Til Valhalla Project: Fallen Hero Newsletter

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NOVEMBER 2023 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

Cpl Christopher M. Daud

Cpl Christopher M. Daud, 22, U.S.M.C., born November 4, 1994, lost the battle with his demons on September 16, 2017. Daud was so eager to enlist that he took his high school finals weeks early to start basic training as soon as possible. For four years, he served as a Field Artillery Cannoneer with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines. Daud was a caring mentor and is remembered by the men in his unit for his natural leadership skills. He was a loyal friend, a great "battle buddy," a loving son, and a devoted brother. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

MSG Thomas W. Lovell

MSG Thomas W. Lovell, 75, U.S. Army, born in Virginia August 11, 1944, passed away on February 23, 2020. Lovell served our country for 20 years and was deployed all over the world. He first deployed to Vietnam, where he served two tours. He then spent nine years in Germany as a Commissary Management Specialist at U.S. bases in Worms and Darmasdt. Lovell then returned to the States, serving as an Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist at Fort Lee and Fort Jackson until he was Honorably discharged in 1986. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PO2 & \xa0Firefighter Michael G. Penney

PO2 & FF Michael G. Penney, 75, U.S. Navy, Taft City F.D., born in California December 27, 1945, passed away on August 21, 2021. In Vietnam, Penney was a Shipfitter (Metal Smith) aboard the USS Boston (CA-69), ensuring steady Naval fire support against NVA targets. After the war, he joined the Taft City F.D. as a Firefighter but needed to retire after sustaining lung damage. Penney was also an independent V.A. representative and helped many Veterans get the benefits and assistance they needed. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Officer Holden L. Hare

Ofc Holden L. Hare, 34, Church Point Police Department, born March 17, 1988, passed away from health complications on November 19, 2022. Hare began his career in law enforcement as a Reserve Officer with the Church Point P.D. and became the Commander of the Reserve Unit. His dedication to his community was impossible to miss, and after volunteering hundreds of additional hours, he was named 2021's "Reserve Officer of the Year." Hare then fulfilled his dream and became a full-time Officer in 2022. Rest easy; We have the watch now! Til Valhalla, Brother!

MSG Melissa T. Waskosky

MSG Melissa T. Waskosky, 39, Minnesota Army National Guard, born July 15, 1982, passed away on March 1, 2022. Waskosky served our country in the 142nd Engineer Combat Battalion and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Several years later, she deployed again, this time with 851st Vertical Engineer Company. Waskosky was a very active woman and enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, and four-wheeling. She was a truly genuine person who was always there for the ones she loved. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Sister!

PO1 April D. Odom

PO1 April D. Odom, 54, U.S. Navy, born in New Mexico April 1, 1965, passed away from health complications on February 5, 2020. Odom was a Hull Maintenance Technician and served aboard several vessels, including the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). In addition to her time at sea, she deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 89th Military Police Brigade. Odom's leadership and mentor skills made her a force to be reckoned with in her impressive 20-year Naval career. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Sister!

PFC Giovanni S. Perez Cisneros

PFC Giovanni S. Perez Cisneros, 21, U.S. Army, born in Peru August 22, 1999, was overcome by his demons on June 21, 2021. Cisneros served as an AH-64 D Helicopter Repairer. Attached to 4th Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, he was in charge of making sure that all Apache Helicopters on base were well-maintained and ready to fly. Cisneros was a huge New York sports fan. He loved watching the Knicks play, and any chance he got, he went to MetLife Stadium to watch the Giants play with his father. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Cpl Bobby J. Miller

Cpl Bobby J. Miller, 47, U.S.M.C., born June 29, 1973, passed away from cancer on December 27, 2020. Miller had a true sense of duty and was eager to serve, so he enlisted in the Marines. He deployed to Africa as part of a multinational force in Somalia with the aim of ending a brutal civil war and bringing about a sense of order. After the military, Miller began a career with Kohl Distribution, where he worked hard to provide for his family for 19 years. He was a great friend, a loving husband, and a devoted father. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SPC Clifford L. Moxley Jr.

SPC Clifford L. Moxley Jr., 51, U.S. Army, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, born in Ohio February 8, 1953, passed away from non-combat related injuries on September 25, 2004. Moxley first served our country as a Food Service Specialist with 1st Battalion, 107th Field Artillery Regiment. After his honorable discharge, he then continued to defend our country in the National Guard and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 2nd Battalion, 103rd Armor Regiment. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PFC Juan A. Mares

PFC Juan A. Mares, 19, U.S. Army, born in Texas May 16, 1999, passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2019. Mares served with 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Command. There, he was part of the Joint Forces Land Component Commanders' organization that performs critical air and missile defense planning. Mares was a very active man who enjoyed baseball, biking, playing guitar, and gaming with his friends. He had a great sense of humor and a natural ability to put a smile on someone's face. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SSG David P. Nowaczyk

SSG David P. Nowaczyk, 32, U.S. Army, born in Illinois May 8, 1979, was killed in action on April 15, 2012. Nowaczyk was an Infantryman with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. On his third tour in Afghanistan, he passed away on a patrol mission in Kunar Province when an IED detonated underneath the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle he was riding in. For his service, he was awarded a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars, one with "V" device. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SP4 \xa0Kenneth W. Ulanch

SP4 Kenneth W. Ulanch, 76, U.S. Army, born in Michigan May 31, 1946, passed away on June 15, 2022. Ulanch was drafted into the Army in 1965 and was stationed in South Korea as a Light Vehicle Driver with 557th Transportation Company, 5th United States Army. There, he ensured that a steady flow of weapons and supplies was being sent to our troops in Vietnam. Ulanch was a genuine outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing in the Upper Peninsula. Family meant more than anything to him, and he is greatly missed by all. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

Cpl Joshua R. Hunt

Cpl Joshua R. Hunt, 31, U.S.M.C., born March 6, 1988, lost the battle with his demons on June 13, 2019. Hunt served our country for four years during which he deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. He then returned to the U.S. and became an Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crew Chief with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. There, Hunt was tasked with ensuring the crews were well-trained and their amphibious assault vehicle fleet was always combat-ready. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SGT Guadalupe J. Torres

SGT Guadalupe J. Torres, 71, U.S. Army, born December 4, 1946, passed away from cancer on December 13, 2017. During the height of the Vietnam War, Torres was drafted into the Army, and deployed overseas to stop the spread of Communism. He fought honorably and was well-decorated for his service. After the military, Torres went to college, earned a degree in architecture, and provided for his family as an architect. He was a man of unshakeable faith and would always take the time to help someone who had lost theirs. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

CPT Thomas T. Chamales

CPT Thomas T. Chamales, 35, U.S. Army, born in Chicago August 8, 1924, passed away in a house fire on March 20, 1960. In WWII, Chamales served in Africa before transferring to India and joining a special ops unit, "Merrill's Marauders," the predecessor to the Green Berets. He then went to Burma as part of an OSS unit to help lead Kachin Rangers to repel Japanese forces. Chamales went on to write two novels, which were both made into very successful films. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star! Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SSG Bryant A. Herlem

SSG Bryant A. Herlem, 37, U.S. Army, born in California August 6, 1968, was killed in action on April 28, 2006. Herlem served as a Cavalry Scout with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on a combat mission in Baghdad, an IED was detonated as his Humvee drove past. He and one of his brothers-in-arms did not survive the blast. Herlem is remembered for his practical jokes, sense of loyalty, and as the glue that held his unit together. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!

SPC\xa0Logan L. Smith

SPC Logan L. Smith, 32, U.S. Army, born in Pennsylvania October 6, 1982, passed away on September 4, 2015. Smith proudly served our country as a Supply Technician with 1st Squadron, 16th Cavalry Regiment, and was deployed multiple times. First to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and then to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. Smith is remembered for his sense of humor and infectious smile that always lit up the room. He was a fiercely loyal friend, a loving son, and a great brother. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!

PO3 Chad B. Fedder

PO3 Chad B. Fedder, 47, U.S. Navy, born in Pennsylvania October 2, 1974, lost the battle with his demons on November 12, 2021. Fedder was a Hospital Corpsman with a rapid response Scout Sniper Platoon of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines. He deployed on numerous humanitarian and rescue missions in Bosnia, Liberia, and Congo. After an Honorable discharge, Fedder became a private military contractor and conducted high-threat security operations overseas as a Force Protection Site Supervisor. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!

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