On October 27, 2011, our friend, Ish was officially awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions during a 16-hour firefight on September 24, 2009. When you read about this firefight, you will be amazed at how he controlled several
We were told on Monday, April 2, that Mark’s Silver Star has been approved. We are very happy and honored for this news, confirming Mark’s heroic actions on 29 September 2010. Our son, and little brother gave all. There will
Mark entered Basic Military Training at Lackland AFB in June 2007. I recall that Sunday that mom and dad took him to Montgomery very well. I knew then that he was going to be put in danger in the near
Mom’s best friend Sylvia Knight had this ring made for her from one of the empty shells from Mark’s 21-gun salute, which took place at the cemetery after the funeral. The designer called it “Guns n’ Roses”. Mom loves this
At halftime of the Alabama/Florida basketball game on February 14, 2012, our family was presented with the PING golf bag that Cory Whitsett used to win the Patriot All-America Invitational in December. In addition to Mark being recognized, Jeffrey Ausborn
This past weekend, we had a team of 21 participate in Tough Mudder in Georgia. This event raises money for Wounded Warrior Project. We chose to run in honor or Mark, Johnnie Yellock II, and Emmett Norris. Mark, who paid
