You committed more to our country than I think you will ever be able to comprehend. You ARE RESILIENT, KIND, and LOVING!!! All you want from the world is compassion, understanding. Barely reaching the surface more often than not. Despite all of that, with the added fact you sacrificed yourself, more importantly your mental health, you REMAIN 10 toes down in simply wanting people from all walks of life to have a piece of the pie.
John Hodge of Minot, ME served two tours of duty during the Revolutionary War, once as a private in George Rogers Co. at Fort Falmouth in 1775 (now Portland) as part of the Massachusetts militia (Province of Maine) and second as a Corporal in Nathaniel Merrill's Co. in 1779 in the campaign to the Penobscot (Bagaduce Expedition) to remove the British from Fort George (now Castine ME).
I am honoring my Uncle, First Lieutenant John H. Michaud who was killed in action while a prisoner of German Govt. 12/23/1944. Sadly missed by his parents Mr. & Mrs. Telephore Michaud, family & wife Sarah.
I honor my son, Spc. Jeremy M. Manuel of the 82nd Airborne. He is my hero. He is a hard worker, a cherished Grandson, a loved Son, a loving Husband and wonderful Father of two beautiful children. He is a veteran of the Gulf War, having joined the Army just 2 weeks out of high school. He makes me one proud Mom, so I want to have him recognized in this way so that he understands just how proud he makes me.
My son was a PFC First Class, He was a machine gunner in the 101st Airborne Division, out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was in the military from August 1989-July 1992. He was in Desert Storm and the liberation of Kuwait from August 1990 to March of 1991. Thank you for your service Jeff.
Third time in Iraq, Captain Cooper, with the Third Infantry Division, 1-10 Field Artillery!We THANK YOU and MISS YOU!
My father, James H. Young fought in the Korean War. He was injured there and suffered throughout the rest of his life. He was always proud of his service to his country and would have gone again in an instant if they asked him. He was passionate about flying the Stars and Stripes and was known to let others know the right way to respect our flag. Up until his death, he never changed his support of our country and freedoms. Fittingly, he passed away on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2000.
Served during Vietnam, Desert Storm and Noble Eagle and retired as Master Chief Petty Officer with 31 years of service.
A quiet man with a big heart.
Specialist Elliott served with the 399th Hospital in Tekrit, Iraq 2006-2007. He worked to save the lives of American service men and women wounded in combat. His selfless dedication to his Unit and love of service deems him the respect and appreciation of all Americans.
