Blaine M. Webb was born in Coronado, CA. He enjoyed surfing, rock climbing, racquetball, was a numismatist (coin collector), and a became black belt in Karate by the age of 13. Blaine graduated from Coronado High school in 2005 and joined the Navy at the age of 17 where he served as a Search and Rescue swimmer and Naval Air Crewman (Tactical Helicopter Trainer). Shari, Blaine’s mother, recalls her son as a consistent male figured in his niece, Janea’s, life as well as a loved volunteer at Children’s Hospital. She said he understood the value of sharing quality time and always gave hope for a better tomorrow. Blaine was close to his father, Randall, who also served in the Navy until his death in 2009 from Melanoma. Blaine is remembered by his mother, Shari, his sister, Chera, and his nieces, Asia Payne, Destiney, and Noel Pfieffer. The Navy Gold Star program and the Webb family also remember SCPO Randall R. Webb (June 25, 1961-June 28, 2009). Never Forgotten!
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We honor our son, Dr. John Zenzius Thomas, LT USN, by remembering not only what he accomplished, but how he made us feel—loved, supported, and inspired. John was a gifted Navy physician, yet his greatest gift was the joy and encouragement he gave to everyone around him. We treasure the memories of him golfing with his grandparents, and the way his eyes lit up when climbing rock walls—always reaching higher, always striving. He showed us that life was an adventure to be embraced, never feared. John’s laughter, his compassion, and his courage continue to guide us. Though our hearts ache, we carry his spirit forward, honoring the remarkable man he was and the love he left behind.
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SPC Geoffrey A. Whitsitt 118th MP 503rd Battalion
Geoff was my first best friend. He was born when I was six years old and I'll never forget the first time holding my baby brother. As we grew up, we obviously had the sibling fights, but we always had each others backs. Geoff was a vivacious singer with a beautiful voice. He was selected to be a part of a children's choir in our home state of South Carolina, which was a huge accomplishment because the children's choir was almost impossible to get into!Our life paths went separate directions. I joined the Navy in 2005 and Geoff joined the Army, shortly after he graduated high school. He went to boot camp in Fort Leonard Wood and then MP school, followed by Airborne school in Fort Benning. I deployed for the fifth time to Bahrain and he went on his first deployment to Afghanistan.On January 13, 2010, I called home to talk with my wife. She was pregnant at the time with our first daughter. I immediately knew something was wrong when she answered. "Geoff is dead," is all she could say. "I am so sorry."At his funeral, it was not just a funeral with military honors and the pomp and circumstance. So many people shared their own stories about how Geoff had changed their lives. How he would tell jokes that would make your sides hurt from laughing. How he would break out into song while on the hikes through the Afghan mountains. How he'd take care of his fellow soldiers by sharing candy or his water. My three children will never know their Uncle Geoff this side of heaven, but my wife and I make sure that they know the kind of man he was. He was a man of honor and courage and integrity; compassion and grit and toughness. He loved God first, then family and finally country. And it was with that love he paid the ultimate sacrifice with his life.Geoff will always be my first best friend. And he will forever be my hero.-MN1(SW) Steven Whitsitt, USN Gold Star Brother
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Uriel Causor lived his life to the fullest and will always be remembered as a wonderful son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, student, friend. He loved God, his family, friends, hometown, and serving his country through the Navy. His fun-loving nature, kindness, and eagerness to lend a helping hand has touched many lives and left the world a much better place. Deceased on July 11 2015; We will love you for all eternity, my Navy son!
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