Navy Gold Star Coordinator Support

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.
 

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.

KIA Operation Iraqi Freedom

Always loved, always remembered and forever missed.  

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.