• Read more about Philip Norman Kneeland

To the strongest, kindest, most gentle Hero that ever lived: You lived your life in service, never thinking of yourself. You left the world a better place, touching so many and brightening so many lives. You gave your all to your country, to your family and to your community. You helped to shape the lives of so many young men and women and your distinguished service and legacy shall live on through their lives and accomplishments. You are truly my American Hero and I salute you. May God bless you and keep you, until we are reunited on the other shore.

• Read more about Philip H. Wardwell, Sr.

My father served in the 5th Air Force, 85th Airdrome Squadron of the US Army. His expression of partiotism throughout his life will be remembered and honored by his family. He passed away at 85 years old on September 30, 2008. He was a man of great integrity who valued his family and the simple pleasures of life.

• Read more about PFC BUDDY W. MCLAIN

My son my hero.

• Read more about Peter Paul Lawrence

Thank you for your service to our country; so we can be free.

• Read more about Peter P. Basler

My brother left college to join the Marines. Continued his education when he returned, being the son of a widow it would have made him exempt at the time. He is a brave man along with so many others.

• Read more about Peter Beloff

Thank you for honoring our country and your fellow soldiers by serving in the Persian Gulf War. Your family is very proud of you.

• Read more about Percy D. Lapointe

This is in honor of my brother who passed away 9 years ago and missed being eligible to become a Legionnaire by a few weeks. He always wished that he could have been a member.

• Read more about Paul R. Comeau

I voted today to honor my father, Paul R. Comeau. He served two tours in Vietnam. I voted today, and in every election, to thank my father for the time and the innocence he sacrificed in Vietnam. Dad passed away this past August and I hope he always knew that he was our hero.

• Read more about Paul P.A. Henri

My father was at Omaha Beach. His efforts are noted in the series "Battle Report." He was awarded the Bronze Star with Clusters for his actions there.

• Read more about Paul Messier

My father, Paul Messier, of Brunswick, served on the USS Perkins, a destroyer, in 1945 in the Pacific Theater. 25 years later, my husband, D. Michael Dunn, now of Warren, served aboard the USS Perkins in the Pacific from 1968 to 1970.