Sean ODell
Sean proudly served his country in the United States Army in the 10th Mountain Division 59th Chemical Co. His greatest accomplishment was being one of the first soldiers to arrive in Iraq and serving there from 2003 until 2004. Sean enjoyed playing the guitar, riding his motorcycle and was a talented artist. He was a […]
Joshua Pallotta
On Sept. 23, 2014, Joshua Rodney Pallotta, 25, of Colchester, succumbed to his ongoing battle with Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injuries sustained while proudly serving his country in Afghanistan. Born April 2, 1989 in Burlington, Josh was the beloved son of Gregory and Valerie Pallotta of Colchester. As a young boy, Josh was […]
Jayme Pohovey
Jayme was tragically taken from us on Sept. 14, 2014, while active duty in the Army where he served for 12 years. His tours in Afghanistan were from 2007 – 2008 and again from 2010 – 2011.Jayme was a decorated hero – he earned ARCOM with V device for valor on his first tour in […]
Robert Powell
Mr. Powell was born on September 29, 1951 and passed away on March 3, 2012. Charles Robert was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam, where he received a purple heart as well as the Army Commendation Medal (ACM). The Commendation Medal is awarded to one “distinguishing oneself by heroism, meritorious achievement […]
Matthew Power
Matthew M. Power was born on November 17, 1969 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away August 20, 2013. Matt was a veteran of the US Army where he served as a Human Resource Specialist and Infantryman. During his 16 1/2 years in the Army, he earned many medals and awards including the Army Commendation Medal, […]
Jacob Prayzer
LORAIN – U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob D. Prayzer, 26, of Lorain, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.Sgt. Prayzer was born in Elyria on June 15, 1987, the son of Kenneth S. Prayzer and Theresa M. (nee Tellier) Prayzer Howard. He was a graduate of Mountain Pointe High School in Arizona, […]
Matthew Prestridge
Matthew loved to fish. He loved the 4th of July and setting fireworks off. He loved to play Xbox 360 Live Black Ops. He worked as a correctional officer in the Florida Department of Corrections.In 2008, Matthew was deployed to Afghanistan with the 806 715 Co. with the Florida National Guard. He received a Purple […]
Michael Reed
Michael was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. He was a big sports enthusiast and a huge Georgia Bulldog fan. He had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. How I would love to hear that laugh again! Michael was loved by his family and many friends. He had so much love and […]
Shawn Reilly
Sergeant Shawn Michael Reilly was born on May 8, 1967 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He lost his battle to PTSD and TBI October 16, 2011 .He was part of Panama Operation Just Cause parachuting with the 75th Ranger Battalion. He was deployed in 2005 to Operation Iraqi Freedom and in 2007 he was deployed to Operation […]
Joshua Remy
Chaplain (CPT) Joshua Remy served at Ft. Hood, Ft. Riley, in Korea and Iraq. Following are some remembrances and also a link to a song he wrote called “Inside these Walls” about understanding the hurting heart which can lead to suicide.In the following remembrances, there are some posts from SPC Michael Kissell. Michael served with […]