Joseph “Joey” Pudlowski was born in Bremerton, WA, and grew up in McKeesport, PA, where he attended McKeesport High School. After high school, Joey learned the carpentry trade and worked as a builder until he joined the Navy in 2001. Once in the Navy, Joey joined the SeaBees and was assigned to the NMCB74 Battalion where his skills as a builder were put to good use. Always one to live in the present, Joey lived life to the fullest, says his father, Mark. Joey loved Bassie, his Bassett Hound, playing baseball, and soccer, four-wheeling and helping children. He is remembered by his family, Mark and Susan Pudlowski, and his younger brothers, Ryan Adam and Daniel Pudlowski.
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Christopher was born in New Haven,Ct. raised in Wallingford,Ct. He joined the Navy in 2008. His military job was Hull Tech. Christopher helped keep the ship in top condition. He had a variety of duties with the ship board structure including metal work. (He was also a firefighter). Christopher wanted to be a mechanic when he grew up. He had a black cat Jinx and a dog(Akita) Niki. His hobbies were, Baseball, football, basketball, bowling, skateboarding and wrestling with his 2 brothers John and Bobby. He had an older sister Sheila. He was the youngest of four. At the time of his passing he had 2 boys Damien and Xavier. Christopher had a work ethic where his focus and determination was truly amazing to witness. He was also intelligent, super full of energy with an extremely competitive spirit. He loved hanging out and doing stuff with his brothers. Even though he was the youngest and smallest he always tried his hardest. He was also very funny, a jokester. He loved to make those around him laugh. As an adult he brought new meaning to working out with weights. He was dedicated to staying fit. As a child he lived to build things, anything… he would put together cardboard boxes with duct tape. When it snowed he would build his own little city in our backyard making igloos. He had a heck of an imagination. He would wrestle with his brothers and put holes in the walls and ceiling of his room and cover them up with posters. His smile was infectious and he was always fun to be around. He is and always will be loved and missed by so many. Gail (Mom)
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Xavier was a fun, loving young man. He loved spending time with his family and always made us laugh with his silliness. Gone too soon, forever 19.
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LT Miroslav Steven Zilberman was born in 1979 in Kiev, Ukraine. In 1991 he came to the United States with his parents and Enlisted in the Navy in 1997. Deciding to become an Officer, he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2003 and was commissioned as an Ensign. Following flight training, LT Zilberman earned his Wings of Gold as a Naval Aviator and was designated as an E-2C Hawkeye Pilot. On March 31st, 2010, after completing a combat mission over Afghanistan, LT Zilberman was commanding an E-2C Hawkeye when it suffered a catastrophic engine failure while returning to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Staying at the controls of the damaged aircraft and ensuring the other three crewmembers had safely bailed out, LT Zilberman was ultimately lost when the Hawkeye crashed into the North Arabian Sea. He left behind his wife, two young children, and his parents. For his heroic actions and selfless dedication, LT Zilberman was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, an award presented to military aviators for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.
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Robin Collins was born on August 9, 1994 to Michelle Dyer and John Collins and raised in Manchester, Missouri. Robin was the younger sister to John Collins III and twin sister to Kristin Collins. Following high school graduation (2013), Robin and Kristin moved to Florida for college and a few years later decided to join the military together. In January 2016, Robin enlisted in the Navy as a Cryptologic Technician. Robin’s first command was aboard the USS McCampbell (DDG-85), where she quickly rose to the ranks of Petty Officer Second Class. As a new PO2, she tackled overwhelming obstacles, becoming the only CTT2 onboard, and leading a team of 2 to complete the workload of a 14-Sailor division to ensure the work center and ship was capable of fulfilling its duties. Her next tour was with Commander SIXTH FLEET, where she was selected for advancement to First Class Petty Officer. Upon reporting to Naples, Italy, she quickly took on the role of Leading Petty Officer. She led more than 20 Sailors across 4 different lines of effort to ensure warships in the SIXTHFLT AOR had the most up to date I&W for the safety of ships. Robin never missed an opportunity to go exploring and loved seeking new adventures. She was truly genuine and deeply cared for people. She made it a habit to truly know her Sailors. Robin Nicole Collins gave the Ultimate Sacrifice on July 18, 2021 while on duty when a shelter roof and chimney collapsed on her during heavy weather.
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Jonathan R. Kalbach was born in Columbia, SC, and grew up in Saluda, SC, with his three brothers and four sisters. He enjoyed music, hiking, birdwatching, and reading. According to his mother, Sarah, he was a very good older brother to his little sister, Christy, taking her for rides in his truck just to explore. He, like his other siblings, looked up to his oldest brother, Mark, who was born without hands or feet. After graduating from Saluda High school, Jonathan joined the Navy in 1991 where he worked as an electronics technician on submarines. Jonathan continued his education at Brevard Community College while stationed in Florida. He was a Christian who loved children, animals, and all people. His mother recalled how Jonathan never failed to call her, especially after the death of his father, and visited at every opportunity. He is remembered by his mother, Sarah, and his his siblings, Mark, Tim, Paul, Beth, Joy, Hope, and Christina.
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