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In Memory of Daniel W. Dudley
Branch: National GuardTitle or Role: Master SergeantCity/State: Arbutus, MarylandPurple Heart Recipient?: NoAbout Honoree: MSgt. Dudley served during the Vietnam War and the Afghanistan War. He was a true patriot and served more than 35 years before he retired. He passed away on February 6, 2026. He was one of the best men I've ever known, and he made the world a better place. He will be missed by many.Listing Sponsored by: Sandra RabelRelationship to Honoree: Friend
In Memory of Robert Edward Hilton
Branch: ArmyTitle or Role: Staff SergeantCity/State: Catonsville, MarylandPurple Heart Recipient?: NoAbout Honoree: On March 3, 1945, with utter disregard for his safety, Sgt. Hilton continually exposed himself to enemy machine gun & sniper fire to lead the launch of engineer assault boats at the Battle of Kyll River in Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Heroism. Sgt. Hilton was my father.Listing Sponsored by: Sandra RabelRelationship to Honoree: Military Family (spouse, parent, child, other)
In Honor of Jake Burcaw
Branch: ArmyTitle or Role: SergeantCity/State: Lewisville, NCPurple Heart Recipient?: NoAbout Honoree: Jake is a medic in the Army Reserves, and he's prepping to head out on his first deployment. As his father, I'm super proud of him and the dedication he has to serve, not just in the military, but as a firefighter.Listing Sponsored by: Chris BurcawRelationship to Honoree: Military Family (spouse, parent, child, other)
In Memory of Franklin Osterhout
Branch: ArmyTitle or Role: Lt. ColonelCity/State: Bucks County, PAPurple Heart Recipient?: NoAbout Honoree: My grandfather led a mobile army hospital in WWII, and he spent three years managing his group while performing life-saving surgery on countless wounded soldiers and marines. Was told he was never the same after, which is no surprise. Lived out his life as a country doctor.Listing Sponsored by: Chris BurcawRelationship to Honoree: Military Family (spouse, parent, child, other)
In Memory of Romulus H. Fowler
Branch: ArmyTitle or Role: Corporal, InfantryCity/State: Winston-Salem, NCPurple Heart Recipient?: NoAbout Honoree: Dad served in the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1953 as a Radio Operator with a Heavy Mortar Company of the 27th Infantry Regiment. Like many veterans, Dad didn’t talk much about his experiences in Korea. What I do know is that he spent many months sleeping in a foxhole.Listing Sponsored by: Paula ChryssonRelationship to Honoree: Military Family (spouse, parent, child, other)