  PVT Jesus F. BarronU.S. Army
Served in Korea.
Submitted by: Aurora BarronSGT Edward Lee J. BarronU.S. Army
Served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Submitted by: Aurora Barron
  A1C Charles BartholomewU.S. Air Force
Charles was stationed in Alaska from May 1963 until Nov 1964. He was in Vietnam from October 1965 until March 1966
Submitted by: Debbie BatholomewMSGT Arthur B. BelmoreU.S. Air Force
Served 26 Conflicts; Raid on Kadafi, Desert Strom, Desert Shield, Afghanistan, Iraq Horn of Africa, Cold War
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
SGT Arthur J. BelmoreU.S. Marine Corps
Served in WWI and WWII. KIA.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
PFC Clifford Belmore U.S. Army
Served in WWII.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
TSGT George W. BelmoreU.S. Air Force
George served during the Cold War, Korean War and Viet Nam where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his services during the Tet offensive.
CPO Norman Arthur BelmoreU.S. Navy
Served WWII, Korean War and Cold War.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
LTCMDR Richard K. BelmoreU.S. Navy
Served in the Cold War.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
A1C Roger P. BelmoreU.S. Air Force
Served in the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
A2C Ronald Arthur BelmoreU.S. Air Force
Served in the Cold War.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
 SSG Connett Brewer82nd Airborne Served 2 Tours in Iraq
Connett is the best!! He's always been a great friend and no matter where he goes in life I'll always support him.
Submitted by: Nicki Snyder  HM3 Edward A.T. Bonfiglio U.S. Navy
One of two brothers serving together overseas. Son of Edward J. Bonfiglio and Grandson to EM2 Paul Bonfiglio Sr., brother to SSG Gregory W.P. Bonfiglio and newphew to EM2 Paul Bonfiglio Jr. Also the great-nephew to CAPT. Arthur Price.
Submitted by: Paul BonfiglioSGT Edward J. BonfiglioU.S. Air Force
Served during the Gulf War. Son of EM2 Paul Bonfiglio Sr. and Grandson to EMS Arthur Price. Also the newphew of CAPT Arthur Price and brother to EM2 Paul Bonfiglio Jr.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
SSG Gregory W.P. BonfiglioU.S. Air Force
One of two brothers serving together overseas. Son of Edward J. Bonfiglio and Grandson to EM2 Paul Bonfiglio Sr., brother is HM3 Edward A.T. Bonfiglio and newphew to EM2 Paul Bonfiglio Jr. Also the great-nephew to CAPT. Arthur Price.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
EM2 Paul Bonfiglio Sr.U.S. Navy
Served during the Korean Conflict
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
EM2 Paul Bonfiglio Jr.U.S. Navy
Served from 1975 to 1989. Son of EM2 Paul Bonfiglio Sr. and the Grandson of ENS Arthur Price. Also the nephew to CAPT Arthur Price and brother to SGT Edward J. Bonfiglio.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
Ken BookerU.S. Air Force
Served in Vietnam K-9
Submitted by: His wife, Pam Booker
Robert L. BookerU.S. Army
Served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam
Submitted by: His daughter-in-law, Pam Booker
 CPL Aaron Walter BuddHometown Durham, NC / Station in SC
Photo is of Aaron with his new bride Stacie. He has had 1 tour in Iraq and has been a great help in the fight for freedom.
Submitted by: Bobbi Rigsbee WO Michael G. BrennanU.S. Marine Corps
Michael served two tours in Iraq.
Submitted by: R. Brennan USN, 61-66   SGT Robert B. BurgerU.S. Army
Robert B. Burger Sr. was a Sgt. in the U.S. Army, serving in Europe during WWII. Dad’s company took over a town in Germany. Having no flag to display, Sgt. Bobby Burger found a tattered one in a garbage can, used adhesive tape to bind the ‘stars’ end, and boot straps to secure it to the flagpole rope. The ‘stars’ end of the flag was so tattered that only 42 stars are actually displayed – I still have the flag framed and proudly display it in my office. I enjoy telling the story of how this flag came to ‘fly’ over this small German town. Although he would not talk about the war, he was very proud of his service. My Dad’s only brother was a POW in Japan. Dad died in 1994.
Submitted by: his son, Robert B. Burger Jr. PFC Damian S. BushartU.S. Army
Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. KIA 10/22/2003.
Submitted by: Skip Bushart CWO3 John C. BushartU.S. Army
Served in WWII and Korea
Submitted by: Skip Bushart CMSGT John "Skip" BushartU.S. Air Force
Served in Vietnam and Desert Storm
SSG William "Bill" BushartU.S. Air Force
Served in WWII and Korea
Submitted by: Skip Bushart
MSGT Douglas M. Casamer U.S. Air Force, USANG & USAFR
Veteran Vietnam Era, Persian Gulf, and Macomb County VA Director with twenty-five years of service to veterans, all while he continued to serve his country
 Paul ChaletU.S. Army Scout pilot in A Troop in 69-70
Paul Chalet was a well-respected Scout pilot for the Silver Spurs. He perished in a civilian helicopter accident on 15 Jan 94.
Paul will be missed by all of us who knew him, but knowing he was still flying after all those years brings some comfort.
Submitted by: Lisa MittenENFN Christopher P. CollierU.S. Navy
Christopher is one of two brothers serving our country. He is the brother to LCPL Matthew N. Collier.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
 LCPL Matthew N. CollierU.S.Marine Corps
Matthew is one of two brothers serving our country. He is the brother to ENFN Christopher P. Collier.
Submitted by: Paul BonfiglioMJR Bruce J. CortalanoU.S. Air Force
Served during Viet Nam and the Gulf War. Son of Frank Cortalano and Grandson to Guiseppe Sullo. Also the nephew to Joseph Sullo.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
Frank CortelanoU.S. Army
Served during WWII.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
 PFC Eric S. DitmarsU.S. Marine Corps
He is just starting his career with the Marine Corps. It has always been a dream of his to serve his country. It has been a long processes for him to get this far and I am very proud of what he has accomplished to get to this point, and proud of all the things that he still lie ahead for him during his service. Semper Fi! Oooh-Rah!
Submitted by: His mom, Denise Heller SSGT Carl DorrisU.S. Marine Corps
Submitted by: Robert EarlePvt. Robert Harry EppingerU.S. Army
Hometown: Flint, Michigan (Genesee County)
Status: KIA (Belgium Campaign, World War II)
Date of Birth: March 24, 1926
Date of Death: January 30, 1945
Buried At: Section 3, Site 879A
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Springfield, Illinois
Honored By: Mother, Father, Brothers, Sisters, Sister N Laws, Brother N Laws, Nephews, Nieces, Cousins
Family Members:
Loretta A. Eppinger, Mother
Harry O. Eppinger, Father
Betty Eppinger (Porritt), Sister
June Eppinger (Wilson), Sister
Alice Eppinger (Venters), Sister
Donald Eppinger, Brother
Barbara J. Eppinger, Sister
James W. Eppinger, Brother
Larry Eppinger, Brother
Submitted by: Nephew Timothy J. Eppinger, U.S. Army Veteran (1988-1992) Sergeant At Arms, Fife Lake American Legion 2nd Vice Commander, Fife Lake Sons of the American Legion Fife Lake American Legion-Post 219
 SFC Reginald E. FallsConnected to the 728 th Main Support Battalion out of Lock Haven, Pa.
Photo is Reginald who is a Recruiter with the Pa National Guard, with his better half, Theresa (who also served in the PA ANG), finally relaxing a moment on the Coast of Maine before heading out again to a hectic schedule serving his Country.
Submitted by: Teresa Sheets Gerard M. FitzpatrickU.S. Army
Vietnam Veteran. Blinded Veterans Association Life Member
 1LT Kenneth E. GardnerArmy Air Corps
Kenneth Edson Gardner, my brother, having been attending Purdue and Kansas Univ. ROTC, joined the Army Field Artillery then later transferred to the Army Air Corps (as it was known then)
Submitted by: His sister, Jane G. Jones C.J. GardnerAmerican Expeditionary Force
C.J. Gardner, my father, was in the Indiana National Guard and was sent to Texas when Gen. John Pershing was chasing Pancho Villa and then went to France with the American Expeditionary Force.
Submitted by: His Daughter, Jane JonesYN3 Luther Earl HartUS NAVY
Served in WWII. Beloved Father who passed away this past August, 2009. His final resting place is Quantico National Cemetary
Submitted by: His Daughter, Marjorie Carter
Larry L.V. GeorgeU.S. Marine Corps
Served as a Marine in Vietnam.
Submitted by: His Sister, Lou
  R.E. GormanU.S. Marine Corps
Served and was severely injured in WWII.
Submitted by: "Drew Boy", Grandson SSG Bernard J. GoughU.S. Air Force
Bernard Joseph Gough served 2 tours in the United States Air Force in the capacity of a Staff Sergeant. His first tour started in September 1942 in Ft. Meyer Virginia, then moved to Hawaii in December 1944 until he received an Honorable Discharge in January 1946. His second tour started in September 1950 at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia and then moved to Mitchel Air Force Base in New York as a Senior Command Specialist for the 34th Command Squadron. Bernard was the recipient of a Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon and a World War II Victory Ribbon. Bernard loved his country and his family and departed this world on February 13, 1998. He is survived by his wife Ann, children Peggy, Pat, Kathy, Teresa and Michael, all who miss him dearly. God Bless America!
Submitted by: His Son, Michael Gough Pvt. Mark W. GrahamU.S. Army Lafayette, Louisiana 1984 - 2007
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Operation Iraqi Freedom. More information on Mark and the non-profit foundation established in his honor can be found at www.MG20-20.com
Submitted by: Claire Lowry Colonel David B. HallU.S. Marine Corps
Colonel Hall is my brother, and we proudly recognize him as the highest ranking officer in a family of men that served in the US Armed Forces. He has served as a Commissioned Officer in the US Marine Corps since 1981. He has served in 2 conflicts, Somalia and the Gulf. He is currently serving as part of a Command Structure in Iraq.
Submitted by: His Brother, Robert C. HallWillard D. HayesU.S. Air Force
Willard was a 'belly bomber' in World War II, serving in Okinowa and the Pacific.
Submitted by his daughter, Dorothy E. Johnson
 CSM Theron L. Johnson (Ret)U.S. Army
Theron joined Army 1950, retired 1970. Served in Armor units, in 1989 was appointed as the Honorary Regimental Sergeant Major of the 32d. Armored Regiment. Retired in Killeen, Texas, home of Fort Hood.
 David M. Jones, M.D.U.S. Army Served in WWI
He was in the Philippines where he took care of the Philippino Scouts and their families and in Korea where he served in the local Army hospital.
Submitted by: Jane Jones Ralph E. JonesAmerican Expeditionary Force
Ralph E. Jones, an attorney, was sent to France with the American Expeditionary Force. He later was transferred to the Judge Advocacy Corps and was either prosecution attorney or defense attorney for the troops waiting in large camps for ships to bring them home.
Submitted by: His Daughter-in-law, Jane JonesPO1C Raymond LabyU.S. Navy
Served in WWI.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
SSG. Adam P. KapchusU.S. Army
10th Mountain
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SSG. Alphonse P. Kapchus U.S. Army Air Corp
World War 2 Submitted by: Paul P. Kapchus
2LT. Erik P. Kapchus
U.S. Air Force
Submitted by: Paul P. Kapchus
MSGT Charles W. KitchensUS Air Force
Served our Country from October 1954 - August 1975. Vietnam Era Vet.
Submitted by: His Wife, Lucille
 James L. Lynch U.S. Army
James Lee Lynch, Sr., was drafted into the U.S. Army during WWII. He left in January 1943, leaving behind his 8-month pregnant wife, to fight a battle he knew little about. The 125th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron landed on Day 9 of the D-Day Invasion, and James continued to fight through France, Germany, & Belgium. He was one of the lucky ones, returning home in September 1945 to his wife and 2 year old daughter. That was my father and he was a hero.
Submitted by: His Daughter, Sylvia Mathews Paul E. Lynch U.S. Army
Paul Edward Lynch entered the U.S. Army during WWII on 17 Mar 1944. After basic training he was sent to England and on to France, meeting an early death just 15 days after arrival in a battle at Metz, France. On July 28, 1948, three years after the war ended, Paul was enroute home, accompanied by military escort. On August 27th at 8:40 a.m. a Southern Railway train No. 36 arrived at the Danville Railway Station at 12:20 in the afternoon. The clacking of the cassion rolling along the depot walkway, accompanied by a young soldier escort, made a lasting impression on those waiting to receive the remains. Paul was laid to rest on Sunday, August 29th, 1948 in his hometown in Danville, Virginia. Paul E. Lynch was a hero.
Submitted by: Sylvia MathewsSSGT Chris MalafronteU.S. Army
Served in WWII.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
LCPL Matthew S. MedicottUS Marine Corps
Born April 14, 1986, died in combat while serving in his second tour of duty in Iraq, Aug. 25, 2007. Matt was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Div., 1st Expeditionary Force out of Camp Pendleton, California.
Submitted by: Chris Dreyer
  SGT Robert A. MillerU.S. Air Force
Robert enlisted in the Air Force when he was 17 and went in for 3 years when he turned 18. (1943-1946) He was stationed at many locations including Biluxi, MS....HatBox, OK....Denver, CO....Indianapolis, IN.....just to name a few.
Submitted by: His Daughter, Sandy Snyder & His Granddaughter, Nicki Snyder PVC Joseph A. MiracleU.S. Army
2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne – KIA 07/05/07
Submitted by: his sister, Christine Sharber LT COL Donald MoilanU.S. Army
Bravely served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
Submitted by: Bruce Moilan, Jr., GrandsonBruce J. MorganU.S. Marine Corps
Served in Vietnam.
Submitted by: His best friend, Pam Booker
T/SGT William "Bill" O'NealU.S. Air Force Retired
Served in Korea and is also a Vietnam Veteran.
Submitted by: Mike O'Neal
 PFC Andrew H. NelsonU.S. Army
Andrew was killed in action in Baghdad Iraq on December 25, 2006 when he was hit by an IED. Read Andrew's story at: www.andrewnelsonmemorial.com
Submitted by: His father, Alan Nelson Daniel Ochoa Sr.Sp5 Army
Vietnam 68-70. Nov.30, 1947 - Feb. 28,2007
Submitted by: Daniel Ochoa Jr.Henry D. Osborne Sr.US Marine Corps
Served in WWII.
Submitted by: His Daughter, Pam Booker
 SGT Damian PedersenDamian has done 4 tours for Iraq Freedom. Submitted by: His Wife, Selena Pedersen  Darrell "Shifty" PowersShifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Infantry. If you've seen Band of Brothers on HBO or the History Channel, you know Shifty. His character appears in all 10 episodes, and Shifty himself is interviewed in several of them. He jumped into Normandy and Arnem. He recently returned from Normandy for a final visit with those few that are left. Shifty died on June 17 after fighting cancer. There was no parade. No big event in Staples Center. No wall to wall back to back 24x7 news coverage. No weeping fans on television. Rest in peace, Shifty. Submitted by: Will GrasseSPC Stephan PorrU.S. Army
Submitted by: Richard Proctor
CAPT Arthur W. PriceU.S. Army
Served in WWII. Son of ENS Arthur W. Price.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
ENS Arthur W. PriceU.S. Navy
Served in WWI.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
Spc5 Dewey ProctorU.S. Army
Submitted by: Richard Proctor
PFC Richard ProctorU.S. Army
Submitted by: Richard Proctor
Mills Robert Pulley Jr.U.S. Army
Submitted by: Richard Proctor
Mills Robert Pulley Sr.U.S. Army
Submitted by: Richard Proctor
SCSM John A. RauschkolbU.S. Navy
Pearl Harbor Survivor - At the time of the attack he was a third class (E4) signalman on the battleship USS West Virginia (BB-48) and was on the bridge of that ship at the time of and during most of the attack. As a result of the action of that day he was reported missing in action but survived and went on to serve in the US Navy for the duration of the war.
As of this writing his family is joining him to travel to Fredericksburg, TX to attend the annual meeting of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. John Rauschkolb is a strong and healthy survivor soon to turn 88 and is a proud member of that Greatest Generation.
Submitted by: His son, John Andrew Rauschkolb II
 SGT Glendon H. RawlinsMCT BN / SOI East, Camp Geiger, North Carolina
SGT Rawlins is a Combat Instructor with MCT Battalion at the School of Infantry East, stationed at Camp Geiger, NC.
Submitted by: Angela Rawlins Mark ReuleU.S. Army
He turns 20 this week - he is a Bremen High School Graduate - Fire Fighter for Posen Fire Department and became a big brother to my daughter when her father died.
Submitted by: Liz Schreiber L/Cpl William C. RichardsonUS Marine Corps 1959 - 1965
MarDet USS Providence. NAS Corpus Christi, TX.
 LCPL Colby G. RobinsonU.S. Marine Corps Colby is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps, based in Camp Pendleton California. He enlisted 1 year ago. Submitted by: His mom, Brenda Robinson. 1LT Tyler B. RobinsonU.S. Marine Corps Tyler is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps, based in Whiting Field, Milton Florida. He received his commission 3 years ago. Submitted by: His mom, Brenda Robinson. 1LT. Lucas Sandidge U.S. Army 1/25 Stryker Brigade Combat Team Fort Wainwright, Alaska Lucas is currently serving in Iraq. He is the son of Ron and Kathy Sandidge from Victoria, Texas Submitted by: Ron Sandidge, his father. SPC Brian P. Shaver U.S. Army 12/17/1977 - 7/31/2006  Erik ShepardContractor for the U.S. Army Served in the U.S. Marines also.
Erik served in Okinawa, Japan as well as in Korea.
Submitted by: Becky MueckPFC Arnold J. SeiberU.S. Army
WWII Veteran. Combat Infantry, Rhineland and Japan, Received American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with Bronze Star, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Good Condust Medal and WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Carbine Expert
Submitted by: His daughter, Donna Caraballo
  Photo shown is of the USNS Sisler, one of several Strategic Sealift ships named for Medal of Honor recipients. Launched in San Diego, CA, February 28, 1998.  1LT George Kenton “Ken” Sisler Dexter, Missouri
From Lt. Sisler's Medal of Honor citation:
On February 7, 1967, First Lieutenant George "Ken" Sisler was a platoon leader / advisor in Vietnam when his platoon was attacked. He quickly rallied his men, deployed them to a better defensive position, and called for air strikes. Learning that two men had been wounded and were unable to retreat, Lt. Sisler charged from his position through intense enemy fire to assist them. He began carrying one of the wounded men when he came under intensive fire by the enemy. Laying down his wounded comrade, he killed three onrushing enemy soldiers with his rifle and silenced the enemy machine gun with a grenade. When he returned to the perimeter with the wounded soldier, the left flank of the platoon came under heavy attack by a superior enemy force. A single-handed charge by Lt. Sisler, using rifle fire and grenades, halted the attack and forced the enemy to withdraw. He continued to move about the field directing air strikes on enemy positions until he was mortally wounded.
Submitted by: His Nephew, Patrick BarbourSGT Martin H SpaniU.S. Marine Corps
Served 1960-1966
Guiseppe SulloU.S. Army
Served during WWII.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
MCPO Richard B. SpauldingUS Navy
Served in the Cold War on Terror.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
PVT Joseph SulloU.S. Army
Served in WWII. Son of Guiseppe Sullo.
Submitted by: Paul Bonfiglio
MSGT Donald SpauldingU.S. Air Force
Served in WWII, Cold War, Korean War and Vietnam War.
Submitted by: George W. Belmore
 Ronald TurcotteU.S. Army
Ronald entered the Army in 1967, serving in many locations to include Germany, several tours in Asia and numerous stateside assignments.
Submitted by: His Wife, Kun Cha CPL Owen O. UtleyU.S. Marine Corps 5th Mar. Div, Pioneer Battalion, B Company
Served during WWI. KIA at Iwo Jima
Submitted by: His Grandson, Doug MathisSoncha VerheyenU.S. Army Wife
For the 20 years that I served with the US Army, she served proudly and supported me each and every minute or our lives. She picked up and moved when duty called me to do the same. She endured the good times and the better times, gave of her time whenever it was needed. She raised a Great family, many times without my help. We continue to support our troops, country and family together 36 years later.
Submitted By: Her Husband, Harold Verheyen
 SPC Daniel J. WilsonU.S. Army Vietnam Veteran - 1967-1968.
Daniel joined the Army in 1966 and left in 1969 at the rank of Permanent Specialist E-5. He spent 12 months in South Vietnam with the USARV Headquarters and the rest of his time was with three different Transportation Companies and the last one was with the newly organized Transportation Command of Europe. While in service, he earned honors during Basic Training and the Army Commendation Medal in Vietnam and two letters of Achievement while at the Transportation Command. Also, while in Vietnam, he was given a Top Secret Limited Security Clearance to work on highly classified missions during the war.
Lacey A. WhitleyU.S. Air Force
Served in WWII.
Submitted by: Pam Booker
Jackie J. WardU.S. Air Force
Served in Vietnam.
Submitted by: Pam Booker
SMSGT Jeryl L. WoodU.S. Air Force Ret, 1965 - 1988
Jeryl was an Air Traffic Controller who served in VietNam twice, and took part in the VN evacuations while in the Phillipines. He also participated in the military relief effort to support the nation's air traffic control system during and after the Controller's Strike in the early '80s. After retirement, he went on to serve with the Dept of Energy in Nevada until 2002, as part of the Nuclear Testing Organization and as Project Manager for other training and research and development missions.
Submitted by: His daughter, Lindsay McDaniel Wood
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 Orange Rural Fire DepartmentHillsborough, NC
Honoring Jeff Cabe and the dedicated volunteers of the Orange Rural Fire Department.
Submitted by: Eric Garrison Pinehurst Police DepartmentPinehurst, North Carolina
This is to honor the Police Officers at the Pinehurst Police Department.
Submitted by: Jerry McDonald CAPT Timothy PriceDurham Fire Department Durham, NC
Timothy is a training officer for the Durham Fire Dept. He has been serving for 21 years and is a father of 2.
Submitted by: Stacie BuddMark ReuleU.S. Army
He turns 20 this week - he is a Bremen High School Graduate - Fire Fighter for Posen Fire Department and became a big brother to my daughter when her father died.
Submitted by: Liz Schreiber
Martin SpaniFirefighter
Served Lynwood Fire Department. 1977 - 2006
 Capt. Chad E. WesselsFirefighter/EMT
Chad E. Wessels, 31, was not only a loving Husband, Father, and Son, but a devoted Firefighter and Friend. Chad gave the ultimate sacrifice, on December 11, 2005, Chad died in the line of duty while responding to a structure fire.
Chad started his career in Emergency Services over 15 years ago as an explorer with the Palm Beach County Fire in Florida. He later joined the Army so he could give back even more to his Country, it’s the military that moved Chad to central Texas. Chad may have been transplanted to Texas, but he called it home and wouldn’t ever leave. Chad devoted his life not only to his family, especially his pride and joy, his 7 month old daughter, Kaylee, but to Firefighting and overall helping others. At the time of his death, Chad was a full-time Firefighter for Fort Hood Fire Dept., a part-time Firefighter for the City of Marble Falls, and a Captain with the Briggs Volunteer Fire Dept.
Chad did not need a title, nor recognition for anything that he did, he considered a handshake (he preferred hugs) and a thank you the best recognition ever. However he had been recognized several times, he was awarded EMT of the Year in 1998, Civilian Firefighter of the Quarter in August of 2004, Emergency Service Person of the year for 2004, and Firefighter of the Quarter Posthumously in January 2006.
When Chad joined the Briggs FD he wasn’t living in their jurisdiction yet so he would drive up to approx 25 miles one way to help with ANY situation they had. He joined the department to help improve it, he had so many goals, many not accomplished yet. He then later moved to the small town with an eagerness never seen in that community. Everyone was so excited to see someone so young wanting to help and getting involved with the community. He lived to help anyone in need, from stopping and helping someone change a flat tire, to building a haunted house and giving hay rides to the children of the community for Halloween. Even though Chad loved his volunteer department, part of his dreams were reached when he was selected to work for Fort Hood, Chad considered it an honor to be a firefighter on the military base.
Chad never met a stranger, and he called everyone he met a friend. Chad always had a smile for you and it could light up a room. Chad gave his life trying to help a neighbor whose house was on fire. The loss of this wonderful man has not only devastated his family but has been deeply felt by thousands of lives he had touched. He has been and will be truly missed.
Chad was not only my husband, and friend, but also my HERO.
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