In honor of my father, Richard F. Weaver, who passed only recently. He served, as a very young man, in the Navy during WWII as a nose (bow) gunner in a Martin PBM seaplane unit in the Pacific theater. He served much longer as a father in the best ways he knew how, always with humble consideration for others and a lovely sense of humor.

In honor of PFC M. Reginald Weaver, my father's brother. He served in the 5th Div, 27th Regiment of the USMC during WWII, and was one of many who died during the Battle of Iwo Jima in March 1945. He had been a star multi-sport athlete and president of his senior class before enlisting to serve his country. My father, his younger brother, admired him deeply, missed him terribly, and served in the US Navy.

We love you, “Paw,” Melvin Good thank you for your service. Davidson and Diana Good

JOSEPH FRANCIS BURNHAM MARINES PFC NEW JERSEY

Navy 3rd Class Petty Officer David Lausterer of Jacksonville, NC

In memory of Marine Sergeant Tony Ray Dedmond of Jacksonville, NC.

In memory of Marine Sergeant David "Shorty" Lausterer of Jacksonville, NC.

Geraro DeJesus Army E4 PR

We would like to thank, honor and remember all those that have served our country.

We would like to thank, honor and remember all those that have served our country.

Birth: Nov. 4, 1987 Death: Aug. 1, 2009, Afghanistan Pfc. Richard K. Jones, 21, of Roxboro, N.C.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.; died Aug. 1 in Mushan village, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his patrol with improvised explosive devices and rocket-propelled grenades. Also killed were Army Cpl. Jonathan M. Walls and Army Pvt. Patrick S. Fitzgibbon. His medals include National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon and the Combat Infantry Badge. He died at age at age 21 in Mushan Village, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his patrol with improvised explosive devices and rocket-propelled grenades.

Remembering Richard (Richie) Jones on his birthday 11/4 and thinking of his mother Franceen Ridgeway.