Rhianda N. Dillard was born in Hattiesburg, MS. Growing up with two brothers and a sister, her mother says she was a smart child who loved to learn new things. She enjoyed all clubs at school, especially robotics which she was introduced to in middle school. Later she also began tutoring other students. She graduated from D’Iberville High School with high honors in 2015 and decided to join the Air Force. She left for basic training and later reported to Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, NE, but continued to connect with her family as often as possible. Her mother stated she started to open up to others, making new friends, and learn her new job, working with computers. She enjoyed playing pool with her friends and spending time with her family. She is remembered by her mother, Elizabeth, her father, Michael, her “second mother,” Marilyn, her sister, Jennifer, and her brothers, Autuone and Michael, Jr.
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Lawrence David Hilton was born in Glendale, CA, and graduated from John Burroughs High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Cal State University and his MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School. He joined the Navy in 1996 and was in the Civil Engineer Corp where he oversaw both construction and Public Works projects at various military installations. Lawrence was a competitive horseshoe player and loved to play strategy board games. “He was a terrific example of unconditional acceptance and love of his fellow man,” said his wife, Carole. “He was a man of faith. His untimely death impacted many but the joy with which he embraced life and his legacy of love and service live on in his children and those who knew him.” Lawrence is remembered by his wife, Carole, his children, Katie, Ryan and Laura, his mother Alice, and sisters, Linda and Stephanie. His father Stan is deceased.
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Demetrius was so close to 20 years of NAVY service (less than a month) from retirement when he passed away at the age of 38.
I still shoot billiards (Demetrius taught me this game at age 7) in honor of your memory.
It’s amazing to me how much my youngest son Richard favors Demetrius. It’s almost like I still have you in my life at times.
I will never forget you my one and only BROTHER rest in peace until we meet again in GLORY!
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