Hero Stories for January 2010

My son Sgt. Louis A Griese was killed in Trikrit, Iraq on Oct.31, 2007. He was killed by an IED bomb while on patrol. He was the only one killed from his unit. He was just over one month into his third tour. So far he is the only one lost to the war in our local area. He left a wife and 3 month old baby behind. We miss him so very much. He was my only Son. He joined the army because his Father and Grandfather were also veterans of the army. Thank you Susan Frih

My son was killed 040606 in Bagdad Iraq by an IED. He never knew a stranger and is missed very much by all. I want to thank you for what you are doing for the families of the fallen. We never want our soldiers to be forgotten. They are forever still part of our lives, memories everyday ensure us of this. Thank you again, Mysty Stumbo, Proud Mother of Sgt. Daniel Ses

I thank you for the offer but my mom said she had nothing on her brother master sgt{she thinks} CARLTON BOWDEN her other brother was in Korea only for year as he was ordered home after their father died Carlton Bowden was in air force for 29 years. My mom said Carlton could not fly as he was colored blind. He died years ago Tom Bowden is still alive but his health is going down with his age. I was very and will always be very proud of my uncles. I remember when i was young[Im 54 now] i rem...

We are a Gold Star Family. We lost our son L/CPL Dion James Stephenson U.S.M.C. in Operation Desert Storm Jan. 29, 1991. Picture attached. I received an email regarding the bracelets that you are offering the families. Thank you so much. Geri Stephenson<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3169" title="Dion Dress Blues" src="http://herobracelets.org/wp-images/Dion-Dress-Blues-191x300.jpg" alt="Dion Dress Blues" width="191" height="300"

Sargent John Pencih, Army, infantry My son, my hero, Sargent John Penich,KIA oct.16,2008. Kathlene Pencih-Garr

1st SG Michael S. Curry Jr., Army, Operation Enduring Freedom My brother was the best man I ever knew. He will always be in the hearts of all that knew h

My name is Michelle Hollis.  I lost my only daughter on April 3, 2009.  She was in the Navy deployed on the USS Theodore Roosevelt as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.  She passed away 2 weeks before due to come home while the ship was in the English Channel.  She left a 2 y.o son.  Her name is Amber L. Winbourne.  She was 23 y.o. and my absolute joy.  Losing a child changes you forever and the one of the hardest things to do is to figure out how to continue to live with the change in yours...

Yes I am a Gold Star Mother. I have received a email from the Gold Star Mothers about a free hero bracelet. My son is Spc. Ernest W. Dallas Jr. He was with 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO. He was killed July 24, 2005 when an IED detonated near his Bradley fighting vehicle in Baghdad. Also killed were Staff Sgt. Jason W. Montefering, Sgt. Milton M. Monzon Jr. and Pfc. Ramon A. Villatoro Jr. It will be 5 years this July 24. Thank you so much for doing this for t...

Dear Jerry, I love you and miss you every day.  There is a part of me that died with you and I know I will never be the the same.  But out of this great loss I have learned from you and your actions.  You loved life and I believe you lived it to it's fullest.  Your love of children was so obvious when you were with your niece and nephews but everyone around you got to see it when you were with the children in Iraq.  You touched the lives of children in Port Richmond by a letter you wrote to t...

Memorial To My Brother, My Hero - Matthew A. Pucino who was KIA in Pashay Kala, Afghanistan 23 NOV 09. A Special Forces Soldier I might get injured and maybe die But I just can’t sit leisurely by. I know the risks and the price to be paid, I was called to be a warrior, I am not afraid. My love for God, my family and my country too, Has been rooted in me and is now my sacrifice to you. Do not cry for me, I am home at last, The Lord has welcomed me, holding me fast. My job on earth has been com...