Navy Gold Star Coordinator Support

He was truly a sweet child. Very, very laidback and easy going.  The same as an adult too. He loved weight lifting, nutrition and playing his XBox !

Also known for looking a lot like Thor.... to the point that his CO in Japan bought him a Avengers Thor Hammer toy!!  

After visiting Pearl Harbor, Nicholas decided joining Navy was exactly what he wanted to do. He completed boot camp, A school in Pensacola (our hometown) and was assigned to Sasebo, Japan. He loved everything about Japan but especially his fellow sailors and leaders. He was an amazing young man with a huge heart, wise far beyond his years. He excelled in everything he attempted, and we know he would have gone very far in his career. Nick passed away in 2022 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Nick's ashes were laid to rest in Destin Harbor, Florida just as he asked. Fair Winds and Following seas my son. You are so missed.

Scott Michael Dunn my brother and he was born December 26^th 1987. He loved to play in the creek, catch frogs, birds, craw fish and anything else that could be caught. With the outdoors activities Scott also loved tearing down and rebuilding electronics, Science and Gaming. We moved a lot as kids but one thing that never failed was our sibling love. We eventually had a few more additions into the family. Two more brothers (Sean and Robert) and a sister (Amanda). He was our genius. The brains Scott had he used to the upmost. Mom was so proud of him.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of our son, Joshua Isaiah Ruiz, an E3 in the United States Navy a young man who lived with courage, purpose, and a heart full of love. Joshua wore his uniform with pride, answering a call greater than himself and showing us what true strength, dedication, and selflessness look like each and every day. But beyond the uniform, he is our son—our heart, our pride, and one of our greatest joys. Joshua had a warmth about him that could light up any room. He was kind, strong, and compassionate, always making others feel seen, valued, and deeply cared for. Though his time with us was far too short, the love he gave and the lives he touched will stay with us forever. To know him was truly a gift. Joshua, we carry you with us always in our hearts, in our memories, and in everything we do. We love you; we honor you, always.

Born in Rochester, NY, Jason was an Eagle Scout and gifted athlete in rowing and swimming. Jason placed in the top ten in the 2003 C.R.A.S.H.-B Sprints World Indoor Rowing Championships and was founding captain of the McQuaid Jesuit Crew Team. After graduating Jason attended the US Naval Academy and fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a Naval Aviator. He flew his first operational tour with the Chargers of HSC-26 and provided direct support to the fleet while fly-ing rescue missions in response to the 2010 Haiti Earthquake and mis-sions out of Bahrain. In December 2013 he was chosen to serve as the Operations Cell Leader and Air Operations Office in CTF-64 embarked aboard the Motor Vessel Cape Ray as part of an international task force with the mission to dispose of Syrian chemical weapons agents. Upon completion of this eight month mission, Jason returned to the Africa Engage-ment Directorate in Naples, Italy, where he became an invaluable member of the Africa Partnership team. As a superb ambassador of the Navy and the United States, Jason maintained a professional rapport with African navy leaders that will allow for positive relations for years to come. For this work, Jason was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal posthu-mously. Jason was ambitious, pursuing a Masters Degree in Information Management through Syracuse University and working towards Joint Professional Military Education certification through the Naval War College. He enjoyed traveling, skiing, and playing rugby. Jason was a devoted father and took every opportunity to visit son, William in the United States. Jason was buried in Arlington National Cemetery February 18, 2016. He is survived by son William, parents Paul and Cheryl Kreutter, sister Jennifer Kreutter Conrad, and brother LCDR Adam Kreutter.

Devin loved his family fiercely, especially his infant son, Wyatt. Devin was loyal, kind, funny and smart.  He was an extremely hard worker and highly motivated to do his best each day. Devin had this magical chaos that surrounded him, so that everything he did seemed to become an unforgettable adventure that stories would be told about.  Devin touched so many lives, and each one is better for knowing him. He continues to be an inspiration to others. The world is not as bright without him.