While World War II impacted thousands of families, the stories of the Goodier family and those interned at Santo Tomas are undoubtedly unique and often overlooked. In the face of overwhelming odds and circumstances beyond his control, Benjamin did his best to keep his family safe.
Read MoreHarry Charles Miller enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on December 13, 1940, from Roanoke County, Virginia. Miller started his time in service as an aircraft mechanic on B-18 and B-17 bombers in Puerto Rico, along with subsequent assignments near the Panama Canal Zone and the Galapagos Islands.
Read MoreJoseph Burns’ legacy may easily have been lost to history had it not been for his steadfast, lifelong friend.
Read MoreThe stories of Vietnam War veterans are typically ignored in history, but this is not the case for Larry Branaugh. As the first service member from Thornton, Colorado to sacrifice his life in Vietnam, Larry has received significant recognition for his service, but beyond that, is remembered for his sense of duty and courage.
Read MoreDuring Joshua Hager’s all too brief 29 years, he became an elite soldier in the United States Army while being a dedicated family man at home.
Read MoreDave Wagner’s life was marked by incredible kindness and service to others
Read MoreNavy Storekeeper 3rd class, Wallace Eldred Eakes waited 76 years for his headstone at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
Read MoreJames’ remains were returned to American soil on December 6, 1995, but they had not been identified yet and were among the thousands of unidentified remains of other missing Vietnam veterans.
Read MoreThey grew up believing that being in the military was an honorable service, as their father had served in World War Two. Danielson left behind two young children, one daughter and one son, and the rest of his family who primarily resided in Colorado.
Read MoreCaptain Tostevin’s F-6P aircraft was shot down and it was determined that he died in the crash. However, it would be another 68 years before his family would be able to lay Captain Tostevin to rest.
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