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Humble servant of Jesus.

[MTBoss @mthames2]

NFL Films Music "The Autumn Wind / The Raiders" https://t.co/uahCK40VWw via @YouTube

[Mike Netter @nettermike]

She was 23 years old. A mother of two young children. And on March 23, 2003, she became the first Native American woman in U.S. history to die in combat — though most Americans have never heard her name.
Her name was Lori Piestewa.
A member of the Hopi Tribe from Arizona, Lori served with the U.S. Army's 507th Maintenance Company. In the early days of the Iraq War, her convoy was moving through southern Iraq when it became separated from the main force and entered the city of Nasiriyah.
What happened next was chaos.
Enemy fire came from multiple directions. Rocket-propelled grenades exploded around the vehicles. Soldiers fought just to survive. Lori was behind the wheel of a Humvee, carrying several fellow soldiers — including her close friend, Jessica Lynch.
Their vehicle took a direct hit.
Lori was critically injured in the attack. Despite efforts to save her, she died of her wounds in the days that followed — becoming not only the first Native American servicewoman to die in combat, but the first American servicewoman killed in the Iraq War.
Most people know the name Jessica Lynch. Her rescue made international headlines.
Far fewer know the name of the friend who was driving — the one who never came home.
Back in Arizona, a family lost a daughter, a sister, a mother. Two children grew up without theirs. But across Native American communities and beyond, Lori's story became something larger — a symbol of quiet courage, of duty carried out without hesitation, of sacrifice that asked for nothing in return.
Today, a mountain overlooking Phoenix bears her name. Piestewa Peak stands as a permanent reminder — not just of how she died, but of who she was before that day: a soldier, a friend, a mother who answered the call.
Some names make headlines. Others simply hold up the people who do — quietly, faithfully, until the very end.
Lori Piestewa was one of the latter. And she deserves to be remembered too

[NYC PBA @NYCPBA]

Remember our @NYPD32Pct brother, P.O. Ralph Stanchi, who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day in 1973 after he was shot and killed while confronting an armed suspect inside a Manhattan bar. He is never forgotten. #FidelisAdMortem

[Remember The Fallen @44MagnumBlue1]

U.S. Army Specialist Jameson Lynn Lindskog selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on March 29, 2011 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery that day, Jameson was awarded the Silver Star. Doc Lindskog was 23 years old. Hero.🇺🇸

[FDNY UFA @UFANYC]

25 years ago today, we lost Firefighters Harry S. Ford and Brian D. Fahey of Rescue 4, and Firefighter John J. Downing of Ladder 163 in the tragic Father’s Day Fire.

Their courage, service, and Supreme Sacrifice will never be forgotten.

New York City will never forget.

[Remember The Fallen @44MagnumBlue1]

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.”

[#FFLODD @FirefighterLODD]

#LODD 6-16-2016*** #NeverForget
Joshua Warren(34)
Alexis Fire Department, North Carolina.
Firefighter Warren suffered a heart attack from an undiagnosed heart disease, he was also a member of East Lincoln, and Lucia- Riverbend, departments. #ALEXIS2070 #ELFD384 #RIPBrother

[Remember All The Fallen @KoreyG80]

U.S. Navy Reserve Lieutenant Bernard Francis Rupinski was KIA/MIA June 16, 1968 F-4 Phantom crashed over Nghe An, 25 miles NW of Vinh, North Vietnam. Bernard was 24 from Edwardsville, Pennsylvania. VF-102 Diamondbacks aboard USS America. Missing-Active Pursuit. #America250 Hero

[A Soldier's Whisper @SoldiersWhisper]

HARREL EARL STEARNS
Army - CPL - E4
Age: 25
Date of Birth Sep 21, 1943
From: NACOGDOCHES, TX
Marital Status: Married

CPL - E4 - Army - Selective Service 101st Airborne Division

His tour began on Feb 26, 1969
Casualty was on Jun 16, 1969
In QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM Hostile. He died of wounds, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE 🕊️

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[Military Support @MilitaryCooI]

Today, we honor and remember U.S. Marine Sgt. Wolfgang "Kyle" Weninger, a Geauga County native who proudly served with the Marine Forces Special Operations Command.

Kyle's courage, dedication, and sacrifice for our nation will never be forgotten. We continue to keep his family, friends, and fellow Marines in our thoughts today and always.

[FDNY UFA @UFANYC]

The UFA regretfully announces the WTC-related passing of retired FDNY Captain William J. McLaughlin of Engine 312.

Appointed in 1973, Captain McLaughlin served with honor until his retirement in 2002 and bravely served in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center

[🔱⚓️🏴‍☠️🇺🇸I'm The One Called Doc🇺🇸🏴‍☠️⚓️🔱 @hmcrem]

Good morning beautiful people. A coffee toast to Jimmie E. Howard.

Rank and organization: Gunnery Sergeant (then S/Sgt.) U.S. Marine Corps, Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division.
Place and date: Republic of Vietnam, 16 June 1966.
Entered service at: Burlington, Iowa.
Born: 27 July 1929, Burlington, Iowa.

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty. G/Sgt. Howard and his 18-man platoon were occupying an observation post deep within enemy-controlled territory. Shortly after midnight a Viet Cong force of estimated battalion size approached the marines’ position and launched a vicious attack with small arms, automatic weapons, and mortar fire. Reacting swiftly and fearlessly in the face of the overwhelming odds, G/Sgt. Howard skillfully organized his small but determined force into a tight perimeter defense and calmly moved from position to position to direct his men’s fire. Throughout the night, during assault after assault, his courageous example and firm leadership inspired and motivated his men to withstand the unrelenting fury of the hostile fire in the seemingly hopeless situation. He constantly shouted encouragement to his men and exhibited imagination and resourcefulness in directing their return fire. When fragments of an exploding enemy grenade wounded him severely and prevented him from moving his legs, he distributed his ammunition to the remaining members of his platoon and proceeded to maintain radio communications and direct air strikes on the enemy with uncanny accuracy. At dawn, despite the fact that 5 men were killed and all but 1 wounded, his beleaguered platoon was still in command of its position. When evacuation helicopters approached his position, G/Sgt. Howard warned them away and called for additional air strikes and directed devastating small-arms fire and air strikes against enemy automatic weapons positions in order to make the landing zone as secure as possible. Through his extraordinary courage and resolute fighting spirit, G/Sgt. Howard was largely responsible for preventing the loss of his entire platoon. His valiant leadership and courageous fighting spirit served to inspire the men of his platoon to heroic endeavor in the face of overwhelming odds, and reflect the highest credit upon G/Sgt. Howard, the Marine Corps, and the U.S. Naval Service.

Upon his return to the United States, he was assigned duty as Battalion Training Non-commissioned Officer, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California.

Howard retired from the Marine Corps on March 31, 1977, with the rank of first sergeant.

Following his retirement, Howard lived in San Diego, California and worked for the local Veterans Affairs office. Howard became involved in coaching/volunteering for Point Loma High School. He was a coach for the Point Loma High School football team which went undefeated in 1987 and won the San Diego Section CIF championship. He was also a coach for the Point Loma High School football team which won the CIF championship again in 1991. When asked why he liked coaching, Coach Howard stated the men he lost in combat were relatively the same age as the high school football players and it reminded him of them.

[MTBoss @mthames2]

@Irish_Cowboy88 Shawn Alexander

[Remember All The Fallen @KoreyG80]

Alabama Silver Star Warrior
Marine Cpl Warren Hardy Jr.
Gave All June 16, 1967 at 23
Exceptional Soldier #America250
Montgomery Hero 🇺🇸🦅

[Remember The Fallen @44MagnumBlue1]

United States Army Sergeant Blaine Edward Redding was killed in action on June 7, 2010 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Blaine was 22 years old and from Plattsmouth, Nebraska. 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Remember Blaine. Warrior. No Slack.🇺🇸🎖️

[MTBoss @mthames2]

@Travis1 Brett Farve

[🔱⚓️🏴‍☠️🇺🇸I'm The One Called Doc🇺🇸🏴‍☠️⚓️🔱 @hmcrem]

Lest We Forget.
SW2(DV) Robert Dean Stethem.

Robert Dean Stethem (November 17, 1961 – June 15, 1985) was a United States Navy Seabee diver who was murdered by Hezbollah members during the hijacking of the commercial airliner he was aboard, TWA Flight 847.

At the time of his death, his Navy rating was Steelworker Second Class (SW2). He was posthumously promoted to Master Chief Constructionman (CUCM).

[RNSunshine15 @RnSunshine15]

RIP.

[Boston Police Patrolmen's Association (BPPA) @BostonPatrolmen]

Never forget our fallen heroes.

[Remember All The Fallen @KoreyG80]

Texas Sky Soldier PFC
Jesse Stephen Ayres
Gave All June 16, 1968 at 18
Remember Jesse today
#America250 Hero 🇺🇸🦅

[MTBoss @mthames2]

@Travis1 Mike Alstott