BRANDEN STACKENWALT (Nominated by Kim Stackenwalt) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 Our son was serving our country in Afghanistan on Sept 20 of 2009 when his unit was hit by an IED. His best friend died, and he and three others were severely wounded. Our son has severe breaks to his neck, back, more »
Archive for October, 2011
Brandon Johnson, Huntsville
BRANDON JOHNSON (Nominated by Tiffany Johnson) Huntsville Jaycees Building July 27, 2011 My husband is a medically retired Marine Cpl, who was injured in Iraq early in his Marine Corps career. He wanted to be a Marine and serve his country since he was a young child and the Marines visited his elementary school. There more »
Daniel Golden, Huntsville
IN MEMORY OF DANIEL GOLDEN (Nominated by Diannah Golden) Huntsville Jaycees Building July 27, 2011 Officer Daniel Golden was killed in the line of duty in August 29, 2005. He answered a domestic call at a Mexican restaurant. Upon arrival he was ambushed and executed by an illegal Mexican. Daniel was only 27 years old more »
David Moore, Mount Rushmore
DAVID MOORE (Nominated by Dianne Hendricks Booth) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 I would like to nominate David Moore to help stitch the flag as I believe he is very deserving of this honor. Dave is a World War II veteran who came back to his home town after the war to work more »
David Woodcock, Mount Rushmore
DAVID WOODCOCK (Nominated by Scott L. Davis) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 I nominate David Woodcock for the honor of stitching The National 9/11 Flag. Dave is a true American Hero. Dave served as an Infantry Soldier in the United States Army from 1989 to 1999 on Active Duty and in the National more »
Ed Menard, Mount Rushmore
ED MENARD (Nominated by Blaine Kortemeyer) Mount Rushmore National Memorial August 9, 2011 Park Ranger Ed Menard was honorably discharged in 1997 as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, having served 24 years. He was last stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base as an Aerospace Maintenance Superintendant a valued non commissioned officer more »
Edwin Smith, Huntsville
EDWIN SMITH (Nominated by Takara Smith) Huntsville Jaycees Building July 27, 2011 Edwin N. Smith of Harvest, AL is a local hero in my opinion. He’s constantly going out of his way for people and does it with the upmost respect and out of the kindness of his heart. He’s a manager at the local more »
Gene Gygax, Huntsville
GENE GYGAX (Nominated by Cari Gygax) Huntsville Jaycees Building July 27, 2011 My husband, Gene Gygax, is my hero that I would like to nominate for this honorary project! He flew F-14’s for years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a commander after about 26 total years (including the Naval Academy). After 9/11 (10 more »
James T. McClelland, Huntsville
JAMES T. MCCLELLAND (Nominated by Keri Higginbotham) Huntsville Jaycees Building July 27, 2011 Retired Master Sergeant James T. McClelland served our country in the United States Army for 22 years. He served in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, the 75th Ranger Battalion, and was in the 5th Training Brigade as a Ranger instructor for 5 years. more »
Jim Walden, Huntsville
MR. JIM WALDEN (Nominated by Lucas Stewart) Huntsville Jaycees Building July 27, 2011 Mr. Walden is a proud veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He served his country honorably and is a true patriot. I believe Mr. Walden is 87 years old, but I’m not sure. He lives alone and is totally independent, despite more »
