Navy Gold Star Coordinator Support

Doug was, from the moment of his birth, such a joy-he was always smiling. He was intelligent, inquisitive, caring, funny and happy. It’s been over 11 years since he died and while the wound is not as raw, the large piece of my heart and soul that I lost when I lost him can never be filled. There are no words to ex-press how much I miss him.

At his Funeral one of his shipmates spoke and said “Doug could walk into a room of 40 miserable men and within 30 seconds they would all be laughing at something he said or did. “That is just one of the many ways that he has remembered by the people in his life. He was dedicated to his job in the Navy as a Turbine Engineer and also as a Search and Rescue Swimmer (SAR), a position in which he trained rigorously and consistently as he had to be in top physical shape for this selfless and dangerous job. That was just a little of who he was, caring and always thinking of others before himself. He was Doug Beichner, my son, my joy, one of my three miracles God has given me, and no mother could be prouder.

Parents-Deborah Schurman, Edward Beichner, Sister-Alison Beichner, Brother-Daniel Beichner. Beloved Dog-Chopper

My son CPO Edward A Lomongo Jr was born in Nov. 6, 1985. When he was 10 years old he became a 2nd Place of YoYo tournament in Hawaii. Also a good soccer players of little league AYSO. Also he participated in Navy Sea Cadet program. In high school he became MVP players in Tennis Tournaments. After high school he worked at PHNSY as a mail clerk and then he enlisted in the Navy. He really worked hard while in the Navy, he deployed so many places with different carriers during Desert Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Hongkong, and Middle East. My son is loving husband and his children. For us parents we missed him everyday. I thanked the Navy Gold Star Program for the support to survivors families and guidance.

Our son was an remarkable sailor. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father to his children. For us parents, we miss him all the time and will be in our hearts forever.

Tyler, born prematurely in Charleston, SC, from the very beginning, had to be a fighter. As a middle child of seven siblings, he grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and kindness. In 2010, Tyler graduated from Beacon Academy of Colchester, CT, showcasing his academic achievements and dedication. His dream of joining the military led him to enlist in the Air Force in 2012. His initial duty station was RAF Lakenheath in England, followed by Korea and ultimately, Seymour Johnson AFB in NC. During his six-year tenure in the Air Force, Tyler demonstrated exceptional service and bravery, deploying four times, including his final deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. July 12, 2018, Tyler passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and admiration for all who knew him. His final resting place is in Waterford, CT, where he was laid to rest with full military honors.