Honor My Hero » Troops and Veterans

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 [...]

To the Heroes in My Life: Our Troops, My Parents and My Brothers, sent by Sally

AL Risdorfer — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:44:11 +0000

My first hero’s are those who are fighting for our country and those who have given their lives to keep us all safe.

The most important people in my life have been my mother and father they were heroes to me because they brought me up teaching me right from wrong, teaching me to never give [...]

James Bragg, Police Officer & USMC Veteran of the Afghan War, and Cpl. Joseph Bragg USMC currently serving, sent by their Mom Joan

AL Risdorfer — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:33:17 +0000

I am giving tribute to two of my heroes, They are Officer James Bragg of the Philadelphia Police who now serves his community after being in Afghanistan for two tours with United States Marines, and Corporal Joseph Bragg who is now with United States Marines, on his second tour of four years.

It has been sometimes hard for both of [...]

DJ Mowery, US Army, Wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom, sent by his Mom Shelly

AL Risdorfer — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:30:31 +0000

I want to post a valentine for my son DJ. He served two tours of duty in Iraq Operation Iraqi Freedom, US Army 2nd ID (1st TOD), a tanker in the 1st Cavalry (2nd TOD). He took a sniper bullet in the back for his country. He survived, thank God and was awarded the Purple Heart!

He [...]

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.

SPC C.Hunter Conrad, Jr., US Army, sent by his Mom, Anne

AL Risdorfer — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:32:43 +0000

I would like to pay tribute to my hero and son, SPC C.Hunter Conrad,Jr, now serving with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York. He has served in Seoul, South Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan and is due to return soon to Afghanistan. He is a tremendous example of what makes our Army great!

Anne Conrad, mother

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 [...]

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 [...]

Joshua D. Busch, Airman, USAF; sent by his Grandma Donna

AL Risdorfer — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:34:43 +0000

I would like to pay tribute to my grandson Airman Joshua D. Busch. He went through basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. He was picked for Honor Guard and is now training in Bolling AFB D. C. We are very proud of you and your accomplishments.

Love You,

Grandma Donna

A Tribute to the Men and Women of Graves Registration – Vietnam, sent by Lonnie Nefouse, 25th Infantry Div. Veteran

AL Risdorfer — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:37:52 +0000

I served in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division. It was our job to recover, receive and process men that were killed in action (KIA’d). This is a tribute to them and the work that was done recovering those that gave their lives for the US.

It was never easy – unbelievable situations — but we did our [...]