For more information on individual branches of the service,
click on the emblems below:
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| FALLEN STARS TRIBUTE NEWS & BLOG |
U S Army
U S Marine Corp
Army Nat'l Guard
U S Navy
U S Air Force
U S Coast Guard
| Articles from area newspapers promoting the website were not able to be reproduced. Follow the link to access the article from the newspaper's archive. |
| Utica Observer Dispatch July 6, 2008 A tribute to a fallen Marine: Mohawk, community honor Sgt. Martin’s widow www.uticaod.com/news/x223003361/ |
| The Evening Telegram May 26, 2008 Fallen Stars honored on Memorial Day http://www.herkimertelegram.com/archive/x1353500151 |
| Utica Observer Dispatch July 30, 2008 Fallen Stars Booth at Little Falls Canal Days http://www.uticaod.com/homepage/x390637593/Veterans-Service-booth- available-at-Canal-Days |
| The Evening Telegram May 23, 2008 Fallen Stars Tribute Set http://www.herkimertelegram.com/archive/x360359055 |
Air National Guard
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| WKTV & The Evening Telegram October 30, 2008 Fallen Stars Honored at HCCC Herkimer Telegram: http://herkimertelegram.com/news/x1588597731/ Fallen-Stars-project-thanks-HCCC WKTV: http://www.wktv.com/news/local/33586589.html HCCC website: http://www.herkimer.edu/news/?id=209 |
| The Evening Telegram May 1, 2008 Lions Club plans Fallen Stars Tribute http://www.herkimertelegram.com/archive/x1804952329 |
| Fallen Stars Blog |
| Useful links: The Washington Post- Faces of The Fallen Project: http://projects.washingtonpost.com/fallen McKenna-Glover Fund: www.mckennagloverfoundation.org Fallen Never Forgotten: www.ourfallensoldier.com Wounded Warrior Project: www.woundedwarriorproject.org Transition Assistance Program (DOD): www.turbotap.org |
Notes, News, Bits & Pieces
As of November 2008, most of the fallen from New York
State had been remembered and honored by a project
or activity. The remainder of those names, as well as the
service members who have fallen since the beginning of
2009, are now listed on the website.
We will continue to diligently promote awareness of the
need to remember those fine men and women who made
the ultimate sacrifice.
It is continually amazing to read and know the scope and
variety of ways that are developed to honor our loved
ones. Some as simple as making a donation to a favorite
charity or cause in the name of the service member. Some
as complex and time consuming as the “Run For The Fallen”
that was organized to honor each service member who had
been killed up to the time that it was done.
As of November 2008, most of the fallen from New York
State had been remembered and honored by a project
or activity. The remainder of those names, as well as the
service members who have fallen since the beginning of
2009, are now listed on the website.
We will continue to diligently promote awareness of the
need to remember those fine men and women who made
the ultimate sacrifice.
It is continually amazing to read and know the scope and
variety of ways that are developed to honor our loved
ones. Some as simple as making a donation to a favorite
charity or cause in the name of the service member. Some
as complex and time consuming as the “Run For The Fallen”
that was organized to honor each service member who had
been killed up to the time that it was done.
| WHAT'S HAPPENING? |
Last Saturday, May 9, 2009, the mural was on display at
the Syracuse (NY) Chiefs Baseball game as part of Armed
Forces Celebration.
The management honored Sgt. Christopher Simpson
(KIA 3.17.2008). In attendance was his mother, Kate
McLaughlin,his fiancee, Carol Fries, several siblings and
Fallen Stars spokesperson, Mimi Martin, as well as service
members from all branches of the military.
The game was played amid rain and wind. It was a cold
night that challenged even the hardiest fans.
the Syracuse (NY) Chiefs Baseball game as part of Armed
Forces Celebration.
The management honored Sgt. Christopher Simpson
(KIA 3.17.2008). In attendance was his mother, Kate
McLaughlin,his fiancee, Carol Fries, several siblings and
Fallen Stars spokesperson, Mimi Martin, as well as service
members from all branches of the military.
The game was played amid rain and wind. It was a cold
night that challenged even the hardiest fans.
At the present time, Ray Lenarcic is anxiously awaiting the
arrival of another mural. The committee commissioned the
development of one more 3 part mural. This one will be
like the first one except that there will be an American flag
behind the stars that will also include a picture of each of
the fallen. Ray and Kelly Brown continue get more calls than
can be satisfied with only one mural so another one was
necessary. We certainly hope that it is done soon!!
arrival of another mural. The committee commissioned the
development of one more 3 part mural. This one will be
like the first one except that there will be an American flag
behind the stars that will also include a picture of each of
the fallen. Ray and Kelly Brown continue get more calls than
can be satisfied with only one mural so another one was
necessary. We certainly hope that it is done soon!!
Well, the second mural is done!
May 26, 2009 Mohawk, NY
The second mural for the Fallen Stars Memorial was unveiled
at the American Legion by our spokesperson,
Mimi Martin. This mural will join the original traveling through-
out New York State.
This mural is designed with the American Flag in the back-
ground, a star for each of the fallen as well as a picture of
each one. This mural was also designed by Bob Critser.
The murals will be shown in Holley, Albion, Brockport, Perry,
Mount Morris, Canastota, Albany, Oriskany Falls, and at
Mohawk's Fisher Elementary School. A large binder with a
bio and photo of each service member represented
accompanies the murals.
The home of the murals remains the same, American Legion
Post 25, Mohawk, NY.
See article in the Herkimer Evening Telegram-
http:www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x12069784/Fallen-Stars-project-
unveils-second-memorial-mural
Visit our Blog for a link to WKTV.com to view
the newscast of the press conference.
May 26, 2009 Mohawk, NY
The second mural for the Fallen Stars Memorial was unveiled
at the American Legion by our spokesperson,
Mimi Martin. This mural will join the original traveling through-
out New York State.
This mural is designed with the American Flag in the back-
ground, a star for each of the fallen as well as a picture of
each one. This mural was also designed by Bob Critser.
The murals will be shown in Holley, Albion, Brockport, Perry,
Mount Morris, Canastota, Albany, Oriskany Falls, and at
Mohawk's Fisher Elementary School. A large binder with a
bio and photo of each service member represented
accompanies the murals.
The home of the murals remains the same, American Legion
Post 25, Mohawk, NY.
See article in the Herkimer Evening Telegram-
http:www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x12069784/Fallen-Stars-project-
unveils-second-memorial-mural
Visit our Blog for a link to WKTV.com to view
the newscast of the press conference.
Holley Central School District
Holley, NY
May 21, 2009
The mural was an integral part of the Memorial
Day observance of the Holley Elementary School.
Please click on this link to enjoy a slideshow and
video of the program.
Holley, NY
May 21, 2009
The mural was an integral part of the Memorial
Day observance of the Holley Elementary School.
Please click on this link to enjoy a slideshow and
video of the program.
This section from now on will contain the names
of those service members from New York who
have fallen during the present year. As these
events happen, the name(s) will be added as soon
as possible as well as on the home page.
~Your Webmaster
of those service members from New York who
have fallen during the present year. As these
events happen, the name(s) will be added as soon
as possible as well as on the home page.
~Your Webmaster
June 2, 2009 Afghanistan U S Army
Spc. Roberto A. Hernandez, 21, Far Rockaway NY
Spc. Roberto A. Hernandez, 21, Far Rockaway NY
April 8, 2009 Afghanistan U S Marine Corps
LCpl. Blaise A. Oleski, 22, Holland Patent NY
April 3, 2009 Iraq U S Army
Sgt. Daniel J. Beard, 24, Buffalo NY
LCpl. Blaise A. Oleski, 22, Holland Patent NY
April 3, 2009 Iraq U S Army
Sgt. Daniel J. Beard, 24, Buffalo NY
February 23, 2009 Iraq U S Army
Cpl. Michael L. Mayne, 21, Burlington Flats NY
February 16, 2009 Afghanistan U S Army
Sgt. 1st Class Raymond J. Munden, 35
Buffalo NY & Mesquite TX
February 9, 2009 Iraq U S Army
Pfc. Albert R. Jex, 23, Lockport NY & Phoenix AZ
Cpl. Michael L. Mayne, 21, Burlington Flats NY
February 16, 2009 Afghanistan U S Army
Sgt. 1st Class Raymond J. Munden, 35
Buffalo NY & Mesquite TX
February 9, 2009 Iraq U S Army
Pfc. Albert R. Jex, 23, Lockport NY & Phoenix AZ
January 24, 2009 Afghanistan U S Marine Corps
LCpl. Julian T. Brennan, 25, Brooklyn NY
January 1, 2009 Afghanistan U S Marine Corps
LCpl. Alberto Francesconi, 25, Bronx NY
LCpl. Julian T. Brennan, 25, Brooklyn NY
January 1, 2009 Afghanistan U S Marine Corps
LCpl. Alberto Francesconi, 25, Bronx NY
March 20, 2009 Afghanistan U S Marine Corps
LCpl. Daniel J. Geary, 22, Rome NY
March 8, 2009 Afghanistan U S Army
Pfc. Patrick A. DeVoe II, Auburn NY
LCpl. Daniel J. Geary, 22, Rome NY
March 8, 2009 Afghanistan U S Army
Pfc. Patrick A. DeVoe II, Auburn NY
May 7, 2009 Iraq U S Army
Pfc. Justin P. Hartford, 21, Elmira NY
Pfc. Justin P. Hartford, 21, Elmira NY