Goldstar Families

We publish a story last November of a WWII who’s grave went unmarked for over 65 years. Thanks to the good work done by Allen …

I am Robin Hefner and this is my son. This is Shawn’s story that was written by me to honor him and his fellow marines that has taken us in as family as we have also taken them into ours. Thank you to all our military that honor those that fights for our freedom and vow to never forget.

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. United States Army Sgt. Charles P. Whitler will be buried Sept. 2 in his hometown of Cloverport, Ky.

Week ending Jul 17, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 21 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This past week also marked the passing of two notable veterans; a baseball legend & a WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Week ending Jul. 10, 2010the US Department of Defense released the names of 18 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. The DoD also announced the return of one MIA from WWI. This episode is dedicated to Rex Castillo (Jerry Castillo’s father) and Greg Missman in memoriam.

Week ending Jul 02, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 15 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. The DoD also announced the return of 7 MIAs from the WWII and 1 from Korean War. This episode also includes a courtesy photo for a soldier previously reported on.

The US Department of Defense released the names of 17 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. The DoD also announced the return of one MIA from WWI. This episode also includes 2 soldiers from the previous week.

Week ending Jun 19, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 17military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. The DoD also announced the identification of 4 MIA from the Vietnam War. This episode also includes a courtesy photo and comments for a soldier previously reported on.

Week ending Jun 12, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 18 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. The DoD also announced the return of 9 MIA from the Vietnam War and 1 unknown to identified from WWII. This episode also includes a courtesy photo for a soldier previously reported on and a unit correction.

Week ending June 05, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 5 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. The DoD also announced the return of one MIA from the Vietnam War and one MIA from the Korean War. This episode also includes a courtesy photo for a soldier previously reported on.