Navy Gold Star Coordinator Support

Jaxon was/is larger than life. From the time he was born until the day he was born into eternal life he was full of energy, enthusiasm, compassion, humor, and a lot of love. He was a friend to all who knew him. Jaxon was incredibly intelligent. Scoring a 98 on his ASVAB! He was a mama's boy at heart and sure knew how to have a good time. One of his favorite things to do was spend time with "his buds" or his family. He is deeply missed and the world will never be the same for many of us that love him.

Master at Arms Petty Officer 3rd Class Duffy was born on March 30, 2001 to Lori and Andrew Duffy of Wareham Massachusetts. Kyle was the youngest of five and the brother to Amy, Juanita, Merissa and Zachary. Kyle was stationed at Naval Base Guam and died unexpectedly while on duty on August 12, 2024. Kyle was the person when you talked about great people who cared about others and would listen to everyone's life story and show he really cared for others. He loved fishing and literally has a fishing rod store at home in Wareham. Our family is truly heartbroken and we will never forget his kind heart. He is buried at the National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts a very peaceful place. WE LOVE YOU  KYLE

LCDR Kenneth Buell was born in Louisville, Ky., on Aug. 24, 1939, as the only child of Louis and Libby Buell of Xenia, Ohio. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and married Mary in June 1963.

While assigned to VA-35 at NAS Oceana, Va., he deployed to Vietnam in the summer of 1972 embarked on the USS AMERICA (CVA 66). On Sept. 17, 1972, CDR Verne G. Donnelly, pilot and Skipper of VA-35, and Kenneth launched from USS AMERICA (CVA 66) on a combat mission over the vicinity of Hai Duong, North Vietnam. As their aircraft was about 8 miles west of the city, heavy AAA fire followed by a large fireball were reported along their flight path and it was assumed that they were shot down and both declared Missing in Action. He remains listed as MIA after 42 years.

Mary never remarried and resides in Gig Harbor, Wash., along with Susan, their daughter, who has two children Aidan and Trinity. Their son, Richard, has served in the Navy for 23 years as a Supply Corps Officer. He is assigned to NAVAIR in Patuxent River, Md., working as a Business Financial Manager for the Air ASW Systems Program Office (PMA-264). He and his wife, Kimberly, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, have two children Alexis and Evan.

USS Barbel SS-580

Lost at Sea. Eternal Patrol 5-1-1989

Danielle was a beautiful, compassionate, cynical, intelligent and an inspiring young woman - she was one of a kind. Danielle was always eager to put herself and everything around her to the test. 

Danielle loved to sketch, journal, debate, and she also enjoyed writing short science fiction stories. She was a voracious reader and a lover of different genres of music and movies.  Danielle sketched a “Tree of Life”, with rainbow roots which later became her first tattoo. It was incredibly special to her since it represented her coming out to the world as a bisexual woman.

Danielle had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a passion for mentoring others.  She loved to travel, and she embraced all cultures. She enjoyed sharing these new experiences with others.   

Danielle was always looking out for the underdog.  She had an amazing sense of compassion and patience for others. She often withheld passing judgement and was very loyal to her friends and family.  Danielle understood that words were not always necessary and just spending time together was enough.  Her smile and laughter were very contagious.  Danielle went out of her way to talk to you when you needed it most, regardless of what she was going through. She was a beacon of light to everyone around her.