My Hero
Robin Hefner a Gold Star Mother’s Story
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.
Lance Cpl. Robert “Tyler” Austin an Irish Farewell Tribute
Lance Corporal Robert “Tyler” Austin, 20, of Corinth, TX, was killed in a San Diego car accident the morning of October 10, 2009. Austin, a U.S. Marine stationed in Twenty-nine Palms had recently completed a tour in Iraq. He was buried today at DFW National Cemetery with full military honors and an Irish farewell.
For heroes, belated honors
Tuesday in the White House Rose Garden, almost 40 years later, President Obama is scheduled to pay tribute to Gutierrez and about 80 other Vietnam veterans who fought in the savage, unnamed battle, which resulted in the rescue of a company of trapped fellow soldiers.
Marine Master Sgt. Kenneth N. Mack
Ken was special, every soldier lost was special but Ken was our family – my Big brother. In my heart no one can honor these men enough…
