The following real life stories offer a glimpse into the spirit of the United States Armed Forces. One of the missions of Patriot Park Foundation is to tell the stories of those who fought and continue to fight the Global War on Terrorism. Stories of bravery and valor in the line of duty as well as the stories of love and sacrifice back home. Patriot Park Foundation welcomes your written stories and photographs as we add selected stories to our web site. Others may be used as we develop the story boards that will surround Patriot Park Memorial Plaza. If you wish to submit a story and or photograph please use our contact us form. All information submitted becomes the property of Patriot Park Foundation.

SSgt Brian Hause
04/30/2024

SSgt Brian Hause

KIA: 6/16/1979 – 10/23/2008

SSgt Brian Hause was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, to Kathy Levernight Ha...

Specialist Mark Melcher
04/30/2024

Specialist Mark Melcher

KIA: 8/26/1971 – 4/15/2006

Specialist Mark Melcher, Pennsylvania Army National Guard was born in Pittsb...

PFC Nils George Thompson – Iraqi Freedom
04/30/2024

PFC Nils George Thompson – Iraqi Freedom

KIA: 8/3/1986 – 8/4/2005

Nils George Thompson was born on 8/3/1986 to Nils and Frances (nee Kamienowski...

Keep Smiling Brother – Corporal Nyle Yates
04/30/2024

Keep Smiling Brother – Corporal Nyle Yates

By CPT (ret) Andrew Walton, West Point, Class of 2003

It is very hard to sum up the life and service of Corpo...

A Fallen Warrior Among Many
04/16/2024

A Fallen Warrior Among Many

In communities throughout this country, citizens leave their homes and workplaces to stand along roadsides with frien...

Departing For Home one Final Time
04/16/2024

Departing For Home one Final Time

By Colonel Lance Kittelson, Chaplain

In our unit’s flight from Kuwait to Iraq a few months ago in the w...

The Young Marine
04/16/2024

The Young Marine

By K. Cherry, United States Marine Corps Reserves

In the days prior to the beginning of the Iraqi war, a youn...