Honor My Hero » Spouses and Significant Others

Maj. Jimmy Harding Henson, USA (ret.), sent by his wife Mary

AL Risdorfer — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:09:44 +0000

I would like to pay tribute to my wonderful, loving husband of almost 49 years, Jimmy Harding Henson, Major, US Army, retired.

Jimmy was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division when we married in 1962. While there, he deployed to the Dominican Republic to help reestablish order after Batista was overthrown. From [...]

Tina – Nurse & Mother, sent by her partner Sheilah

AL Risdorfer — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:16:32 +0000

My hero is very dear to my heart. Her name is Tina. She is a nurse, a mother, a partner and a friend. She gives her heart to her patients. She looks after them like they are her children. She has raised her own child, mainly by herself, and has shaped him into a wonderful [...]

Nick Harmon, USMC, Viet Nam Vet & Nicky Harmon, Pennsylvania National Guard, Persian Gulf Vet, sent by Jennifer, proud wife and Mom

AL Risdorfer — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:55:29 +0000

I am lucky to have two heroes: my husband, Nick (1944-2007) a 3 tour Marine Vietnam Veteran and our son, Nicky, a Persian Gulf Veteran Pennsylvania Army Natl Guard. Their service , and that of all veterans and current service members, makes me proud to be an American.

They are all HEROES.

David Fanning, US Army Engineer, Dad, Hero; sent by his wife Mariah

AL Risdorfer — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:11:23 +0000

I would like to honor my hero, my husband, David.

David is in the U.S Army, he’s a combat engineer. He has served 2 tours in Iraq, a total of 27 months and is due to go back for a 3rd this summer. David is an outstanding soldier. He takes great care of his soldiers all while giving it 110% himself everyday. He is a [...]

Chris Johnson, Loving Husband & Hero, sent by his wife Connie

AL Risdorfer — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:07:26 +0000

Hi, my name is Connie and I would like to pay tribute to my husband, Chris. I have recently been through a very personal struggle that would destroy most marriages, but Chris stood by me and our marriage through all of it. He continues to be my husband, friend and guide and I’m positive we [...]

PFC Beau Riley Young, US Army, posted by his wife Amanda

AL Risdorfer — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:50:35 +0000

I would like to pay tribute to my husband, PFC Beau Riley Young, in the United States Army. He enlisted June 29, 2009, and is currently serving. We have to make sacrifices in our relationship, but he is well worth it. Baby, you are so amazing!

I love you, and hope that you are doing well where [...]

Sgt. 1st Class Ben Edward Trapani, US Army Air Corps & Francis Burland, USN Signal Man, WWI Veterans; Sent by their family

AL Risdorfer — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:48:24 +0000

Sgt 1st Class Ben Trapani served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII and was our loving husband, father, father-in-law grandfather and friend. We love you and miss you Daddy.

Love,

Your wife, Geraldine H. Hopkins Trapani, your daughter, Dane Trapani Burland and son-in-law John Clinton Burland and your grandson Jeffrey Ryan Burland

AND ALSO TO….

Francis L. Burland, [...]

Brian O. MIller, US Army, sent by his wife, Jen

AL Risdorfer — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:46:54 +0000

I am paying my tribute to my Husband. His name is Brian O. Miller. He is currently deployed in Iraq. This is our 1st deployment. He is very courageous and I am so proud to be his wife!

His truck ran over an IED and he got himself and his fellow soldiers to safety with 5 flat tires. [...]

Spc. Jeremiah Gower, US Army, sent by his wife Amy

AL Risdorfer — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:18:04 +0000

My name is Amy Gower. My husband has been deployed on his 3rd deployment for almost 4 months now. He has been in the Army for 10 years now. He is a Calvary Scout. We are stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. Amy

Anthony R. Haggard, Vietnam Vet, US Army; sent by his wife Eda

AL Risdorfer — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:12:44 +0000

My hero is my husband, Anthony R Haggard. His rank in service at the time of the Vietnam War was: SP5 Anthony R Haggard, HHC, 65th Engr Bn

My husbands efforts were duly noted in the TROPIC LIGHTNING NEWS , July 14, 1969, Page 3, which read:

65th Engrs Blow Charlie’s Mines By PFC Larry Goodson

CU CHI – [...]