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In Memory Of Those
MIAP Volunteers That Have Passed
“A Soldier Has Died”
By Charlie Tritto
Many hearts and lives have been broken
Many tears have been wiped from our eyes,
Many angels have mourned and wept sadly
For you see, a Soldier has died.
No more letters would be sent to her hero
By his young wife of nearly eight years,
For the words of a visiting Chaplain
Have confirmed her very worst fears.
The birthday card sent to her Daddy
By the six-year-old girl he adored,
Had come back unopened months later
For her father had died in the war.
She’d no longer be able to hug him
Or have him tuck her in bed at night,
For he’d died protecting her freedoms
Her brave Father who’s gone to the light.
She and Dad were to walk down the aisle
But quite sadly, it never will be,
He won’t be at the church to give her away
For he’s been buried with honors, you see.
Mom still sets him a place at their table
Though his smile has long since been gone,
And now carving the bird on Thanksgiving
Falls each year on his young teenage son.
Yes, this is the price that some have paid
Right here, in the U S of A,
The greatest nation on earth that is second to none
Where we live free, and thrive, and play.
So, let us never forget our fallen
When we drop to our knees and pray,
And give thanks to our heavenly patriots
Who for our tomorrows, gave their todays.
Fred "Ducpho" Salanti
02/1/1948 - 11/07/2023
Major, USA Vietnam
Missing In America Project
Veteran Recovery Program
Founder
Richard (Rich) Hays Cesler Sr.
09/17/1947 - 07/16/2023
USAF Vietnam
Missing In America Project
Veteran Recovery Program
Founder
Link Below
Bruce Compton
MIAP BOD Emeritus
Rick Proietti
California VRO for Shasta & Tehama Counties
Bob Pasero
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MIAP National Chaplain
California Volunteer
John L. "Scooter" or "Louie" Price
Ohio Volunteer
Lanny Golden
US ARMY - Vietnam Veteran - Pennsylvania State Coordinator
Bill Henry
US ARMY - Vietnam Combat Veteran - Nebraska State Coordinator
James Fuller
USMC - Vietnam Combat Veteran - N. Arizona State Coordinator
Jim Scollen (LT)
US Army - Vietnam Veteran - Florida State Coordinator
Virgil "Tom" O'Berry
Florida Asst. State Coordinator
Daniel George Cook
California Escort Rider (1953-2014)
Alan Shaw
New York State Chaplain
Richard "Trike" Amick
Virginia Escort Rider & Volunteer
LTG Paul Menoher
Military Liaison (VA)
Tony Ginocchio
Tony Ginocchio 4/5/1947-4/30/2020
Sgt 1st class USA Vietnam Airborne /Ranger
WalMart Veteran Liaison (CA)
John Martin
Volunteer/Escort Rider (CA)
David Knapp
US Army-Vietnam Veteran-Chaplain(FL)
Robert Johnson
US Army-Vietnam Veteran(SC) US Army 65'-92' Sgt. Major
J Rick N'Tel Smith
USN 1969
09/10/1951-- 01/11/2022
Arizona
Steven Harris Spickelmier
USN Torpedoman 1962 - USAF Ret. MSgt 1987
16July1944 - 25January2022
Robert "Bob" Patrick
USMC
March 1946 - 26Feb2022
Washington
Frank Bade "Bud" Theime Jr.
SSgt USAF
11May1950-28Dec2022
Oregon
MIAP Finance Officer
SSGT David Eugene Hermes
USA Vietnam
1944-2023
Tony Hampton, AZ
USMC Vietnam
5/5/1956 - 7/20/2023
Diane Elaine DeLorie, FL
Genealogist
9/17/1951 - 7/22/2022
Grady "Tiny" Dillon, AZ
Patriot
08/12/1955 - 09/04/2023
Msgt. Cecil Wayne Corbin, VA
US Army
Vietnam/Persian Gulf
Volunteer
1955 - 2023
John Epstein, AZ
USMC
Vietnam
2March1954 - 28Oct2023
Robert(Bob) Barefiled, ALCOL USA
Vietnam
24Sept1946 - 22Dec2023
Donations Received In Memory of those
Veterans Who Have Passed
Donation received In Memory of
Ross Edward Scanio, LtCol USMC, from Melody and Shain McCaig.
Ross Edward Scanio, a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 3, 2022, at 58 years old. Despite the tragic loss, his last moments here on earth were spent doing what he loved, which was flying. Born on February 27, 1964, in upstate, NY to Donna Scanio and Ross John Scanio, he was destined to be a pilot. He attended Hastings College, NE and subsequently served 20 years in the Marine Corps with his primary duty as a Naval Aviator flying the F/A-18 Hornet. Originally stationed in Southern California, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 2000 with his family and that became home. Scanio achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before deploying one last time to Iraq. After returning, he became a United Airlines pilot.
In recent years, philanthropy became his greatest focus, particularly by honoring Veterans in need of support. His most recent project, Adrenaline Therapy, was a company built to use adrenaline as a way of helping other Veterans ease their transition from service to civilian life.
In recent years, philanthropy became his greatest focus, particularly by honoring Veterans in need of support. His most recent project, Adrenaline Therapy, was a company built to use adrenaline as a way of helping other Veterans ease their transition from service to civilian life.
He was an inspiration to us all as he devoted himself to uplifting others by sharing his story and by volunteering in numerous organizations. The world lost one of its brightest sparks. He will be missed terribly.
Ross leaves behind his parents, brother, and three children: Amber, Ross Jr, Christopher, and his one-year-old grandson, Max.
He will receive Military Funeral Honors in the Fall of 2022.
Ross leaves behind his parents, brother, and three children: Amber, Ross Jr, Christopher, and his one-year-old grandson, Max.
He will receive Military Funeral Honors in the Fall of 2022.
John A. Stefanchik, Sr.
Surgical Technician Fifth Grade
Purple Heart Recipient
WWII US Army 1943-1945
Zachary Forester
LtCol
Vietnam and Persian Gulf USMC
Richard D. Clark
Vietnam Veteran(on behalf of League of Historical Societies of NJ)
Donation Received In Memory of Jeanette Kalb
On behalf of Mr. Leonard Holtz, Hebrew Funeral Association, West Hartford, CT
Donation made from Paul Cook and Deborah Thompson Cook in memory of veteran Harry Cook and wife Ruth.
In memory of Janet Scovill Herweg, M.D. (1919 - 1958. Dr Scovill Herweg was the spouse of John C. Herweg, M.D. He was a medical student when he enlisted and was assigned to service in a TB hospital here in the states. A donation to MIAP was sent on behalf of Dr Heweg by her daughters.
Donation received in Memory of Lindsey Sales of Arizona.
Donation received in Memory of Msgt. Cecil Wayne Corbin from his Sister In Law Mrs. Annette Geiger.
In Their Words Families Remembering
Their Loved Ones
Rick and Linda Hankins
Remembering A1C Richard A. Elliott USAF
Bill Drews
Remembering Harry Westmire WWII, USN
I wanted to take a couple minutes to say "thank you" to your organization.
Harry Westmire, a WWII Navy vet, passed away in 1986. He was my favorite Granddad.
Unfortunately, I was told a month after he passed away, which was extremely frustrating to
me. I was in my early-20s and life moved on with a frustration I never had the chance to say
"goodbye".
Fast forward 34 years later, and I decided to see what I could find out about my Grandpa,
when I realized he had passed away in Cottonwood, AZ. I had no clue he was "here" in AZ
where me and my family moved to less than a year ago!
After Googling his name, I was completely surprised to find that he was left in an "unclaimed"
status in the Cottonwood funeral home, through no fault of the home. My mother, and her
sister, never passed any information on to us kids.
I was able to not only "find him', but I saw how MIAP had taken him from the funeral home
and...with honors and respect...moved him to the National Cemetery in Phoenix. With Military
honors. After 34 years, I was able to go visit my Grandpa, touch his headstone and honestly,
get pretty emotional in a very good way.
Although this is a simple email, I want you to know this was a "healing" situation for me. I'd
been cut off from him and now, thanks truthfully to MIAP, I have some history, which was
previously lost to me.
So, thank you Clyde, and MIAP, for giving me some peace that had alluded me.
Best,
Bill Drews