang in 1970 he was always one you could count on for answers and direction. I have visited the Wall a number of times and seek his name each time. As a member of the Patriot Guard Riders I am involved in sad missions for war heros, but the memory of Capt Donohoe are always ver...
I always knew I had a guardian angel, I hope I have made you proud.
I'm sorry I never got to meet you, Uncle Fred. My Mom loved you so much and always spoke about you. Your whole family loved you. Thank you for defending and dying for our country. I love you. Sandra
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to John B. Babich (873272), Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company C, Fifth Engineer Batta...
I was only 8 when you went missing, and I have to tell you Dad, I wish I had gotten the chance to get to know you better. I was just too young to really remember more than just a moment here or there – a wonderful glimpse back of a special memory; a snapshot really (a coke shared at your work whe...
