Mario McKenna

United States Navy Chief Petty Officer Mario McKenna was born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in East Providence, Rhode Island. McKenna grew up moving around a lot and was […]

David R. Hale

United States Navy Fireman • Line of Duty Death: August 21, 2023

Jerry Wayne Padgett II

United States Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II was born in Odessa, Texas and raised in Canoga Park, California. Growing up, Padgett could be found spending most […]

Laurie Wood

United States Navy Corporal and Norfolk Sheriff’s Officer Laurie Wood was born in Plattsburgh, New York and raised in the small town of Peru, New York. Her childhood was fun, […]

Michael Ernst

United States Navy Chief Petty Officer • Line of Duty Death: February 19, 2023

David Christopher

United States Army Captain David Neil Christopher was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and was raised there until the age of eight before relocating with his family to Northern Alabama and […]

Teddy Go Tan

United States Navy Commander CDR Teddy Go Tan was born in Manila, Philippines. He is the fourth of six children, born to parents who instilled in him and his siblings […]

John Anthony Deltoro

United States Navy ET2, PO2 John Anthony Deltoro passed away on June 3, 2022 while in the line of duty. Deltoro was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina and raised in […]

Andrew J. Brooks

United States Navy Lieutenant Andrew Jason Brooks passed away on December 24, 2018 after his battle with a very rare cancer. Brooks was born in West Islip, Long Island, New […]

Joshua Austin Christy

On October 24, 2022, United States Navy EODCS Joshua Austin Christy passed away after his battle with cancer attributed to his military service. Having parents who worked at international private […]

Keon Dontray Nelson

On March 25, 2018, United States Navy DC3 Keon Dontray Nelson lost his battle with cancer attributed to his military service. Keon was born and raised in Miami, Florida. The […]

John Crabtree

United States Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer John Crabtree was born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Ohio, Mississippi, and Texas. Having grown up in a fun and loving Christian […]

Joel Steinbach

United States Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Joel Steinbach was born in Silver Spring, Maryland and raised in Mount Rainier, Maryland. He was very active as a child, playing basketball […]