my husband, John, Corporal USMC for his for service to our country from 1967-1971. I love and am so proud of you.

my brother-in-law, Joseph V , Corporal USMC who served two tours in Vietnam in order to keep his brother from being deployed to that country. He like so many other combat vets came back with PTSD from which he never recovered. I can never repay him for keeping his brother, my husband safe. His sacrifice cost him more than anyone can ever imagine. Love and miss you every day.

my father-in-law, Joseph F McPartland USMC Captain, Ret. who bravely fought in Korea and eventually lost his legs due to his service in that conflict. You are loved and missed every day.

my Dad, Carl Piparo, Sgt US Army and recipient of the Bronze Star during WWII. We are all so proud of your service and how brave you were to come here from Italy and fight for your adopted country. We love and miss you every day.