World War II - Pacific

• Read more about Randall Alan Lane

It has been almost 22 years now that my father gave his life for his country and it still seems like yesterday. The anniversary of his plane crash is coming up on 12/12/07, and it is hard to believe that he has missed so much of my sister and my lives. I realized a long time ago that he would never be there to see me graduate High School and soon College and he will never be there to give me away at my wedding. But the saddest thing is that he will never know that he now has a new Grandson on the way (Christopher Alan).

• 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 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 Ollie Olsson

My brother served in Vietnam as a Sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps. He is a Combat Veteran and a Disabled Veteran. He was in Dong Ha, Northern I Corp from April 68 -May 69. He received 10 ribbons and medals for his service and is 100% disabled service connected. He is part of a Maine family who has always stood by the Veterans. My Dad, Orville "Swede" Olsson, was in the Army in World War II as a Sergeant in the Army in the European Theater.

• Read more about Norman T. Pease

He loved his country and his family! Navy and U.S. Army reserve.

• Read more about Norman E. Nimon

Dad's birthday is in May, we always think of him at this time of year. Memorial Day was a special time to gather his family together for a Lebanese cookout. He's been gone now some 8 years and we miss him each and every day. We grew up looking at his trunk full of WWII memorabilia and fondly recall his colorful stories, about his war experience in Europe. He always tried to find humor and be positive about his time fighting for our freedom.

• Read more about Monroe Quint

Monroe Quint was my second cousin, separated by four generations. He enlisted in the 17th Maine when the regiment was raised in the summer of 1862. He got his baptism of fire at the Battle of Fredericksburg, fought at Chancellorsville, and fought in the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. On July 3rd, during the Confederate artillery bombardment before Pickett's Charge, Monroe was killed by an artillery explosion. He was 19 years old.

• Read more about milton foss

he served america to the highest degree. has passed on years ago

• Read more about Maj. Ronald Alley

"Major Alley served his country with distinction in the Army Field Arty. He was captured by the North Koreans and held for three years. He was the Ranking individual in the POW camp in North Korea. He was eventually released and hospitalized for two years."

• Read more about Leroy Francis Cotton

My great grandfather Leroy Cotton died at Chateau Tierney, France during WWI in 1918, he left behind a baby girl who was my grandmother.