i just wanted to say i lost my son on 01/03/2010 he was a great man at 19 years of age he believed in proctecing the freedom of everyone in this great land of ours i know from alll the feedback that he was a great hero but i will miss him i am glad that everyone relizes what a great sacrifice our family has given to this country but i STILL MISS HIM AND ALWAYS WILL a greaving mother, Patti Els
SSG Thomas D. Rabjohn, Us Army Arizona National Guard, OEF On 3 October 2009 SSG Rabjohn made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and friends, while interrogating an IED in Afghanistan. I was with him and saved my life as well as that of our two of our security personnel and countless other lives that day. He will forever be remembered as a father, friend, mentor, soldier and HERO. Rest in peace my friend. We will see you on the other side when our tour is done. SSG John W. Pinnix,
PFC Donald "Wayne" Vincent, USMC, OEF 2/8 Fox Co. Helmand, Afghanistan "No one knows like the nose knows" that was Wayne's saying. He was a smaw gunner for 2/8 Fox Co. based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C. He fell in the Helmant province of Afghanistan on 25th of July, 2009 after taking small arms fire during a dismounted patrol. Wayne was a very caring man and a great Marine. He is dearly missed. Never to be forgotten Wayne's memory lives on everyday with all of us friends and family. Wa...
FIRST ANNUAL SALUTE TO VETERANS May 2009 Last Updated 03-21-2010 In 2009, Chapter 1919 combined our normal "Installation of Officers" normally held in May, with our annual picnic normally held in June into this patriotic salute to veterans. This year's event was such a success that we named it "First Annual Salute to Veterans". The event was held at the home of our gracious hosts Harold and Rose Weedon in Driftwood. The event was fun and very moving. We had over 200 Patriots and family member...
My hero is John T. Byrd. I never knew him. I’ve heard he was a great man. He is from my own small county. And I can say he is, always will be, even still in heaven, he is a “Jarhead”. I can only say that because I am an ARMY SSG. You really don’t understand, until your half way across post, the cannon goes off, you stand and salute to area of the flag, and your eyes to swell up with tears. God bless the LCPL and his family. Peter Turner Fairmont,
My Dear David I love and miss you so much. My heart is so broken without you here at home. I'm trying to be strong and brave like you and like you told me in the letter you wroteme. I'm not as brave and strong as you thought. Hootie i love you all the way to heaven and back a million trillion times. My son LCPL David r Bakeer was killed when he stepped on an I.E.D. 19 days after his 22nd birthday in Afghanistan he is an American HERO. God bless him and all the troops. David I know you ar...
Born: October 25, 1987 in Fairbanks, Alaska Died: October 9, 2008 in Afghanistan Cpl. Jason A. Karella of Anchorage, Alaska moved to the area in 1998. He attended part of his high schooling at Bartlett High School, but decided to finish his senior year at the Alaska Military Youth Academy Challenge Program. By the time he [.
First of all I cannot express enough my thanks to everyone who made the escort from the airport to the funeral home such an overwelming success. I will tell you that Gunny and his dad were very proud to serve our country and to come to to so many strangers. With that being said, I would like to get the escort to our hero's final resting place going. We will start by assembling at Catavolos Funeral home at 0830 hrs. for those who would like to meet at Richfield post 176 and ride with us, we wi...
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY March 25th The United States Congress has designated March 25th of each year as NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY, a day dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients. (Public Law 101-564) Conceived in the State of Washington, this holiday should be one of our most revered. Unfortunately all too many Americans are not even aware of its existence. WHY MARCH 25th? The date of March 25th was chosen to highlight this special day because it was on March 25 (1863) that the first ...
This summer will mark the first time since 2003 that the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan will overshadow the American presence in Iraq, the top U.S. military officer told Congress Wednesd
