Stories of those we lost

This collection of stories of those we lost are taken from the book, Dreams Unfulfilled, published in 2010.

An American Hero: 1st Lt. William Ragin written by Gen. Barry R. McCaffrey, USA (Ret.)
Two Outstanding and Heroic Marine Corporals: Jack Sutton and James Cannington Jr. written by Marshall N. Carter
Remembering Sgt. Tom Young, USMC written by Dale Dye
The Only U.S. Military Woman KIA in Vietnam: 1st Lt. Sharon Lane written by Janie Blankenship
Remembering Max: Lance Cpl. Muriel Groomes written by Justin “Jerry” Martin
I Don’t Remember His Name written by Sara McVicker

A Simple Day: Cpl. Jose Montes written by Yolanda Acevedo
My Cousin Jean: Sgt. Jean Kraus written by Lt. Col. Janis Nark, USAR, (Ret.)
He Was Brilliant—And Nice: 1st Lt. Jonathan Shine written by Col. Alexander P. Shine, USA (Ret.) and Gail Caprio
Overcoming Incredible Odds: Lt. Col. Anthony Shine written by Anthony, Colleen, Shannon and Bomette “Bonnie” Shine
Living Life to the Fullest: Spec. 4 Keith Campbell written by Judy C. Campbell
An Ideal Son: Cpl. Rex Sherman written by Ann Sherman Wolcott
Santa Barbara’s Almost-Mayor: Maj. William Cordero written by Tony Cordero
His Great Love: Spec. 5 Earl Tharp Jr. written by Jane (Tharp) Woodruff
Bob Cupp: A Son and Brother: Cpl. Robert Cupp written by Emogene Cupp and Sue Rampey
A True Soldier: Sfc. James Bunn written by Rachel Bunn Clinkscale

A Spirit that Does Not Compromise: Capt. Humbert Versace written by Michael Heisley
My Silent Partner: Capt. Robert Farrington written by Barbara L. Smith

Honoring the Grandfather I Never Met: Spec. 4 Joel Coleman written by Megan Rihn
Learning about a Hometown Hero: Cpl. Michael Pynnonen written by McKenzie Mathewson and Shannon Kievit
Remembering 612 Connecticut Heroes written by Tom Dzicek
With Dreams to Pursue: Remembering Two Young Men: Sgt. Michael P. Lyden and 2 Lt. William Smoyer written by James Wright
Never Stop Trying: Maj. Clifton Cushman written by Jan C. Scruggs