On April 26, 2012, we attended the University of Alabama Campus Veterans Association (CVA) Banquet at Hotel Capstone. In addition to honoring many veterans who were in attendance, The Mark Forester Memorial Award for Excellence was presented for the 2nd
We first met Capt. Barry Crawford on Sept 29, 2010 shortly after the news of Mark’s death was delivered. Barry, and a fellow teammate Sascha, were assigned to be with our family during the process that followed the next nine
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
