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.
JD Cooley
July 24, 1924 - - June 12, 2017
J D Cooley, 92, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 12, 2017. He was born in Munson, FL, on July 24, 1924, to the late John and Ether (Collins) Cooley, pioneers of Santa Rosa County. As a young boy, J D helped his parents provide wood for the Bagdad Land and Lumber Co. At age seventeen, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp. In March of 1943 he entered the US Army ...
Kenneth Courtney
February 07, 1937 - - November 05, 2014
Kenneth Edward Courtney of Navarre, Florida, passed away on November 5, 2014, at the age of 77. Ken was born on February 7, 1937 in Whiting, Indiana. He went to school in the Chicago area, graduating from Thornton Fractional High School in 1955. After high school, Ken served in the United States Air Force for four years and was stationed in Japan and Korea. After his retu ...
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