[2 Min Read] – Please Take A Moment For These Fallen Heroes

Save Lives. Honor Heroes.

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MARCH 2024 EDITION 2

"The families have no idea who we are, where the memorial came from, or why their Hero showed up on their doorstep. Our supporters are the humble Heroes who are keeping legacies alive." - Korey Shaffer, Founder\xa0

SPC Gerald R. Jenkins

SPC Gerald R. Jenkins, 19, U.S. Army, born in Ohio November 23, 1990, was killed in action on October 20, 2010. Jenkins was a Combat Engineer with 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, and deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom. He helped to locate and destroy IEDs to protect our troops from hidden threats. Jenkins passed away while on a foot patrol in Kandahar when a roadside bomb detonated as he walked by. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC William J. Oakley

PFC William J. Oakley, 18, U.S. Army, born in Connecticut September 24, 1946, passed away in a helicopter crash on May 28, 1965. During the Vietnam War, Oakley was a Door Gunner with 145th Aviation Brigade, 118th Army Helicopter Company. He was extremely skilled with an M-60 and astonishingly flew nearly 200 missions in the several months he was in country. Oakley's Huey was taking off from a base in Bien Hoa when it collided with another helicopter. He and nine of his brothers-in-arms did not survive the crash. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SSG & Deputy Sheriff Matthew S. Locke

SSG & Deputy Sheriff Matthew S. Locke, 30, Tennessee Army National Guard, Hardin County S.D., born in Tennessee March 6, 1991, passed away from line of duty-related injuries on September 25, 2021. Locke first deployed to Afghanistan as a Sniper with 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment before he began a career in law enforcement. He served with the Hardin County S.D. for seven years and was known for his dedication and the positive influence he had on his community. For his service, Locke earned a Police Medal of Honor. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC Eric D. Currier

PFC Eric D. Currier, 21, U.S.M.C., born in Massachusetts March 13, 1988, was killed in action on February 17, 2010. Currier was a Rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. As his unit was preparing to launch an assault on a Taliban stronghold, the enemy opened fire. Currier fell on the battlefield when he was struck by a sniper's bullet. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and has a memorial bridge named in his honor. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PO3 Gary C. Holstein Jr.

PO3 Gary C. Holstein Jr., 39, U.S. Navy, born in West Virginia August 15, 1980, passed away on May 31, 2020. Holstein was a Seaman aboard the USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) and a Mess Management Specialist on the USS Chosin (CG-65). There, he helped ensure his shipmates were always well-fed and ready for duty. After the military, he volunteered with the VA to help his fellow Veterans struggling with PTSD. He is remembered as a big-hearted jokester who went out of his way to put a smile on someone's face. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Sheriff Deputy William R. Hunter

Sheriff Deputy William R. Hunter, 26, Butte County Sheriff's Office, born November 10, 1974, was killed in the line of duty on July 26, 2001. Hunter served his community as a member of the Designated Area Deputy Team, focused on preventing rural and agricultural crimes. He then earned his K-9 unit designation and was about to begin patrolling with his dog, Ilo. Hunter took extreme pride in his job as a peace officer. He truly made a difference in his community and has a highway named in his honor. Rest easy; We have the watch now! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SP4 Kenneth M. Loveless

SP4 Kenneth M. Loveless, 88, U.S. Army, born in Indiana October 3, 1934, passed away on February 4, 2023. Loveless was drafted in 1957 and proudly served our country for six years. During his time in the military, he was a Radio Relay & Carrier Operator with 1st Infantry Division, "The Big Red One," at Fort Riley. Loveless enjoyed spending time outdoors, landscaping, and was an active member of his church. He was very creative and loved tinkering with new inventions that would solve a problem that people often face. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

CDR Priscilla C. Reid

CDR Priscilla C. Reid, 64, U.S. Navy, born December 27, 1954, passed away from cancer on April 23, 2019. Reid began her 38 years of service as one of only nine Special Security Officers in the Navy Civil Service. She then joined the Naval Reserve as an Intel Officer and NCIS Agent. Reid deployed to Japan as an Agent aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) and then to the Middle East, where she was AIC of the Northern Kuwait NCIS Office. In addition to the Navy, Reid was a Reserve Deputy with San Diego S.D. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Sister!

SGT Paul Lelli Sr.

SGT Paul Lelli Sr., 80, U.S. Army, born in New Jersey October 2, 1934, passed away on April 15, 2015. After completing training at Fort Dix, Lelli deployed to Korea as part of an armored unit. There, he helped fight the Chinese and North Koreans from spreading Communism to our allies in the South. After the war, Lelli earned a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and became a self-employed chef. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, watching his Philadelphia Eagles play and was an active member of his church. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Cpl Barton R. Humlhanz

Cpl Barton R. Humlhanz, 23, U.S.M.C., born in Pennsylvania February 26, 1981, was killed in action on August 26, 2004. After 9/11, Humlhanz felt it was his duty to protect the U.S.A. He served as an MP with Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 24, 24th MEU, and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While conducting a combat operation in the Babil Province, he passed away when his vehicle was struck by an enemy rocket. For his service, he was named "Marine of the Quarter" and earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

TSgt Daniel R. Swaney

TSgt Daniel R. Swaney, 30, U.S. Air Force, born in Georgia July 25, 1984, succumbed to his demons on May 7, 2015. Swaney was a Flight Engineer with 55th Fighter Squadron and 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He then joined the 66th Rescue Squadron and deployed to Korea, Africa, and Afghanistan for Operations Enduring Freedom and Freedom's Sentinel as part of a Combat Search and Rescue Team. There, he helped locate many lost, missing, and wounded service members from the battlefield and return them to safety. Fly high, Airman! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SPC Matthew M. Roecker

SPC Matthew M. Roecker, 18, Indiana Army National Guard, born in Indiana February 14, 2002, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2021. Eager to protect and defend our country, Roecker joined the National Guard at only 17. He served as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic with 139th Forward Support Company at Crawfordsville Armory, ensuring our vehicles were well-maintained and ready for any situation. Roecker is remembered by all as a genuinely selfless man who wanted to make a positive difference in the world. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC Aubrey R. Cole

PFC Aubrey R. Cole, 91, U.S.M.C., born in Texas August 9, 1924, passed away on February 3, 2016. In WWII, Cole served as a Radio Operator with 4th Marine Division for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and deployed to Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. As part of a Forward Observation Group, he helped relay intelligence about enemy armor, artillery, numbers, and locations. Being so close to the front line, Cole was no stranger to combat and even had the antennae of his radio shot off. He earned the Bronze Star. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SSG Joseph C. Skordensky

SSG Joseph C. Skordensky, 74, U.S. Army, born in Pennsylvania February 27, 1947, passed away on August 26, 2021. Skordensky was a Motor Sergeant with 63rd Armor Regiment in the Vietnam War. There, he oversaw maintenance plans and technical training programs for his men to learn vehicle repair. After the war, Skordensky continued to serve our country with the Georgia Army National Guard. He was a true patriot, and the only thing he loved more than our country was his family. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PV2 Nathaniel D. Lewis

PV2 Nathaniel D. Lewis, 19, U.S. Army, born November 26, 2002, lost the battle with his demons on January 1, 2022. Lewis proudly served our country with 232nd Medical Battalion at Fort Sill. There, he was training to become a Combat Field Medic and even got excited when he had to repeat the tear gas chamber. Lewis enjoyed going to the beach, working with computers, online gaming, and was a talented amateur photographer. He was a loving son, a great brother, and the best friend anyone could ask for. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PO3 Timothy L. Prough

PO3 Timothy L. Prough, 49, U.S. Navy, born September 2, 1972, lost the battle with his demons on November 3, 2021. Prough was an Operations Specialist aboard the USS Savannah (AOR-4). There, he maintained GPS, weapons, and detection systems, ensuring they were ready to deal with potential threats. Prough then began a 20-year career as a Correctional Officer with the Pennsylvania D.O.C. He is remembered as an outgoing family man with a great sense of humor and near-supernatural grilling abilities. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SSgt David F. Carman

SSgt David F. Carman, 46, U.S.M.C., born July 13, 1962, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2008. During his 20-years in the Corps, Carman deployed all over the world, including to the Middle East for the Gulf War and to Lebanon. While stationed in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War, he sustained injuries when a suicide bomber attacked his barracks. Carman is remembered as a history buff, a great storyteller, and a man who walked to the beat of his own drum. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SPC Andrew L. Jeffcoat

SPC Andrew L. Jeffcoat, 24, U.S. Army, born February 13, 1993, passed away in a motorcycle accident on October 27, 2017. Jeffcoat served as a Cannon Crewmember with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division. He was first stationed in South Korea before a deployment in Afghanistan. Jeffcoat was an outgoing, charismatic man with a firm handshake and a great sense of humor. He led a very active life and enjoyed live music, road trips on his motorcycle, and racing his Nissan 350Z. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

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