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Plaque of Honor
The Plaque of Honor serves as a public tribute to honor, remember, reflect upon, and recognize the service and sacrifices of our Armed Forces, First Responders, and Families of Fallen Heroes.
Plaques of Honor for our Military and First Responders are tangible symbols of the immense sacrifices and unwavering dedication demonstrated by those who selflessly serve their communities and country. These emblems, often displayed prominently in public/private spaces or institutions, represent the profound reverence and appreciation we hold for the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect and safeguard our well-being. Each plaque is meticulously crafted, its polished surface gleaming as a testament to the heroic actions immortalized upon it. The inscriptions, etched in solemn permanence, capture the essence of valor, courage, and an unyielding commitment to the greater good that defines these honored individuals. Whether adorning the walls of a fire station, a police precinct, or a military base, institutions, or home these plaques serve as a constant reminder of the debt we owe to those who willingly confront danger, often under the most harrowing of circumstances, to ensure our safety and freedom.
They inspire us to reflect on the profound impact these heroes have on our lives, and to strive to embody the same spirit of service and sacrifice that propels them forward in the face of adversity. Truly, these plaques are not merely decorative objects, but hallowed testaments to the indomitable spirit that burns within the hearts of our nation's protectors.
Heroes that we have Honored
Below are the Heroes we have Honored
They risk their lives for us, Let us Honor & Remember Their Lives TODAY!
Gold Star Father of Marine Cpl. Nicholas Xiarhos
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas George Xiarhos, 21, died July 23, 2009 of wounds suffered during combat operations in Afghanistan’s Helmand province while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Nicholas was severely wounded by a roadside bomb. He fought courageously for his life before finally succumbing to his wounds despite the gallant effort of those treating him.
Nicholas was born on Feb. 12, 1988, in Hyannis. He is the first child and first son of Yarmouth Police Lt. Steven Xiarhos and his wife Lisa Xiarhos of Yarmouthport. His siblings are Alexander, 19, and his twin sisters, Ashlynne and Elizabeth, 15.
Nicholas attended Yarmouth schools and played Yarmouth Little League baseball with the Athletics. In 2005, he completed the Massachusetts State Police Junior Trooper Academy with honors. In June 2006, he graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, where he was selected to be a Student Ambassador and played baseball and football with the D-Y Dolphins.
His family, friends, teachers, and coaches remember him as a kind-hearted, selfless person who went out of his way to help others. He was affectionately nicknamed "The Mayor of D-Y" due to his outgoing personality, popularity, and ability to get along with everyone. In their senior year, his classmates presented him with the title "Does Most For Others." Nicholas enjoyed music — particularly hard rock, playing videos games, driving his Jeep, and especially spending time with his family and friends.
Nicholas had an enduring passion about serving his country and joining the military, which was heightened by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Nine days after graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps Boot Camp at Parris Island in South Carolina, where he was selected to be a Squad Leader. On Sept. 22, 2006, he earned the title of U.S. Marine.
Nicholas entered his first tour of duty in Iraq's Anbar province as a member of the historic 1st Battalion 9th Marine Regiment (1/9), nicknamed "The Walking Dead." 1/9 was responsible for all security missions in that area and was divided into Police Transition Teams (PTT) that worked directly with Iraqi police.
The lives of Nicholas and 49 other Marines and Iraqi police officers were saved in April 2008 when Marine Cpl. Jonathan Yale of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8) and Lance Corporal Jordan Haerter of 1/9 stood in the path of a suicide bomber's truck and prevented it from entering the Marine outpost in Ramadi, Iraq. The two Marines gave their lives for the "Fortunate Fifty." Nicholas and his family were honored to attend the special ceremony at the Museum of the Marine Corps where Jonathan's and Jordan's sacrifices were recognized by the presentation of the Navy Cross Award for Valor, the highest award given by the Navy, to their families.
Nicholas rose conventionally from Private First Class to Lance Corporal and in March 2009 he was meritoriously promoted to Corporal.
When he learned that fellow Marine and D-Y classmate Cpl. Andrew Coville of Yarmouthport was deploying for battle in Afghanistan, Nicholas left 1/9 to fight alongside Andrew — and to honor the battalions of Jordan and Jonathan.
Nicholas personally met President Obama at Camp Lejeune in 2009 when the President gave a speech to the thousands of Marines preparing to deploy for war in Afghanistan with his historic 10,000-member Marine Expeditionary Brigade as a renewed offensive against Taliban insurgents. President Obama spoke of great sacrifices, stating, in part: "Each of you has your own story. And that story is now a part of the history of the United States of America — a nation that exists only because free men and women have bled for it from the beaches of Normandy to the deserts of Anbar; from the mountains of Korea to the streets of Kandahar. You teach us that the price of freedom is great. Your sacrifice should challenge all of us — every single American — to ask what we can do to be better citizens."
At the time of his death on July 23, 2009, Nicholas was an Infantry Assaultman Shoulder Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) Gunner, Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Gunner, and Squad Leader with 2nd Battalion — known as "America's Battalion" — of the 8th Marine Regiment Weapons Company based at Camp Lejeune, N.C. During his three years of service, Corporal Xiarhos earned a Meritorious Mast Award for Outstanding Performance, Good Conduct Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Naval Unit Citation, and will be awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.
Nicholas was born on Feb. 12, 1988, in Hyannis. He is the first child and first son of Yarmouth Police Lt. Steven Xiarhos and his wife Lisa Xiarhos of Yarmouthport. His siblings are Alexander, 19, and his twin sisters, Ashlynne and Elizabeth, 15.
Nicholas attended Yarmouth schools and played Yarmouth Little League baseball with the Athletics. In 2005, he completed the Massachusetts State Police Junior Trooper Academy with honors. In June 2006, he graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, where he was selected to be a Student Ambassador and played baseball and football with the D-Y Dolphins.
His family, friends, teachers, and coaches remember him as a kind-hearted, selfless person who went out of his way to help others. He was affectionately nicknamed "The Mayor of D-Y" due to his outgoing personality, popularity, and ability to get along with everyone. In their senior year, his classmates presented him with the title "Does Most For Others." Nicholas enjoyed music — particularly hard rock, playing videos games, driving his Jeep, and especially spending time with his family and friends.
Nicholas had an enduring passion about serving his country and joining the military, which was heightened by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Nine days after graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps Boot Camp at Parris Island in South Carolina, where he was selected to be a Squad Leader. On Sept. 22, 2006, he earned the title of U.S. Marine.
Nicholas entered his first tour of duty in Iraq's Anbar province as a member of the historic 1st Battalion 9th Marine Regiment (1/9), nicknamed "The Walking Dead." 1/9 was responsible for all security missions in that area and was divided into Police Transition Teams (PTT) that worked directly with Iraqi police.
The lives of Nicholas and 49 other Marines and Iraqi police officers were saved in April 2008 when Marine Cpl. Jonathan Yale of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8) and Lance Corporal Jordan Haerter of 1/9 stood in the path of a suicide bomber's truck and prevented it from entering the Marine outpost in Ramadi, Iraq. The two Marines gave their lives for the "Fortunate Fifty." Nicholas and his family were honored to attend the special ceremony at the Museum of the Marine Corps where Jonathan's and Jordan's sacrifices were recognized by the presentation of the Navy Cross Award for Valor, the highest award given by the Navy, to their families.
Nicholas rose conventionally from Private First Class to Lance Corporal and in March 2009 he was meritoriously promoted to Corporal.
When he learned that fellow Marine and D-Y classmate Cpl. Andrew Coville of Yarmouthport was deploying for battle in Afghanistan, Nicholas left 1/9 to fight alongside Andrew — and to honor the battalions of Jordan and Jonathan.
Nicholas personally met President Obama at Camp Lejeune in 2009 when the President gave a speech to the thousands of Marines preparing to deploy for war in Afghanistan with his historic 10,000-member Marine Expeditionary Brigade as a renewed offensive against Taliban insurgents. President Obama spoke of great sacrifices, stating, in part: "Each of you has your own story. And that story is now a part of the history of the United States of America — a nation that exists only because free men and women have bled for it from the beaches of Normandy to the deserts of Anbar; from the mountains of Korea to the streets of Kandahar. You teach us that the price of freedom is great. Your sacrifice should challenge all of us — every single American — to ask what we can do to be better citizens."
At the time of his death on July 23, 2009, Nicholas was an Infantry Assaultman Shoulder Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) Gunner, Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Gunner, and Squad Leader with 2nd Battalion — known as "America's Battalion" — of the 8th Marine Regiment Weapons Company based at Camp Lejeune, N.C. During his three years of service, Corporal Xiarhos earned a Meritorious Mast Award for Outstanding Performance, Good Conduct Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Naval Unit Citation, and will be awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.
Andy Biggio Nephew of WWII Fallen Hero PFC ANDREW BIGGIO
Andrew G. Biggio (1925-1944) - U.S. Army, WWII - enlisted on November 11, 1943 and was assigned as an Infantry replacement to "B" Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division. He was killed in action September 17, 1944 when his unit was assaulting German positions along the Gothic Line in Italy. The mountain range he was on suffered a barrage of artillery fire. Pfc. Biggio was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart during this action. He was born and raised in Winthrop, MA, attended Winthrop schools through the ninth grade and transferred to Boston Latin High School from which he graduated.
Widow of Weymouth Police Sgt. Micheal Chesna
Sgt. Micheal Chesna, died July 15, 2018 at the age of 42. Following 9/11, Mike joined the U.S. Army to serve his country with the 187 10th Mountain Division, serving two tours of duty, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He later fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a police officer with the Town of Weymouth. Mike was a massive sports fan. Besides being an avid basketball player in his weekly men's league, he followed all the Boston sports teams with a passion and had a particular devotion to Bill Belichick. Mike was a collector. Among his collection were watches, bobbleheads, baseball cards and football helmets. He was smart and generous, but most of all he loved wrestling with his son Jack and doting on his favorite girl Olivia, who will always remember her Dads hugs
Gold Star Father of Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti
Jared Christopher Monti was a soldier in the United States Army who received the United States military's highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the War in Afghanistan.
Jared C. Monti enlisted in the National Guard as a high school junior under the delayed entry program on March 11, 1993. He went to basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., between his junior and senior year of high school. After graduation, he switched over to active duty and completed his initial military training at Fort Sill, Okla. After graduating from his Advanced Individual Training, he was awarded the military operations specialty 13F, or Fire Support Specialist. A fire support specialist leads, supervises, and serves in an intelligence and target-processing role in Field Artillery units of all sizes across the Army.
After graduating from basic and AIT he was stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. Monti was then assigned to the Korean Peninsula as part of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, in the demilitarized zone. After leaving Korea, he moved to Fort Bragg, N.C. From Fort Bragg he went back to Korea before eventually ending up at Fort Drum, N.Y.
His military education includes completing the Combat Life Savers course in 1995, Basic Airborne School in 1997, Primary Leadership Development Course in 1998, Basic Noncommissioned Officer course in 2001, Air Assault course in 2002 and the Joint Firepower/Control course in 2004.
Monti was deployed with his unit when they were attacked by a group of enemy insurgents. When another soldier was wounded, Monti attempted to rescue him three times and was killed in action. President Barack Obama signed the authorization for Monti to receive the Medal of Honor and the medal was presented to his family in a ceremony, the President's first, at the White House in 2009. Monti was the sixth person from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
His awards and decorations (prior to earning the Medal of Honor) include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with four oak-leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with three oak-leaf clusters, Good Conduct Medal 3rd Award, National Defense Service Medal (2), Korean Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2), Kosovo Campaign Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral two, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral three, NATO Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge and the Air Assault Badge.
Jared C. Monti enlisted in the National Guard as a high school junior under the delayed entry program on March 11, 1993. He went to basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., between his junior and senior year of high school. After graduation, he switched over to active duty and completed his initial military training at Fort Sill, Okla. After graduating from his Advanced Individual Training, he was awarded the military operations specialty 13F, or Fire Support Specialist. A fire support specialist leads, supervises, and serves in an intelligence and target-processing role in Field Artillery units of all sizes across the Army.
After graduating from basic and AIT he was stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. Monti was then assigned to the Korean Peninsula as part of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, in the demilitarized zone. After leaving Korea, he moved to Fort Bragg, N.C. From Fort Bragg he went back to Korea before eventually ending up at Fort Drum, N.Y.
His military education includes completing the Combat Life Savers course in 1995, Basic Airborne School in 1997, Primary Leadership Development Course in 1998, Basic Noncommissioned Officer course in 2001, Air Assault course in 2002 and the Joint Firepower/Control course in 2004.
Monti was deployed with his unit when they were attacked by a group of enemy insurgents. When another soldier was wounded, Monti attempted to rescue him three times and was killed in action. President Barack Obama signed the authorization for Monti to receive the Medal of Honor and the medal was presented to his family in a ceremony, the President's first, at the White House in 2009. Monti was the sixth person from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
His awards and decorations (prior to earning the Medal of Honor) include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with four oak-leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with three oak-leaf clusters, Good Conduct Medal 3rd Award, National Defense Service Medal (2), Korean Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2), Kosovo Campaign Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral two, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral three, NATO Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge and the Air Assault Badge.
Boston FF John F. Nogueira Granddaughter and great granddaughter being presented and Plaqu
Retired Boston Fire Fighters, US Coast Guard Veteran John F. Nogueira, passed away on Sept. 17, 2009, beloved husband of RoseAnn (DelloRusso) Nogueira and devoted father of John R. Nogueira and his wife Linda of Marshfield, Frank Nogueira of Pembroke and Richard Nogueira and his wife Robyn of Pembroke and Roseann Hanna and her husband John of Norwell. Devoted Nephew of Maria and Augusto Santos. Brother of Gus Nogueira of NH; Emily Inchierica of Billerica; Rose Paulo of Medford; Theresa Innello of FL; Elaine D'Eramo of Burlington; and the late Joseph, Frank and Anthony Nogueira, Mary Polcari and America Balian. Loving grandfather of Scott, Frank, John, Michael, Roseann, Kristen, Sophia, Natalie, Emily and Elizabeth.
In January of 2023 we presented a plaque of honor to his Granddaughter and Great Granddaughter.
In January of 2023 we presented a plaque of honor to his Granddaughter and Great Granddaughter.
Mother of Templeton Fire Dept EMT Tracy Ferrazza
Tracy Ann (Massalski) Ferrazza, 52, of 583 South Road, died Sunday evening, January 17, 2021 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
She was born in Fitchburg on July 26, 1968, daughter of Sandra (Tyler) Massalski of Townsend and the late John Joseph Massalski. Tracy was a 1986 graduate of No. Middlesex High School and later graduated from Mt. Wachusett Community College as well as Henry’s Hairdressing School. She had lived in Templeton for many years.
Tracy worked as personal care assistant and life coach with Mitchell Borque of Templeton as well as multiple children for ABA Services in Fitchburg. She served as an EMT for the Town of Templeton for 11 years. Tracy was involved in many charities in support of veterans,
She was born in Fitchburg on July 26, 1968, daughter of Sandra (Tyler) Massalski of Townsend and the late John Joseph Massalski. Tracy was a 1986 graduate of No. Middlesex High School and later graduated from Mt. Wachusett Community College as well as Henry’s Hairdressing School. She had lived in Templeton for many years.
Tracy worked as personal care assistant and life coach with Mitchell Borque of Templeton as well as multiple children for ABA Services in Fitchburg. She served as an EMT for the Town of Templeton for 11 years. Tracy was involved in many charities in support of veterans,
Given to the son of CWO4 Frank "Gunner" Pennington & Cpl. Charlotte "Chotsie" Pennington.
CWO4 Frank "Gunner" Pennington. passed away on January 12, 2012 while a resident at Fairview in Groton, CT. Formerly from North Kingstown, he was the husband of Charlotte "Chotsie" G. Pennington. He was born in White Plains, NY on April 3, 1920 the son of the late Frank H. and Frances (Husted) Pennington. Mr. Pennington was a US Navy veteran having served during WWII and the Korean War. He retired with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer after 30 years of service. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for Wood Jewelers in East Greenwich and for AAA in Cranston. He will be fondly remembered for his unique sense of humor, creative storytelling and dedicated service to our country.
Cpl. Charlotte "Chotsie" Pennington passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, while a resident at Greentree Manor in Waterford.
Formerly from North Kingstown, R.I., she was the wife of Frank (Gunner) Pennington. She was born in Jersey City, N.J. on Jan. 14, 1924, the daughter of Lottie and Leonard Gordon.
Chotsie was a U.S. Marine veteran, having served during World War II. After her service in the Marine Corps, she worked in Massachusetts, married Frank, and became a Navy wife and mother of three children. After 30 years of living the Navy life in various locations, the family settled in North Kingstown.
She worked in the education department at the University of Rhode Island, during which time she earned her bachelor's degree in education. For nearly 20 years she taught 5th grade at Hamilton Elementary School in North Kingstown. During her retirement years, she and Gunner continued to travel extensively and spend as much time as possible on a golf course. She will be remembered for her love of life, her marriage of over 60 years, her moves on the dance floor, and her wonderful relationships with her grandchildren.
Cpl. Charlotte "Chotsie" Pennington passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, while a resident at Greentree Manor in Waterford.
Formerly from North Kingstown, R.I., she was the wife of Frank (Gunner) Pennington. She was born in Jersey City, N.J. on Jan. 14, 1924, the daughter of Lottie and Leonard Gordon.
Chotsie was a U.S. Marine veteran, having served during World War II. After her service in the Marine Corps, she worked in Massachusetts, married Frank, and became a Navy wife and mother of three children. After 30 years of living the Navy life in various locations, the family settled in North Kingstown.
She worked in the education department at the University of Rhode Island, during which time she earned her bachelor's degree in education. For nearly 20 years she taught 5th grade at Hamilton Elementary School in North Kingstown. During her retirement years, she and Gunner continued to travel extensively and spend as much time as possible on a golf course. She will be remembered for her love of life, her marriage of over 60 years, her moves on the dance floor, and her wonderful relationships with her grandchildren.
Father of Natick Police Officer Michael Mabardy
Natick Police Officer Michael Mabardy , 39, collapsed while playing hockey in Marlborough on Tuesday, April 19 2022. Mabardy joined the Nantucket Police Department in 2004 as a summer special officer, and came on full time in 2007 after his graduation from the Massachusetts Police Academy. Mabardy was also a Nantucket High School assistant hockey coach until 2011, when he left the island to join his hometown police department in Natick.
Mabardy also served as a field training officer and as a member of Nantucket's S.W.A.T team while with the Nantucket Police Department. Mike made an impact while part of our Nantucket community by not only serving as a police officer but also as a hockey coach for the Nantucket High School. Mike was a great police officer and a great addition to the community, he was also a loving father,son and amazing friend.
Mabardy also served as a field training officer and as a member of Nantucket's S.W.A.T team while with the Nantucket Police Department. Mike made an impact while part of our Nantucket community by not only serving as a police officer but also as a hockey coach for the Nantucket High School. Mike was a great police officer and a great addition to the community, he was also a loving father,son and amazing friend.
GOLD STAR MOTHER of SPC. Jason J. Welch
SPC. Jason J. Welch,ason J. Welch, of Miramar Florida and formerly of Medford and raised in Everett, passed away surrounded by his family on July 6, 2017, he was 35. Born in Cambridge and raised in Everett, he was a graduate of Everett High School with the Class of 2000. He enlisted in the Army in 2004 and saw combat in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and served on the front lines for over a year. He was honorably discharged in 2007 and relocated to Florida where he resided with his family for the past 10 years.
Gold Star Mother, Father and Family of 1Lt Scott Milley
First Lieutenant Scott Francis Milley was born in Boston, MA on March 26,1987. Scott was the younger brother of Steven Jr. and Ashley. He lived in Cambridge, MA and later Sudbury, MA. Scott earned his high school diploma from Lincoln-Sudbury [LS] Regional High School in 2005 where he excelled academically and athletically, and achieved community applause from the LS community as a star player on the high school hockey team.
Following high school, Scott headed off to college at the University of New Hampshire [UNH] where his psychology professor remembers Scott as ever polite and always a gentleman. While attending UNH, Scott brought his sportsmanship zeal to the game of rugby. If you’re visiting UNH, seek out the remembrance bench for Scott near the rugby field on campus. Scott’s love of country and career interests took root as a participant in the Army ROTC program. There, Scott was recognized by the Department of the Army as a superior cadet. During that period Scott attended the airborne course at Fort Benning, GA, where he received his basic parachutist badge.
In 2009 Scott F. Milley graduated from UNH with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, earning honors status with a 3.3 grade point average amidst his active sports schedule and military training. Following UNH, Scott entered active duty in the infantry branch and completed ranger school. He was commissioned to the 2nd Battalion 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, where he served as a platoon leader. Scott was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, and was deployed to Afghanistan as part of operation Enduring Freedom. Under Taliban fire, while conducting combat operations in the Baraki Barak district of Afghanistan, 1LT Scott Francis Milley was shot and killed leading his soldiers when insurgents attacked his unit. He died on November 30, 2010, at age 23, giving his life to our country’s mission less than one month after his arrival in Afghanistan. 1LT Scott Francis Milley was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Purple Heart.
Remembered as being larger than life and a person of highest distinction who loved God and Country in equal measure, Scott left an an immeasurable void in countless lives, but none larger than the cavernous loss felt every day by his loving parents Steven and Janice Milley, and his devoted siblings Ashley and Steven Jr.
Following high school, Scott headed off to college at the University of New Hampshire [UNH] where his psychology professor remembers Scott as ever polite and always a gentleman. While attending UNH, Scott brought his sportsmanship zeal to the game of rugby. If you’re visiting UNH, seek out the remembrance bench for Scott near the rugby field on campus. Scott’s love of country and career interests took root as a participant in the Army ROTC program. There, Scott was recognized by the Department of the Army as a superior cadet. During that period Scott attended the airborne course at Fort Benning, GA, where he received his basic parachutist badge.
In 2009 Scott F. Milley graduated from UNH with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, earning honors status with a 3.3 grade point average amidst his active sports schedule and military training. Following UNH, Scott entered active duty in the infantry branch and completed ranger school. He was commissioned to the 2nd Battalion 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, where he served as a platoon leader. Scott was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, and was deployed to Afghanistan as part of operation Enduring Freedom. Under Taliban fire, while conducting combat operations in the Baraki Barak district of Afghanistan, 1LT Scott Francis Milley was shot and killed leading his soldiers when insurgents attacked his unit. He died on November 30, 2010, at age 23, giving his life to our country’s mission less than one month after his arrival in Afghanistan. 1LT Scott Francis Milley was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Purple Heart.
Remembered as being larger than life and a person of highest distinction who loved God and Country in equal measure, Scott left an an immeasurable void in countless lives, but none larger than the cavernous loss felt every day by his loving parents Steven and Janice Milley, and his devoted siblings Ashley and Steven Jr.
SSG Earl Granville Gold Star brother of Staff Sgt. Joseph Granville.
On June 3, 2008, Army Staff Sergeant Earl Granville was on his third deployment serving as an Infantryman when a roadside bomb left him with severe leg injuries in Zormat, Afghanistan. While returning to the Forward Operating Base after a mission, SSG Granville, the gunner of the vehicle at the time, was thrown from the vehicle when a roadside bomb exploded, killing two of the other passengers.
Landing unconscious in a ditch, SSG Granville awoke to find the team medic working to stabilize him for transport to a Combat Support Hospital. Later transferred to Bagram for surgery, SSG Granville was eventually sent to Landstuhl, Germany where his left leg was amputated.
Arriving at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in mid-June, he spent nearly two months as an in-patient before being released for therapies and treatments. Additional surgery was performed on SSG Granville’s right foot 18 months after his initial injuries, requiring additional time spent at Walter Reed.
Staff Sgt. Joseph Granville, 27, of Vandling, PA., died Saturday, December 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife the former Stephanie Newak. They were married on January 24, 2005.
Born August 4, 1983 in Carbondale, PA., he was the son of Alwin (Al) Granville of Carbondale and Margaret (Mesiti) Granville of Mayfield, PA.
He was a 2001 graduate of the Carbondale Area High School and attended Lackawanna College's Honesdale campus. He was an Army veteran having served in Bosnia during Operation Joint Forge and served in combat in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was currently attached to the Pennsylvania National Guard A1-109th Infantry in Honesdale as a Training NCO. He was formerly employed as a corrections officer at SCI Waymart. He was a member of the VFW, Post 531 in Honesdale.
Landing unconscious in a ditch, SSG Granville awoke to find the team medic working to stabilize him for transport to a Combat Support Hospital. Later transferred to Bagram for surgery, SSG Granville was eventually sent to Landstuhl, Germany where his left leg was amputated.
Arriving at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in mid-June, he spent nearly two months as an in-patient before being released for therapies and treatments. Additional surgery was performed on SSG Granville’s right foot 18 months after his initial injuries, requiring additional time spent at Walter Reed.
Staff Sgt. Joseph Granville, 27, of Vandling, PA., died Saturday, December 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife the former Stephanie Newak. They were married on January 24, 2005.
Born August 4, 1983 in Carbondale, PA., he was the son of Alwin (Al) Granville of Carbondale and Margaret (Mesiti) Granville of Mayfield, PA.
He was a 2001 graduate of the Carbondale Area High School and attended Lackawanna College's Honesdale campus. He was an Army veteran having served in Bosnia during Operation Joint Forge and served in combat in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was currently attached to the Pennsylvania National Guard A1-109th Infantry in Honesdale as a Training NCO. He was formerly employed as a corrections officer at SCI Waymart. He was a member of the VFW, Post 531 in Honesdale.
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