CAPT Suzanne Ruth Meyer (56, Lorton VA / Monroeville PA) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Dec 14, 2024. Suzanne was a brilliant, curious, caring person; a bookworm who traveled the world, got her pilot’s license, and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was dedicated to her loving husband Jim Phillips & his children; her adoring parents David & Mary Lou Serene Meyer, her sister Rebecca Meyer Gottlieb (husband EJ Gottlieb), and beloved nieces Emily, Vanessa, and Audrey Gottlieb. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh (Political Science, Russian language), M.A. International Affairs; and was in Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. CAPT “Oscar” Meyer was a Naval officer for 28 years with three carrier deployments (USS EISENHOWER, ROOSEVELT, & NIMITZ), many shore deployments including the U.S. Mission to the United Nations (NYC), with her last position as Dep N3 Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI).
William enlisted in the Navy in 2004, and the Navy Reserves in 2010.
He was from Jackson, MS. He graduated from Forest Hill High School in 2003, and attended Jackson State University. His freshman year he made the academic Dean's List, and finished one semester of his sophomore year. In February 2010, he was accepted and entered Ex'Pression College for Digital Arts in Emeryville, California. He had been working on a Bachelor's Degree in Sound Arts. William was sent to Hawaii for training in July 2011 where he drowned in August 2011. He was 26 years young.
Thank you very much for everything Erick it was a pleasure to meet you in person, I hope that we are able to maintain communication with the Navy Gold Star program that represents so much satisfaction and happiness for us to unite with other families. Hugs
We were very happy to see Gold Star Navy in the Resource Room at the Snowball Express in Dallas Texas. Rufus and Stephanie provided valuable information and also helped in the event. Thank you for being there for us.
Thanks Sabrina for your greatful assistance in obtaining gold star pins for me and my family. We do appreciate your hard work in making this possible.
Mrs. Jackson, you're such a blessing. We don't feel forgotten after our loss anymore. We greatly appreciate the moral support you provided to us. Thank you very much for all you do. Carol & Andrea
Patricia you are perfect for the job you do with the Gold Star Families. Talking to you over the phone felt like I have known you before and meeting you in person validate my feelings. After almost 14 years it means something special to meet other parents and families who have walked our path and the others who are now on that long painful journey our prayers are with all to find comfort.Gold Star Mom and Dad, Maryland
'This was a great experience for me. I am so glad I did it. I appreciate all of the work and coordination from everyone involved. Thanks for your program. It meant a lot to me and my husband. We were taken on a tour of the hanger, meet some of the men now in the squadron, and had a very nice time. Thank you very much Sandra.'
Susanna, thanks for all you do for the Gold Star Families. . .encouraging Dolores to submit a tribute for our son Rene was just another example of how you are always reaching out to care for and encourage family members to remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.Thank you! Bill & Dolores
As a survivor of a military serviceman, I'm so pleased for all of you in supporting and caring for those who have lost their love ones like mine. Your kindness and cooperation is being appreciated.
