Daniel was the most kind, caring, talented, and curious young man you would ever meet in this world. His eyes were always filled with wonder, and he was always on the move. He loved his family, and friends in ways that can never be described. His devotion to them all was unwavering, and never f...
The last picture has Pat's brother Tom - served as a submariner. This pic is Pat as a kid.
PFC Babbitt received the Purple Heart for his service.
PFC Raymond Bowman was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in action in France. He was awarded a second Purple Heart for a fatal wound received in action in Germany.
PFC Wetzel is truly one of Michigan's Own. He was a resident of Roseville, Macomb County, Michigan at the time of his enlistment in the U.S. Army on July 9, 1941. He saw combat with the 13th Infantry Regiment of the 8th Infantry Division in France and Germany from July 1944 until his death on Apr...
First Sgt. Pascal Cleatus Poolaw Sr. served this country through three wars, and gave up his life in Vietnam.
Poolaw has been called America's most decorated American Indian Soldier with 42 medals and citations. Among his medals are four Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars. He also earn...
A letter to My Husband -
MilkDud,
Of the hundreds of letters I've written you, this will easily be the most difficult. Where do I find the words to express what I'm thinking and feeling? I know that right about now you would tell me, "Don't worry about finding the right ...
Private Bagaason was awarded the Purple Heart.
Today, while carrying stacks of books from the library, I thought of you and your brothers-in-arms. You help me maintain my focus as I examine topograhical maps. Many of my research searches come from lightbulb "what-ifs" that come to mind as I listen to your four amazing parents and others who ...
SP4 Babey received the Purple Heart for his service.
Holly will always be my hero. I don't know where she got her courage and bravery from but she sure had a lot of both. I remember telling her during our first phone conversation when she was in Iraq. If I were her I would be lying in the middle of the desert crying "I want My Mom". She laughed at ...
From the day I first heard your heartbeat to the day I heard I would never hear it again, you brought me so much joy and happiness (and a lot of gray hairs--but I wouldn't trade them for anything but to have you back). My heart is still broke, the tears still flow, my love for you will always co...