Honor Bell — All Stories — More Than A Headstone

Ready to Lend a Helping Hand

As a radioman in the 1960s Bob was in charge of receiving, replying and relaying Morse Code messages. He truly enjoyed this aspect of the job and was even caught, years later, writing notes to himself in Morse Code.[

Lifetime of ServiceEsteban GomezNovember 10, 2020Coast Guard, radioman, Operations Specialist, Morse Code, Operation Helping Hand, GI Bill, Honor Bell, Honor Bell Foundation

From War Hero to Businessman

Martin remained on Active Duty in the reserves throughout the course of the war thanks to the Thomason Act, which allowed for more reserves to join active duty. He served four campaigns on the front lines in North Africa and Italy.

Lifetime of ServiceEsteban GomezNovember 9, 2020Russian, immigration, World War II, radio operator, 34th Infantry Division, Italy, meat packer, Purple Heart, Honor Bell, Honor Bell Foundation

Dedication Beyond Service

In the 1950s, at 21 years old, Kenneth left home to enlist in the Air Force as a mechanic. During his 23 years of service, he completed his basic training in California and then was stationed in Iceland, Washington, Japan, Virginia, and Lowry Air Force Base in Colorado, where he eventually retired.

A Long Wait at Pearl Harbor

Navy Storekeeper 3rd class, Wallace Eldred Eakes waited 76 years for his headstone at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

Never ForgottenJulianna BeckertOctober 17, 2019Wallace Eldred Eakes, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Honor Bell, Pearl Harbor, USS Oklahoma, Punch Bowl, MIA