Navy Gold Star Coordinator Support

Demir Akozer enlisted into the Navy in February 2012, and proudly served through his untimely departure in June 2022, where he was a shipmate on the USS New Hampshire Submarine out of Norfolk VA. Demir was the kind of person that never met a stranger. If you met Demir, then you know how genuine and kind his heart and soul was. Most of all, he was so fun-loving, taking pleasure in helping others, whether it was mowing your lawn, helping you work on your car or truck, or just spending time with you and putting a smile on your face, as he so naturally could do. Demir’s amazing and quick-witted sense of humor was unlike any other, and every door he walked through, he brought new life into that place. He was the entertainer in our family. He valued his family and friends, and he enjoyed driving his lifted truck with his dog, Dexter, as his shotgun rider. Demir’s absence has left such an emptiness that can never be filled, and his memory will live on as we carry him in our hearts. We all love you and miss you Demir!

Barton Russell Humlhanz was born on February 26, 1981 in Doylestown, PA. He was my first child and only son. Bart, or BR as he was nicknamed by his family, evolved into a handsome young man nicknamed Hanz by his fellow Marines. At age 5 ½, almost to the day, Bart became a big brother when his sister Nicole was born August 22^nd. As a child, Bart played tee-ball and baseball and was in cub scouts and boy scouts for a few years. Bart enjoyed art classes in school and liked to draw and make pottery. Bart also loved music like his mom, he played drums in school and at church as “The Little Drummer Boy” for many years at Christmas, and taught himself how to play guitar. Bart received his first meritorious promotion to Private First-Class May 2002 and received Marine of the Quarter at Camp Lejeune in the fall of 2002. Bart received his second meritorious promotion to Corporal in June 2004. Bart told everyone that joining the United States Marine Corps was the best thing he had ever done, he worked hard at what he loved and was very proud of his accomplishments, as were all of us.  

Bart was killed in Babil Province, Iraq on 26 AUG 2004 during his second deployment as the result of an IED while conducting security operations. Bart’s personal awards, medals, ribbons include the Purple Heart, Navy Marine Corps Achievement, Combat Action, Good Conduct, National Defense, Iraq Campaign, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, Global War on Terrorism Service, Sea Service Deployment, Expert Rifle and Marksman Pistol. Bart was so disappointed with himself before deploying the second time, since he held Expert Pistol throughout his previous 2 years serving in the Marine Corps. During his first deployment Bart was assigned designated marksman for his unit and was requested by name for several special ops’ missions. Bart is always remembered, along with all our fallen heroes. We always speak his name, so he is never forgotten…Corporal Barton Russell Humlhanz, 2D MP BN, USMC.

Was the kindest loving person we knew. He worked so hard to help others, always wanting to save someone, and was always there for anyone. Ahmad was a persistent person. He played all kinds of sports growing up, football, soccer, baseball, basketball, boxing, some he liked some he didn't.  He also enjoyed club scouts Pack 2 in Prospect Park. 

He literally lit up a room, loved making people feel comfortable, and love making people laugh.  His smile was so addicting and his desire to help others was amazing. 

Attended Public School Prospect Park School # 1 in Prospect Park, NJ 

Graduated High School from Passaic County Technical Institute in June 2018 Computer Science 

Ever since we could remember Ahmad wanted to join the military. Once he was 17 he had his parents sign him up for the Navy.  

He will forever be loved and forever be missed