Nicholas Handlin
“Nicholas loved all animals and joined the Army when he found out that there was a position that would enable him to take care of animals used on military bases and in combat. Once he had signed up, he was told there were no such positions available; however, there were medic positions of which he […]
Leon Hanson
In Memory of MSG Leon Hanson, US Army January 23, 1962 – June 26, 2015 Bronze Star with Valor Leon was born January 23, 1962 and lived in San Francisco, California. He joined the Army at the age of 18. He was stationed in Washington serving in the 75th Ranger Platoon. Later he was stationed […]
Justin Haskins
Justin Wayne Haskins, 23, of Merrill, Oregon, passed away, May 17, 2014. Justin was born in Klamath Falls May 17, 1991, to Gerald and Debbie Haskins. He graduated from Lost River High School and then enlisted in the Army National Guard, where he accomplished the rank of Specialist (promoted to sergeant posthumously). While in the […]
Christopher Dana
How One Man’s Suicide Changed Montana — and the National GuardBy Andrew Theen, Gulnaz Saiyed and Lauren Everitt Posted on February 14, 2012 Chris Dana died by suicide in 2007 a year after deploying to Iraq with the Montana National Guard. His parents, Lisa Kuntz and Gary Dana, said he was a warm and loving […]
CJ Davis
Claude Cooper Davis Jr. (CJ) passed away on September 29, 2017 in Springfield, Missouri. CJ was born in Fountain Valley California on December 18, 1982. He attended Willard High School, Ozarks Technical Community College and graduated from the Drury University Police Academy. While serving in the U.S. Army for 10 plus years, he attained the […]
Justin Davis
Justin was a mechanic and served in Iraq during 2009 and 2010. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, and the occasional game of golf. Most importantly, he loved his daughter so much. He was the kind of dad who would actually get down on the floor and play with her. […]
Blake Dever
Mr. Blake Nicholas Dever, age 23, of Peachtree City, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013. He was born February 22, 1990 in Atlanta, GA. He was a graduate of Starr’s Mill High School and was currently attending the University of West Georgia. SPC Blake Dever, USA INF proudly served his loving family, community and […]
Mateo Donaldson
Mateo was raised in Fennville, MI. He was a SGT in the Army at the time of death. He served in the Navy from 2000-2009 and in the Army from 2009 till his time of death. He served in Operation Enduring Freedom.His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and wrestling with our 3 girls. He loved to […]
David Doran
“Staff Sergeant David Doran was born in Phoenix Arizona on November 11, 1980. He entered the Army in March 2000. He completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training as an Infantryman at Fort Benning,Georgia. His assignments include Automatic Rifleman, Schweinfurt Germany; Javelin Crew Member, Fort Campbell,KY; Fire Team Leader Fort. Campbell KY; Squad Leader […]
Jonathan Downing
“The guys in Special Forces knew him as JD. He was a man of great strength, loyalty and was always highly spoken about down range as a man that had your back. Jon joined active duty in 2002 as a mechanic. Later went to selection for Special Forces in 2004. He spent 2004-2006 in the […]