Navy Gold Star Coordinator Support

Ryne was born in Norfolk, VA on November 15, 1990. He grew up in Newcastle, PA where he enjoyed video games, paintball, and spending time with his friends. Ryne joined the Navy in 2009 and spent his enlistment as a Master of Arms. He enjoyed his time on the ocean with the U.S.S Enterprise sailing to places like Dubai and Djibouti. After his ship the U.S.S Enterprise was deactivated, he was stationed in Norfolk, VA. During this time, Ryne liked to spend his time outdoors and with his wife, daughter, and friends. In his fourth and final year of service, he passed away suddenly on May 4, 2014 in Norfolk, VA. Ryne is survived by his loving family in New Castle, Pa and his friends across the country who honor his memory everyday. 
 

One of Jeff’s greatest strengths was his compassion. It was rare to hear him say anything bad about anyone. He had a talent for recognizing those in need and lifting them up. Knowing him made you a better person. He led a life of service, starting at a young age. It was his desire to help others that led him to Iraq. He died in service to others, doing what he felt compelled to. He loved and was loved in return. He is dearly missed.

Ommy was a special boy since the day he was born. He was a quiet and shy little boy but very intelligent, honest, and outgoing. Ommy liked music and knew how to play multiple music instruments he also recorded his own songs, and he loved fashion. He loved being in the kitchen and cooking he also loved outdoors and going hiking. Ommy always wanted to do something special or the next big thing when he grew up. He was funny, goofy, caring and liked to help others that were in need. To me Ommy is the best son ever, very respectful to others and he will light up a room with his smile. Every person who met him always fell in love with him. Ommy grew up to be our hero.

Holden embraced the brotherhood of the submarine corp. Upon graduation from Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, he was stationed at Bremerton, Washington and served on the USS Connecticut and USS Jimmy Carter as a MMN. He was awarded both his "Dolphins" and a Navy Achievement Medal posthumously. He would have been extremely honored by these achievements.  Although he was proud to be a native Nebraskan, he grew to love the Pacific Northwest as an avid snowboarder and fly-fisherman. Unfortunately, we lost him on a beautiful summer evening in a civilian motorcycle accident. We think of him constantly and miss him terribly. He was fun. He was funny. He loved to laugh, and he could be goofy. He also had a unique intelligence, amazing curiosity and incredibly varied interests. He lived for adventure and new experiences, always with a great attitude and positive outlook. His life and memory will always be cherished especially by his parents, Philip & Heather, and sister, Taylor. Fair winds and following seas, Navy man. Godspeed, our son.