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APRIL 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

LCpl Anthony E. Butterfield

LCpl Anthony E. Butterfield, 19, U.S.M.C., born in California May 4, 1987, was killed in action on July 29, 2006. Butterfield served with the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom. While guarding a checkpoint, a propane truck rapidly approached. Butterfield was able to take out the driver, who then detonated the explosive outside of the compound. If not for his quick actions, many more Marines would have perished. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SPC William J.F. McClellan

SPC William J.F. McClellan, 22, U.S. Army, born in Indiana October 20, 1986, passed away from combat-related injuries on November 6, 2008. McClellan served with the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, and deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His unit was part of a convoy during an operation to eliminate safe havens for Al-Qaeda forces when his vehicle was struck by an IED. For his service, he was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SSG Paul G. Smith

SSG Paul G. Smith, 43, U.S. Army, born in Illinois July 9, 1965, was killed in action on June 19, 2009. Smith was a Cavalry Scout with 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, and deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. He was manning the turret of his Humvee on a mission he volunteered for when his vehicle was struck by an IED. Smith and one of his brothers-in-arms did not survive the explosion. He earned a Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and was posthumously promoted to Staff Sergeant. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

CPL Floyd A. Keacher

CPL Floyd A. Keacher, 24, U.S. Army, born in Minnesota June 16, 1927, was killed in action on September 9, 1951. Keacher was an Infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Korea when hostile forces attacked his unit from fortified positions. Disregarding his own safety, he went into the fray and took out three of the four emplacements before he was hit by enemy fire. His sacrifice allowed his men to advance and win the day. He earned a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PVT Michael G. Boyk Sr.

PVT Michael G. Boyk Sr., 68, U.S. Army, born July 20, 1949, passed away from cancer on August 11, 2017. During the height of the Vietnam War, Boyk volunteered to go overseas and fight for our country. He served as a Door Gunner and provided cover fire for troops on the ground and in the air. Boyk is remembered as a hard-working and genuinely caring man. Whether teaching his children the value of a good deed, helping keep his community clean, or helping a homeless stranger get back on their feet, he always made time for others. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Cpl Thomas C. Morton

Cpl Thomas C. Morton, 34, U.S.M.C., born in Tennessee June 16, 1988, lost the battle within on April 26, 2023. Morton was an Infantry Squad Leader with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom. There, he worked with Afghani Police to eradicate insurgent activity and help prepare them to regain control of their country. Morton was an avid motorcyclist with a cause and was a member of charity M.C.s, riding for Veterans' rights and speaking up for the unheard voices of abused children. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Deputy Sheriff Jarid D. Taylor

Deputy Sheriff Jarid D. Taylor, 31, Bryan County Sheriff's Office, born in Oklahoma July 28, 1988, passed away in the line of duty on January 14, 2020. Taylor began his career as a Correctional Officer. He then underwent CLEET training to become a School Resource Officer before transferring to Patrol Division. Taylor loved his community and felt honored he had the opportunity to serve its people. He posthumously received the "Sheriff's Cross Award" and has a highway and a memorial scholarship in his name. Rest easy; We have the watch now! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC John Niemczura

PFC John Niemczura Jr., 19, U.S. Army, born in Ohio December 31, 1924, was killed in action on October 2, 1944. Niemczura was a Glider Infantryman with 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division in WWII. There, he could quietly land in strategic locations that other airborne units could not. After landing in Holland for Operation Market Garden, he passed away from small arms fire during an engagement with Axis forces. Niemczura earned a Purple Heart and was posthumously awarded the Military Order of William. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SGT Donald L. Shifley

SGT Donald L. Shifley, 93, U.S. Army, born in Ohio June 20, 1926, passed away on September 2, 2019. In WWII, Shifley was an M1 Armor Crewman with 21st Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division as part of Patton's 3rd Army. He drove his Sherman tank through France, Belgium, and Germany, obliterating Axis forces in the Siege of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. When the war ended, Shifley helped locate the temporary graves of our troops who died in combat and ensured his brothers-in-arms received proper burials. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

CPL & CPO John J. Herwer

CPL & CPO John J. Herwer, 71, California Army National Guard, U.S. Navy, born in Washington March 31, 1920, passed away on April 22, 1991. After the ANG., Herwer was a Mineman for over 20 years. Aboard the USS Tern (AM-31) in Pearl Harbor, he helped rescue sailors from burning waters. Then, on the USS Breese (DD-122), he swept for mines to protect the Pacific Fleet before helping study radiation's effect on aquatic ordinance in Operations Ivy and Castle nuclear tests on the USS Shea (DM-30). Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC Travis C. Zimmerman

PFC Travis C. Zimmerman, 19, U.S. Army, born in Pennsylvania October 26, 1986, was killed in action April 22, 2006. Zimmerman was an Infantryman with 101st Airborne Division and deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on a recon patrol in Baghdad, he passed away after being struck by an IED. Zimmerman was a caring man. Whether telling jokes to make his squadmates smile or sharing his food with a hedgehog he found in the Green Zone, he put others' needs first. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

LCpl William Russo

LCpl William Russo, 19, U.S.M.C., born in New Jersey September 3, 1948, was killed in action on May 28, 1968. Russo was a Rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. During Operation Napoleon/Saline, his unit was on patrol near the DMZ when they came upon a large NVA encampment, and a week-long battle began. His company was eventually victorious, but on the sixth night of fighting, Russo was shot and killed by an enemy sniper. For his service, he earned two Purple Hearts. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SSG Ronnie L. Sanders

SSG Ronnie L. Sanders, 26, U.S. Army, born in Louisiana June 14, 1980, was killed in action on February 3, 2007. Sanders served as a Platoon Sergeant with 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and deployed to the Middle East three times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While driving in a convoy north of Baghdad, he passed away when an IED detonated next to his vehicle as he went by. For his service, he was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Cpl Charles L. Scholes Sr.

Cpl Charles L. Scholes Sr., 84, U.S.M.C., born in Kansas February 5, 1930, passed away on January 10, 2015. Scholes served as a Radio Operator with a Naval Gunfire Division in the Korean War. There, he would observe and relay the location of enemy positions to our ships, allowing for devastating artillery volleys against their troops, vehicles, and strongholds. After the war, Scholes continued to serve the U.S. at the Parsons Ammunition Plant, ensuring a steady flow of munitions and ordinance for our military. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Sheriff Donald D. Eustice

Sheriff Donald D. Eustice, 47, U.S. Navy, Waseca County Sheriff's Office, born in Minnesota September 24, 1928, died in the line of duty on September 4, 1976. In the Navy, Eustice served on the USS Antietam (CV-36) as part of America's post-WW2 goodwill tour. He then joined the Waseca County S.O. and was elected Sheriff three times. Eustice was also a member of the local F.D. and started volunteer Mounted and Snowmobile Posses, which provided perimeter security, disaster relief, and search & rescue patrols. Rest easy; We have the watch now! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SSG Albin A. Mocek

SSG Albin A. Mocek, 70, U.S. Army, born February 1, 1921, passed away on June 15, 1991. Mocek served with 643rd Tank Destroyer Battalion in WWII and deployed to fight in the European Campaign. There, he helped crush the enemy in the Battle of the Bulge and then drove the Germans back across the Rhine, expediting the war's end in Europe. Mocek was far from a spectator in life. He was an active member of his church, Commander of his American Legion Post, and played outfield for the farm club of the Boston Red Sox. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SGT Roger W. Farewell

SGT Roger W. Farewell, 20, U.S. Army, born in New York November 25, 1950, was killed in action on July 3, 1971. Farewell was drafted into the Army and served as a Light Weapons Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Vietnam War. While on a mission in the Long Khánh Province, his unit was engaged by enemy forces. Farewell and one of his brothers-in-arms fell on the battlefield after being hit by small arms fire. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Cpl Ronald L. McCoy

Cpl Ronald L. McCoy, 75, U.S.M.C., born in Pennsylvania February 2, 1947, passed away on January 21, 2023. In the Vietnam War, McCoy served as a Field Radio Operator with 2nd Field Artillery Group, Force Troops, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic. There, he located enemy positions and relayed their coordinates so his battery could rain down a firestorm of 8-inch Howitzer shells. McCoy was a God-fearing family man and by far the favorite grandfather, affectionately called "The Man, The Myth, The Legend" by his grandchildren. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

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