![]() ![]() In honor of Sgt Jesse Lhotka, Army National Guard - Served in Iraq There is no acceptable excuse to not vote when men like Jesse gave their lives for our country. Even though I never met him, because of personal reasons I'd rather not disclose on the Internet, I think of him every day when I go to work. He died with two others (David Day and Jason Timmerman) all from Charlie Company on February 21, 2005. Hometown: Appleton (Alexandria) (Submitted Octoby Bob Dalager) In honor of Jesse Lhotka, Army National Guard - Served in Iraq Served with valor in Battle of Okinawa and other major naval battles. In honor of Jerome Levenson, Navy - Served in World War II ![]() Paul (Submitted Desiree Diehl)ĭad- Your service to our country is something for which we are all grateful and proud of. In honor of Daniel Lesnar, Army - Served in Vietnam You gave so much for your country and suffered along with many others and you are remembered and honored for this sacrifice. Paul (Submitted Octoby Paulette Tanem)ĭaniel, thank you for your service in Viet Nam. This tribute is for my husband and all veterans. In honor of Petty Officer Second Class Paul Lesch, Navy - Served in Desert Storm / Gulf War He is the bravest, strongest person I know. Alex lost his right leg above the knee, and has since lost his left leg below the knee, as well. Alex tried to calm those who were treating him and transporting him to the field hospital, remaining conscious throughout. Alex's right leg was blown off, but he remained conscious, rolled himself out of his vehicle, and attempted to return fire, only to discover that the barrel of his firearm was bent at an ugly angle, having been resting against his leg when he was hit. The Humvee Alex was driving was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device. My nephew, Alex Leonard, served with the 101st Airborne as they invaded Iraq. Hometown: Billings, MT (born in Minneapolis)(Submitted Septemby Kathy Baufield) In honor of SPC Alex Leonard (retired), Army - Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom ![]() Theresa was a Russian linguist, Jeffrey was a cook, Christopher was in medical supply and Jennifer was a reserve radioman. My four children joined the Army from 1988 to 1994. Hometown: Cambridge (Submitted Novemby Ailene Croup) In honor of Theresa Lee, Jeffrey Paul, Christopher Ryan and Jennifer Dawson, US Army - Served in Desert Storm Dad, by example, walks his faith, flies a flag in his yard every day and is perseverance personified. Regardless of the pain he has lived with daily, since before I was born, he rarely complains and raised all four of his children on a farm and made a very good life for us. Due to an injury while on active duty, my dad has a considerable service connected disability. He was the last son at home with aging parents. After his brother and cousin were killed in Korea, dad enlisted in the Navy. I'd like to thank my dad for his service to our nation. Hometown: Grove City, MN (Submitted Septemby Patricia Turgeon) Larson, US Navy - Served in the Korean War He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Langhorst died due to hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Hometown: Moose Lake (Submitted Novemby Kathie Petersen) In honor of PFC Moises Langhorst, Marine Corps - Served in Iraq We all miss you and want to take care of you. Hometown: Blaine (Submitted Septemby Teresa Lamb)Ĭharlie, Come home soon. Almost 40 years later, I still honor his sacrifice and cherish his memory. We were to be married upon his return from Viet Nam, but instead of a wedding our families had a funeral. Michael "Lal" Lally gave his life in service to our county in May 1970. Hometown: Red Wing MN (Submitted Octoby Lauri Svedberg) In honor of Michael Lally, Army - Served in Viet Nam After living the majority of your childhood during the Great Depression as well. Now that I have a 17 year old son, I see how big of a sacrifice you made giving up a portion of your young adulthood to leave your home and travel to another continent by ship and fight in a war. Hometown: Canby, MN (Submitted Augby Roxane Zych) In honor of Stan Lacina, US Army - Served in World War II ![]()
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