Official Citation
LIEUTENANT MICHAEL P. MURPHY
UNITED STATES NAVY
FOR SERVICE AS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING
CITATION:
FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY AT THE RISK OF HIS LIFE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AS THE LEADER OF A SPECIAL RECONNAIS...
Though I never met you, my love for you lives on in my heart. I'm so proud of you for giving it all to help others.
As I was Born 9 months to the Day of his Falling in Combat and am Named after My Uncle I Miss him more than Words can say. Never having Spoken or seen him with my own eyes I know he is always with me. I served my Country as a Marine from 88-91 and am a Combat Vet myself and am a Patriot Guard Ri...
Joe,
It seems like you struggled to find yourself as a young adult, until you joined the Army. We are so proud of the man you became. You are strong, brave and an excellent example to all of your family. We love you, we miss you and we will always remember our "Shmoe".
Love, Frank and Cara
Aaron was a beautiful, loving son, and friend to many. Aaron was my only son and only grandson on my side of the family. He was killed in Baghdad of wounds sustained when his mounted patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small-arms fire and an improvised explosive device. He was only 19....
Sgt Byron Wayne Norwood, USMC, was 25 years old when he was killed in action in Fallujah, Iraq on Saturday, November 13, 2004.
Sgt Norwood was serving as a squad leader with the Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (3/1), and was in his second deploy...
Miss you so much, love you so much. wish you were here every day.
Son of Albert & Velma Ward, Gilman, IA. Brother of Albert E. Ward, Jr., Uncle of Jamie, Ann, Mike and Mary.
2010 Deployment to Afghanistan
1st Battalion 2d Marine Regiment
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
KIA: April 28, 2010 in Helmand province, Afghanistan
“I’ve wanted to be a Marine since I was ten-years-old,” Thomas Rivers wrote in a high school essay. “I believe joining the Ma...
SSG Burgess will always be a hero to me. Even though I only met him fleetingly at COP Monti, he left an indelible impression. My heart goes out to his family -- his parents, his spouse, his children, and his Army family. Thank you for raising such a fine Soldier and gentleman.
MY DEAR SON, YOUR UNTIMELY DEATH HAS LEFT A PERMANENT HOLE IN MY HEART & TO THOSE WHO KNEW & LOVED YOU. YOU WERE THE BEST SON A MOTHER COULD EVER ASK FOR & THE BEST BROTHER ANYONE COULD HAVE. YOUR LIFE WAS TAKEN TOO SOON HONEY....I MISS YOU SO MUCH. YOU DIED A TRUE AMERICAN HERO & I WILL MAKE SUR...
Born in Shelby County, Texas on January 27th, 1922 to parents John Otis Stack (1890 – 1958) and Josephine Elizabeth “Josie” Hughes Stack (1888 -1943), Johnie grew up on a farm in Precinct Six with two sisters, Pauline and Billie Jean. He graduated from Center High School with the class of 1939. I...
Mr. Moyer was from Keego Harbor, MI. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions near Seoul, Korea. SFC Moyer's platoon was assigned to attack commanding terrain. When the platoon leader and platoon sergeant were wounded, he rushed to the head of the faltering ...
Kenny will always be remembered as the "dare-devil" every parent cringes at when he was up to some trick.. Or the kid that wouldn't stop working until the job was done no matter how big it might be. His Love and ability to feel, see and touch those around him w/ his smile and "look", knowing you...