MITCH MENDLER (Nominated by Javier Mainar) USS MIDWAY MUSEUM March 13, 2011 San Diego Fire Engineer Paramedic Mitch Mendler has dedicated much of his life to commemorating the lives lost on 9/11. He has almost single-handedly organized several anniversary ceremonies in Version:1.0 San Diego and is currently coordinating an effort to fly a flag from more »
Archive for April, 2011
Nick Popaditch, San Diego
NICK POPADITCH (Nominated by Cheryl Perez) USS MIDWAY MUSEUM March 13, 2011 Gunny Sgt. Nick Popadtich, retired Marine and recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart, served in the Gulf War and the Iraqi War. He is pictured in the world famous AP photo of the statue of Saddam coming down. He was hit more »
Orlow “Buzz” Garrett, San Diego
ORLOW “BUZZ” GARRETT (Nominated by Ulysses Miller, Jr.) USS MIDWAY MUSEUM March 13, 2011 Orlow “Buzz” Garrett entered military service on September 4, 1943. Following basic training, he was deployed to Morocco and assigned to the 3rd infantry division. There Buzz and the 3rd ID boarded ships that would eventually take them to Naples, Italy. more »
Paul Penachio, Danvers
PAUL PENACHIO (Nominated by Bob Davis) ST. JOHN’S PREP March 24, 2011 Paul Penachio is Director of Emergency Management for the Town of Saugus, MA. Paul went to Ground Zero on 9-11-01 and worked there on rescue and recovery for 7 days. He was part of the Urban Search and Rescue Team from Beverly, MA. more »
Raymond Metz, Danvers
RAYMOND METZ (Nominated by Michael Newhall) ST. JOHN’S PREP March 24, 2011 Raymond’s son died on 9/11 in World trade Center. A graduate of St. John’s Prep, we would like Mr. Metz to honor his son by participating in the ceremony.
Rob Laatsch, San Diego
ROB LAATSCH (Nominated by Jym Bridger) USS MIDWAY MUSEUM March 13, 2011 Rob works as a firefighter/paramedic and is a shining example of what we should strive to be. Like all heroes, Rob is modest and never seeks recognition for his work. He cares deeply for everyone with whom he comes in contact and puts more »
The Harbison County LIONS, San Diego
Ed & Mary Manning, Jon & Debbie Blottin, Rick Lindsey, Earl Carter, Bill & Lorena Strong, Bucky and Len Blottin, Scott Leslie, Ric & Debbie Orozco and all the Harbison Canyon LIONS and Lions from across San Diego County (Nominated by Jeff Parness) USS MIDWAY MUSEUM March 13, 2011 The Harbison County LIONS are nominated more »
W. Chris Mertz, San Diego
W. CHRIS MERTZ (Nominated by Canli Mertz) USS MIDWAY MUSEUM March 13, 2011 W. Chris Mertz, my husband, is a Fire Fighter for Rancho Santa Fe Fire in the county of San Diego. He is also a part of USAR Task Force 8, San Diego and was part of one of the first Urban Search more »
Wayne Louth, San Diego
WAYNE LOUTH (Nominated by Mitch Mendler) USS MIDWAY MUSEUM March 13, 2011 Wayne is an active member of the American Legion, J.B Clark Post 149 and a Vietnam-era Veteran. He works tirelessly with the charity World Memorial.
