He was only 22 and, although he loved me, he never got to meet my little brother. A faulty airplane and an arrogant commanding officer took him and 42 other young men from their families forever. Regardless, to me and my brother, he will forever be 22 and a hero.
How has the loss of your par...
Reuben was born November 23, 1912 in Jefferson County, TN and died during the Battle of the Bulge on January 30, 1945. He lost his brother on the USS Cooper on December 3, 1944 less than two months before he was killed in action. My grandfather suffered a great loss during the war, losing both hi...
2010 Deployment to Afghanistan
1st Battalion 2d Marine Regiment
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
KIA: April 1, 2010 in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Tyler O. Griffin, 19, was killed in action (KIA) April 1, 2010, the result of injuries sustained while serving in U...
Bronze Star (Merit)
From the pain and tears I find strength in knowing one day we will see each other again. As I child I cried many tears, but as a adult I see you in my own children, nieces, and nephews. You were always my Hero. I love you Father.
70 years ago today and you have not been forgotten.
you are not forgotten loved one nor will you ever be, as long as life and memory last I will remember thee..
Colonel Arthur Thomas Finney graduated from Berea College in 1948 with a B.S. in Business Administration. He was also a volunteer fireman on campus. Born in Canmer, Kentucky, he joined the Air Force after graduating from Berea College. After a stellar career, in July of 1966 as a Squadron Command...
Nick was a mission qualified MH-47G Crew Chief on a Chinook Helicopter flying over 412 combat flight hours. Nick was the assistant training NCO. “For he loved to fight, fought to win, and would rather die than quit.” NSDQ On October 26th, 2009, Nick did pay the ultimate sacrifice in a helicopt...