Police-Police Officer III Spree Desha

On September 12, 2008, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Police Officer III Spree Desha, was aboard the Metrolink train that crashed head on into a freight train in Chatsworth according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with this seven year dedicated member of the LAPD.

Marine Corp- Sgt. Rafael Peralta-Medal of Honor

The mother of Marine Corp Sgt Rafael Peralta will ask Congress to award her son the highest honor given in our military, the Medal of Honor. He is currently to be awarded the Navy Cross, second highest honor in the US Armed Forces, after he placed his body on top of an insurgent grenade in Iraq. Read More Regardless of the circumstances surrounding his untimely death, Sgt Peralta is a True American Hero!

NYPD Members In The Line Of Military Duty

I found a very interesting list of Heros on the NYPD website. They have listed the NYPD members that were also in the military and died in the line of duty. We don't always think about the people that are doing "double duty". We thank you for all that you guys do.

Fire Fighter - Timmy "Worm" Mooring

Long time fire fighter and dedicated husband and father is burned by a debri fire on August 9, 2008 in Kinston, NC. See the courageous steps Timmy takes to recover from this tragic accident and how his fellow fire figther stand by his side on Timmy's website.

Army-Sgt Wesley R Durbin-September 24, 2008

Sgt Wesley R Durbin, 26, of Hurst, Texas; assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.; died Sept. 14 in Tunnis, Iraq, of wounds sustained in a non-hostile incident. Also killed was Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson. Army Sgt. Wesley R. Durbin. Honor The Fallen. We will pray for you and your family, Wesley.

Army-Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson- September 14, 2008

Army Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson, 24, of Pensacola, FL, was killed Sunday in Tunis, Iraq, on his third tour of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is the father of four children, none older than 4 years old. Honor the Fallen- Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice Darris!

What is a Hero?

Webster Dictionary has several definitions of the word HERO. Although I love the TV show, this is not what a Hero really is. There are so many men and women that are Heros in this world. We admire what they do for us and their ultimate sacrifice. This blog will be used to tell the stories that need to be told and told again.