Archives for November 2010
General’s son KIA given military honors at Arlington
We were sad to learn of the recent death of 1st Lt. Robert Michael Kelly, son of Marine Lt. Gen. John Kelly. This marks the …
Tomb of the Unknown Sentinel Sgt. Adam Dickmyer Killed in Action
ARLINGTON, Va. Nov. 18, 2010, Army Staff Sgt. Adam L. Dickmyer, 26, spent three years as commander of the relief and assistant sergeant of the guard, the sentinels who maintain an around-the-clock vigil at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Marines honor fallen platoon commander at Shanfield, Afghanistan
November 16, 2010 PATROL BASE SHANFIELD, Afghanistan — The dust of Patrol Base Shanfield turned to gold as the sun started a long plunge toward the Marjah countryside. As the Marines came forward to pay their final respects, it peeked over hesco walls and snuck under the camouflage netting that covered the place where they knelt in honor of 1st Lt. James R. Zimmerman.
President bestows the Medal of Honor to SSG Salvatore Giunta
Nov. 16, 2010 White House, President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta for extraordinary bravery in the face of almost death. Giunta is the first living recipient of the award since the Vietnam War.
Roberto Duran is meeting with USFallen this weekend
USFallen.org is pleased to announce Roberto Duran, 5-time World Boxing Champion and International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, is not only a big fan of ours, buts wants to get involved with our mission. Not only will he conduct meetings with us, but also catch the Pacquiao vs Margarito fight at the Cowboys Stadium on Saturday.
Veterans Day Message from America’s oldest veteran
Veterans Day is a time to thank and acknowledge our military veteran’s service to our country. It should also serve as a reminder for veterans and their families to support those who wish to memorialize their loved ones.
White House Marines
Happy 235th Anniversary of the few, the proud, the MARINES! As an Air Force veteran myself, I must admit a Marine always looks good no matter …
WWII Veteran given grave marker 65 years after death
Allen Jackson and Tim McKinney two extraordinary veterans that ensured a grave maker was ordered and placed where World War II veteran William Jennings Brien Jr. was laid to rest 65 years ago.
Ft. Hood Remembrance Ceremony 2010
November 5, 2009 was a day of tragedy for our country, the Army, Ft. Hood and 13 Americans. It is destine to become one of those days we will never forget as a country. The horror of that day is ingrained in our memories as is Sept. 11, 2001.
San Diego PD Officer Christopher “Cover” Wilson is being remembered as “Twice the Hero”
Officer Wilson first served our Country by serving in the United States Navy where he worked as a Surface Warfare Officer and retired as a Lieutenant. When he completed his service, he knew he was still not done. He then joined the San Diego Police Department where he worked for more than 17 years serving and protecting the People. He did this with such pride and pleasure.
