This weekend I had the honor of visiting the Flight 93 Memorial and remembering those who died that tragic September morning. And so today, on Memorial Day, I would like to honor those forty brave men and women who chose to … Continued
It was a warm April morning and I had just arrived at Arlington National Cemetery to review the markers in Section 60. I was there on my monthly pilgrimage to update my website data base. While my attention was centered … Continued
Lance Corporal Nicholas S. O’Brien May 23, 1990 – June 9, 2011 USMC It was the date on Nic’s grave marker that drew me to him. Lance Corporal O’Brien was just two weeks younger than my own brother who is … Continued
Thanks Heath
These simple words are hand painted on a stone that lays at the base of the grave
marker for Navy SEAL Heath Michael Robinson. Together with the date of death
etched on the marker, one immediately understands. August 6, 2011 was the day our
nation suffered the single largest loss of U.S. troops since we first entered Afghanistan
more than ten years ago.
The cool breeze is a nice contrast to the summer heat as we stand at ease Our faces, only laughing at jokes moments ago, are solid as the hearse comes into view We snap to attention, our metal shoe taps … Continued
An athlete, a fan of Irish and patriotic country music, a wicked video gamer and rugby player, Eric loved his country and his Catholic faith. He was 20 years old when he died. Eric was born at Madigan Army hospital at Fort … Continued
Captain Brian Scott Letendre – USMC Operation Iraqi Freedom (05.13.1978 – 05.03.2006) A photograph is nestled in the holiday wreath that graces Capt Letendre’s grave marker. It captures the proud face of a father and his smiling young son. Born the day … Continued
These two narratives were courtesy of Hector Marcayda. The two Marines featured in these stories, along with Hector Marcayda, were all in the same platoon. Maloney was the platoon commander, and Marcayda was the CO. Maloney is pictured above (far … Continued
