“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.
Max was smart, kind, adventurous, and so loving and devoted to his family. He was the best son a mom could ever ask for: My Love & My Light. He played goalie in ice hockey and was team captain. He was a drummer and musician, a painter and sculptor. Max loved working with his hands. He earned a BFA and then worked in the movie industry in L.A., creating 3-D monsters and creatures for sci-fi movies. He certainly found his niche in the Navy—working with materials (and his hands here too!)— as an airplane mechanic. Max was usually the first one to go into his squadron to set up tools and equipment for the rest of his group. Because of his supreme commitment and dedication to his work, Max was nominated for Sailor of the Year, after just a year-and-a-half in the Navy. HIs light is truly missed but shines on.