Hero Stories for January 2010

SFC David James Toddd, Jr. May 26, 1972 - August 20, 2008 I would like to start my letter by telling you the story of that fateful day, as told by one of the twelve our son saved that day August 20, 2008. Our son was a soldier that every man wants to be, a father that every man hopes to be, and a friend who was admired and respected by all those who knew him, a true and honest human being that was always there for you. He's the definition of a true hero, never giving up until the mission was...

My father was in the us army when he died a year ago. He was overseas heading to base when his heilocopter crashed. We weren't as close as i would have like to have been but i loved him still very much. This year i made a print in my printmaking class to honor him. He was a great father and im proud that he was my dad and that he fought for us. I wish everyday that he was alive but he isnt comin back. I still cry but i know he is watchin over me so i smile and i continue with my schooling lik...

President Barack Obama stressed during his State of the Union address Wednesday the importance of confronting terrorists who threaten the United States and of succeeding in Afghanistan while continuing a responsible military drawdown in Ir

Joined Marine Corps at age 17 post 9/11 attack. Served a tour in Iraq at age 18 and was serving in Afghanistan on this tour. Seth enjoyed life. He knew he was loved and we know that he loved us. He loved life to the fullest. Seth is my hero. Seth knew what he wanted to do in life -college,marriage,etc. I thought to myself, "He's 20 yrs. old and planning his future and I'm in my 40's trying to figure mine out". Seth was an exceptional football player in school. He loved all sports. We got to e...

To my son and hero, PV2 Matthew H. Huzzey: You were a soldier in the U.S. Army for only a short time but, you were a soldier at heart your entire 18 years on this earth.   As your mother, I am very proud of you for choosing to serve your country and protect the freedoms and those you love.  It takes great courage to choose to serve your country, especially in a time of war.  This was your dream, and instead of dreaming your life, you lived your dream, if only for a short time.  Thank you. Lov...

A loving husband, daddy and my baby boy. As I signed his letters to him while he was as Basic Training: “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always. As long as I’m living, My baby you’ll be”. Be Safe Denise Gregory Gold Star mom to A1C Michael A Gregory<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3112" title="DSC02095" src="http://herobracelets.org/wp-images/DSC02095-300x225.jpg" alt="DSC02095" width="300" height="225"

Seth joined Marine Corps at age 17 post 9/11 attack. Served a tour in Iraq at age 18 and was serving in Afghanistan on this tour. Seth enjoyed life. He knew he was loved and we know that he loved us. He loved life to the fullest. Seth is my hero and best friend. Seth knew what he wanted to do in life and had most of it planned out. I thought to myself, "He's 20 yrs. old and planning his future and I'm in my 40's trying to figure mine out". Seth was an exceptional football player in school. He...

Pfc. Matthew Wildes wanted to join the Army at 16 years of age so he went in on the delayed entry program. He couldn't sign up until he turned 17 years of age with me &amp; his dad's permission. He wanted to join so bad so we signed the paper for him to join. He wanted to be an INFANTRYMAN. We tried talking Matt into going in another MOS. But 11B is what he wanted to be. He went off to Ft. Benning 4/08. In BCT Matt got stress fractures in his legs. They sent him home for a month, then back to...

Missouri's "Houn Dawgs" of the 203rd Engineer Battalion are sniffing out improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan and rendering them harmle

Mark the Date of September 11, 2010 for the dedication of the Veterans Memorial Gold Star Healing &amp; Peace Garden at 950 Edgar Street, York, Pennsylvania 17403. Located within York's Veterans Memorial Park, the Gold Star Garden is a public place set aside to recognize all Veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces and will especially honor those who have fallen in the war on terror. The Garden is comprised of a series of rooms planted in certain colors that reflect core values. When o...