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.

Jason loved serving his country.  His 3 best qualities were his faith in God, love for his family and service to his country. He served 94-98 Active Duty, 04-16 in the reserves with deployments to Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. He re-enlisted active duty in 16, and served until he passed away from cardiac arrest. He was a graduate of Liberty University.  

Sean Edward Brazas was a person you could meet only once and never forget. He had a radiating smile and a zest for life that was inspiring. And he was a total goofball in the best way. Try having a bad day around him; it wouldn’t last long. Sean joined the Navy to serve his country and protect his friends and family. He trained hard as a Military Working Dog Handler. He earned the “Top Dawg” honor at an Advanced Skills K9 Course in Yuma. Instructors said Sean was surprised when he earned the award, but no one else was. They said Sean and Sicario trained relentlessly, mastering every challenge, ensuring they were squared away for deployment. Even on his final mission, I can guarantee Sean woke up with a smile, eager to support his team in any way he could. That’s who he was. An American hero.

Philip joined the Navy a year after graduating high school. He took his oath during a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game and was part of the 47th Cardinal Division at RTC Great Lakes. After all his schooling at NAS Pensacola, Philip was stationed in Norfolk serving aboard the USS Bulkeley, where he was initiated into the, "Ancient Order of the Shellbacks" and earned his Suez Safari card.  

Philip was transferred to CVN-77, USS George HW Bush. Both ships offered Philip the opportunity to support the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq along with humanitarian aid to several ports of call along the way.  

Philip transferred to the United Kingdom where he enjoyed historical sites and spending time outdoors with his Dalmatian Bernie. Returning to Norfolk and CVN-78, USS Gerald R Ford where he became a plank owner. Philip’s final duty station was an instructor for the Information Warfare Command at Goodfellow AF Base. Philip spent 15 yrs. 10 months in the Navy. 

Philip loved to laugh and was very good at playing practical jokes on family and friends. He loved his dogs, visiting National Parks, Historical sites, fishing, hunting, hiking, and cycling. Philip also enjoyed time watching movies, playing video games and having a good cigar. 

He never hated anyone and his philosophy was to never argue with an idiot because those watching might not be able to tell the difference. 

He was a loving son, brother and uncle. His nieces will always remember how much he made them laugh.