“Forever Loved, Never Forgotten”
The Navy Gold Star Program is eternally grateful for the sacrifice of those Service Members who have died in service to our country. To help us to never forget, we have set up this tribute page to honor and remember the memory of those lives. If you would like to honor the memory of your Sailor, Soldier, Marine, Airman or Coast Guardsman through the Navy Gold Star website please submit your thoughts and a photo.
LTC Livingston Hickling loved to serve the country. He was a truly infantryman, he treasured his time as an enlisted soldier after transitioning to become an Officer. He was very proud of his Ranger tab. He deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as an AGR in the Hawaii National Guard, his last assignment was at NGB in Arlington Virginia. He was very private about personal life but was a loyal friend and a good listener. He was a great husband and an excellent father. He loved World History and was an avid reader. He always planned special birthdays for the family but didn't like to celebrate his. He enjoyed to serve others and always been behind the scene working hard to "accomplish the task" one of his favorite things to say was " if you are going to jump off a cliff, go face first to enjoy the view". He got a sudden diagnosed esophageal cancer and passed away two months later on August 3rd 2020. He was 41 years old. He is buried in section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery.