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Navy Gold Star is the Navy’s official program for providing long-term support to surviving families of Sailors who pass while on Active Duty. If you are visiting this page because you are a surviving family member of a deceased service member, please accept our most heartfelt sympathy and gratitude for your loved one’s service and sacrifice in defending our nation . . .

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U.S. Navy
HM3
Gregory Semrau
28 Mar 2005

Greg was born in Lansing, Michigan, to Patricia and William Semrau, the 3rd of 4 boys. Growing up in St Johns, he enjoyed the Boy Scouts, Little League, performing in the high school drama department, and time with family. Greg was a man of faith, raised and confirmed in the Lutheran church. He enlisted in the Navy directly after graduation, attending boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Academy, and serving at Camp LeJeune, NC and Camp Pendleton, CA furthering his training as a Hospital Corpsman specializing in nuclear medicine. One of his career highlights was saving a young woman’s leg from amputation by getting better medical images for the surgeons. Greg’s plans were to re-enter civilian life after serving out his second term with the Navy seeking employment at a hospital radiology department. Greg is survived by both parents, 3 brothers, sister-in-law, 5 nephews and nieces, and 1 daughter.

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U.S. Navy
HM2
Clayton (Doc) Beauchamp
07 Aug 2012

My name is Diana I am or was mother of HM2 Clayton ( Doc ) Beauchamp. Clayton was my middle child. He was so special. Never met a stranger and always took up for the people less fortunate and that were being  bullied. Clayton had such a fun loving personality. His teachers all looked forward to seeing him come to class because he kept it interesting. When he decided to join the Navy of course his dad was so very proud. I was also proud but you know how moms are we worry. But Clayton wanted to save lives so he became a Corpsman and did just what he set out to do. SAVE LIVES!  When Clayton decided to go to Afghanistan I could not talk to him for about a week because every time I tried to speak to him I cried. My worst fear was he would not return home safe and yet he did not return home at all until it was too late. On August 7th 2012 my life was forever changed. Clayton stepped on an IED. I learned later that Clayton did not have to go on foot patrol with his marines. He volunteered for every patrol because he was afraid one of his brothers would be injured in the field and would need him.  So he went voluntarily doing what he loved taking care of his brothers. We miss him every day, but know he is taking care of us from Heaven.

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U.S. Navy
PO1
Brent Sturgeon
19 Aug 2020

My son lived a life of courage, honor, and deep love. As a Navy sailor, he served his country with pride and unwavering dedication, embodying the very best of what it means to stand for something greater than oneself. He was taken from us far too soon in a tragic accident, leaving behind a love that continues to grow through his wife and the child he never got to meet. Though his time here was brief, his legacy is lasting; carried forward in the life they created together and in the pride we feel for the man he became. I am endlessly proud to call him my son (and his wife, my daughter-in-law, who’s also an active-duty Navy sailor). His strength, his heart, and his service will never be forgotten. He lives on in every memory, every heartbeat, and in the future of the family he loved so deeply.

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U.S. Navy
OS2
Brandon Murrmann
02 Jan 2023
Brandon was an amazing young man and the light in all our eyes. He had such a zest for life and lived it to the fullest. His warm, beautiful smile and bear hugs are missed the most. Brandon had many dear friends, however, his family was most important to him. Especially his Momma, Pops and his sister Lauren. Along with aunts, uncles and cousins. His dog Cooper was his sidekick that he had rescued from a shelter. This world is a lot dimmer without his amazing soul. Brandon will never be forgotten by any of us.
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U.S. Navy
PO2
William Jack Lambert (Billy-Jack)
10 Apr 2016

Billy-Jack, my son, I miss you so very much! I love you! I wish you were still around so I could give you a hug and tell you how much you are loved! Oh how I miss you son!   My heart still aches, and it always will.   The hole that’s in my heart is deep and indescribable! Even after 5 years, but at least it’s a little more bearable now, although some days are really hard.  I am just very thankful that your dad was spared this kind of heartache (oh how I miss him too).   I am doing my best in choosing to remember your life and not your death. It’s hard sometimes but at least it’s a start. 

I remember your loving kindness, putting others first. I recall a time we were walking in the city, you saw a homeless man laying down covered up in a door way of a closed building, you asked him if he was ok, (that’s all I heard) then we walked away to a convenience store. You purchased food & drink (I thought for yourself) then walked back to that homeless guy and gave it to him. You were such a caring and thoughtful young man.  I am going to continue to remember your life that you lived!  I will always love you!  Although it was short, I thank God for blessing me with the time that I did get to spend with you and your dad on this earth.  

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U.S. Navy
PO3
Robert Bartulewicz
16 Jul 2019
PO3 Robert “Bobby” Bartulewicz III was born in Richmond, VA, and graduated from Glen Allen High School in 2015. A multi-sport athlete, Bobby wrestled, played rugby, lacrosse, roller hockey, ice hockey, and ran cross country. According to his mom, Bobby was also a "fantastic" saxophone player and played in the high school band. Bobby loved exotic pets and had a desert gecko, ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders and a chinchilla as well as his faithful dachshund, Swirls, who still waits for his return. Bobby joined the Navy in September 2017 and became an engineer on the George W. Bush. He loved his motorcycle, tattoos, and taking his mom out for “mother-son night.” Bobby's older sister, Danielle, is a Veterinarian in Tennessee. "Bobby was definitely my little boy," said his mother. " I miss him every day that he has been gone." He is remembered by his mother, Kimberly and his father, Robert.
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