Everyday Patriot

  Major Paul Jennings Weaver was born in Alamosa, Colorado, on September 2, 1956. He attended Alamosa Colorado High School, participated in the A Club, The International Relations Team, Student Council, and was on the National Honor Society. He graduated in 1975. He entered the US Air Force Academy, majored in organizational behavior, and learned to fly. Major Paul Jennings Weaver graduated in 1979. After additional training, he was assigned to the 16th Special Operations Squadron. Major Paul Jennings Weaver was the commander of the AC 130H Spectre Gunship "Spirit 03" when the plane deployed to Saudi Arabia in September 1990 in response to Desert Storm/Desert Shield and the Gulf War.  On January 31, 1991, Major Paul Jennings Weaver died during his service after Spirit 03 was shot down into the Persian Gulf during the Battle of Khafji by a surface-to-air missle. Major Paul Jennings Weaver and his crew were located in March 1991, and appropriated remains were repatriated. Major...

  Private Lydia Ester Thornton was born in Santa Cruz, Arizona, on February 19, 1922. She enlisted in the US Army on April 18, 1943, in response to World War II and was assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Batallion. After the war, she moved to Los Angeles, California, where Private Lydia Ester Thornton graduated from Immaculate Heart College and obtained her teaching certificate.   She volunteered with other locals to support the 1984 Olympics. Private Lydia Ester Thornton also volunteered as a social worker for the local community after retiring from teaching. Private Lydia Ester Thornton died on May 2, 2011, and rests at the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California. * Read about a.d. elliott's Everyday Patriot Project here* ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book ...

  Lance Corporal James Eric Waldron was born on August 23, 1965, in Jeanette, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Penn-Trafford High School in 1985 and enlisted in the US Marine Corps in January 1986.  He trained in explosive ordinance disposal, was assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, and served his first tour in the Pacific and around Japan. Lance Corporal James Eric Waldron deployed to Kuwait in August 1990 in response to Desert Storm/Desert Shield and the Gulf War. During his deployment, he maintained correspondence with the special education students from his hometown. On February 26, 1991, Lance Corporal James Eric Waldron died after an impact with a tank during the Battle for the Kuwait Airport. He rests at the Grandview Cemetery in North Versailles, Pennsylvania.  * Read about a.d. elliott's Everyday Patriot Project here* ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In ad...