Navy Gold Star Coordinator Support

Upon graduating boot camp Jacob attended NNPTC where he would spend time training as an Electricians Mate Nuclear. Once Jacob graduated from NNPTC he was assigned to his first duty station in San Diego, California aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN71), deploying through the South China Sea. Jacob completed his first and last deployment during 2021-2022. Jacob's life sadly ended while his ship was in DPIA and dry docked at Kitsap Naval Base in Bremerton, WA on 12/05/2022. Jacob enjoyed various video games and spent his Friday nights while in high school playing Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic the Gathering with his best buddies. Jacob had a beautiful gentle soul, willing to help anyone when needed. We love you, we miss you, and we think about you everyday. Love you Bud. Jacob Elliott Slocum, Forever 23 

Mason was not just a son and brother but a beacon of light within our family.  His smile was infectious, his kindness, boundless and his love for his family and friends immeasurable.  He had an innate ability to bring joy to any gathering, his presence filling the room with warmth and positivity.  His passion for weightlifting was typical of his unwavering determination and commitment to excellence.  He pursued his goals, while inspiring others with his dedication and steadfast drive.  Yet, at the same time in pursuit of his own personal success, Mason never hesitated to uplift and support those around him who shared similar aspirations.  His legacy of love, kindness and perseverance will always remain etched in our hearts.  We will forever cherish the memories we shared with Mason and carry his love with us always.

René William Zook, was born May 16,1985 to William M. Zook & Dolores D. Zook of Pasadena, Texas. René graduated in 2004 from Clear Brook High in Friendswood, Texas. He loved sports and played football in junior high and high school and was competitive in track & field.

During the summer he went on camping trips with his mom, brother Jonathan and his stepfather Bill Wilkes, who raised him from the age of twelve.

 He played basketball with the neighborhood kids and he made sure his room was always clean, when alone he wrote about anything and everything.

 He attended St. Bernadette Catholic Church teen Mass in Clear Lake. He attended San Jacinto Junior College, then join the military.

 SA René W. Zook graduated from the Great Lakes Naval Training Recruit Center in Chicago. His family was filled with joy on that day of August 18,2005. The three joined hands, carefully stepping over each bleacher at the stadium awaiting to embrace him.

He was going to work as a Navy Missile Technician, but before he could reach this assignment, he had to finish the Naval Submarine School. On Nov. 18, 2005 SA (SU) René William Zook had successfully completed the Naval Submarine School in the Naval Submarine Base, New London, Groton, Connecticut.