HABUR GATE, Iraq - Multi-National Force - Iraq Command Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Wilson visited Soldiers of the 16th Sustainment Brigade, one of the last units in Iraq serving a 15-month deployment, Aug. 12 and
Spc. Dennis M. Williams, 24, of Federal Way, Washington, died August 25, 2009, in southern Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Spc. Williams was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington. </d
Story of my son Sgt. Evan S. Parker and his picture. I am an American Gold Star Mother, Wichita Ks. Chapter President and Ks. Dept. VP. Everything that I do for my organization, I do in Honor and Remembrance of my son. This keeps his memory constantly alive in my very heart and sole. There is not a day that goes by that my heart does not ache for him and remember his awsome smile. I would be honored for my son to be a part of your web site. Sincerely Anita Dixon SERGEANT EVAN S. PARK...
Sgt. 1st Class Ronald W. Sawyer, 38, of Trenton, Missouri, died August 25, 2009, in southern Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Sgt. 1st Class Sawyer was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington. </d
I actually have so many heroes but I will talk about two in particular. The first is my son, Petty Officer 3rd class Tyler Proper. Tyler was a good student and good athlete in high school. He decided in his junior year that he was going to forego college right away and enter the military. As a Boy Scout he was a BSA lifeguard and was always very helpful and caring for those who were ill or disabled. He entered the US Navy as a Corpsman, was trained as a Field Medic with the Marines, serv...
I have worn my bracelet in honor of Capt. Benjamin Sammis USMC pilot who was killed on April 5th 2003 since you first started making these wonderful bracelets. Ben was a true hero and more importantly a great guy, son, brother, husband,friend,sailor and a guy that everyone would be honored to have as a so
I was sitting on the porch one day, thinking about the son we lost to this war and thoughts came to me, What was the American Idol? Should it be a singer or someone that has a talent or should it be someone that really truly is a true American idol. I vision myself going on the stage, carrying my sons boots and hat, following behind me only a few feet are two handsome soldiers in full uniform, carrying the U.S. flag between them. One a Marine and One a Sailor, both so handsome, both my son...
America's Mighty Warriors August 24th, 2009 My Dear friends and family: I know that many of you were on facebook on Friday and had to suffer unimaginable pain as you watched a hacker who impersonated me threatening my suicide. I was camping and out of cell phone range which complicated the problem as people tried to call and were unable to reach me causing panic and fear. When I finally came into cell phone range and learned of what was taking place I was dumbfounded that people who knew me w...
Capt. Cory J. Jenkins, 30, of Arizona, died August 25, 2009, in southern Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Capt. Jenkins was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington. </d
Capt. John L. Hallett III, 30, of California, died August 25, 2009, in southern Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Capt. Hallett was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington. </d
