Major Sorffly Davius, ARMY

“My husband was more than a devoted soldier, husband, and father. He was a man of courage, faith, compassion, and unwavering dedication to serving others. He gave his life protecting and helping people, carrying with him the values of integrity, love, and selflessness. To me, he was my love, my partner, my strength, and my home. No words can truly express the depth of the loss I feel. I will forever cherish the life we shared, the memories we created, and the love that will remain with me always. His service may have ended on March 6, 2026, but his legacy lives on through his family, his friends, his fellow service members, and every person whose life he touched. My husband gave so much to this world. I am honored to have loved him, proud to have stood beside him, and forever grateful that he was mine.”

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SSGT John Michael Dobler, AIR FORCE

“My husband proudly served on active duty in the United States Air Force. Our lives changed forever when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and ultimately passed away on February 18, 2014, while still serving. I became a Gold Star widow at 30 years old, and our son, Noah, was only two when he lost his dad. In the years since his death, Noah and I have learned how to carry both grief and gratitude together. As Noah has grown, so has his understanding of who his father was, the life of service he chose, and the sacrifice that became part of our family's story. Now a teenager, Noah is involved in football, band, church, and school, and I am incredibly proud of the young man he is becoming. Being part of the Gold Star community has also shown us how meaningful it is to connect with organizations and people who understand that the impact of military loss does not end after the funeral. It continues through birthdays, milestones, graduations, and all the moments when someone important is missing. Our service member will always be an important part of our family. We are grateful for opportunities like those provided by Sugar Bear that recognize Gold Star families, honor the service and sacrifice of our fallen loved ones, and create meaningful experiences and memories for the families they left behind.”

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CPT Aaron Eidem, ARMY

“Our family carries the memory and legacy of our fallen hero with us every day. While their sacrifice came at a tremendous cost, their love, courage, and commitment to our country continue to shape our family. We honor their life not only by remembering them, but by carrying their legacy forward and supporting one another through the journey of being a surviving family. Their service will never be forgotten, and neither will the impact they made on all of us.”

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CPT Bruce K. Clark, ARMY

“Bruce was honored to serve in the Army. He was incredibly caring and, he could make us laugh without intending to be funny, he knew how to simply live life with a gracious heart. As a family we try and live each day with grace and remember Bruce's genuine compassion and kindness for every person he came into contact with so that we can move forward and honor his values and personality.”

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LTC David Briseno, ARMY

My late husband, LTC David Briseno, served in the military for 27 years. He initially started out in the National Guard while attending college at Baylor University in Waco, TX and then transferred to the US Army. He served until his passing on 7/31/2020. David started out as a tanker but then he moved into Medical Logistics. David took his service very seriously and always excelled at his work. He had an ability to work efficiently and lead with grace. He was always available to help his colleagues in any way he could, no matter what day or time they needed him. Although he was well respected by all of his colleagues, he was always humble and spoke very little of his accomplishments. David was easy to be proud of, although he never liked to be acknowledged in any way. He only cared about taking care of his family and making sure that we had all of our needs and as many of our wants met as possible. Seeing his family happy is what made him happy. I remember when he was promoting to Lieutenant Colonel, I wanted for us to celebrate him with a party. He refused and said that all he wanted was to have his family, his mom, siblings, and aunt get together for a small promotion ceremony at his grandparents gravesite. I borrowed a flag from my kids school and drove it two hours to Waco, TX to the cemetery and we had a small ceremony there. I had never seen David so happy and he cried as he thanked us for supporting him in his service. It was a special day and means so much since we lost him not even one year later. We have all learned so much from David’s life and service. I believe what I have learned is to always prioritize what’s most important, my faith and my family. I’ve also learned from David’s death that there is no time to show the people that I love what they mean to me because you never know when it will be the last time you will have the opportunity. Although David’s passing was due to his service, I am grateful for the many lessons he learned and we have learned from his service. I will forever be grateful for his sacrifice and the sacrifice of all service members and their families.

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TSgt Jack E. Manigold II, AIR FORCE

Jack was a loving father and husband and always willing to help everyone. He was a Jack of all trades and never found something he could not do. Since losing him, my daughter and I have missed him, though we have remained resilient and not forgotten him.

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MSGT Kevin J. Tuohy, USMC

“Kevin J. Tuohy was a man who deserved better. I wish that I could have shown him how far his sons have come, and that we miss him dearly. Rest in peace.”

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SGT Ryan Kelly Morelock, Army

“Ryan was a very kind and loving soul, we miss him everyday, he loved his family, and his career in the military, he was the life of the party, he had a wonderful heart. He was a great dad and husband. “

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CAPT Warren Frank, USMC

“My father, Captain Warren A Frank, was killed during his third combat deployment when I was just a year and a half, and my little sister two months. While I don't have memories, and only a handful of photos, I carry his legacy every single day. His courage and commitment pushes me to always try my hardest and to step out of my comfort zone, and do always give back to my community. I try everyday to make him proud.”

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Maj Sean Maples, ARMY

“Sean was a loving husband and father, die hard Philadelphia sports fan, avid roaster of pigs, and he’s missed every day of our lives.”

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SSG Louis DePan, ARMY

“Louis was the backbone to our little family. Courageous, loving, a proud soldier. He would do anything for anybody and always held his head high. We love and miss him dearly.”

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LT Andrew J. Brooks, NAVY

“Andrew continues to be our guardian angel. He served with honour and the fleet lost a great officer. The girls and I continue grow and honour him in every walk of life.”

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CSM Tirado Muller, ARMY

CSM Tirado Muller joined the Army on the 29th of January 2003. After completing Basic Combat Training at Ft. Knox, KY and Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Eustis, VA, earned the MOS of 15T, UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Repairer. His previous assignments includes Charlie Co 2-2 Command Aviation, Camp Stanley Korea; Charlie Co. 2-227th GSAB, Fort Hood, TX; Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island Arsenal, IL; Alpha Co 3-2 GSAB, Camp Humphreys Korea; Charlie Co 3-501st Assault Helicopter Battalion, Fort Bliss, TX; 1-501st Attack Battalion, Fort Bliss, TX, and 127th Aviation Support Battalion, Fort Bliss, TX. His military education includes Basic Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, Sergeants Major Course, UH-60 Nonrated Crewmember Instructor Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, and Master Resiliency Training Course. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), Air Medal with Valor (V Device), Air Medal Combat (C Device), Air Medal (Numeral 4), Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (1 OLC), Meritorious Unit Citation (2), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (3 Bronze Stars), Iraq Campaign Medal (3 Bronze Stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal (2), Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (5), Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon (6).

He is survived by his wife Melissa, sons Adrian and Gabriel; his parents Gladys and Eladio; his sister Marie, and nephew Jonathan.

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SSG Christopher Harris, ARMY

“Chris and I met in 2014 through mutual friends, and from the moment we connected, life was just brighter with him in it. He had an incredible sense of humor—always joking around, always smiling. He loved riding his motorcycle, playing pool and bowling, and just enjoying the little things in life. We laughed a lot. Movie dates and arcade nights were some of our favorite ways to spend time together. Chris was proudly from Cleveland, Ohio—and a diehard Cleveland Browns fan through and through. His favorite colors were green and red, and they matched the bold, passionate way he lived his life. When our son Ashton was born, Chris was deployed in Korea. Even from across the world, he made sure Ashton and I felt his love every single day. Ashton misses his dad deeply—and so do I. Chris wasn’t just my partner—he was my best friend. Navigating life without him has been incredibly difficult, but I hold tightly to the love, the laughter, and the memories we created together. Chris’s spirit lives on in Ashton and in all the lives he touched. We are so proud of him—his service, his heart, and the legacy he left behind.”

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SFC Lonnie A Watts, ARMY

“My dad was caring and loving, he loved me and my stepbrothers and sister. He liked adventures like camping/fishing, he always took us to Tempe, Arizona. My family is very loving and caring and would not take each other for granted.”

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