George Lutz

Honor and Remember Joins BeBe Winans in Effort to Bring National Appreciation to Fallen Military and Their Families

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Symbol Of Sacrifice And Remembrance Being Recognized In
Winans’ Song “Ultimate Sacrifice” Honoring Fallen Service Members 

VEVO (version 1) http://vevo.ly/UC8J5I
YouTube (version 2) http://youtu.be/z5l27kJxJow

Chesapeake, VA  ( November 12, 2012) — Honor and Remember, Inc. is humbled to announce an inspirational alliance that will touch the hearts of millions, in appreciation of those who have given all to preserve our freedom. On Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2012 legendary recording artist BeBe Winans  will release a new tribute music video(s) produced for his unforgettable song, “Ultimate Sacrifice.” Working with families across the nation, who have lost loved ones in military service, Honor and Remember has received over one hundred photos that were used throughout these stunning musical tributes.  Due to the overwhelming response from the families, and to include everyone, two separate videos were produced.  It is our hope that these brave heroes will represent to Americans the thousands of lives that have given the ultimate sacrifice and remind us all of the families they have left behind.

BeBe Winans recently returned from a seven day tour of several bases throughout Kuwait, performing for the servicemen and women stationed there, and participating in base activities, such as Command visits, walking tours, and autograph and photos sessions.  This is the second Middle East trip for Winans, who has always been an avid supporter of our troops. “We can never give enough thanks to those who place their lives on the line, making the ultimate sacrifice, nor to the families they leave behind forever grieving”, says BeBe.  “The meaning and purpose of Honor and Remember, fits perfectly into this tribute which directly affects every American. “

“BeBe has written a tremendous song that speaks directly to our mission of public appreciation of sacrifice. It is our hope that millions of Americans will be touched by this inspirational message and find their own ways of being thankful for the sacrifice that has preserved our freedom.“  said George Lutz/Founder, Honor and Remember.

BeBe Winans’ new video release “Ultimate Sacrifice” will debut online Veterans Day, Monday, November 12 on VEVO and YouTube.

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BeBe Winans

Critically acclaimed inspirational, R&B and gospel vocalist  BeBe Winans has recently released his new album America America on Razor & Tie. The music video for “America America” also debued on VH1 Soul and Centric TV. Winans has promoted his new album with appearances at Mayor Bloomberg’s Fleet Week Breakfast in NYC, Access Hollywood, CNN Showbiz Tonight, Entertainment Tonight, The Better Show, NYC’s NBC News, Fox Good Day LA, Good Morning America, a special edition CD sold on QVC, and an exclusive concert/Centric TV Special and more.

America America, Winans’ seventh solo release, for which he has been nominated for a Soul Train Award in the category of Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance, is comprised of nine classic songs. “The inspiration for America America is the time we are living in,” Winans explains.  “Sometimes, we forget that we are all Americans.  At sporting events, when the national anthem is sung, everyone stands – black, white, rich, poor – everyone.” The album includes standards such as “America The Beautiful,” “Lift Every Voice,” and “The Star Spangled Banner,” and three new songs written by Winans for the album including the beautifully hopeful title track and first single, “America America”, the upbeat “We’re The United States of America,” and the poignant “Ultimate Sacrifice,” dedicated to our fallen troops.

About Honor and Remember, Inc.

After the death of his eldest son, Tony, in Iraq, Gold Star father George Lutz recognized the need to educate the nation about the precious cost of freedom. His mission became raising awareness about the sacrifice made by military men and women who died for their country through the creation and establishment of a distinct and tangible symbol. The Honor and Remember Flag was unveiled nationally on Memorial Day 2008 to perpetually recognize the sacrifice of our fallen military heroes and their families. The flag is now being endorsed by veteran and service organizations and adopted by cities and states.  And it is being flown by patriotic Americans across our nation and is fast becoming a nationally accepted symbol of remembrance. One of our major goals is the presentation of personalized Honor and Remember Flags to individual families of every military fallen hero.  Hundreds of Honor and Remember Flags have already been presented, across the United States, to the families who have lost loved ones in military conflicts, over many generations.  Additionally, more than 20 states have either adopted the flag or endorsed its use.  Visit www.HonorandRemember.org for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Crystal Cameron, Honor and Remember, Inc: cryscameron@gmail.com
For BeBe Winans: Kerri Brusca, Razor & Tie: kbrusca@razorandtie.com

Honor and Remember on the #81 of Jason Bowles this Weekend at Phoenix International Raceway for Veteran’s Day

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MacDonald Motorsports Press Release“New symbol of sacrifice and remembrance will appear on MacDonald Motorsports No. 81 hood in recognition of Veteran’s Day”


(MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA) November 8, 2012 – MacDonald Motorsports is proud to announce that Honor and Remember will be prominently displayed on the hood of the #81 for Jason Bowles this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway.  Honor and Remember is a national non-profit organization that aims to establish a tangible national symbol of gratitude as a visible public reminder to all Americans to recognize the sacrifice of our military fallen heroes and their families.

 “MacDonald Motorsports has consistently given tribute this year to our nations gold star families,” explained Honor and Remember founder, George Lutz.  “It is very appropriate that this Veteran’s Day they continue to remember our fallen military heroes.”

 Lutz has traveled more than 25,000 miles to all 50 states in order to urge the display of the flag by governments, businesses and individuals.  He has delivered personalized versions of the flag to hundreds of families who have lost a loved one in military service, regardless of generation.

 To date, more than 20 states have either adopted the flag or endorsed its use.  Supporters of the flag can visit www.HonorandRemember.org to sign a petition urging lawmakers in Washington to support H.R. 546, which would make the flag a federally recognized, perpetual tribute to the lives lost in service to our country

 That flag will be displayed prominently on the hood of the #81 this weekend for the Great Clips 200 at Phoenix.

 Watch the race…..Fans can catch the Great Clips 200 from Phoenix International Raceway this Saturday at 3:30PM ET.  The race can be seen live on ESPN.

 Follow Jason Bowles on Social Media…..Keep up with everything that Jason is doing by following him on twitter @bowlesjason.  Fans can also follow the race team on twitter @mms81_pr.

 Follow Honor and Remember…..Fans can learn more about this great organization at www.HonorandRemember.org and on facebook and twitter @HonorRemember.

 MacDonald Motorsports

MacDonald Motorsports Owner Randy MacDonald has been around the NASCAR circles since 1985, when he began his own racing career with the loving support of his father “Doc” and his mother Pat MacDonald.  As a NASCAR driver, Randy was successful in making it all the way to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.  The MacDonald family became NASCAR team owners in 1986 and have fielded cars in all three of NASCAR’s elite series following faith based principles. MacDonald Motorsports focuses on assisting our sponsors with strategically increasing the overall awareness of corporate messaging or brand recognition by consistently articulating the message to be delivered through motorsports. MacDonald Motorsports offers drivers opportunities to gain experience from grass roots all the way through the elite series of NASCAR.

 About Honor and Remember, Inc

After the death of his eldest son Tony in Iraq, Gold Star father George Lutz recognized the need to educate the nation on the precious cost of freedom. His mission became raising awareness about the sacrifice made by military men and women who died for their country, through the creation and establishment of a distinct and tangible symbol. The Honor and Remember Flag was unveiled nationally on Memorial Day 2008 to perpetually recognize the sacrifice of our fallen military heroes and their families. The flag is now being endorsed by veteran and service organizations and adopted by cities and states.  And it is being flown by patriotic Americans across our nation and is fast becoming a nationally accepted symbol of remembrance.  

 CONTACT: Shawn Meekhof  (616) 430-0537
MacDonald Motorsports: 223 Rolling Hills Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117
Email: shawn.meekhof@gmail.com
www.mms81.com

October 2012 Casualties

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Seventeen lives given for our country this month.

Sgt. Thomas J. Butler IV, 25, of Wilmington, N.C.
Sgt. Jeremy F. Hardison, 23, of Maysville, N.C.
Sgt. Donna R. Johnson, 29, of Raeford, N.C.
Sgt. 1st Class Aaron A. Henderson, 33, of Houlton, Maine
Sgt. Camella M. Steedley, 31, of San Diego, Calif
Warrant Officer Joseph L. Schiro, 27, of Coral Springs, Fla.
Staff Sgt. Justin C. Marquez, 25, of Aberdeen, N.C.
Sgt. Thomas R. Macpherson, 26, of Long Beach, Ca
Sgt. 1st Class Ryan J. Savard, 29, of Sierra Vista, Ariz
Cmdr. Joel Del Mundo Tiu, 49, of Manila, Philippines
Spc. Brittany B. Gordon, 24, of St. Petersburg, Fla
Sgt. Robert J. Billings, 30, of Clarksville, Va
Pfc. Shane G. Wilson, 20, of Kuna, Idaho
Chief Warrant Officer Michael S. Duskin, 42, of Orange Park, Fla
Staff Sgt.  Kashif  M. Memon, 31, of Houston, Texas
Sgt. Clinton K. Ruiz, 22, of Murrieta, Calif
Cpl. Alex F. Domion, 21, of Richfield Springs, N.Y

Honor and Remember Launches Major Fundraising Campaign

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 Proceeds from Letterbox Sales to Benefit Honor and Remember Mission

Chesapeake, VA (Thursday, October 18, 2012) – Honor and Remember, Inc. is teaming with The Dreifa™ Initiative for a major fundraising initiative. Proceeds from the Honor and Remember Letterbox campaign will help support its mission of establishing an official national symbol of remembrance for our fallen heroes and their families by bringing tribute to the men and women from all generations who gave their lives in military service to the United States.

Gold Star Father George Lutz, founder of Honor and Remember, lost his son Tony in Iraq in 2005. Three years later, he began a national journey to ensure that no American service member who has paid the ultimate price is ever forgotten.  Mr. Lutz has made it his lifelong mission to encourage lawmakers to implement The Honor and Remember Flag as an official national symbol of remembrance. In America’s history, there has never been a national symbol that recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by members of our military. The Honor and Remember Flag was created for that purpose.

Mr. Lutz has crisscrossed the country, travelling nearly 30,000 miles, meeting with legislators in all 50 states to make this happen. Thanks to his steadfast commitment, The Honor and Remember Flag is now official in 14 states.

Proceeds from the Honor and Remember Letterbox Campaign will help:

  • Fund the Honor and Remember mission
  • Facilitate the adoption of the Honor and Remember symbol as a national flag
  • Provide flags for all families who have lost loved ones in the military to preserve our freedoms
  • Educate our youth about the cost of freedom

Lutz remarked, “This is a wonderful opportunity to give a classic gift to someone special and help us continue our mission of recognizing the sacrifice of our fallen military heroes and their families by establishing the Honor and Remember Flag and presenting every Gold Star Family a personalized tribute as a public expression of appreciation.”

The beautiful Honor and Remember embossed Letterbox is perfect for storing treasured correspondence and preserving memories.  The letterbox comes with 15 elegant note cards and complimenting foil-lined, textured envelopes. There are four in the series of collectible designs, and are the perfect place for preserving cherished letters and mementos.

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About The Dreifa™ Initiative

 Dreifa™ designs, manufactures and sells the highest quality signature letterboxes, note cards and envelopes with a diverse array of liners. The Dreifa™ mission is to preserve note writing as a cultural norm, provide the place for keeping treasured notes and cards, showcase local talent through the use of their work in the design of its note cards and give back to the community through contributing to non-profits from each Dreifa™ sale.  To learn more, please visit www.dreifa.org.


About Honor and Remember, Inc.®

After the death of his eldest son, Tony, in Iraq, Gold Star father George Lutz recognized the need to educate the nation about the precious cost of freedom. His mission became raising awareness about the sacrifice made by military men and women who died for their country through the creation and establishment of a distinct and tangible symbol. The Honor and Remember Flag was unveiled nationally on Memorial Day 2008 to perpetually recognize the sacrifice of our fallen military heroes and their families. The flag is now being endorsed by veteran and service organizations and adopted by cities and states.  And it is being flown by patriotic Americans across our nation and is fast becoming a nationally accepted symbol of remembrance. One of our major goals is the presentation of personalized Honor and Remember Flags to individual families of every military fallen hero.  Hundreds of Honor and Remember Flags have already been presented across the USA to the families who have lost loved ones in military conflicts over many generations.  Additionally, more than 20 states have either adopted the flag or endorsed its use.  For more information, please visit www.HonorandRemember.org.

 

 

September 2012 Casualties

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Nineteen lives given for our country this month.

Spc. Kyle R. Rookey, 23, of Oswego, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Jeremie S. Border, 28, of Mesquite, Texas
Staff Sgt. Jonathan P. Schmidt, 28, of Petersburg, Va.
Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske, 21, of Dubois, Ind
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jose L. Montenegro Jr., 31, of Houston, Texas
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thalia S. Ramirez, 28, of San Antonio, Texas
Sgt. Kyle B. Osborn, 26, of Lafayette, Ind.
Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible, 40, of North Huntingdon, Pa.
Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell, 27, of Kokomo, Ind
Sgt. Sapuro B. Nena, 25, of Honolulu
Spc. Joshua N. Nelson, 22, Greenville, N.C.
Pfc. Genaro Bedoy, 20, of Amarillo, Texas
Pfc. Jon R. Townsend, 19, Claremore, Okla.
Sgt. Jason M. Swindle, 24, of Cabot, Ark
Gunners Mate 2nd Class Dion R. Roberts, 25, of North Chicago, Ill.
Staff Sgt. Orion N. Sparks, 29, of Tucson, Ariz.
Sgt. Jonathan A. Gollnitz, 28, of Lakehurst, N.J.
Sgt. 1st Class Riley G. Stephens, 39, of Tolar, Texas
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel T. Metcalfe, 29, of Liverpool, N.Y

August 2012 Casualties

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Thirty Nine lives given for our country this month.

Staff Sgt. Jessica M. Wing, 42, of Alexandria, VA
Sgt. Christopher J. Birdwell, 25, of Windsor, CO
Spc. Mabry J. Anders, 21, of Baker City, OR
Pfc. Patricia L. Horne, 20, of Greenwood, MS
Sgt. Louis R. Torres, 23, of Oberlin, OH
Sgt. David V. Williams, 24, of Frederick, MD
Sgt. 1st Class Coater B. Debose, 55, of State Line, MS
Chief Warrant Officer Brian D. Hornsby, 37, of Melbourne, FL
Chief Warrant Officer Suresh N. A. Krause, 29, of Cathedral City, CA
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Petty Officer Technician 1st Class Sean P. Carson, 32, of Des Moines, WA
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick D. Feeks, 28, of Edgewater, MD
Sgt. Richard A. Essex, 23, of Kelseyville, CA
Sgt. Luis A. Oliver Galbreath, 41, of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd Class David J. Warsen, 27, of Kentwood, MI
Staff Sgt. Gregory T. Copes, 36, of Lynch Station, VA
Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Darrel L. Enos, 36, of Colorado Springs, CO
Spc.  James A. Justice, 21, of Grover, N.C
Pfc. Michael R. Demarsico II, of North Adams, MA
Staff Sgt. Eric S. Holman, 39, of Evans City, PA
Pfc. Andrew J. Keller, 22, of Tigard, OR
Staff Sgt. Scott E. Dickinson, 29, of San Diego, CA
Cpl. Richard A. Rivera Jr., 20 of Ventura, CA
Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley, 21, of Oceanside, N.Y.
Capt. Matthew P. Manoukian, 29, of Los Altos Hills, CA
Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Jeschke, 31, of Herndon, VA
Staff Sgt. Sky R. Mote, 27, of El Dorado, CA
Master Sgt. Gregory R. Trent, 38, of Norton, MA
Maj. Thomas E. Kennedy, 35, of West Point, N.Y.
Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin J. Griffin, 45, of Laramie, WY
Spc. Ethan J. Martin, 22, of Lewiston, ID
Maj. Walter D. Gray, 38, of Conyers, GA
Petty Officer 3rd Class Clayton R. Beauchamp, of Weatherford, TX
Cpl. Daniel L. Linnabary II, 23, of Hubert, N.C
1st Sgt. Russell R. Bell, 37, of Tyler, TX
Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Sitton, 26, of Largo, FL
1st Lt. Todd W. Lambka, 25, of Fraser, MI
Pfc. Jesus J. Lopez, 22, of San Bernardino, CA
Spc. Kyle B. McClain, 25, of Rochester Hills, MI
Lance Cpl. Curtis J. Duarte, 22, of Covina, CA

Reflections on Remembering

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Honor and Remember Dispatch – August 2012

You may think the timing on this message is a bit odd, but I have purposely waited to send it for the reason I hope will make sense as you read further.  As we work our way through the remaining month of summer, I can’t help but think about the wonderful times I spent with my family in summers past. For us, summer was a time of swim team, baseball, camping and vacations. My children enjoyed the freedom that came with the summer recess from school. Memorial Day was always an important point on the calendar because it meant the start of summer vacation was not far off, another day off to sleep, another excuse to eat. I believe I was a typical everyday American.

Memorial Day means something quite different to me now. Besides birthdays and anniversaries, it may be the hardest day of the year. When my oldest son Tony was killed by a sniper’s bullet in Iraq on December 29, 2005, he was a young husband and father with his whole life ahead of him. During the months afterward, I searched for the appreciation and recognition of a grateful nation. Sadly, nothing existed than anyone could use to make a positive statement and even Memorial Day was not used as intended. It had simply become another patriotic holiday.  To the Gold Star families of our fallen, every day is Memorial Day, and if that day is not a widely observed time of remembrance, how can the day after or two months later be?

A few years after Tony’s death, I sought to fill that void in America’s consciousness by creating the Honor and Remember Flag and launching an organization in order to provide a way for Americans to consistently pay tribute to our fallen heroes from every generation more than once a year. Each Memorial Day since then I have participated in a ceremony somewhere in America where our military fallen were saluted as a group. However, Memorial Day always leaves me feeling emotionally drained and dissatisfied, because the general focus is never on the fallen, but patriotism overall. Unless I am participating with the military or the veterans, I have never publicly heard one name mentioned of the close to 400 military casualties that have occurred just over the last 12 months, on a day set aside for that very purpose.

Of course, it is important to set aside at least one day to recognize the sacrifice that men and women in our military have made to preserve the freedoms we cherish. But we must take advantage of it. For many Americans, Memorial Day is just a day off from work and school … a day for barbecues and sales at the mall. For families who have not lost a loved one in military service, honoring and remembering the fallen may not happen at all. In fact, one recent survey revealed that 80 percent of those polled didn’t know what Memorial Day is about.

Death is a discomforting subject for most of us to contemplate or talk about. But when there is a knock on your door one day and you learn that you will never see a child, spouse or parent again because he or she has died in service to America, death takes on a new role in your life. It occupies an empty chair at the holiday table. It hovers over family celebrations. It intrudes on your dreams many years after your loved one has been gone. It has a hold on your life every day.

Gold Star Family members are all around us, but for the most part you have no idea who they are. They don’t wear a uniform, an organization hat or a medal. They generally have no connection to the military or associated activities. They go unseen and unnoticed because they are lost in a blend of Americans. Yet they drive by your house or business every day. If they don’t want you to find them, you never will. So how can you thank them, appreciate them or love them for what they have sacrificed? The precious life that has been taken from them cannot be replaced. But those families can receive the open recognition they deserve beyond solemn words spoken on Memorial Day.

A silent message can be spoken and that life can be celebrated with a tangible symbol that reminds us that Americans have fought many battles to preserve our way of life. And those conflicts have cost us much. The Honor and Remember organization and the Honor and Remember Flag were created to pay tribute to the individuals who died and provide a visible “Thank You” to those who must go on without them.

Labor Day is coming up. For most of us, it’s another holiday that means a day off from work, rather than a day to honor the working men and women of our nation. It’s an unfortunate truth that most of our holidays have lost their original meaning for many. Thanksgiving means a big dinner and college football games. Christmas means lots of gifts. And so, Memorial Day will remain for many just a day for cookouts.

But the Honor and Remember Flag and the Honor and Remember mission will always be about giving recognition and thanks to the families of each man and woman who bled and died so that our nation would remain strong … the land of the free because of the brave.

Can we take back Memorial Day? Possibly, However, together we can display silent words of thanks louder than thunder.  Fly the Honor and Remember Flag and join us in this tribute to all our heroes and the Gold Star families that produced them!

Blessings, George

HONOR AND REMEMBER JOINS EFFORT TO BRING TRIBUTE TO RECOVERED MIA HEROES

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Symbol of Sacrifice and Remembrance being recognized in
recovery and repatriation of missing service members.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 20, 2012

Chesapeake, VA — Honor and Remember, Inc. is proud to announce an important milestone in its mission to publicly remember generations of our nation’s fallen service members.  Beginning August 21st, 2012 The Honor and Remember Flag will be included as a symbol of tribute in the combined efforts of North South Polar, Inc (NSP) and The American Fallen Veteran’s Foundation (AFVF) to locate and repatriate the remains of three missing WWII service members.  At the request of the US Department of Defense Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), NSP will provide a highly specialized team to confirm the Southeast Greenland crash location of the J2F-4 Grumman “Duck” biplane and recover (2) US Coast Guard and (1) US Army Air Corps aircrew Missing In Action (MIA) from up to 50 feet below the surface of the ice sheet. The (3) MIA air crewmen were killed November 29, 1942 while performing rescue operations for a downed B-17 just 30 miles from the Lost Squadron site.

“The North South Polar project and American Fallen Veterans Foundation formally embrace the meaning and purpose of Honor and Remember, which fits perfectly into our recovery mission and goal,” said Lou Sapienza, CEO/Mission Lead of the project.

“It is our hope to bring individual recognition of sacrifice to every fallen service member regardless of generation, this alliance allows us to touch the lives of MIA families who have been waiting decades for news of their loved ones“.  said founder George Lutz

The North South Polar team will depart Trenton/Mercer Airport (NJ) on 8/21 at approximately 10:00am via Coast Guard C-130 en route to Greenland via Keflavik Iceland to search for and likely recover Lt. John Pritchard, RM1/c Benjamin Bottoms and CPL Loren Howarth and their J2F-4 Amphibious biplane that crashed during a search and rescue operation on 29 Nov 1942. All are invited to attend the C-130 load-in beginning at 08:30am at the Ronson Aviation FBO.

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About North South Polar, Inc. (NSP)

North South Polar, (NSP) an extraordinary team of preeminent explorers, scientists and specialists, are global experts for the most difficult recovery missions in the most challenging environments on earth. North South Polar contributes to important knowledge about climate and the polar environment, and sea level change. Working with the US Department of Defense (DOD), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the US Geological Survey (USGS) and New York University, Columbia University and other leading government and international academic bodies, North South Polar provides both a needed platform for scientific work as well as the technical innovations necessary to collect information for understanding our changing world. For more information visit www.nspolar.us

About the Fallen American Veteran’s Foundation (FAVF)

The mission of the Fallen American Veterans Foundation is to be the first comprehensive, nationwide charitable entity concerned with the patriotic story and solemn recovery of every MIA: educating the public about our fallen, giving voice to the families of the fallen, helping to underwrite the cost of recoveries and providing technical assistance for the most challenging recovery efforts. The Foundation will also serve as a clearinghouse to aid and support the many groups seeking the recovery of our missing and fallen service personnel.
For more information visit www.favf.us

About Honor and Remember, Inc.

After the death of his eldest son, Tony, in Iraq, Gold Star father George Lutz recognized the need to educate the nation about the precious cost of freedom. His mission became raising awareness about the sacrifice made by military men and women who died for their country through the creation and establishment of a distinct and tangible symbol. The Honor and Remember Flag was unveiled nationally on Memorial Day 2008 to perpetually recognize the sacrifice of our fallen military heroes and their families. The flag is now being endorsed by veteran and service organizations and adopted by cities and states.  And it is being flown by patriotic Americans across our nation and is fast becoming a nationally accepted symbol of remembrance. One of their major goals is the presentation of personalized Honor and Remember Flags to individual families of every military fallen hero.  Hundreds of Honor and Remember Flags have already been presented across the United States to the Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones in military while serving or as a result of serving, over every generation.  Additionally, more than 20 states have either adopted the flag or endorsed its use.
Visit www.HonorandRemember.org for more information.

July 2012 Casualties

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Forty Two lives given for our country this month.

Pfc. Cody O. Moosman, 24, of Preston, Idaho
Capt. Bruce A. MacFarlane, 46, of Oviedo, Florida
Staff Sgt. Raul M. Guerra, 37, of Union City, N.J
Spc. Jonathan Batista, 22, of Kinnelon, N.J
Cpl. Juan P. Navarro, 23, of Austin, Texas
Staff Sgt. Ricardo Seija, 31, of Tampa, Fla.
Spc. Erica P. Alecksen, 21, of Eatonton, Ga.
Spc. Clarence Williams III, 23, of Brooksville, Fla.
Pfc. Trevor B. Adkins, 21, of Spring Lake, N.C.
Pfc. Alejandro J. Pardo, 21, of Porterville, Calif.
Pfc. Cameron J. Stambaugh, 20, of Spring Grove, Pa.
Spc. Sterling W. Wyatt, 21, of Columbia, Mo
Sgt. Michael E. Ristau, 25, of Rockford, Ill
Staff Sgt. Carl E. Hammar, 24, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz
Sgt. Erik N. May, 26, of Independence, Kan
Spc. Sergio E. Perez Jr., 21, of Crown Point, Ind.
Spc. Nicholas A. Taylor, 20, of Berne, Ind.
Sgt. Daniel A. Rodriguez, 28, of Baltimore, Md.
Sgt. Jose J. Reyes, 24, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
Cpl. Joshua R. Ashley, 23, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif
Spc. Krystal M. Fitts, 26, of Houston, Texas
Chief Naval Aircrewman Sean P. Sullivan, 40, of St. Louis, Mo.
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Joseph P. Fitzmorris, 31, of Ruston, La.
Pfc. Jeffrey L. Rice, 24, of Troy, Ohio
Spc. Darrion T. Hicks, 21, of Raleigh, N.C
Staff Sgt. Brandon R. Pepper, 31, of York, Pa
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Brodsky, 33, of Tamarac, Fla.
Pfc. Julian L. Colvin, 21, of Birmingham, Ala.
Staff Sgt. Richard L. Berry, 27, of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Sgt. Eric E. Williams, 27, of Murrieta, Calif.
Pfc. Adam C. Ross, 19, of Lyman, S.C.
Spc. Justin L. Horsley, 21, of Palm Bay, Fla.
Pfc. Brenden N. Salazar, 20, of Chuluota, Fla.
Sgt. Justin M. Hansen, 26, of Traverse City, Mich
Pfc. Theodore M. Glende, 23, of Rochester, N.Y.
Sgt. 1st Class Bobby L. Estle, 38, of Lebanon, Ohio
Pfc. Jose Oscar Belmontes, 28, of La Verne, Calif.
Spc. Benjamin C. Pleitez, 25, of Turlock, Calif.
1st Lt. Sean R. Jacobs, 23, of Redding, Calif.
Sgt. John E. Hansen, 41, of Austin, Texas
Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan W. Gifford, 34, of Palm Bay, Fla.
Gunnery Sgt. Daniel J. Price, 27, of Holland, Mich

June 2012 Casualties

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Twenty Eight lives given for our country this month

Spc. Gerardo Campos, 23, of Miami, Fla
Pfc. Vincent J. Ellis, 22, of Tokyo, Japan
Capt. Scott P. Pace, 33, of Brawley, Calif.
1st Lt. Mathew G. Fazzari, 25, of Walla Walla, Wash.
Cpl. Anthony R. Servin, 22, of Moreno Valley, Calif
Pfc. Brandon D. Goodine, 20, of Luthersville, Ga
Master Chief Petty Officer Richard J. Kessler Jr., 47, of Gulfport, Fla.
Pfc. Nathan T. Davis, 20, Yucaipa, Calif.
Spc. Bryant J. Luxmore, 25, New Windsor, Ill
Cpl. Taylor J. Baune, 21, of Andover, Minn
Sgt. 1st Class Barett W. McNabb, 33, of Chino Valley, Ariz
Sgt. Nicholas C. Fredsti, 30, of San Diego, Calif.
Sgt. Joseph M. Lilly, 25, of Flint, Mich.
Spc. Trevor A. Pinnick, 20, of Lawrenceville, Ill.
Pfc. Jarrod A. Lallier, 20, of Spokane, Wash
1st Lt. Ryan D. Rawl, 30, Lexington, S.C.
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew B. Thomas, 30, Travelers Rest, S.C.
Spc. John D. Meador II, 36, Columbia, S.C.
Sgt. Jose Rodriguez, 22, of Gustine, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Eugene C. Mills III, 21, of Laurel, Md.
Maj. Paul C. Voelke, 36, of Monroe, N.Y.
Pfc. Steven P. Stevens II, 23, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Lance Cpl. Niall W. Coti-Sears, 23, of Arlington, Va
Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach, 29, of Ferndale, Mich
1st Lt. Stephen C. Prasnicki, 24, of Lexington, Va
Sgt. James L. Skalberg Jr., 25, of Cullman, Ala.
Staff Sgt. Robert A. Massarelli, 32, of Hamilton, Ohio
Sgt. Michael J. Strachota, 28, of White Hall, Ark.

HONOR AND REMEMBER BRINGS FIRST TRIBUTE TO REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO

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New Symbol of Sacrifice and Remembrance Will Be Presented at National Congress of the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 26, 2012

Phoenix, AZ — Honor and Remember, Inc. is proud to announce for the first time since its establishment the presentation of a personalized Honor and Remember Flag in tribute to a hero of the American Revolutionary War.  The presentation will be made on July 9 to Dr. Louis Newton, a descendant of CPT John Chilton, killed September 11, 1777 at the battle of Brandywine.  CPT Chilton is well known to historians for his detailed descriptions of what Revolutionary War soldiers were experiencing in war.

Hundreds of Honor and Remember Flags have already been presented across the USA to the families who have lost loved ones in military conflicts over many generations.  “Since Honor and Remember was established as a national symbol of remembrance, recognizing sacrifice in all wars and all branches of service, we believed it was time to begin reaching back to honor heroes from our nation’s beginning,“ said founder George Lutz

“The NSSAR officially endorsed the efforts of Honor and Remember in 2010 and knowing that their primary focus is on current wars, we are honored that one of our members is being honored publicly in this unique way,” said Dr. Rudy Byrd, Arizona SAR president.

The tribute will take place at the National Society SAR Annual Congress in Phoenix, Arizona, Monday July 9th at 9 a.m. at the Arizona Biltmore at 2400 East Missouri Avenue in Phoenix. Lutz, who will personally make the presentation, has traveled more than 29,000 miles to all 50 states in order to urge the display of the flag by governments, businesses and individuals.  He has delivered personalized versions of the flag to hundreds of families who have lost a loved one in military service.

In March 2012, the state of Arizona officially adopted the Honor and Remember Flag as its symbol of sacrifice and will fly it at every occurrence of an Arizona casualty. To date, more than 20 states have either adopted the flag or endorsed its purpose.  Visit www.HonorandRemember.org for more information.

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About the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR)

The Sons of the American Revolution is the leading male lineage society that perpetuates the ideals of the war for independence.  As a historical, educational, and patriotic, non-profit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, we seek to maintain and expand the meaning of patriotism, respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force of “e pluribus unum” that was created from the people of many nations — one nation and one people.

The SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic society composed of lineal descendants of the men who wintered at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, fought in the battles of the American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, or otherwise supported the cause of American Independence. The National Society was chartered by an Act of the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. The charter was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, who was a member of the SAR. The charter authorizes the granting of charters to societies of the various states and territories and authorizes the state societies to charter chapters within their borders. Federal Legislation that established a federal charter for the National Society SAR. For more information visit www.sar.org

About Honor and Remember, Inc.

After the death of his eldest son, Tony, in Iraq, Gold Star father George Lutz recognized the need to educate the nation about the precious cost of freedom. His mission became raising awareness about the sacrifice made by military men and women who died for their country through the creation and establishment of a distinct and tangible symbol. The Honor and Remember Flag was unveiled nationally on Memorial Day 2008 to perpetually recognize the sacrifice of our fallen military heroes and their families. The flag is now being endorsed by veteran and service organizations and adopted by cities and states.  And it is being flown by patriotic Americans across our nation and is fast becoming a nationally accepted symbol of remembrance. One of our major goals is the presentation of personalized Honor and Remember Flags to individual families of our military fallen heroes. Visit www.HonorandRemember.org for more information.

May 2012 Casualties

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Forty One lives given for our country this month

Capt. Bruce K. Clark, 43, Spencerport, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Zachary H. Hargrove, 32, of Wichita, Kan
Master Sgt. Gregory L. Childs, 38, Warren, Ark
Sgt. John P. Huling, 25, of West Chester, Ohio
Staff Sgt. Thomas K. Fogarty, 30, of Alameda, Calif
2nd Lt. David E. Rylander, 23, of Stow, Ohio
Spc. Junot M. L. Cochilus, 34, of Charlotte, N.C.
Sgt. Jacob M. Schwallie, 22, of Clarksville, Tenn.
Spc. Chase S. Marta, 24, of Chico, Calif.
Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, 19, of Jeffersonville, Ky.
Petty Officer Second Class Jorge Luis Velasquez, 35, of Houston
1st Lt. Alejo R. Thompson, 30, of Yuma, Ariz
Sgt. Wade D. Wilson, 22, of Normangee, Texas
SSpc.Vilmar Galarza Hernandez, 21, of Salinas, Calif.
Spc. Alex Hernandez III, 21, of Round Rock, Texas
Sgt. Brian L. Walker, 25, of Lucerne Valley, Calif.
Pfc. Richard L. McNulty III, 22, Rolla, Mo.
Staff Sgt. Israel P. Nuanes, 38, of Las Cruces, N.M.
Sgt. Michael J. Knapp, 28, of Overland Park, Kan.
Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox, 23, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Capt. Jesse A. Ozbat, 28, of, Prince George, Va.
2nd Lt. Tobias C. Alexander, 30, of Lawton, Okla.
Spc. Arronn D. Fields, 27, of Terre Haute, Ind
2nd Lt. Travis A. Morgado, 25, of San Jose, Calif.
Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan J. Wilson, 26, of Shasta, Calif
Pfc. Cale C. Miller, 23, of Overland Park, Kan
Cpl. Keaton G. Coffey, 22, of Boring, Ore
Hospitalman Eric D. Warren, of Shawnee, Okla.
Spc. Vilmar Galarza Hernandez, 21, of Salinas, Calif.
Spc. Tofiga J. Tautolo, 23, of Wilmington, Calif.
Capt. John R. Brainard, 26, of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Chief Warrant Officer Five John C. Pratt, 51, of Springfield, Va.
Sgt. Julian C. Chase, 22, of Edgewater, Md.
Lance Cpl. Steven G. Sutton, 24, of Leesburg, Ga
Cpl. Nicholas H. Olivas, 20, of Fairfield, Ohio
Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean E. Brazas, of Greensboro, N.C
Staff Sgt. Roberto Loeza, 28, of El Paso, Texas
Staff Sgt. Alexander G. Povilaitis, 47, of Dawsonville, Ga
Spc. Kedith L. Jacobs, 21, of Denver, Colo
Pfc. Leroy Deronde III, 22, Jersey City, New Jersey
Lance Cpl. Joshua E. Witsman, 23, of Covington, Ind.