Joel Kort
Joel grew up in Glenview, IL, right outside of Chicago. As a young Marine, he served in Operation Desert Storm. After a 10 year break from the service, he joined the Army in 2002 where he served two tours in Iraq as an Army Medic. He returned from his second deployment to Iraq in 2009 […]
Jay Kroboth
“SPC Jay Kroboth. June 26,1988-July 25,2010. Spent 4 years in the US Army. One tour to Iraq for 18 months. My beloved son, I miss him every day. Gone way too soon. I love you my son.” Jay was born here in Lawton, Oklahoma when I married his adopted father, we lived in Florida, Virginia […]
Benjamin Leftrick
Ben served with the U.S. Army in Iraq in 2010 and Afghanistan in 2011-2012.From Antioch, TN, the SIXTY FOOT Spiderz was his motorcycle club. Ben’s description of what the name means: “the first sixty feet in a drag race are the most important. Everyone is scared of spiders. Hence the name “SIXTY FOOT Spiderz!”“My sincere […]
Ronald Lewis
Ronald William “Ron” Lewis grew up in Effingham County and graduated from E.C.H.S. in 1990. He served in the U.S. Marines, U.S. Army, and Army National Guard having served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Bass fishing, coaching football, baseball, and softball were his passions. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, uncle, PopPop, and friend. He […]
Kevin Fultz
“On March 19 my Fiancé will have been gone 2 years. Born 12-1-78 he took his life 3-19-13 – SPC Kevin Douglas Fultz Jr.He was a bass player and loved music. He loved his son, Carson. He was an electrician too, and always enjoyed working with his hands. He was very funny and great with […]
Manuel Garza
The Endless After WarBy Martin Kuz | San Antonio Express-News | Sunday, July 31, 2016“He went to fight a war over there and then he came back and had to fight another war.”Sara Mata has followed a morning ritual since marrying Manuel Garza five years ago. She pours two mugs of coffee and sits down […]
Christopher Gebert
It’s only been a week – SGT Gebert lost his battle last Tuesday. His service is tomorrow (Wednesday, September 6). Here are the details if you are in the area: Service is 5:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue, Ft. Wayne, IN with calling […]
Michael George
“Michael loved to draw and create cartoons and was also an extreme athlete who lived on the edge and loved extreme sports. Michael excelled in everything he put his mind to and was always the laugh of the party. Michael is the youngest of five children and is survived by his parents, Patrick and Patricia […]
Alex Gilchrist
Chief Warrant Officer Alex Gilchrist 5-1-84 to 7-20-08. Alex served two tours of duty. Afghanistan 2003-2004, Iraq 2004-2006. He first served with the 82nd Airborne Infantry on both of those tours of duty. Alex went to flight school and received his wings to fly Kiowa helicopters I believe in 2006 or 2007. Alex had just […]
Adam Gilliam
Shared by Adam’s wife, who has now organized a non profit organization – “Operation Bear Hug” – for our soldiers and veterans.“My husband passed last year. He was active duty army stationed at Fort Bragg. A decorated soldier with a heart of gold. I’ve been trying to honor him for a year now but in […]