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Navy Gold Star is the Navy’s official program for providing long-term support to surviving families of Sailors who pass while on Active Duty. If you are visiting this page because you are a surviving family member of a deceased service member, please accept our most heartfelt sympathy and gratitude for your loved one’s service and sacrifice in defending our nation . . .

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U.S. Navy
EM2
Jesus Cortez
19 Mar 2020

Jesus Cortez was an excellent person.  He excelled in his studies and in athletics. Jesus was nationally rated number 2 in power-lifting. He also was very active in Cross Country and Powerlifting during High School. He graduated from Valley View High School in 2013. Jesus competed professionally in power lifting and WON on his first competition. He loved TEXAS and was proud to serve his country with the United States Navy having enlisted since August 2014. Jesus loved his Camaro and his Harley Davison Motorcycle.  He was proud of his dogs- Kitty and Biggie, and he loved Sponge Bob Square Pants. Jesus truly lived his life to its fullest. He will forever be remembered by his family and those that came to know him.  His motto was, “You be the better person.”  Jesus was an outstanding person and he will forever be remembered.
 

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U.S. Navy
ETVC (SS)
John L. Davey
04 Apr 2023

In tribute to ETVC John L. Davey who served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy for 12 years as a submarine sailor aboard the USS Alabama, with Detachment Poseidon and Naval Research Laboratories. As a military kid, John knew his goal was to follow in the footsteps of his father, grandfathers and many uncles who had served in the military, and he worked hard to achieve that goal. So, when he put on anchors as a Navy Chief in 2021, it was one of the proudest moments for all but especially John. The impact and valor of John’s service to this nation will never be known to any but a small few of his fellow serving shipmates and those who knew him best. We have had many tales of him via those shipmates and friends, mostly that he loved the navy, loved what he did, and at times he could be a tough leader but there was no one who could make everyone smile, laugh, and come together as a team quite like “Davey”. We cherish every memory given to us and hold them tightly in our hearts. He was the most awesome, most witty, and most wonderful loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend to all of us.

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U.S. Navy
CTT1 (SW)
Steven P. Daugherty
06 Jul 2007

KIA Operation Iraqi Freedom

Always loved, always remembered and forever missed.  

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U.S. Navy
CDR
Jason E. Much
18 Jul 2016

Jason was born in Snohomish, WA; a place he loved; and cherished the memories of friends and the sports he played with great passion. He joined the Navy shortly after graduating from Snohomish High School and had a tremendous career until he died in 2016. Jason was a Navy Mustang; enlisted for the first 10 years of his career, serving on the Alabama Blue and Gold crews as well as different shore duty assignments, before commissioning in 2000.  He spent the remainder of his career on surface ships. In his personal life, Jason was extremely loyal, honorable and disciplined in every decision he made; always striving to better his and his family's lives.  He also took great pride in supporting others in reaching their personal and professional goals. Jason's family was honored to hear wonderful stories of how he impacted many lives after he died.  Jason put his values of family and duty above all else. Jason's children, Tyler, Michael and Alyssa were always his priority in everything he did. He was an outdoorsy guy who was most comfortable in jeans and a flannel in his off time.  Jason loved playing basketball, weightlifting and challenging his physical body in every way possible.   He is missed every minute of every day by his wife Jenny and his children.  He is also remembered by his mom Debbie, siblings Angie, Cory, Candace and his niece, Cama.

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U.S. Navy
PO1
Kameron Holloway
30 Jan 2017

IT’S BEEN AN ABSOLUTE HONOR TO RAISE THIS YOUNG MAN. AS A SPIRITUAL BELIEVER HE CHOSE ME TO BE HIS MOTHER AND SINCE THE DAY I GAVE BIRTH HE'S BEEN A BLESSING. HE WAS THE MOST THOUGHTFUL AND CONSIDERATE BABY WHO LOVED HUGS, KISSES, AND TO HEAR ME SAY “I’M SO PROUD OF YOU KAM,” AS THIS WOULD ALWAYS MAKE HIM SMILE AND CONTINUE TO GROW INTO AN AMAZING MAN. KAMERON MADE LIFETIME FRIENDS AND BUILT LASTING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS THE WORLD.
HE LOVED LEARNING NEW THINGS SO JOINING THE NAVY WAS THE OBVIOUS NEXT STEP IN HIS LIFE. ALTHOUGH IT WAS NOT HIS ORIGINAL IDEA... ONCE HE FOUND OUT THE COMMITMENT, DISCIPLINE AND NOT TO MENTION TRAVELING AROUNG THE WORLD HE COULD NOT PASS UP THIS OPPORTUNITY.
BEING A PART OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY IS A DECISION HE WOULD NEVER REGRET SINCE THIS LIFE CHALLENGED HIM TO LEAVE HOME AND BECOME A MAN. I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT YOUR DECISIONS...I LOVE THE MAN YOU GREW TO BECOME...WE LOVE YOU FOREVER PO1 KAMERON HOLLOWAY …CONTINUE WATCHING OVER US AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

I LOVE & ETERNALLY PROUD OF YOU
MUM

 

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U.S. Navy
LCDR
Christopher Williams
17 Sep 2009
LCDR Christopher Glenn Williams was born March 27, 1962 in New York City to Rayfield and Dorothy Williams. He died on September 17, 2009.He was recruited at Meridian, Mississippi and attended Basic Training in Orlando, Florida in March 1983. Upon completion of YN 'A' School in July 1983, he reported onboard PCU Battleship IOWA as a Yeoman. He gave years of dedicated service to his country. He was a member of the All Navy Basketball Teams from 1984 to 1987. In March 1987 he reported to Recruit Training Command, Orlando FL, where he served as a Staff Yeoman of the CSRE later working in Recruit Affairs. In September 1990 he reported to USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) as Leading Petty Officer. In January 1994 YN6 Williams reported to Naval Hospital Orlando as the Admin Leading Petty Officer, and was selected to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. In April 1996 he reported to USS NASSAU (LHA 4) as Leading Chief in X1 Division, and served as Admin Department Leading Chief. In June 2006 he reported to U.S. Personnel Support Activity, Pacific in Yokosuka, Japan as the Executive Officer. After six months, Chris served as the Executive Assistant to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan in Yokosuka, Japan for two years. Lastly, he served as the Administrative Officer, Naval Manpower Analysis Command in Millington, TN.His awards are Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, nine Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various campaign and service medals and awards.
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