Brian "Gibby" Gibson served in the United States Navy for 12 years. He was stationed at the Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily, Italy. He was an aviation structural mechanic for the US Navy Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Four (HC-4) Black Stallions. He attained qualifications as a MH-53E helicopter crew chief, quality assurance inspector, assistant NATOPS instructor and functional check flight crew chief. He received his bachelor's degree in professional aeronautics from Embry Riddell University. He leaves behind his parents, brother and sister-in-law, a sister, three nephews, one niece and one great niece along with his Black Stallion brothers and sisters. Brian "Gibby" is gone but not forgotten.
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Travis grew up in Austin Texas. He has an older brother. He played a lot of sports growing up. He graduated from Westlake High School in Austin. He still loved the outdoors as an adult and loved to go mountain bike riding and snowboarding.
Travis went to college in Portland Oregon but didn't finish, instead he decided to enlist in the Navy. He loved the Navy, his first assignment was at Coronado Island air base in San Diego. He was an aviation structural mechanic and later was part of a squadron from Whidbey air base where he was stationed and was deployed twice on the USS Enterprise to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He had served for seven years at the time of his death. The last year of his life, he served as a recruiter in Gresham, Oregon.
Travis was survived by his wife and three sons and his parents and brother. He served honorably and faithfully in the Navy. We have a lot of good memories to hold in our hearts and we miss him.
Travis' mom, Carolyn Swinnea
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Lance Corporal Eugene C. Mills, III called Gene by family and Gino by most of his military friends, grew up in Laurel, Maryland. He was born on November 19, 1990 to Theresa and Gene Mills. Gene loved his country as much as his family and decided when the twin towers fell on September 11, 2001 that he would join the military and its mission to defend our Country against terrorism. At the age of 17, he went to boot camp at Parris Island, SC to become a United States Marine. After graduating boot camp, he went to SOI and Security Forces training and ultimately was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, NC. His first deployment was with Charlie Company in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. His second and final deployment was with 1/8, Bravo Company where he became a squad leader. On June 22, 2012 during combat operations and with less than one month remaining of their deployment, 1/8 Bravo Co. encountered enemy forces in Sangin Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. LCpl Mills was killed by enemy small fire. His final resting place is in Section 60, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. Gene's decorations include: Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Iraq/Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the National Defense Service Ribbon A portion of I-95 is dedicated to Lance Corporal Mills and his sign is located between Routes 198 and 216 in Laurel, Maryland.
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Born in Olney, Maryland, Dustin took his oath to join the US Navy on March 15, 2015. He found his niche serving as an Electronics Technician aboard the USS JOHN S MCCAIN. His athletic abilities along with his love for the sea catapulted him to succeed in being a certified Search and Rescue Swimmer [SARS] for the Navy, serving in missions while deployed. Dustin had a way of speaking to both young and old with an energetic passion and gentleness-but his gift was in listening, and always being with those in need. Dustin was and adventurist, living life to the fullest and documenting every aspect of his journey; he was an avid runner signing up for every race, he bought a bike in Japan just to see the sights, and when he couldn’t ride to the top of the highest mountain, he hiked it. He loved every sport known to man. He valued friendships without judgement; loved his family, God, both which strengthens a home. He will be remembered for his peaceful-gentle soul.
Survived By: Parents: Brian Doyon & Karen Doyon Sister: Annette Doyon
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