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MARCH 2024 EDITION 1

"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

SN Robert H. Huelsman

SN Robert H. Huelsman, 94, U.S. Navy, born in Michigan January 22, 1929, passed away on April 27, 2023. In WW2, Huelsman served as a Storekeeper at the U.S.N.B Buckner Bay in Okinawa and aboard the USS Curtiss (AV-4). He helped keep inventory of machine parts and general supplies for our ships and military bases. Huelsman enjoyed bowling, fishing, casinos, and was a lifetime volunteer at the McLaren Hospital. More than anything, he loved going on trips with his wife of 72 years, Mary. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Cpl Ross D. Morrison

Cpl Ross D. Morrison, 58, U.S.M.C., born July 9, 1961, passed away from cancer on May 19, 2020. Morrison was a Rifleman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. After a deployment at sea aboard the USS Trenton (LPD-14), he was sent to Lebanon on the USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7). While in Beirut, his base was attacked by a bomber driving a truck full of TNT. After days of not knowing if he was one of the 241 casualties, President Reagan, in a Speech to the Nation, confirmed that Morrison was alive and well. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC Corey Johnson

PFC Corey Johnson, 28, U.S. Army, born in Utah June 30, 1982, was killed in action on May 27, 2011. Johnson served as an Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. While driving a Humvee as part of a convoy, he passed away from wounds he sustained when his vehicle was struck by enemy small arms and rocket fire. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SP4 Thomas Vargas

SP4 Thomas Vargas, 70, U.S. Army, born May 31, 1948, passed away on March 10, 2019. Vargas served as an Armor Crewman (Tanks) with 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment in Vietnam. After being wounded by shrapnel twice, he was hit by small arms fire while on a mission in Khe Sanh when the tank he was driving was attacked by enemy forces. When the dust settled, it was discovered that Vargas was the only man in his 120-soldier unit to survive the ambush. For his service, he earned three Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

A1C Dana R. Kelley

A1C Dana R. Kelley, 24, U.S. Air Force, born January 17, 1942, was killed in action on January 9, 1967. Kelley served as an Aerial Gunner with 606th Air Commando Squadron, 56th Air Commando Wing, 7th Air Force in the Vietnam War. While on a quick-reaction mission to provide close air support for U.S. ground units under attack in Quảng Ngãi, the AC-47 he was aboard was shot down by heavy enemy machine gun fire. Kelley and six of his brothers-in-arms did not survive the crash. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Fly high, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Maj William E. Cordero

Maj William E. Cordero, 29, U.S. Air Force, born in California July 20, 1935, was killed in action on June 22, 1965. Cordero served as a Navigator with 8th Bomb Squadron, 34th Tactical Group, 13th Air Force in the Vietnam War. While on an overnight strike mission, the B-57 he volunteered to navigate for a bombing run was shot down near the Laos-Vietnam border. Neither Cordero nor his pilot survived. For his service, he was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Fly high, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PO3 Aaron M. Fish

PO3 Aaron M. Fish, 26, U.S. Navy, born in New York April 28, 1994, passed away from non-combat related injuries on March 2, 2021. Fish served as an Equipment Operator with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5. During the pandemic, he deployed to Guam and assisted in the building of medical facilities and helped transport servicemembers with COVID home aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). Fish is remembered as a genuine Seabee with a kind nature and a passion for helping others. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC Bruce C. Salazar Jr.

PFC Bruce C. Salazar Jr., 24, U.S. Army, born in California November 23, 1982, was killed in action on July 6, 2007. Salazar served as an Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on a foot patrol in Muhammed Sath, he passed away when an IED was detonated. Salazar truly loved our country and had planned on a career as a fighter pilot after the war. He earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

A1C Jose A. Martinez

A1C Jose A. Martinez, 87, U.S. Air Force, born February 20, 1933, passed away on July 13, 2020. Martinez served as an In-Flight Refueling Specialist during the Korean War. There, he helped refuel our aircraft and significantly extend the time they could stay in the air to complete various tasks and missions. After the war, Martinez began a 30-year career with the New York City Housing Authority as an Investigator for the Inspector General's Office. He was a loyal friend, a loving husband, and a fantastic father. Fly high, Airman! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Sergeant Sherwood J. Smith

Sergeant Sherwood J. Smith, 81, Walnut Creek Police Department, born in California December 25, 1940, passed away on August 29, 2022. Smith served in the Naval Air Reserve with Navy Patrol Squadron VP-872 in Vietnam, hunting Soviet subs. He then began a 24-year career with the Walnut Creek P.D. as a Patrolman, CQC Instructor, and in Robbery/Homicide. Smith was a gifted investigator and earned the IRS Regional Commissioner's Award for finding over \\$100,000 in illegal funds that was about to leave the country. Rest easy; We have the watch now! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SGT Thomas K. Massey

SGT Thomas K. Massey, 70, U.S. Army, born in South Carolina November 24, 1948, passed away on October 18, 2019. Massey served as a Wheeled Vehicle Repairman with 4th Battalion, 39th Artillery Regiment in the Vietnam War. There, he helped maintain the vehicles needed to transport his unit's artillery equipment to offensive and defensive positions. After the war, Massey began a 40-year career as a master electrician to support his family. He was also an active member of his church and his local VFW chapter. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SN Collin W. Bowen

SN Collin W. Bowen, 23, U.S. Navy, born June 18, 1999, lost the battle with his demons on April 18, 2023. Bowen served as an Information Systems Technician aboard the USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) and then on the USS Wasp (LHD-1). There, he helped maintain the ship's GPS systems, computers, and communication systems to ensure they were always in touch with the rest of the military. Bowen was an outgoing man with a great sense of humor. He always knew how to brighten someone's day with a joke and a big hug. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SGT William F. Pinciotti II

SGT William F. Pinciotti II, 39, U.S. Army, born in Pennsylvania May 1, 1983, passed away on April 15, 2023. Pinciotti was a Sniper with 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After the war, he was stationed in South Korea and lastly Hawaii. Pinciotti was a true patriot with an adventurous spirit. Whether on the battlefield or at home with his friends and family, he was the man you could always depend on. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SPC Gavin A. Lee

SPC Gavin A. Lee, 30, U.S. Army, born in Alaska May 12, 1989, was overcome by his demons on February 5, 2020. Following in his brothers' footsteps, Lee enlisted to protect and defend our country for four years. He was a Health Care Specialist with 172nd Infantry Brigade and served one tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lee went on to become a talented and sought-after welder. He enjoyed making metal sculptures, traveling to new places, and reading, but most of all, he loved just about anything Star Wars. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SPC Manuel J. Vasquez

SPC Manuel J. Vasquez, 22, U.S. Army, born in California July 3, 1989, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2012. Vasquez was an Infantryman and was first stationed in Germany with 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade. He then deployed to Afghanistan and fought in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Vasquez was a gentle giant with a great sense of humor, but he was also able to put all jokes aside and have a deep conversation with someone who needed help talking through their problems. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC William L. Moreno

PFC William L. Moreno, 64, U.S.M.C., born in Texas February 13, 1958, passed away from cancer on June 30, 2022. Moreno was a CH-53 Helicopter Mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS New River. There, he inspected and maintained our Sikorsky helicopter fleet, ensuring they were always flight-ready. Moreno felt honored to have had the opportunity to serve our country. He lived by the code of values instilled by his time as a Marine to his last day. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SGT Joseph T. Zygarowski

SGT Joseph T. Zygarowski, 24, U.S. Army, born in Florida May 19, 1998, passed away in a training accident on April 19, 2023. Zygarowski first served with the 101st Airborne Division for three years. He was then assigned to 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. His brothers-in-arms and commanding officers remember him as a model soldier. Zygarowski was a natural-born leader whose level of expertise and mentorship is sorely missed by all. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC Marion R. Hutchins

PFC Marion R. Hutchins, 21, U.S.M.C., born in Arkansas August 9, 1945, was killed in action on April 5, 1967. Hutchins was a Rifleman with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division in the Vietnam War. During Operation Big Horn, his unit was on a resupply mission in Thừa Thiên when their convoy was attacked by NVA forces. While providing cover fire for an accompanying unit to set up a defensive position, he was hit by small arms fire. For his service, Hutchins earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

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