G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
Olivia Nelson
December 29, 1921 - - September 04, 2023
Vincent Sheppard
July 25, 1959 - - August 07, 2023
Vincent C. Sheppard, 64 of Jamaica Queens, New York, father of five, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, when his long battle with health concerns ended and God’s will was done. Born on July 25, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Bryant and Annie Ruth Sheppard. Vincent (Pops), upon graduating high school, went on to join the United States Navy, where ...
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