I am voting in honor of my father, Leonard Robert Duane, Sr., originally from East Orange, N.J. and in his later years from Palmyra. Leonard served during WWII in the Pacific Fleet on the USS Washington and with a submarine division.
Uncle Steve was an incredible man. His love for his Country and family was immeasurable. His smile was infectious and he lived a life of helping others. Thank you for defending my freedom and for being the incredible, loving role model to those of us who were lucky enough to call you family. I love you and miss you Uncle Steve.
My great uncle Lawrence Buteau lied about his age and enlisted June 1, 1917 as a private in Company M, 16th Infantry. He had just turned 16. He was killed in action less than a year later in the Somme. When he enlisted he gave a false home address so, although his family saw his name on a casuality list, they did not get official notification for weeks. His body was repatriated 2 years after his death and he is buried in the family plot in Skowhegan.
Enlisted: Portland, June 1, 1917. Private. Org: Co M 16 Inf. Overseas: Killed in action: May 6, 1918.
I am here to let people know about my dad. He fought in Vietnam to help us all. He lost both his legs and was in a wheel chair due to shrapnel. He fought the best he could and was one of the lucky guys to live. He was able to come home and he and my mother had 2 children my sister and I. I am so appreciative of my father, doing what he did while there, risking his life for the US. Unfortunately, he got cancer from Agent Orange. He passed away 12-15-98 at the age of 47. I miss my dad dearly.
Grandpa we miss you so very much since your passing. We all should have thanked you more for your service and personal sacrifice in WWII. Your legacy continues in all of us that you loved. With Much Love and Gratitude.
Never given up and focusing on what needs to be done to keep others informed and using all your strengths to never forget those who are in need and what support may help.
Justin,You enlisted when you were just 17 and reenlisted last year for another 6 years, because you felt it was the right thing to do. At the age of 22 you've accomplished a lot. Your sacrifice for our freedom makes us so proud of you. You and your shipmates are forever in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Mom & Dad
To the strongest Man I know. You Served two tours in Vietnam and continued in civil service for our country, even though you were never thanked . You taught me to always be honest and never to look down on anyone.You wanted me to be a good person and walk the talk. You deserved to be honored and I never want you to be forgotten Daddy ! Mom ,John , Alexandra and I miss your laugh;and love and think about you every day even though the world keeps going without you.I hope in this small way you will finally be recognized for your dedication and service to our country and your family.
I am honored to send this tribute to my dad, who passed away almost 9 years ago. No excuse of course, but I grew up in the generation almost untouched by war, so I never truly appreciated his sacrafice to this country until it was too late to tell him. I now try not to miss any chance to tell our servive men and women how grateful I am. So to my dad and all others, I thank you, pray for you, and honor you. God's grace.
John Irish,(1724-?), son of James, was a soldier in the expeditionary forces that captured Louisburg from the French in 1745 and was one of those who received a grant of land in Pearstown, for services in that campaign. He was asoldier in the War of the Revolution in Capt. Wentworth Stuart's Co.
