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<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Charles Jackson French, Navy, Stewards Mate 1st Class<br/>Born 9/25/1919<br/>Passed on 11/7/1956<br/>Posted by: Krash Jackson<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In honor of one America's bravest military heroes, Charles Jackson French. This wreath is dedicated to his family.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Charles Jackson French, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>WO Richard JBois, Army, Warrant officer<br/>Posted by: Larry<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Mr. Bois was a helicopter pilot I flew with numerous times in Vietnam. KIA March 16, 1969. He was 21. Survived by his parents, a younger sister, and his new bride. I remember him as an excellent pilot, easy-going, and fun to be around. He rests at Saint Mary’s National Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts.In the photo: WO Bois, Spahr, Wooldridge.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> WO Richard JBois, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>William Durant, Army, Cpl<br/>Born 8/8/1894<br/>Passed on 1/23/1963<br/>Posted by: Barbara Swan<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>William "Bill" DurantPosted by Barbara Swan</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> William Durant, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>LAURA JEAN SCIACCA, Army, Staff Sergeant<br/>Born 6/4/1929<br/>Passed on 2/10/2014<br/>Posted by: ~TMC, Jr. & Family<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>LAURA JEAN PACH SCIACCA**ARTISTIC LIFETIME of LOVE**</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> LAURA JEAN SCIACCA, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Lorin F. Douthett, Air Force, Major<br/>Born 3/8/1915<br/>Passed on 11/29/1985<br/>Posted by: Barbara Channell<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>To honor my my husband Lorin (who I purchased a wreath for in January) I am sponsoring a wreath for a veteran named Lorin also. My hubby died 3 years ago today. This Lorin served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Lorin F. Douthett, Air Force
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Glenn Eugene Luhnow, Army, PFC<br/>Born 9/9/1945<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Glenn Eugene Luhnow, Private First Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam, KIA. Bronze Star and Purple Heart. On October 14, 1967, while participating in Operation Kunia, near Ben Suc, Binh Duong Province, Glenn was killed during a search and destroy mission in the Ho Bo Woods. He served with Company D, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. A graduate of Grossmont High School, Glennwas outgoing, fun, enjoyed sports and lived each day to the fullest. His wife Sandy was expecting their first child, a daughter who was named after her dad - Glennda Gene Luhnow.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Glenn Eugene Luhnow, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Donald A Gary, Navy, Commander <br/>Born 7/3/1903<br/>Passed on 4/9/1977<br/>Posted by: Barbara Channell<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He received the award from President Harry S. Truman at the White House on January 23, 1946 for his actions as a lieutenant junior grade aboard the Naval aircraft carrier USS Franklin in the Seto Inland Sea near Kobe, Japan on March 19, 1945. He enlisted in the US Navy in December 1919 and served continuously in the enlisted ranks until November 1943, when he received a commission as a lieutenant, junior grade. He was then assigned to the Third Naval District and as an inspector of machinery at the Babcock and Wilcox and in December 1944, he was assigned to the Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin as an engineering officer. On March 19, 1945 the USS Franklin was severely damaged by a Japanese air attack when he discovered there were 300 men trapped in a blackened mess compartment and, finding an exit, he kept returning to lead groups out of harm's way. He later organized and led firefighting parties to battle the inferno on the hangar deck and entered number three fireroom to raise steam in one of the boilers, braving extreme hazards in so doing. Following the war, he remained with the USS Franklin until it was decommissioned in 1947. He then took a post with the Naval Disciplinary Barracks at Terminal Island, California, where he served until his retirement at the rank of commander in June 1950. In 1983 the guided missile frigate USS Gary was named in honor. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as an Engineering Officer attached to the U.S.S. Franklin when that vessel was fiercely attacked by enemy aircraft during the operations against the Japanese Home Islands near Kobe, Japan, March 19, 1945. Stationed on the third deck when the ship was rocked by a series of violent explosions set off in her own ready bombs, rockets and ammunition by the hostile attack, Lieutenant Gary unhesitatingly risked his life to assist several hundred me</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Donald A Gary, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Viggo Harbo Graversen, Army, Sargent <br/>Born 3/28/1918<br/>Passed on 9/28/1962<br/>Posted by: Barbara L Channell<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Viggo came to America from Denmark and served in the Army in WWII. His son Victor served in the Navy - Vietnam. Victor is in the wall at Miramar National Cemetery.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Viggo Harbo Graversen, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Michael Raymond Kiehl, Army, Pfc<br/>Born 12/9/1944<br/>Passed on 5/19/1966<br/>Posted by: Barbara Channell<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Died in Vietnam. A east county soldier who died too young.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Michael Raymond Kiehl, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Ronald Patrick Russell, Army, Specialist 4 CO A<br/>Born 11/6/1948<br/>Passed on 3/4/1969<br/>Posted by: Barbara Channell<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Ronnie died in Kontum, Republic of Vietnam. He was driving a 5 ton truck when it ran over a box mine in a recon patrol. The explosion blew the back dual tires off of the truck. The explosion blast also ruptured the diesel tank at the same time, just as Ronnie was exiting the vehicle, the blast ignited the fuel and washed him in it. He was burned almost beyond recognition. He lived for three days. He was 20 years old. Ronnie's platoon sergeant relayed this story, as he was there when it happened.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Ronald Patrick Russell, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Robert Morley, Navy, <br/>Posted by: Pam<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Miss you dad. Love</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Robert Morley, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Walter Gilhuber, Navy, <br/>Born 12/11/1923<br/>Passed on 2/26/2000<br/>Posted by: Patricia Gilhuber Alkema<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Love and miss you, Daddy! Much respect for both you and Mom!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Walter Gilhuber, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>David Ritchie, Army, Captain<br/>Posted by: Margaret Tupman<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In memory of Captain David Ritchie, REME, British Army, remembering fondly, a brother, brother-in-law and uncle.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> David Ritchie, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Nathan Gage Ingram, Navy, S02<br/>Born 3/22/1996<br/>Passed on 1/12/2024<br/>Posted by: Jewel, Pong, Mom, Danny, Jaci, Ryan & MeeMaw<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>We love and miss you everyday! You are our HERO!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Nathan Gage Ingram, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">account_balance</i><br/>Robert Leroy Credell, Navy<br/>Born 4/11/1943<br/>Passed on 10/31/1964<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Died in Vietnam. If anyone has more information?</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Robert Leroy Credell, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/>James POYNTER, Navy<br/>Born 12/1/1916<br/>Passed on 11/4/1950<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'> JAMES I POYNTER Dec 1, 1916 - Nov 4, 1950 James I. Poynter Born December 1, 1916 Bloomington, Illinois Died November 4, 1950 (aged 33) near Sudong, North Korea Place of burial Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader in a rifle platoon of Company A, in action against enemy aggressor forces during the defense of Hill 532, south of Sudong, Korea. When a vastly outnumbering, well-concealed hostile force launched a sudden, vicious counterattack against his platoon's hasty defensive position, Sgt. Poynter displayed superb skill and courage in leading his squad and directing its fire against the onrushing enemy. With his ranks critically depleted by casualties and he himself critically wounded as the onslaught gained momentum and the hostile force surrounded his position, he seized his bayonet and engaged in bitter hand-to-hand combat as the breakthrough continued. Observing three machine guns closing in at a distance of 25 yards, he dashed from his position and, grasping hand grenades from fallen marines as he ran, charged the emplacements in rapid succession, killing the crews of two and putting the other out of action before he fell, mortally wounded. By his self-sacrificing and valiant conduct, Sgt. Poynter inspired the remaining members of his squad to heroic endeavor in bearing down upon and repelling the disorganized enemy, thereby enabling the platoon to move out of the trap to a more favorable tactical position. His indomitable fighting spirit, fortitude, and great personal valor maintained in the face of overwhelming odds sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> James POYNTER, Navy

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John Ivan Geidel
John Ivan Geidel, PVT
Born 1/10/1922
Passed on 4/8/1962
Posted by: Laura Geidel
In Loving Memory of our Uncle John Geidel, War World II Army Vet. Always loved, never forgotten!! Love Lynne and Laura Geidel
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Posted by: Nicki
May God Bless your family, You will always be e remembered
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Posted by: John & Sandy Pilotte
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12
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Charles Campbell, Navy
Charles Campbell, Navy, BM1 Retired
Born 5/28/1934
Charles & Irene Campbell, we miss you and love you. Thank you for all you sacrificed for us.
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Thomas Hurrell, Marine Corps
Thomas Hurrell, Marine Corps, LCPL
Born 2/28/1957
Passed on 7/3/2002
Posted by: Patty Leyva
Tom, So happy Ed and you met and served in the Marines together. Now you both are together again. Love, Leyva family
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Chris Christensen
Chris Christensen,
Passed on 11/24/2006
Posted by: Matthew Christensen
A Loved Father, Husband & Papa. We Love and Miss You. Kathi, Matthew, Amanda, Julia, Samantha & Cole
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Posted by: Norine Thompson-Davis
Sam and Muriel Thompson
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Seth Anthony Stone, Navy
Seth Anthony Stone, Navy, Commander
Born 9/17/1976
Passed on 9/30/2017
Posted by: Kathleen Busa
In loving memory of Commander Seth Stone. Our hero - we thank you for your service to our country. You are deeply missed and never forgotten.
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Jack Duke Snyder
Jack Duke Snyder, Chief
Posted by: Beth & Family
Never Forgotten. Thank you very much for your service!
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Gale O. Sankey, Navy
Gale O. Sankey, Navy, Lt.
Born 2/28/1920
Passed on 3/4/2015
Posted by: Diane D.
Thank you for your service.
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Paul Kernozek
Paul Kernozek, LTCM
Posted by: Nancy Bremer
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JARED KERNOZEK
JARED KERNOZEK, 2ND CLASS
Posted by: Nancy Bremer
IN HONOR OF YOUR SERVICE
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William E Crawley
William E Crawley
Purple Heart recipient
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Roger Van Wyrgaarden, Navy
Roger Van Wyrgaarden, Navy
Posted by: Halten Garden Club Inc.
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Charles and Margaret Buckner, Air Force
Charles and Margaret Buckner, Air Force, TSgt
Born 4/26/1936
Passed on 2/17/2010
Posted by: Tim Buckner
Miss you especially at Christmas.
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Johnny and Eva Miller, Air Force
Johnny and Eva Miller, Air Force, CMSGT
Born 7/1/1927
Passed on 12/15/1981
Posted by: Christina A Buckner
You are always in our hearts and prayers, especially at Christmas. Your loving family