Remember Wall Photos

<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Donald A Melcolm, <br/>Posted by: Karen Cary<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In loving memory of our Daddy, Don Melcolm. We love and miss you more with each passing year.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Donald A Melcolm
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Herman “Kit” Karsten, <br/>Posted by: Karen Cary<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In loving memory of Kit Karsten, you are loved and missed dearly.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Herman “Kit” Karsten
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Thurman Adrian Cahill, Army, SSGT<br/>Born 5/3/1917<br/>Passed on 3/12/2003<br/>Posted by: Bonnie Jane Cahill Blume<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>I honor you for your service in the Army Air Force during WWII. I will always remember your talks with Dad, especially your story about you rescuing your friend from the sixty plus pound catfish that had him up to his wrist and was doing a preety successful job of drowning him! There's a good reason why folks should not be "noodling"!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Thurman Adrian Cahill, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Elijah Burtford Cahill, Air Force, MSGT<br/>Born 5/4/1915<br/>Passed on 2/23/2002<br/>Posted by: Bonnie Jane Cahill Blume, Elijah Paul Cahill & Carol Ann Cahill LaMartina<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>We will love you forever, Dad. We are proud of all you sacrificed in your active duty in the Army Air Force in WWII (Pacific), then the Air Force during the Korean War (DC) and all those Decades in the Air Force Reserves. You were a good aircraft mechanic.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Elijah Burtford Cahill, Air Force
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Richard J. Rios, Army, CPL/SN<br/>Born 2/14/1928<br/>Passed on 12/26/2020<br/>Posted by: Debra Oracki Rios<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Dad served in the Army and served in the Korean War. He also spent 4 more years in the Navy as a Seebee. He served in Alaska, Kwajalein an atoll in the Marshall Islands in the central Pacific, in the Army.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Richard J. Rios, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Posted by: Rex Peterson<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Addie Ray Leebrick WWI</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a>
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Mark Edwin Dennett, Navy, Captain<br/>Posted by: Grace Van Orden<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>The Martin Severance Chapter, NSDAR would like to honor Captain Mark Edwin Dennett, father of our Honorary Past Chapter Regent Gage Hewes. We are grateful for Captain Dennett's service to our nation in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Mark Edwin Dennett, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Richard Mitchell, Navy, <br/>Posted by: Amy and Matthew Mitchell<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In honor of Richard Mitchell’s 97th birthday 12/23/25. You are loved and missed every day.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Richard Mitchell, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Raymond P. Hunter, Army, <br/>Posted by: Carrie Cole<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In memory of my grandfather Ray. He served during the Korean War.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Raymond P. Hunter, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Samuel Ricco, Navy, Seaman First Class<br/>Born 2/7/1925<br/>Passed on 5/15/2004<br/>Posted by: Louis Joseph Amendola, II<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In Loving Memory of my Uncle, Purple Heart Recipient, S1c Samuel "Sammy" Ricco. Your service to our country will always be remembered. May you be resting peacefully in God's Kingdom with Aunt Jane until we are all reunited.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Samuel Ricco, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Louis Joseph Amendola, Army, Private First Class<br/>Born 10/1/1933<br/>Passed on 12/27/2020<br/>Posted by: Louis Joseph Amendola, II<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In Loving Memory of my Grandfather, "Pop." We love you and miss you every day. We take comfort in knowing you are reunited with Daddy, Grandma, Nana, Grandpa Joe, your brother (Joseph) and your sister (Joan). We also Thank You for your service to our great nation, even though all you did was "answer the telephone." May you rest in God's Kingdom until we all meet again. Godspeed, PFC Louis Joseph Amendola, Sr.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Louis Joseph Amendola, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Billy Wells Reed, Marine Corps, SSGT<br/>Born 8/26/1928<br/>Passed on 1/10/2015<br/>Posted by: Katherine Howard<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>We miss you Pop and Grandma. Merry Christmas!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Billy Wells Reed, Marine Corps
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>James Philip Moore, Air Force, SGT<br/>Born 11/28/1956<br/>Passed on 5/27/2020<br/>Posted by: Connie Moore<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Loving you forever!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> James Philip Moore, Air Force
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Edward Franklin Dixon, Army, Korean War<br/>Posted by: VFW Post 7012<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>1933-2025 Ed served his country bravely in the Korean War. He was a longtime member of the VFW and served as the Quartermaster for Post 7012 in New Freedom, Pennsylvania.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Edward Franklin Dixon, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Robert Eugene Wilhite, Navy, Master Chief Petty Officer<br/>Posted by: Janet and Jeff Locher<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Bob (known by family and close friends as Luvy) was a cherished friend. Luvy served in Vietnam and then went on to serve his country for more than 20 years. Luvy was a remarkable man who loved and enjoyed his family, friends and life to the fullest. We are blessed for having known Luvy.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Robert Eugene Wilhite, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Rick Balmer, <br/>Posted by: Wreaths Across America Michiana<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>To Remember is to Honor: A Special Tribute to Rick Balmer This year, as the Wreaths Across America South Bend City of Cemetery (Schuyler Colfax NSDAR Chapter), reached a historic milestone: 70% wreath sponsorship (by far the highest amount we have ever raised in sponsorships). We believe this wasn't just luck; we believe we an incredible guardian watching over our efforts. Today, we are humbled to announce a major donation made in loving memory of man who was the heartbeat of the veteran community in Michiana. 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 nephew, 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 is about the individual. It’s about the father who never met his grandchild, the young recruit who saw too much, and the advocates like Jason and Rick who made it their life's work to ensure no name was ever forgotten. Our Promise As we look toward the 250th anniversary of our nation, "Remember Me" is our battle cry. By donating our yearly fundraiser funds in the names of Jason Rhodes and Rick Balmer, we are ensuring their stories continue to be told. They left this earth far too early, but their legacy is visible in every wreath placed at Fairview Cemetery.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Rick Balmer

Remember Messages

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James Lincoln Butler, Sr., Navy
James Lincoln Butler, Sr., Navy,
Born 2/12/1925
Passed on 6/3/2019
Posted by: Eltra Butler
Daddy,Another year has passed, and the pain is still there but has become more bearable. As promised, I continue to celebrate not only you, but also the other veterans. You are missed and loved. May you continue to rest in peace.
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William H Deaver, Army
William H Deaver, Army,
Born 3/20/1926
Passed on 3/28/1986
Posted by: Greg Deaver
Thanks for your service Dad. Happy Holidays!
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Robert Ray Wyatt, Navy
Robert Ray Wyatt, Navy, TM3 - VIETNAM
Born 2/7/1948
Passed on 2/21/2023
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Edward C Jr Koenig, Navy
Edward C Jr Koenig, Navy, RM2
Born 3/9/1941
Passed on 9/7/2014
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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William M Billingsley, Marine Corps
William M Billingsley, Marine Corps, SGT - VIETNAM
Born 11/15/1950
Passed on 11/23/2012
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Lewis E Abbott, Army
Lewis E Abbott, Army, SP5 - VIETNAM
Born 8/25/1950
Passed on 11/16/2012
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Robert E Garcia, Navy
Robert E Garcia, Navy, SN - VIETNAM
Born 9/20/1946
Passed on 9/14/2016
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Verlynn J Hume, Army
Verlynn J Hume, Army, SP6 - VIETNAM
Born 3/29/1945
Passed on 4/2/2018
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Ronald Gene Kurtz, Navy
Ronald Gene Kurtz, Navy, YN1 - VIETNAM
Born 5/21/1944
Passed on 8/3/2023
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Thomas William Moermond, Air Force
Thomas William Moermond, Air Force, A1C - VIETNAM
Born 7/12/1941
Passed on 1/13/2025
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Robert Maurice Burnham, Army
Robert Maurice Burnham, Army, 1LT - VIETNAM
Born 2/8/1947
Passed on 2/21/2025
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Gary Allen Merritt, Air Force
Gary Allen Merritt, Air Force, SGT - VIETNAM
Born 2/16/1945
Passed on 1/6/2025
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Cliff Raymond Fejfar, Navy
Cliff Raymond Fejfar, Navy, EN3 - VIETNAM
Born 5/1/1949
Passed on 12/27/2024
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Thomas Joseph Lydon, Army
Thomas Joseph Lydon, Army, SP4 - VIETNAM
Born 9/24/1942
Passed on 11/8/2024
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Noel Crawford Matthews, Army
Noel Crawford Matthews, Army, CAPT | MAJ - VIETNAM
Born 8/10/1943
Passed on 9/3/2024
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071
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Francis Leo Donovan, Army
Francis Leo Donovan, Army, SFC - VIETNAM
Born 5/17/1942
Passed on 5/12/2023
Posted by: William Bridges
Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071