Hero Stories for June 2006

Cpl. Paul N. K

We'd like to thank Linda Freedman for this outstanding piece on her visit to the Traveling Viet Nam Veterans Memorial. June 20, 2006 "Viet Nam" is more than just a powerful phrase. It is a time, a place, a controversial period in history and for many - still a painful memory. My generation was the first to have the daily news broadcast into our homes. I was unprepared for the sight of people who lined up to spit on the soldiers returning from Viet Nam instead of lining up to welcome them hom...

We have been asked by GMC Jon Burrow to create HeroBracelets to recognize all U.S. Navy Chiefs who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. I asked GMC Burrow to tell us a little more about this project. We at HeroBracelets are very proud to be a part of this. Here is his reply. We started this tradition last year (summer 2005) for several reasons. Every year the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve Force select First Class Petty officers (E-6) to become Navy Chiefs (CPO/E-7) thro...

Sgt. Jose M. Ve

Pvt. Benjamin J. Sla

Staff Sgt. Darren Har