Honoring America's heroes who served their country in support of the Global War on Terror

Remembering Lance Corporal Nicholas O’Brien

Lance Corporal Nicholas S. O’Brien's Headstone at Arlington National Cemetery

Lance Corporal Nicholas S. O’Brien

May 23, 1990 – June 9, 2011 USMC

It was the date on Nic’s grave marker that drew me to him. Lance Corporal O’Brien was just two weeks younger than my own brother who is currently serving in the Air Force. I simply could not imagine my brother gone at such a young age. Continue reading

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A Tribute to Senior Chief Petty Officer Robinson

Family leaves a picture of Senior Chief Perry Officer Robinson's Gravestone at Arlington National Cemetery

Thanks Heath

These simple words are hand painted on a stone that lays at the base of the grave marker for Navy SEAL Heath Michael Robinson. Together with the date of death etched on the marker, one immediately understands. August 6, 2011 was the day our nation suffered the single largest loss of U.S. troops since we first entered Afghanistan more than ten years ago.

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Poem written by a member of the Honor Guard

The cool breeze is a nice contrast to the summer heat as we stand at ease

Our faces, only laughing at jokes moments ago, are solid as the hearse comes into view

We snap to attention, our metal shoe taps ringing in salute

The hearse slows to a stop, and we can stand “at ease”

The appearance of the family plays with my eye’s corner

I pray they don’t notice

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Remembering LCPL Eric William Herzberg

Eric William Herzberg Headstone

Eric's Headstone at Arlington National Cemetery

An athlete, a fan of Irish and patriotic country music, a wicked video gamer and rugby player, Eric loved his country and his Catholic faith. He was 20 years old when he died. Eric was born at Madigan Army hospital at Fort Lewis, Washington. His father, Eric Herzberg, was an Army officer at the time.
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Remembering Captain Brian Scott Letendre

Captain Brian Scott Letendre – USMC Operation Iraqi Freedom (05.13.1978 – 05.03.2006)

A photograph is nestled in the holiday wreath that graces Capt Letendre’s grave marker.  It captures the proud face of a father and his smiling young son. Born the day before his father’s platoon crossed into Iraq, Dillon was lovingly referred to as “little man” by his father.
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New Project Preserve and Honor Blog

The goal of PreserveandHonor.com is to honor our nation’s fallen heroes who served in the Global War on Terror.  To that end, we are launching a new blog which will feature stories and remembrances submitted by the colleagues, friends and loved ones of those in our database. These writings will also provide users with the opportunity to learn a little bit more about the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can continue to enjoy our freedom. Continue reading

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Featuring Capt. John W. Maloney and Staff Sgt. Jason C. Ramseyer

These two narratives were courtesy of Hector Marcayda. The two Marines featured in these stories, along with Hector Marcayda, were all in the same platoon.  Maloney was the platoon commander, and Marcayda was the CO. Maloney is pictured above (far right) with Marcayda and his staff at the 2001 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Continue reading

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