“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.
Ian attended RPI where he was an NROTC candidate with aspirations of becoming a Marine Officer. After graduating with honors, earning a double major in computer science and engineering and a minor in artificial intelligence, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the United States Marine Corps on May 18, 2007. As an active-duty Marine, Ian was an Engineer Officer assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp LeJeune, N.C. Ian was assigned as the 1st Combat Engineer platoon leader for the ABV, Assault Breacher Vehicle. His personal awards include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Ian was a lifelong athlete who enjoyed football, lacrosse, rugby, and wrestling. He was an avid public servant who felt called to serve our country after 9/11, by joining the Marine Corps in order to help others.