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