Navy Gold Star Coordinator Support

From an early age it was clear that Will was destined to serve in the military.  He was simply built to protect. He was a highly intelligent young man who had a photographic memory.  He joined the Navy in January 2014.  He scored a 98 on the ASVAB and was offered anything he wanted.  He chose sonar and was the honor grad in A School.  He served his entire career aboard the USS Chafee, DDG 90.  He was well trained in martial arts and was also on the Anti-Terrorist Team. In his final deployment in 2017 there was a total casualty of the Array. It was unspooling and about to be lost at sea. He devised a way to reverse and repair the issue and was able to retrieve the invaluable equipment, put it back in service and affording the ship the ability to return to Pearl Harbor solo without delay. Today, every ship in the Navy has a manual with this procedure under his name.  The Navy named the Winch Room that houses the Array aboard the Chafee in Will's honor. 

He left behind his wife Whitney and newborn son Connor, who was only 6 weeks old at his passing, as well as a family who misses him each and every day. He made a difference in the lives of everyone he touched.  He further left a legacy of honor, dedication, valor and military bearing for his time served in the US Navy.

CE1 (Construction Electrician) Tito L. Ruiz was born in the Philippines on April 2, 1974.  He graduated from Radford High School in 1993 and joined the Navy in January 19, 1999. 

His duty stations includes U.S. Naval Support Unit, State Department, NSA/NIOC Hawaii, NCTS FE Yokosuka, NMCB1 Gulfport Mississippi, and NCTS FE Det Sasebo where he served as the Base Communication Assistant Manager. 

CE1 Tito Ruiz is survived by his wife, Melody Ruiz and they have 3 children ( Fiona, Ysabella and Tj)

Jason D Jablonski, (‘JJ’), Orchard Park, NY, had the innate ability to be both encouraging and commanding as a leader. At a young age, he recognized that with hard work and dedicated effort, he could accomplish whatever goals he set for himself excelling in high school and at the United States Naval Academy accumulating multiple athletic and academic awards leading his athletic teams being voted captain of every team he played on. A a true leader who always put the team above self, in August 2016, just prior to his Senior year at USNA, JJ was diagnosed with Leukemia. In mid-November he learned he had been granted his first-choice service assignment to be commissioned as a Naval Aviation Officer upon the 2017 graduation. However, on November 27, 2016, due to complications related to his leukemia treatment, Jason passed away peacefully at the age of 21 surrounded by family and friends after being ‘pinned’ with Navy Pilot wings. He left behind his loving parents, Joe and Lori, two older sisters, Janelle and Casey, a dedicated girlfriend, teammates, company-mates, and an incredible number of friends.  In his Advanced Directives, he indicated the desire to address the unique needs of AYAs who are diagnosed with cancer, a Fellowship has been launched to fulfill his wishes.

John A Deltoro, a wonderful son, brother, husband, and father. He lit up any room he entered with his smile and sense of humor. His laugh was infectious. He loved his children with his whole heart. They were his world and he made sure they, and his wife Heather, never went without. John and his sister Sarah had an unbreakable bond. He and his brother in law Philip were more like brothers than in laws. John and his brother James enjoyed spending time together. John always checked in on his mom and stepdad Carl, his dad and stepmom Kathy(although in our family, "step" wasn't a word), and other family members. He loved football and was a die hard Georgia Bulldawgs fan. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid gamer. John was proud to be a member of the United States Navy and felt honored to serve his country. He is loved and missed by all he touched.