Hero Stories for October 2008

My name is Melinda Astin and I am the extremely proud mother of Sgt. Brian M. Romines who was KIA in Iraq on June 6, 2005. Brian was my only child. I just saw your Hero Bracelet offer through a TAPS email and would like to take advantage of this most generous offer if I’ve replied in time. Whether or not I receive a Hero Bracelet, would you please give my sincere appreciation to the person who made this possible for the other families. I simply can’t tell you how much it means to us now to be...

My name is Charlene Sauseda, my son was killed in Baghdad, Iraq on July 24, 2005. His team volunteered to go on to this mission. They were suppose to be off that day. The day before they had captured 3 of their platoon’s most wanted Iraqis. That morning they ( SSGT Jason Montefering, Parkston SD, SGT Milton Monzon, Los Angels, CA, SPC Ernest W. Dallas Jr., Denton, TX, SPC Ramon Villatoro, Bakersfield CA,) went out on mission fully loaded and they IED that was set off, picked up their bradley ...

Brian Matthew Romines was a fun-loving, caring young man who loved his family as well as his friends. He lived life to it’s fullest in his 20 short years. He was your average teenager that drove a little crazy, loved nearly every girl he ever met, and lived to ride his 4-wheeler. He joined the IL National Guard on his 18th birthday and went to Basic Training right out of high school. He was proud to wear the Army uniform and serve his country. He was deployed on November 8, 2004 and went to F...

We lost our son, Eric, who was a very proud Marine, in Iraq on 4.2.06. We would love to have a memorial bracelet in honor our our beloved hero. Here are 2 links to a couple of stories about Eric. He was an amazing young man, fiance, son, friend and loving dog owner as well. We all miss him terribbly. http://operationneverforgotten.org/stories_palmisano_4.shtml http://operationneverforgotten.org/stories_palmisano_1.shtml http://operationneverforgotten.org/stories_palmisano_2.shtml Thank you fo...

EOD Curtis R. Hall was killed outside of Kirkuk Iraq on April 6, 2007, the day after my mother’s birthday. Curtis had called home the night before his to wish mom a happy birthday. What a blessing it was to have talked to him one last time. He was in a five vehicle convoy and his vehicle was hit by a rocket from 5 cliks away. All three men in the vehicle from his unit were killed. Curtis was the type of person who was comfortable in his own skin. He could be in any situation and and find the ...

Our son Sgt. Blake Christopher Stephens died in Salmon Pak, Iraq on May 8, 2007. He was our youngest son out of five children. Since he was 4 years old he so reverenced his country. He is very charismatic and has such a vibrant personality. He was always a leader among his friends which were many. He lived life to its fullest in his short 24 years. Would you please send me a bracelte? Do you put Salmon Pak, Iraq died May 8, 2007? Thank you very much. Sincerely, Kathleen Stephens (Blake’s moth

SGT Brennan Chriss Gibson Army 12-27- 1979 - 12-10-2006 KIA Iraqi Freedom - Baghdad Iraq We have 7 in our family his dad, and myself, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Would it be possible to have one made for spouses, if so we would need 3 more. Thanks yo so much. Best regards Linda GIbson Proud Army Mom of SGT Brennan Gibson 12-27-1979- 12-10-2006 Iraqi Freedom Taken in Battle… Waiting in Gl

My son Spc Stephen P. Downing II was killed in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Oct. 28, 2004. He was in an uparmored humvee in the gunners hatch. They were on Ogden Recon guarding the gate to Camp Ramadi. They only had 20 minutes left to their shift when he was shot by a sniper. _______________________________________ My Darling son, it will soon be 4 years since your death. You are always in my heart and on my mind. I miss you and love you so very much. You will always remain the main man in my life. You...

My son, David Roddy was killed in Iraq on September 16, 2006. He was in the Navy since 1999, and was stationed in Little Creek, VA. He was an EOD. His job was to take the robot and dismantle all of the IED’s that the Marines found. Unfortunately, the insurgents were watching him and they proceded to detinate one via cell phone. My husband and I would like to have a braclet. If I am lucky to get one free, I will purchase another one. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Sincerely, Carol R...

We lost our daughter, Cpl. Carrie Lee French in Iraq on June 5, 2005. She was a mamber of the Idaho Army National Guard and stationed in Kirkuk, Iraq. Please extend my gratitude to the donor, Keith Dixon. What a terribly wonderful thing for he and his family to do for us. Carrie joined the Idaho Army National Guard, while a Jr. in HS, to start saving for a college education-she wanted to be a lawyer. She went to bootcamp right out of HS, then on to MOS school. The love of her life, Spec. Matt...