His history encourages me to be in the Marines as well. He was a hardworking and dedicated man, and will always be respected throughout the hearts, souls, and minds of all Americans. He was a true American. Through the pride of few an prejudice of many he has EARNED his rank and well deserves it.

SSG. Robert A. Massarelli

Robert, Bobby, Bob, Rob, and then back to Bobby
As Bob grew up he changed and reinvented himself as he matured. But some things always stayed the same – he was true to himself, he was loyal to his friends and family;
he cared about others and was w...

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...

Dear Daddy, There isn't a day that I don't think of you and love you. I carry your name with pride and know there is no one that I would want more as a father than you. You fought for what you believed in. You loved your country,your men and the Army. I want you to know that your story will be...

Only three when you were killed wish I had memories of you

Life is not the same without you here. You were the rock that I leaned on and the one who always made me smile. My heart aches knowing your never coming back to me. I miss you each and every day and my love for you will never fade!!! I love you baby!! You are my HERO

Oh my darling baby boy......my heart is breaking missing you so much. I can't believe you are gone and I want you back so desperately. You are forever in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I love you so much bunches, bunches, forever and always! I used to be afraid of dying because I never wante...

"Always in the front of the line, where imminent danger lurked. He never let a fellow marine go, where he had not cleared it first." Hero Stars Honors Our American Hero Corporal Curtis J. Duarte, USMC Hometown: Covina, California Curtis graduated from Covina High School in 2008 where he played ba...

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 ...

Scotland This is an example of a letter the censors got hold of. This is the letter in which he told his mom about joining "an outfit of special troops" -- Darby's Rangers. The Rangers were a pretty well-kept secret until the raid on Dieppe. There was just a small contingent of Rangers that...

John and I were students together at Itazuke Dependents School, Fukuoka, Japan. His father was in the Air Force, and mine was a missionary. I was particularly close with his brother Charles (Chuck), even though he was older. I remember my shock when I heard John had died in Nam. I was in the 25th...