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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.”

Sugar Bear Foundation Honors the men and women who have given their lives in service to our country while we support the spouses and children they leave behind. Please consider making a donation today a donation today to help us continue the programs we offer.

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.”

Sugar Bear Foundation Honors the men and women who have given their lives in service to our country while we support the spouses and children they leave behind. Please consider making a donation today a donation today to help us continue the programs we offer.

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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TSGT Horacio Menchaca, Air Force

“TSgt Horacio Menchaca honorably served for 18 years before suddenly passing away from a brain aneurysm. Survivors, wife Priscilla Menchaca, son Mauricio, daughters Annali and Eva Menchaca”

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1ST LT Felipe Alejandro Sanchez, AIR FORCE

“It has almost been a year since Alex's passing and it's even harder every day. We miss him so much. The girls did an excellent job of finishing up the school year strong, but it was hard.”

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SGT Milton A Gist, ARMY

“My Father was a loving man, who provided for his family. His life was full of service, from his community to his country. His legacy lives through my sister and I.”

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SFC Jess Anthony Brown, ARMY

“In commemorating my father, Jess A. Brown, I remember our shared bond for old music and 80s movies, which created unbreakable memories that I cannot wait to share with my future kids. His infectious laughter and thoughtful gestures made him beloved by all!

My dad was present and hard-working. I hold my dad in a special place in my heart for all the remarkable values he taught my sisters and I. Withal, his passing taught me about perseverance and how to cope with grief, and it gave me a profound appreciation for the sacrifices and things military parents do for their families.”

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SFC Justin Lowell Goff, ARMY

Justin always took advantage of everything life had to offer. He knew when to have fun and take chances. He prioritized his children and his country. He was a loving father.

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MSG Nathan Goodman, Army

“Nathan was charming & witty. He was incredibly funny and had the best outlook on life. He brought the good time to every environment he was in. He was so fun & always positive! He was so passionate, about everything he did! He joined the military right after 9/11 & he committed his life to serving. He set out to become a green beret, which he achieved right away. He was obviously a total badass!!! He loved living life to the absolute fullest!! He did not waste time. He was always up to something, always learning to do something new. He had so many hobbies!! And he excelled at everything he did!! He was the coolest dad ever and a loving and devoted husband.”

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