My Dad graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1963, was a C-130 pilot, served multiple tours in Viet Nam and Europe, and ultimately served 20 years in the Air Force. After retirement he continued to serve our country as a contractor working at NORAD. He saw so many things during his life of service that inspired him to love and serve this great country and to be thankful for all that we have in our Constitution, including the right to bear arms and to vote. When I was living overseas, in Belize during the ’80’s, he made sure I got my absentee ballot mailed to me so I could vote and mail it back in time for presidential elections. It’s a whole lot easier to get an absentee ballot and vote now than it was back then! He considered it not only a privilege but a solumn duty to vote in our nations elections, no matter where in the world you happened to be at election time. So I vote at every election now, in his honor, and with appreciation for the patriotic values that he embodied and that he labored to pass on to me.

- Whitney Duncan

WW II European Theater, United States Navy. Gunnery Officer DDay, Omaha Beach landing veteran

- James Sederberg

My stepfather served in the Air Force for 48 years. He went to Vietnam on three tours one he is a proud recipient of the nine gold leaf flying cross metal. He served this country in Saudi Arabia for 14 years and has now retired in San Antonio, Texas.

- Michelle Fewund

Sidney was my father, he served in WWII in the Army, and drove a tank destroyer. The M18 Hellcat ! He was an incredible human being and so loved by everyone who knew him. So much integrity! He was an incredible father and my siblings and I all miss him every day. He was diagnosed with Alzheimers and died at the young age of 73, he was a true hero.

- Walter Ward

- Nadia Romero

Tec 5 us army wwii

- Mark Tomon

- Michael Curry

Lloyd was in the army and fought in the Korean war.

- Sheila Norkett

US NAVY WWII

- Brian Light

United States Army Vietnam Door Gunner Black Widow Airborne. 70 71. Purple Heart Air medal Bronze Star V device for Valor

- Sandra McNamara

He was a very special person to me.

- Marianne knight

CUNHA, Milton T., 1stLt 1542 SN: O10713 Born: 23 Aug 1919 Gustine, Merced, California Enlisted USMCR: Jun 1942 (Home of Record: 2904 Lindon Avenue, Oakland, Alameda, California) Died: 09 Dec 1943 (KIA, Bougainville, British Solomon Islands) Interred: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA Survived by his mother Francis R Cunha & sister (my grandmother) Nathalie Cunha. I grew up hearing such amazing stories about my great uncle and have honored him ever since.

- Rebekah Boehner

He was my grandpa and he served his country during World War II, I believe he still needs to be remembered and never forgotten.

- Monica Mills

I am honoring my Dad who proudly served in the Army and was stationed in Fort Hood and then deployed to Germany, in the late 1950s. My Dad was a patriot and proud to serve the United States of America. He passed away in 2023 and this will be the first election he missed during my lifetime.

- Darlene Barnes

My father who served in the Navy for WWII, Navy and in the Army for the Korean War

- Catherine Camp-Davidson

Vietnam, Navy

- Fred Garcia

Vietnam, Army, Sniper

- Jennifer Garcia

My brother, Michael Francis McCarthy served in the U.S. Navy, boot camp at Great Lakes, back in the late 1950s, he passed away on 7.31, 2005 in Woodstock,GA, a year later he was buried at sea. He was a strong advocate for our American government and the responsibilities of each citizen. I would be proud to cast my vote in his honor! Thank you Patricia F. Nelson (nee: McCarthy)

- Patricia Nelson

Robert was a Cavalry Scout in the US Army. Served from Nov 1989 - Nov 1993. He was deployed into Iraq as part of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. 1st Cavalry Division, served in the field as a Bradley operator. He passed away peacefully on May 20,2023 at the age of 51.

- Wendy Mayclin

Served in Vietnam, US Army

- Melissa Spor

navy army air force

- Rich Lopez

My father served as initial cadre in the Korean War with the US Marines. He didn't speak of the war too much but he asserted when he needed to that he was proud to serve and was proud of what he did.

- Grizz Davis

My father was in the Army artillery. WWII, Europe, Japan, Sipan,Quam,Korea.

- Jaydine Anderson

My daughter was the first woman in her CO National Guard unit at age 17. She received many awards. She was the only female recruiter for the CO National Guard and the youngest SFC for them also.

- Patricia Gibson

My Grandfather servered in the army retired as a Chief Warrant Officer IIII and fought in Vietnam and the Korean War. He passed away in 2020 just before the Covid lockdowns thank goodness!

- Lisa Schmidt

In honor of my Dad 4 years Marine Corp. Korea, 22 years Army Vietnam. 7 years Secret Service. He will forever be my hero.

- James Spears

Staff Sergeant Raymon A. Woolery was a Colorado National Guardsman who served in 1/157th Field Artillery and 5/19th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He sadly lost his life on May 6, 2017

- Justin Vanvalkenburg

Dad served in the US Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1998 as a Master Sergeant with Meritorious Service Medal. He was a sheet metal worker and repaired many aircraft, keeping our pilots safe. He served across the country, from California to New Jersey, and in other countries including Germany and Italy. Dad is proud to be a veteran and to have had the opportunity to serve his country.

- Tiana Blackmon

Army, active duty during Vietnam.

- Amy Maestas

US Navy, Aviation Electrician 13, Great Lakes Naval Air Station, Korean War Era

- Daniel Garrison

They served for the United States Navy

- Stacy Stetler

Captain John Campbell (my uncle) served at Pearl Harbor back in the day and survived the day of the attack. At the age of almost 102 a few years back, he passed away. At 100 years old, he was the oldest San Diego-based survivor of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor. He served 30 years in both the Navy and Marine Corps and flew helicopters and planes. He was not a college graduate but was really smart and grew to be a billionaire in his lifetime. He ultimately retired as President of the ABC network as a civilian. He was so giving to the grandkids, nieces and nephews in that he gave a small stipend toward their college funds. This grew and the kids were able, in most cases, to attend college on the money he lent when they were babies. Although he had a little prickly personality, Uncle John loved his family and was so generous. I applaud his life both as a service member and as my uncle. https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/2035375/pearl-harbor-through-the-eyes-of-john-campbell/

- Wendy Stedman

US Army, Vietnam 1970/1971

- Joyce Wynkoop

LtCol John M. DeZonia died in a T-38 aircraft accident near Holloman AFB, NM on 12 February 1988 while flying a low level photo operations mission over White Sands Test Site, New Mexico due to a control surface reversal that was unrecoverable. His dreams of being an Astronaut are now eternally fulfilled. LtCol DeZonia was the commander of the 6586th Test Squadron. I met him while I was a junior airman stationed at Holloman AFB.

- Chaz Jarocki

My stepfather served in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Jackson, SC during Vietnam. He was a radio repair specialist and weapons armorer to soldiers getting ready to deploy.

- Clayton Evans

Frank was a medic with the navy. Served in peace time. Scott was a Sargent in the army. Served in desert storm. Both were my brothers.

- Kile Concetta

He served in the US Navy

- Kathryn Kurtenbach

Army. Served for 10 years deployed to the middle east during the war twice. My dad. He inspired me to serve in the military.

- Dallas Darcy

Jerry Lynn Gastineau U.S. Army SP5 served in Vietnam. We are proud and honored for his selfless devotion and commitment to our Country.

- Jared Gastineau

My dad was air force, served over in Germany where he met his first wife, brought her to the states and had two children before opening "George's Shooting Shop" in Denver Colorado.

- Jamie Westad

Brandon was in the Navy for 8 years and was deployed to the Middle East. He said his longest time at sea was over 180 straight days. He’s been face to face with actual pirates and I am very proud of his courage.

- Krystal Hankins

My father was administrator of the hospital at Normandy. He was apart of the team that saved the lives of the many soldiers.

- DeLayna Stevens

This is for My Dad Emery Romero. Started off his Military career by enlisting in the Marines for 3 years, then went on and joined the Army after His 3 years in The Marines. Fulfilled His 21 years and retired as a 1st Master Sergeant in the Army. Passed away in 2011

- Emeric Romero

My father, Oney served in the Vietnam War, Army. He was in charge of the frequency.

- Rosalene Romero

My dad was a dedicated combat Army veteran that served in WWII. He did his honorable service in many overseas locations and I want to serve his this voting cycle with my vote.

- Joanne Hunter

My father was a CPL in the US Army, and served in Korea.

- Luis Escamilla

I'd like to vote for John Brouhard. My mom dated him for a few years, back in 2010 or so. He passed away in January 2023. He was a 1st Seargent in the U.S. Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, and was a helicoptor pilot.

- Drew Hodges

My father served in World War II in the army as a medic. He died in 2012 and we continued to honor his memory and those of all veterans. I’m a psychologist and I’ve evaluated over 6500 veterans since 2010 so that they can get their disability and compensation. I will continue this mission as long as I can.

- Ann Sartori

My father, now 92, served 20 years in the Army. He retired at age 36 in 1969. Although he was awarded "clusters" of the Distinguished Flying Cross (17), the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and many others during the Vietnam War, he never had them pinned to his chest and received the awards for the daring work he performed rescuing many soldiers from behind enemy lines, even if his own aircraft was barely able to maintain flight from due to enemy damage. The medals arrived on our door step,packaged individually, via regular mail, and just strewn all over the fron door stoop, about a year after his retirement. I'll never forget the disappointment on his face when he arrived home to a tabletop full of these boxes. For decades he didn't bother to open them. I hereby honor my father, my HERO.

- Renate Sterrett

Leo Zimcosky was my father, (1933-2024) and served in the Untied States Army from August 1953 - August 1956. He served as a Morse Code Interceptor in Okinawa. My father was an inspiration to me and was a man of exceptional charactor. Our country is a better place because of men like my father.

- Kenneth Zimcosky

She was my Mother, an amazing Lady born in 1907 in Philadelphia, Pa. She graduated from Columbia Teachers College in NY and the NYU for her Masters on the VA Bill. Again amongst the first to do so as an African American Woman. One of the first African American women allowed to serve in the Air Force as a Psychiatric Social worker although also serving in the Army where she unlisted. Receiving many awards and mentions for her work in the community and State of Colorado. Amazing teacher, humanitarian, helping teach children in Harlem.

On the Governors council, Veterans home inspector for the State of Colorado, all after the age of 75. Also belonging to the American Legion.

She passed at 103. She is admired still by Governers

- Marianne Clements

Carl served on board Navy AWAC's aircraft that launching off carriers as an electronics technician. Back in his service years his detection aircraft were used for air surveillance and interdiction of enemy aircraft in the Southeast Asian Theatre during the 1960s and 70s; particularly during the Vietnam war.

- Stephen Bradley

My dad served in the USAF for 23 years and was a navigator on B52's in WWII. Along with his service he was in the USArmy Aircorp before being transferred into the USAF when it was created as a separate military branch.

- Dennis Hunter

Kyle served in Afghanistan as a combat engineer in the Marine Corp. He was the strongest person I’ve ever known.

- John Briggs

My deceased brother served in the 101st Airborn during the Cuban Crisis.

- Terrence Crowley

LCPL, USMC, VIETNAM

- Laura Grogan

My father served in the Marine Corps in HMX-1. He jogged alongside Bush as he was invited to Camp David for his achievements. He was KIA in 2004. He was a dedicated father, husband and marine. Most of all, he was an amazing man.

- Alanna Nolte

My grandfather served during WWII in the Army, and was stationed in France. He was training to be a dentist, but ended up an eye doctor.

- Wendy Roach

U.S. Army, Viet Nam conflict

- Susan E. Bunch

World War 2 served in US Navy

- Kathy Walters

Served 3 tours in Vietnam, retired at 20 years service USAF as MSgt.

- Stacy Modesitt

Harry served in the US Navy during the Cuban Missle Crisis.

- Glenda Emmans

Austin Bledsoe entered the U.S. Army in 1942. He was in The European theater in all the major battles driving a half track. He spent four years in the service, never had a furlough.

- Marjorie Brown

I am voting in honor of my grandfather Raymond Hays, who was drafted during World War II. He subsequently trained at a couple different camps State-side, while his wife and my father, who was a toddler at the time, tried to follow along to be near him. He was shipped to Europe after D-Day and hauled ammunition for the field artillery during battles. Upon returning to the US, he was mustered out of the Army, but he continued to work at Buckley Air Field as a civilian, driving buses and other vehicles as necessary, until he retired.

- Shan Hays

My brother, Daniel served in the Army and the Air Force during the Vietnam conflict and war. Daniel was the recipient of a bronze star with a V for valor. His heroism was named "above and beyond the call of duty" as a mechanic on Huey helicopters. He was responsible for saving several lives while giving cover file when onloading wounded onto his helicopter while taking fire.

- Joseph Raymond

- Christopher Villa

Ian’s served as a private for the US. Marine Corps in San Diego, California.

- Mehdi Mabrouk

- Alexandra McBrayer

My husband served United States Airforce taught in the freedom operation for his country along with other veterans of war he wanted me to stay hua to all military service and salutes all branches of services.

- Linda Mayorga

US Coast Guard 1966-1970 in Spokane WA

- Jacquenette Jaramillo

I am voting in honor of Army Veteran, Shane Downey, who is my father. He served after graduating from West Point. He was an officer and was stationed in Germany and Virginia. He always taught me to use your freedom of speech, and I’m proud to vote in his honor.

- Kathryn Matzke

My dad served in the marine corps and died of a suicide in 2020. He served in Texas and California.

- Katie DeVos

My Grandpa served in the Air Force for 28 years (1948-1976), enlisting when he was just 17. He served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Award. He was a member of the Air Force Thunderbirds, serving as part of the first team to tour outside of the United States of America. Grandpa passed away in 2022 at the age of 90 and is greatly missed for his love, kindness, and great jokes.

- Erin Amos

Vietnam Army Veteran

- Bobbi Vigil

Army currently deployed

- Liliana Jacobo Tapia

Lieutenant in Transportation, US Army, Germany 1961-1963.

- Ronald Kornish

He was a Sgt in the USMC.

- Brandy Bone

United States Army

- Joseph Williams

My Father was US Navy, on USS Massachusetts Battleship in WWII

- Kathie Biondi

Tommy's lake was my uncle and he served during the Vietnam war he was a prisoner of war for a while he was an amazing person and I miss him

- Angela Lurry

Delfino S. Villa is my father, he was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Army, Big Red 1

- David Villa

Served in the US Army from 1956-1960. Was stationed on Beruit, Lebanon and Augsburg, Germany. He served as a Supply Clerk.

- Michael Barger

IRAQ WAR VETERAN. USMC
Alasad.

- Carla Branton

My Granddpa Patrick Ryan severed in WWII with the US. Army. He was very proud to do so being a first generation American.

- Jennifer Avery

My son, Scott Swanson is an active-duty member of the Army. He is a combat medic, and has served in the US, Germany and Kuwait. Currently he is stationed at Fort Novosel, AL, and is part of the SERE training program for Army pilots.

- Carol Gertsch

Lt. Marion L. Willis, who was killed in France during WWI, while assigned to the 356th Infantry Division. He is the namesake of VFW Post 101 and is buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs.

- Mindy King

Leo joined the U.S. Army in October 1970. He served for 20 years, retiring in December 1990. Served as a generator mechanic during Vietnam. He enlisted in his hometown Kittanning, PA and retired from Ft. Carson. During the end of his second enlistment Leo changed his MOS to wheeled vehicle mechanic. Leo completed his Basic Training at Ft. Dix, and his AIT at Ft. Belvoir. During his 20 years of service he was stationed at Nickerson Kassern, W. Germany; Ft. Brag; 32d Sig in Frankfurt; Ft. Knox; Mainz in W. Germany; Ft. Sill; Fulda W. Germany; then to Ft. Carson. Leo finished his service as SFC (E7), motor sergeant.

- Katherine Troutman

Scott was a patient of mine. He is a WWII and Korean War vet and retired a LTC from the Army. He was a life long philanthropist and past away in 2022.

- Timothy Ortega

Vietnam 1967 to 1968 US Army Chaplain

- Sarah Tobin

My father, 'Bill' Easley volunteered to join the US Army Air Corps during World War II while a senior at East High School in Denver. He was in basic training to become a 'Gunner' when V-E day occurred. The Air Corps shifted him into airplane mechanics school and he served for the next 18 months (primarily in the Philippines). Because of the GI Bill, my dad was able to attend DU for two years then onto Dental school (in Wisconsin) and only had to cover the cost of one year of school. As he remembered, those years in the Army Air Corp were the most productive in his life. Voting was very important to him and he voted in every election he could (until dementia and his death 4/2024).

- Sally Hays

My amazing father and best friend. United States Army Special Forces

- Reilly Shine

Both of my grandfathers served during WWII. Everyday I thank them for their service to our country.

- Denise Barnes

John served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 he was from Fleming, Co.

- Marjorie Brown

Bob Served in the US Army and stationed in Korea during the Korean War.

- Marjorie Brown

Carl Brown United State Army. An amazing man, loved his dog and loved sports. I miss him everyday.

- Reilly Shine

My father served in the US Army. In the 1950's He served in Germany. I am voting in honor of him.

- Doug Hackbarth

I am getting this in honor of my grandfather. He was a Master Gunnery Sergeant for the United States Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. I’ve always looked up to him and want to honor him in every way possible.

- Peter Sheloski

My Father served in the army in 1965. After some time he got an honorary discharged because of his high blood pressure that ended up becoming his struggle with diabetes. He passed away from diabetes in 2021. He was my the strongest most humble man I knew, my hero! I miss him so much!

- Andrea Trujillo

US Army Signal Corp Texas and Arizona

- Jerald Miller

US Army June 22, 1942 to Feb 3, 1944. Machine gunner with 7th Infantry Reg in the 3rd Infantry Division. Received Silver Star for actions July 12, 1943 in Sicily. Medal of Honor actions Nov 11, 1943. Only Medal of Honor from Colorado Springs.

- Keith LaMee

He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Guadalcanal. He was a weatherman on the ship and was so proud when his ship played a part in capturing the German U-boat U-505

- Julie Daugherty

Stephen Sheveland, my son, honorably and bravely served in S Korea, Qatar and Afghanistan as a combat soldier. Army military intelligence. His parents and both male grandparents ( one in WWII) served as well.

- Catherine Sheveland

Cathy served in the reserves. She has now graduated PA school and continues to serve her community through medicine.

- Grace Solomine

My dad served in the Korean War, then spent 20 years in the Marine reserves, retiring with a rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant.

- Connie Henry

My father served in Europe, he was a Major in the US Army Air Force, WWII, Distinguished Flying Cross

- Barbara Dunn

Joseph was my husband and passed away in 2013. Joseph was a firm believer in country, God and family. Joseph served and retired from the U.S Army with a honorable discharge.

- Diana Gant

My grandfather served in World War 2 as a Navy underwater welder.

- Patrick Butkovich

Tom served in ROTC through college. He spent 10 months in Vietnam during the Vietnam era serving on an Army artillery company.

- Linda Carr Handley

Merchant Marine, WWII

- Lola Jalene Berger

Capt. Barbara Riegsecker was my mom. She was the first female ROTC cadet to graduate from her university and served in chemical and nuclear warfare for the US Army from April 1977-July 1984. I vote in her honor both in general and because she taught me the importance of voting in every election from a young age.

- Sharon Riegsecker

He served during the Viet Nam War. Stationed in Guam. US Navy.

- Julie Guarino

Was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Army SPC.

- Allison Mosser

Korean War, Army, Military Police

- Jennie Lubbers

My father, John Kenneth Curry, enlisted in the Marines after his Freshman year of college. He served during the Korean War.

- Trish Setlik

My father, Francis Michael Moriarty, was a career Army nurse who always put his patients first. He honors his grandfather, Michael Francis Sullivan--who was killed in WWI--each Veterans Day, during services at the replica Vietnam Veterans wall in Florida. Dad was stationed in Vietnam, South Korea and Germany, and stateside from Honolulu to Washington DC, including Fitzsimmons in Aurora. He was awarded the Bronze Star for serving in a Vietnamese M*A*S*H unit surrounded by combat, and retired with the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal in addition to many others. He votes in every election, and I follow his example!

- Karen Hart

My father proudly served in the United States Air Force. Being stationed around the world including remote stations in Japan and Alaska.

- Jason Barnett

My father, Allen, served in the US Navy during Vietnam in the uss kitty hawk

- Amanda Bradshaw-Summers

Served on the USS Kitty Hawk. His ship and crew went through a lot of difficulties during his service, including a fire aboard ship killing several of his shipmates.

- John Butkovich

World War II Navy

- Kathleen Wallace

My Grandfather was career military serving in the Army.

- Ashley Headrick

My grandfather was in the Air Force for over 30 years. He was a very proud American and I am honored to wear his name when I vote this year.

- Theresa Laubhan

I met Dale when I was delivering senior meals to him up in Antelope Hills. I don't know much about Dale as he is very reserved possibly still suffering from the effects of having served in Vietnam. I do know he has donated his Vietnam memorabilia to the Gunnison Historical Museum and was super proud and excited to make that happen. I also know Dale is a kind and carrying person by virtue of how much he cares for his adopted kitty. Thank you Dale for your service and your continued kindness.

- Jeff Lazo

My brother, Sargent James Monroe Stephens joined the military and surprised our entire family. My brother devoted 25 to 82nd Air Bourne Infantry . He served twice in the Iraq war. His wife Randie and their daughter, Colleen happily followed his career around the Country. I'm so happy for you and your retirement. I'm beyond proud of you brother! I love you so much. Love, Peanut

- Cammy Stephens

My stepfather Tyrone Reeder served in the US Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. I wish to honor his service and sacrifice. He died of brain cancer, which we believe was caused by the clouds of agent orange he flew through as a medivac helicopter pilot.

- John Coniff

My father joined the military at 16 in 1937.He was Army, then Army Air Corps, then Air Force. He served in the Atlantic theater. He was a combat photographer, who flew over Normandy Beach and filmed the invasion on Day-day. He also fought in the battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Metal, European Theater ribbon with 4 battle Stars, for Air Offensive Europe, Northern France, Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns. Awarded the Silver Star, and Authorized the Presidential Unit Citation. He was an Infantry Unit commander. He also ran a Blue Train a crossed Europe when he was part of the Army's 9th Air Force, as part of the Photo Reconnaissance Squadron. In the 11 month period after D-day they produced 4,457,928 photographic prints, our fighter pilots use to bomb enemy targets.

- Yacqueline Hackbarth

Fellow USN Veteran, accomplished Naval Academy graduate!

- Craig Snider

My father served in the last year of WW2, China on hospital ship USS Repose, 1st Marine Provisional Brigade in the Korean War at Pusan, Inchon, Chosin Reservoir, 2nd Spring Offensive. Post Korea, served with US Army hospital, Kobe, Japan, Yokuska Naval Hospital. During Cold War onboard ships for the Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis blockade. During Vietnam War with 1st Marine Air Wing. Our family relatives have fought in every war for the United States going back to the French Indian Wars. A distant Great Grandfather was one of the original Sons of Liberty and a delegate from Maryland to the 2nd Continental Congress. My Great Great Grandfather William Anderson was crippled at Antietam during the Civil War. My relatives fought on both sides of the Civil War. My Great Grandfather Edwin Riddle was in the Spanish American War. Great Uncle Jesse Warram was wounded in WWI. We lost many relatives in WW2 & Korea. Cousin Earnest Warram Jr., Army SSGT landed in Normandy after D-Day, survived that war and KIA in Korea. Cousin Levin Newcomb, Army Capt., landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day with the 115th Regiment, 29th Division and KIA in the hedgerows north of Saint Lo. Another cousin was a Merchant Marine Capt., KIA by U-Boat, Another cousin was USA B-17 Pilot, killed in training when the bomber had a mechanical failure. Notably, Aunt Elizabeth was a Army Nurse, my Grandmother was a switchboard operator at the White House durng WW2. I am humbled by their service and dedication to our Nation.

- Ashley Bishop

My grandfather was a proud naturalized citizen who fought in the Army in WWI. Because he spoke 5 languages, he re-inlisted in the Army of Occupation and returned to Germany to help the citizens regain their lives. Until his retirement, he worked for the Veterans Administration in Cleveland, Ohio As a hobby, he raised cattle and grew fruits and vegetables. He was a quiet man with a quick and infectious smile, kind to everyone and never stopped reading. He was respected and loved by his family and is missed to this day.

- Deborah Demko DiJulio

My Uncle Jared was a farmer in Kansas when he was drafted into the US Army. He was at D-Day and fought across France, Belgium, and Germany. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge as an infantryman. He suffered from PTS and never married, saying he wouldn't be a fit person to live with.

- Myron Graybill

I am voting in honor of my father, William E. Sherratt Jr. My father was the epitome of what a man, father, husband, and an American should be. My father never missed an opportunity to vote for what he thought was right. He fought for his country during Vietnam and even though when he returned home he were savagly disrespected, to put it mildly, he would have done it all over again. He worked two jobs for the majority of his adult life, so that he could provide for his family and he never had a problem with helping his neighbor, if they needed it. He never complained once about his time overseas, he never uttered an unhappy sigh for all of the hours he put in each week. With all of that on his plate, he still found time to teach me everything I know about how to be a man, father, husband, and an American. I am so proud of my father, I love him and I miss him every day. I can only hope that I make him proud to be my dad.

- William Sherratt III

Sterling High School, Sterling, CO . A classmate who gave his utmost for America and me. Lost his life in Vietnam, 1968.

- Keith Gentry

My brother who served in Seoul, Korea.

- Kay Gentry

My Uncle who served in the Philippines.

- Kay Gentry

United States Army, Special Forces.

- Shelia Shipley

United States Marine

- Shelia Shipley

Army, Korean War, Tank battalion.

- Shelia Shipley

United States of America Army

- Cory Shipley

Unites States of America Marine.

- Cory Shipley

John Snyder retired from the U.S. Navy in 2012 having culminated his service as the Force Master Chief for Naval Education and Training Command after over 28 years of service.

- Joy Batt

Jim served in the US Army and rose from private to Lt.Colonel,field commission reverting back to Captain. As a sergeant, he taught in the Republic of Vietnam training school in Alabama. He received his commission following OCS. He later was OIC of research and development at White Sands Missile Range.In S.Korea,he was Inspector General NATO. He received the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam where he was in charge of everything that moved, shot or communicated in military region 1. Upon returning to the states, he was made Commandant of the Army School of Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics at Ft.Jackson SC.There he introduced Hands On Training which was used for many years afterwards. He served with great honor and made significant contributions.

- Rose Neblett

Eugene E. Brown, Army Air Force 1943-1946, T4, Flight Surgeons Ass"t. Served CBI (China, Burma, India theater. Tribute paid to Eugene by Holtorf at the State Legislative just before his 100th Birthday.

- Marjorie Brown

US Army Air Force 1943- 1946, Rank T4, CBI theater, Was given Commemorative Metals on his 100th Birthday by Senator Pelton and Rep. Holtorf. A week later the VA honored him metals for his service. He lived to be 100 yrs. and 5 mo. Always a sharp mind and could tell you lots of happenings of WW11 especially the Burma Road.

- Kerry Brown

John was very passionate about his country and proudly served in the U.S. Navy-USS Truxtun (CGN-35) through Desert Storm in 1991. John received the Southwest Asia Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He is terrible missed by his family and friends everyday. August 14th, 1971 - July 13th, 2019.

- Kathleen Reinhardt

Navy World War II Dad

- Barbara Bryant

Branch: Army Conflicts: Vietnam

- Carlos Martinez Tosado

My father served in the Army and then the Marines, until he was discharged due to injury. After discharge, he remained passionate about civic engagement and serving his country until he passed in 2022.

- Krys Sackett

Served his country the best he could and with the values his parents taught him

- Mark Boyd

My father was in the Army Corp of Engineers. He enlisted towards the end of WWII and again for the Korean War. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for bravery.

- Linda Manchego

I am very proud to vote in honor of My Daddy, Ray P Ryan. He proudly served in WWII. He made sure to always vote and always educated his children on the voting process as well of taking part in caucuses and primaries. Eventhough He had family that were not the same party he was, he was always proud that he instilled what it meant to exercise our rights to vote. When his children who enlisted in the military he always made sure they had access to do an absentee ballot.

- Jennifer Avery

Jeff was a kind military police officer we were in Iraq together he was killed over there and I want to honor him he was in the Army! I miss him everyday!!

- Erin Finkle

I am very proud to vote in honor of Jeffrey Avery. Although he was only able to Vote one time prior to being KIA in Iraq,he did so proudly. May all Americans register to vote and proudly support the right for others to do so.

- Jennifer Avery

My Grandfather Melvin Gelfand was in WW2 in the Navy as a Radar technician. He described to me that he saw the flag being raised on Iwo Jima. He was a great person!

- Erin Finkle

My Father. Was in the Navy I think around 1947-49 Tom Emory- My Son Airforce Desert Storm Delbert Thomas Byes- My boyfriend- Viet Nam - CBs 4 tours 1967-1969?, Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Op Insignia, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Other Brothers Larry Eugene Vandiver- Marines- Korea Kenneth E Vandiver Airforce- during Vietnam 1969-

- Caralee Vandiver

It is with great pride that I vote in honor of my son, JJ Halter who proudly served on the USS Vicksburg (CG-69), a guided missile cruiser, and was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the United States Navy.

- Sue Halter

A firefighter like his father, Charles signed up as a paratrooper at the start of WWII. After the war my grandfather was stationed in Japan as a firefighter where he was promoted to department chief bringing him back to the United States where he finished the rest of his military career.

- Dean Hughes

I'm voting in honor of my father, Matthew Alouis Weger. My father is one of many family members who served in the United States Navy. He proudly served on the USS Maury as ENGINEMEN 3/C US NAVY, and was honorably discharged March 13, 1950. He joined other Veterans on the Wisconsin Badger Honor Flight, and he spoke, very highly, with tears in his eyes, of how he and the other Veterans were honored. He was the Commander of the American Legion, and was given a full honor, military funeral, upon his death. Thanks to my father, I'm very Patriotic, I love the USA, the American Flag, and I love our Veterans! I've been President of the American Legion Auxiliary, and the American Legion Rider's Treasurer, going on three years now. My father taught me about Patriotism, and the American Flag, he made sure our flag was always in excellent shape, and he was always proud to fly it at our family's home. I am very proud of my father, Matthew Alouis Weger! God bless you, and God bless the USA!

- Debra Weger

Wm C Clothier was my father. He served in the Army during WWII. He eventually was sent overseas to England on the Queen Mary and from there to Omaha Beach. He got there on D-Day + 3. His job was to drive a radio communications truck. On the side of the truck he had painted "Freda" the name of the love of his life. The next year and a half was spent various places in Europe. After getting back to the states and getting out of the Army he married Freda, my mother, a month later. Until the day he died he could recount places he had been, when he was there and what he was doing and enjoyed telling people about it.

- Linda Robbins

Vietnam veteran, U.S. Navy Pharmacy at US Naval Hospital, Guam

- Melissa Fletcher

My father served in the Army-in WW2 in Germany. My brother served in the Army in Vietnam. My brother in law served in the Army in Vietnam. My husband is retired from the Navy.

- Sheila Davis

Capt Martin Levering Green Jr. BIRTH 9 Jul 1941 Panama DEATH 11 May 1969 (aged 27) Kon Tum, Vietnam BURIAL United States Military Academy Post Cemetery West Point, Orange County, New York, USA USMA Class of 1964. He was the son of Colonel Martin Levering Green Sr., USMA Class of 1937 and Catherine Kittie Jeanette Fox Green. He was killed in action while serving with the 5th Special Forces Group outside Camp Ben Het in Kontum Province, South Vietnam. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal (Merit), Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Parachutist Badge. As Martin L Green, his name is inscribed on Panel W25, Line 48 on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

- Paul Shetler

My father who was not born an American, he was born in China under Communist terror in 1935 to parents who escaped the Communist Terror happening in Russia. His Parents were Polish/German/Russian.Tradgically while in China, his mother was killed in approx. 1941 by a Japanese Air Raid, one of many bombings that were going on as China fought with Japan. He & his father approx. 1945, it was announced any by the ruling CCP "All round eyes" would be executed if they didn't leave China, a humanitarian effort was organized for the Flying Tigers flights to take all being expelled to a refugee camp on an island in the Philippines. My father never had a birth certificate nor passport so it was hard to get out of the refugee camp. So He & his father lived in the camps until they could get passage to S.America, where my Dad lived until 17 [still never speaking English yet. My father & his Dad went through great LEGAL lengths to become an Americans. When he did get to come to America, he took night school classes to learn english and assimilate. At age 20 he was able to join the Army. Speaking 6 languages, his Army enlisted career took him to Europe.While stationed in France, he met my Mother they married in 1959 [raising 6 kids together & are still married today], it wasn't until 1963 after much diligence and desire, he, my Mother, their 3 children were able to become US Citizens. I was born in 1963 on an Army Base in Germany where my father was stationed...the first in my family to be born an American! My parents had 2 more kids after me-one more in Germany and the last of the 6 Lipphardt kids was born back in the states [KS] while my father was deployed to Vietnam. What an epic story my father & mother have lived. I would like a Button to show him [they are still alive but declining quickly, under the full time care home watchful eye]

- Richard Lipphardt

PFC Donald W. Miller Served in the 720th MP Battallion, Fort Hood, Tx. From 1971 to 1973. He was part of the battalion that officiated at the funeral of President Lyndon B Johnson.

- Sherry Tice

My mother was a member of the Navy Waves and was one of the women who flew airplanes to England for use of the allied forces in World War II.

- Yvonne Charlesworth