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<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/><strong>In Memory Of</strong><br />Jason Rhodes and Rick Balmer, Marine Corps, CPL<br/>Posted by: Wreaths Across America<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>To Remember is to Honor: A Special Tribute to Jason Rhodes and Rick Balmer This year, as the Wreaths Across America Fairview Cemetery Team (Team RWB South Bend), we reached a historic milestone: 100% wreath sponsorship. We believe this wasn't just luck; we believe we had two incredible guardians watching over our efforts. Today, we are humbled to announce a major donation made in loving memory of two men who were the heartbeat of the veteran community in Michiana. Jason Rhodes: A Pioneer for the Brave In 2017, Jason was a pillar of our community—a Marine Corps League Commandant, a father, and a patriot. Long before Wreaths Across America became a household name in our area, Jason was there, laying the groundwork. In late 2018, Jason lost his private battle with PTSD. We often wonder what our mission would look like today if he were still standing beside us, perhaps with his son in tow. Jason didn’t just support organizations; he built the foundations that allow us to serve today. We remember him not just for his service, but for the heavy burdens he carried home. Rick Balmer: The Man Who Had Our "6" This past July, we lost Rick Balmer in a tragic motorcycle accident. Though Rick never wore the uniform, everyone who met him assumed he was a veteran because of his unwavering servant’s heart. Following the loss of his brother, Air Force Tech Sgt. Ryan Balmer (KIA 2007), Rick dedicated his life to supporting veterans. He was a force of nature who had just retired, eager to spend his days doing even more good. To many of us, he was more than a committee member; he was a father figure who stepped in during our darkest times. Rick was the man you trusted to have your back, no matter what. Why "Remember Me"? The national theme for Wreaths Across America is "Remember Me." It was inspired by a simple line from a movie: “Maybe they don’t forget about you, but they forget to remember you.” We refuse to forget to remember. We often speak of "veterans" as a group, but our mission</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Jason Rhodes and Rick Balmer, Marine Corps
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/><strong>In Memory Of</strong><br />Jesse Lee Williams, Army, Staff Sergeant <br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>…Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”…</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Jesse Lee Williams, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/><strong>In Honor Of</strong><br />Michael Coryn, Sergeant E5<br/>Posted by: Your family<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Michael, Thank you for your service, loyalty, dedication and sacrifices you have made for our country and to keep us safe. We are so proud of you! Love, Your family</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Michael Coryn
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/><strong>In Memory Of</strong><br />Libero Baldoni, Army, S Sgt WWII<br/>Born 10/15/1918<br/>Passed on 10/12/2000<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In Memory of Libero A. Baldoni</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Libero Baldoni, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/><strong>In Memory Of</strong><br />Melvin Floyd Williams, Army, Tec 5 WWII<br/>Born 12/20/1923<br/>Passed on 6/28/2005<br/>Posted by: Karen H.<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'> In Memory of Melvin Floyd Williams</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Melvin Floyd Williams, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/><strong>In Honor Of</strong><br />Henry Keranen , Army<br/>Posted by: BETTY KERANEN<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>My father raised me with a good moral compass. He was a proud patriot and served the Army Proudly. I would have never made it through Marine Corps training if he hadn't raised me the way he did. I am so proud to be his daughter and to continue to serve my country with Coordinating our local wreath ceremony locally. Hopefully we get big enough to open up fundraising for wreaths were my father is laid to rest now locally.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Henry Keranen , Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/><strong>In Memory Of</strong><br />Casimir Kaczorowski, Army<br/>Born 2/20/1910<br/>Passed on 12/5/2001<br/>Posted by: Jennifer P.<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Thank you for your service to our Country Casey</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Casimir Kaczorowski, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/><strong>In Memory Of</strong><br />Posted by: Michaela D.<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In memory of Dean L. Rakes veteran of WWII serving in the US Army, as well as serving through Korea and Viet Nam in the US Air Corp and US Air Force until his retirement. He is buried with his wife, Helen Rakes in the Springfield National Cemetery in Springfield, MO.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a>

Remember Messages

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James E. Smith
In Memory Of
James E. Smith
Posted by: MICHAEL E SMITH DEBORAH M SMITH
Thank you Dad for your Korean War service.
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Ray Lamphier, Marine Corps
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Ray Lamphier, Marine Corps
Posted by: Michaela D.
Ray Lamphier, beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, and neighbor, who bravely served his country. Gone, but not forgotten.
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Dean Rakes, Air Force
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Dean Rakes, Air Force
Posted by: Michaela D.
In love and memory of Dean L. Rakes
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Philip Dennis Duffy, Army
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Philip Dennis Duffy, Army
Posted by: Michaela D.
In memory of Philip Dennis Duffy.
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Philip Duffy, Army
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Philip Duffy, Army
In memory of Philip Dennis Duffy
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Edgar Housemeyer, Air Force
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Edgar Housemeyer, Air Force
In memory of Edgar Housemeyer
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Philip Dennis Duffy, Navy
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Philip Dennis Duffy, Navy
Born 3/14/1946
Passed on 4/5/2018
Posted by: Michaela D.
For Denny, forever loved and dearly missed!
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Philip A. Duffy , Navy
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Philip A. Duffy , Navy
In memory of Phil A. Duffy
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John Kovatch, Army
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John Kovatch, Army, SGT
Posted by: Michaela Duffy
In memory of John Kovatch.
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John Hums, Army
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John Hums, Army
In memory of John Hums
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David Hoffman, Army
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David Hoffman, Army
Posted by: Amy Ruppe
In Honor of David L. Hoffman - Thank you for your service in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. You are our HERO! We love you, Scott, Amy, Jacob & Nicholas Ruppe
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Robert Bella, Navy
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Robert Bella, Navy
Posted by: David H.
In Memory of Robert Bella, United States Navy.
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Joseph Trimboli, Navy
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Joseph Trimboli, Navy
Posted by: Amy Ruppe
In Honor of Joseph Trimboli - Thank you for your service in the United States Navy! Love , Scott, Amy, Jacob & Nicholas Ruppe
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In Memory Of
Posted by: Jeanine R.
C.V. Barone Army Captain Indiana