LCpl. Rory Henderson Dalgliesh was born 5/24/90 in Colorado Springs, CO. Grew up in Lake Orion, MI. Graduated Marine boot camp Jan. ’10. Assigned to 2/8 Fox Co., 0311. Completed specialized dog handler training, medical training before deploying to Afghanistan, Jan. ’11. Rory’s unquestionable love, respect for family, friends, brothers/sisters & the Corps is missed more than words can begin to describe. He was an “amazing man who touched so many lives”. “Rory’s baseline was solid, especially under high-pressure situations. I got to know Rory at a very personal level. Rory was filled with optimism and a general sense of purpose and meaning. He often described his aspirations to join the U.S Marine Corps elite MARSOC.” “You and Janice raised an amazing man who touched so many lives. It's because of you so many of us were touched by Rory”. Devastating call came; September 29th. 2013.
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Kenneth Aaron Smith, was born on January 27, 1995, died on August 21, 2017. PO2 Kenmeth Smith was killed in the USS MCCain collision with 9 other sailors.
Kenneth was a loving son, sibling and a friend to many. He had a promising future as a fantasy author, and he was already self-published. Kenneth was a huge animal lover, and had several pets throughout his life. Kenneth enjoyed comedy, soccer, theme parks, working out, karaoke, and he was known for his sense of humor. Kenneth was incredibly smart and he had a bright future ahead of him.
Kenneth was loved. He will be missed dearly for the rest of our lives.
His loving mother, April
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On behalf of my son Kittrel Jr, he dedicated his life for service in the United States Navy at the time of his accident. He was beginning to enroll in petty officer school.
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Special Operations Chief (SEAL) Aaron Carson Vaughn was KIA on August 6th, 2011 when a chopper carrying 30 Americans was shot down in the Tangi River Valley of Afghanistan while rushing into battle. Aaron left behind his wife, Kimberly, and 2 small children; a son, Reagan, who was not quite two years old and a daughter, Chamberlyn, who was only nine weeks old.Aaron was a follower of God and devoted to his family. He loved to work on trucks and spend time with his friends and teammates. His presence is missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Dakota Rigsby was born September 12, 1997, in Fort Polk, Louisiana. He attended Fluvanna County Public Schools, graduating in 2015 from Fluvanna County High School. Dakota loved playing sports, all things Pokémon, listening to a variety of music, playing videogames and spending time with friends and family. He was a kind, caring and funny individual who had an infectious laugh and smile. Dakota had a tremendous love for his family and friends and was someone who never met a stranger. Dakota entered the delayed entry program for the U.S. Navy in July 2015. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on February 17, 2016 at Fort Lee, Virginia, leaving for Great Lakes RTC boot camp. He graduated from boot camp on April 15, 2016 and remained at Great Lakes for A School. Dakota graduated from Gunner’s Mate A School on October 7, 2016. Dakota was assigned to the USS Fitzgerald DDG 62 in November 2016 where he was stationed until his passing on June 17, 2017. Dakota, we miss you, we love you and we have always been so proud of you! You are FOREVER LOVED, NEVER FORGOTTEN!
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Commander Francis “Fran” Williams grew up in Massachusetts. He was first a Marine, serving from 1969 – 1975, including a tour in Vietnam. In 1994, he joined the Navy as an officer and pursued a degree in Pharmacy. His primary job in the Navy was a pharmacist, but he was also an epidemiologist while working on a Malaria project for the Navy. He held a BS from the Massachusetts College Pharmacy, an MS in Epidemiology from Harvard University, and a BA in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. He played the piano, loved to fish, making his own Fly fishing lures. He sailed a Morgen sloop until just before he died, and had a working lobster boat as a young man. He liked to cook and was a devoted Red Sox and Patriots fan. He liked hiking and spending time with his sons. He is remembered by his wife of 40 years, Janice, their sons, Paul, James, and Matthew, and daughter-in-laws Emily, Liyan, and Meagan. He has five grandchildren he never met - Aiden, Joshua Francis, Elliot, Morgen, and Iris Frances.
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