A bathtub and toy ship sparked Joseph’s dreams of a career in the U.S. Navy. Working through college with only summer jobs and an R.O.T.C. scholarship, he earned a degree in Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and later a master’s degree in Naval Engineering at M.I.T. Aboard the USS Morrison (FFG-13) he found a love for the open sea. His career took him to Italy, Iraq, Japan and across the U.S. He yearned to experience new places and adventures but retained a devotion to his native Colorado. Joseph, forever curious, had a talent for puzzles (sprung from years of Lego building!) Although ambitious and goal oriented, he was also kindhearted and loving. He strove to be fair in his leadership, worked hard and had high expectations. An adoring father to his son and four legged kin as well, he loved and was well loved, and deeply missed.
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Keith F. Gillette Jr. was born in Newport, RI, and grew up in Boston, MA. After graduation from Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, CT, Keith attended the University of Connecticut and Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Keith joined the Navy in 1975 first serving as dental officer in the shore clinic from 1980-1982 and then as the Head of the Dental Clinic on USS Simon Lake. Keith loved the Red Sox and the Celtics, and enjoyed folk music such as Peter, Paul, and Mary. He is remembered by his siblings Glenn and Trudy, his daughters, Jaime, Whitney, and Lindsay, and his son, Cory.
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Andre joined the United States Marine Corps in September 2013. After graduating bootcamp, he was stationed at Camp Lejeune Military Base in North Carolina. Andre was deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 2018 to Georgian, Europe. His awards included the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Andre was stationed in Warner Robins, GA and quickly moved up in rank becoming a Sergeant in 2017. He inspired many and made a great impact on everyone he encountered. Andre was a proud Marine and was honored to serve his country. On July 31, 2020, Andre was called home. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Aliyah Jani Armstrong. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Kenya Armstrong; two daughters, Alivia Jai and Alissa Joi Armstrong; his parents, Nekesha and Stacy Dunbar, three sisters, Alexus and Daija Dunbar, Jasmaine Coleman; two brothers, Craig (Alexandria) Thomas and Jashun Coleman grandparents, Deloris and Charles Brinson and a host of Aunts, Uncles, cousins nieces and nephews who truly misses him! Until Valhalla, Sgt. Andre J. Armstrong ??
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Scott W. Shaw was born in Norwood, MA, and grew up in Bourne, MA. He joined the Navy in 1994 and became a Navy Diver. "He was a protector of the vulnerable," says his father, " he would often put bullies in their place.” Scott was an avid snowboarder and hunter and loved anything to do with water. His father remembers a time when Scott was hunting: “He was wearing a ghillie suit (suit of camouflage) he made himself,” said his father. “He went into a field and laid down and fell asleep. He woke up and was surrounded by deer. He jumped up and they all ran away.” Scott is remembered by his wife, Tanya, his children, Shaina, Justine, and Jeremiah, his brother, Kevin, his mother Carol Renaccio, and his father Al Shaw. “We love you Scott and Miss you every Day.”
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