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Edward Robert Hoffman, at the age of 92, peacefully left this earth from his home in Bend, Oregon, [March 14, 2016] with the love of his life at his side, Suzanne “Susie” Mary Hoffman, his wife of 35 years. Family and dear friends were also present to honor and share loving memories of this truly […]

Mr. Claude E. Shannahan, age 94 of Harrison Township, passed away Thursday morning [March 3, 2016] in his home. He was born on August 7, 1921 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, a son of the late William and Estella (Findlay) Shannahan. Claude was united in marriage with Margaret Alice Barry on June 7, 1947 in […]

Robert Jay Lowe [February 25, 2016] was born in Detroit, Michigan, and enlisted for military service in 1942 and became a Navy corpsman. He was assigned to a Marine Corps combat unit, then volunteered for the 1st Marine Raider Battalion, 4th Marines, 6th Marine Division. He received a Purple Heart for severe wounds in combat […]

Celebrating 10 Years: MARSOC’s lineage is deeply rooted in personal stories of valor, both past and present. The legacy forged by the Raiders of WWII is carried on by today’s Raiders that have gone forth in the wars against terrorism around the globe.

Louis A. Appel, age 92, of Hudson, FL, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2016. Born September 2, 1923 to Joseph and Catherine Appel in Detroit, Michigan. Louis retired from the Detroit Fire Department and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his loving daughters, Linda Therrian and Rebecca […]

Forrest Ilo Harlan, formerly of Des Moines and Ames, IA, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2016 in Centennial, CO. Forrest was born November 5, 1921 in Chapin, IA. In 1940 he graduated from East High School in Des Moines, IA where he was a high school state wrestling champion in the 135-pound weight division. […]

Malcolm E. Simons, 94, of Largo, passed away peacefully at his home Jan. 26, 2016. “Mal” was born April 8, 1921, in Fulton, NY. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie; daughter, Pam Moffett (Bob); and a large extended family, Jimmie and Sue Carroll, Ronnie Carroll, Marcy and Greg Williams, Renee’ and Bruce White, Clifford […]

Virginia Beach – Darwin E. “Gyp” (Jim) Rogers, 92, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Windermere Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Lyle Rogers. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Marion Rogers; his beloved daughter, Lynnette M. Rogers; his son, D. J. (Jimmy) Rogers (Karen) […]

Clarence Charles Chatelain (Chat) of Hot Springs passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14th, 2016. Chat was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on February 20, 1924 to Emeric and Annie Chatelain. Chat had two brothers, and three sisters. He was married 66 years to his loving wife Lillian Chatelain. He is survived by his children, Phillip […]

Newton Elgin Gray, 93, of Rock Spring, Georgia, died on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born in Walnut Grove, Ga., to the late Newton Elgin Gray and Lula M. Wilson. He was a lifelong resident of LaFayette area and a graduate of LaFayette High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine […]