Field of Flags – 2023 – Wallace/Burson Association

Field of Flags – 2023

Honorees

Fred Allen
In memoriam US Navy Seaman 3rd Class, WW II and Korea.
…Larry & Fran Rupley

Detective Kristine Amaral
This Flag is to honor your dedication to serve those in Alameda County. We are all safer because of what you do.
…Rich & Renee Corvello

Edward Anderson
US Army – United American Patriots.
…Kirsten Anderson

William Anderson
US Army – Korea (son).
…Kirsten Anderson

Lloyd Arkinstall
Navy Veteran & Bill’s dear friend
…Gail Withuhn

Leonard Baer
Korea
…Don & Teresa Rudolph

Jim Bailey
US Marines – Vietnam Veteran. Thank you for your service.
…Arleen Bailey

SSGT Frank J. Balogh
USMC 25 years (WW II, Korea, Vietnam, POW) US Customs 25 years – Forever Missed!
…Susan Balogh

Manuel Baptista
US Navy – Served in Korean War.
…Kathy & Nick Baptista

Elmo Benevedes
US Army – Killed in WW II.
…Ken Benevedes

Papa Bert
USN – Continuing your dream: Vets helping Vets.
…Vet Nation MC River City Chapter

Eugene (Sonny) Blazer – Copperopolis
US Army Air Corps-WWII; Air Force-Korea; US Army Helicopter Pilot-Vietnam.
…Yvonne Tiscornia

Rick Boyles
US Army 1965-1967.
…Carol Boyles

William Britt
US Navy SeaBees – Vietnam War (son-in-law)
…Kirsten Anderson

Linda Britt
US Air Force (daughter).
…Kirsten Anderson

Jack Chavarria
US NAVY WWII.
…Gary & Kathy Eaton

LT Phillip Corvello
Your dedication to serve improves so many lives and the communities that they live in. So very proud of you.
…Rich & Renee Corvello

Preston Coulson
US Army – Thanks for your service., We miss you and will never forget you. We Love You.
…Marc Mastroianni

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department
Thank you for your service to Calaveras County.
…Jim & Mary Sutton/Klise

William Kim Crane
US Army 82nd All American Airborne Paratrooper, 1958–1962, Germany; Patriotic, Community Advocate, Brother, Son, Uncle, Dad, Grandpa, Charming Husband; Such bravery & respect for humanity! Treasured Presence and Heart of Gold.
…Marti Crane

S. R. Daughtry
WWII
…Sharon & Leo Quintana

MAJ Stephen “Cajun” Del Bagno
USAF T-Bird #4 – Forever in our hearts.
…Tony & Susan Chaney

Staff SGT Donald Del Carlo
My Dad always loved this country and supported our freedom.
…Audra Del Carlo

Pasquale Del Carlo
My Grandfather always loved this country and supported our freedom.
…Audra Del Carlo

Samual Neal Delle Donne
E-6 Staff Sergeant US Army – Loving son.
… Jana Kay Schuske

Kevin W. Diesburg
Served in the Army.
…Steve & Frances Diesburg

Harold Doll
Thank you for your service to our country and community. Moreover, as your loving wife for over 62 years I am joyful that we enjoy two lovely daughters, Monie & Vickie, and granddaughter Natasha.
…Harold & Caroline Doll

Monie Doll
We greatly appreciate everything you do for us, Monie. You bring joy into our lives and we love and cherish the moments we have together. Mom & Dad
…Harold & Caroline Doll

Vickie Doll
We greatly appreciate everything you do for us, Vickie. You bring joy into our lives and we love and cherish the moments we have together. Mom & Dad
…Harold & Caroline Doll

Maj. Will Donahue
USMC – United American Patriots.
…Kirsten Anderson

Kenneth Eaton
Served in WWII.
…Gary & Kathy Eaton

Norman Eaton
Army Medic – WWII.
…Jerry Gaspers

John Faliano
World War II S. Pacific. (Cathy’s Father)
…David & Cathy Frey

Floyd Farber
Army Veteran – Thank you for your service to our great country, as well as being a great friend!!!
…Eric Baysinger

Chad Farris
US Navy – Veteran – active Fire Fighter.
…Jerry Gaspers

Calaveras Fire Department
Thank you for your service to Calaveras County.
…Jim & Mary Sutton/Klise

Dr. James Fischer
Doctor – Served with US Army.
…Kathy & Nick Baptista

SGT Bob Ford
(Uncle) USMC WWII.
…SSGT David R. Evans, USMC Vietnam

Robert Forster
Stockton Fire Dept / First Responder – Thank you for being a great friend!
…Eric Baysinger

Matthew Fraasch
USAF – Mom and I are so proud of you.
…Marc Mastroianni

Christopher Fraasch
US Navy – Best of luck in the Navy. Mom and I are proud of you.
…Marc Mastroianni

C. C. Frey
World War II Europe. (David’s Father)
…David & Cathy Frey

Nathan Friedman (1924-2017)
US Army served in WWII, Purple Heart. An amazing father who left many great memories.
…Jack Friedman

Cornelius Frydendal
Korean Veteran.
…Bruce & Linda Olson

Ivan S. Gaspers
United States Army, Korean War. Thank you for your service.
…Jerry Gaspers

Lawrence D. Gaspers
United States National Guard. Thank you for your service.
…Jerry Gaspers

William J. Gaspers
United States National Guard. Thank you for your service.
…Jerry Gaspers

Gerald M. Gaspers
United States Navy, Gulf War. Thank you for your service.
…Jerry Gaspers

Calvin Gibbs
US Army
…Kirsten Anderson

Petty Officer Pete (Jessie) Gorospe
Thank you for all you did, love you brother!
…Richard Moss

Juan Gozier
Vietnam, wounded in action.
…Don & Teresa Rudolph

LTC David “Bull” Gurfein
USMC – United American Patriots.
…Kirsten Anderson

Fred Hagel
World War I Vet, wounded in action.
…Don & Teresa Rudolph

Edward Joseph Hannon
In memoriam US Army Infantry Staff SGT., WW II and Korea.
…Larry & Fran Rupley

Al Harris
US Navy – Grateful for your service and for being a wonderful # 1 Dad!
…Alan & Kris Mangini

Gene Harris
US Navy – Grateful for your service & for being a wonderful Uncle!
…Alan & Kris Mangini

William T. (Bill) Hartman
Pioneer in using planes to fight forest fires, in instituting resource management practices, and in opening watershed lands for public recreation.
…Gail Withuhn

Joseph Hauck
US Marines (1965-1974) – Vietnam veteran whose family is proud to call son, brother, father, and grandfather. Thank you for your service to country and community.
…Jim & Mary Sutton/Klise

Vincent K. Havelaar
US Marines – Thank you for your service.
…Dove Larsen

MSG Cliff Hensley
US Army (Deceased) Thank you for dedicating 24 years of active duty and years of civil service. Your dedication is an inspiration to all of us. We love you.
…Brad Hensley

CPT Anthony Hiteshew
USAF Thank you for keeping our country safe and for flying those giant KC-10 and KC-46 gas tanks in the sky!
…Nancy Hiteshew

LCPL Joseph James Hudson
Persian Gulf – He loved his country and he was a proud Marine. Our Son. He lost his life to COVID on 2021.
…Gary & Brenda Smith

TSGT Ronald Jamerson
US Air Force – Retired after 20 years of service as a military police
…Harold Lepelley

David Johnson
US Army – Thanks for your service little Bro.
…Marc Mastroianni

LT Don Kenmonth
US Marine – Service to our Country, Korean War conflict.
…David Kenmonth

Earl K. Knudsen
US Navy Pilot – Served in World War II.
…Kathy & Nick Baptista

CPL Gary Krahmer
US Army – Korean War veteran. Thank you for your service.
…Gary Krahmer

Elmer Kroll
Father.
…Gary Kroll

Helen Kroll
Mother.
…Gary Kroll

Dustin Kroll
Son.
…Gary Kroll

Louie LaRossa
To my lifetime friend who brought such joy and laughter to my family – stay healthy.
…Harold & Caroline Doll

Joyce LaRossa
To my beloved friend with best wishes for a quick recovery.
…Harold & Caroline Doll

Paul Larsen
US Army – Thank you for your service.
…Dove Larsen

SGT Roger Larson
USMC Vietnam 3 tours.
…SSGT David R. Evans, USMC Vietnam

All Law Enforcement Dogs
Keeping Us & Their Partner Officers Safe; Risking Their Lives
…Bill & Susan Nuffer

United States Law Enforcement Officers
Often Underappreciated; Courageously Serving Their Communities.
…Bill & Susan Nuffer

1st Mate John Lepelley
US Navy – Survived ship attack as a fireman in WW II.
…Harold Lepelley

SP4 Bradford Lepelley
US Army – Died from cancer due to agent orange used in the Vietnam conflict.
…Harold Lepelley

PS5 E5 Harold Lepelley
US Army – Vietnam era.
…Harold Lepelley

SGM Ron Lewinski
US Marine Radioman – Service to our Country, Korean War conflict.
…David Kenmonth

SGT Jack Libhart
USAAF – WW II Tail Gunner on a B-29 Superfortress. Thank you for your service. You are truly missed.
…Gary Krahmer

Aviation Radioman 2nd Class Ort Lofthus
Love you Pops.
…Orton Lofthus

Cliff Lorrance
US Army
…Kirsten Anderson

Louis Mangini
US Navy – WW II, Stock Car Hall of Fame, 100 top 10 in 10 years, Great Dad!
…Alan & Kris Mangini

Jennifer Mangini
US Army & US Air Force – grateful for your service & being a wonderful daughter!
…Alan & Kris Mangini

LT Tony Mangini
WCPD (Retired) – Special Ops, Bomb Squad Commander, compassionate and kind, thank you for serving the community.
…Alan & Kris Mangini

Ron Mangini
US Army – left us way too soon.
…Alan & Kris Mangini

Alan Mangini
US Navy (USS Ranger CVA-61) – Grateful for your service and for being a wonderful husband!
…Alan & Kris Mangini

Nick Mastroianni
US Army – Thanks for your service Pop. We love you.
…Marc Mastroianni

Marc Mastroianni
US Army.
…Marc Mastroianni

Michael Mastroianni
US Army – Thanks for your service Big Bro.
…Marc Mastroianni

LCDR Edward E. McClaran
US Navy – WW II. Loving Father, deeply missed
…Jeannie Kent

Fire Chief John McClinitic
Alameda County Fire Fighter, Retired. Enjoy your retirement, you deserve it!
…Gary Krahmer

Scott McTeer
Marine Veteran – Thank you for your service to our great country, and also being a great friend and neighbor !!!!!
…Eric Baysinger

C. Raymond Meehan
U.S. Navy – Best Daddy EVER!!
…Tony and Darci Ketner

Rod Messinger
US Navy Seal – Service to our Country, Korean War conflict.
…David Kenmonth

Derrick Meyers
US Army
…Kirsten Anderson

Edaniel Louis Moore, Jr
In memory of Father, US Army Staff SGT. WW II.
…Larry & Fran Rupley

Dan Murphy
Served in Navy – loved his Country & Family!
…The Melson Family

Seaman 1st Class Frederick A Nuffer
USN – Service in Combat, European Theater, World War II.
…Bill & Susan Nuffer

COL Frederick L. Nuffer
USA – Service in Combat, Two Tours Vietnam.
…Bill & Susan Nuffer

COL Russ O’Connell
Bill’s commander in Vietnam.
…Gail Withuhn

Bruce Olson
US Army Veteran.
…Bruce & Linda Olson

SGT Jeremy D. Olson
USMC – Decorated Veteran – Operation Enduring Freedom.
…Bruce & Linda Olson

Robin Pacheco
US Army – Thank you for your service.
…Dove Larsen

Michael Phelps
US Navy – Great friend for 62 years!
…Alan & Kris Mangini

All POW/MIA

…David & Cathy Frey

CPT Michael Press
Elk Grove Police Dept. – Nephew.
…Susan Balogh

CPT Michael Paul Press
Elk Grove Police Department, Son ~ with Love, Pride, and Gratitude.
…Jeannie Kent

SGT Samuel Paul Press
Military Police, US Army WW II – Loving Father-in-law, Deeply missed
…Jeannie Kent

Joe Quintana
WWII
…Sharon & Leo Quintana

John Quintana
Vietnam
…Sharon & Leo Quintana

Dean Richardson
US Navy vet (1987-1993) and great husband, dad, and grandfather. Thank you for serving our country.
…Jim & Mary Sutton/Klise

Harlow Rudolph
US Army – Vietnam War: Lost his sight from injury during training.
…Don & Teresa Rudolph

SGT Chet Sadowski
(Step Father) USMC WWII.
…SSGT David R. Evans, USMC Vietnam

Ruben J. Salazar
Vietnam War Veteran. Wounded in Action. Awarded Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
…Adele Salazar

Ray Salomon
Served in the Army – most patriotic man ever!
…The Melson Family

Calaveras Search and Rescue
Thank you for your service to Calaveras County.
…Jim & Mary Sutton/Klise

All Our Servicemen
Who served & sacrificed to protect our Country.
…Michael & Martha Myrick

Air Police K-9 Handler John Stark
US Air Force – Vietnam Veteran served with honor.
…Sophia Stark

LT Gregory Stark
Calaveras Sheriff Dept – Serving the community with honor.
…Sophia Stark

Commander John J Sullivan
USN – Service in Combat, Pacific Theater, World War II.
…Bill & Susan Nuffer

Robert James Sutton
US Air Force (1971-1978) – Proud of your service proud to call you our Dad.
…Love from Stacie & Cara, Katharine & Stephen Klise

David Swarts
US Navy
…Kirsten Anderson

Robert Tedrow
US Army – Thanks for your service Dad. We love you
…Marc Mastroianni

Rosalie Togninali
Beloved friend who passed on April 23, 2021, with blessings to her daughter Marilyn and her entire family.
…Harold & Caroline Doll

Greg Topliff
USMC Vietnam War (Friend)
…Kirsten Anderson

David Tritsch
US Army – Grateful for your service & for being a wonderful Cousin!
…Alan & Kris Mangini

Officer Jeffrey S. Vaden
City of Santa Clara Police Dept – Retired. Thank you for protecting us all. I am truly humbled by you! I love you.
…Lupe Flores

Our Veterans
Respecting your service and thanking you for the good job you do!
…Taejin & June Kim

All War Dogs
US Military – Often Forgotten; Always Loyal; Always Courageous.
…Bill & Susan Nuffer

Brian Welch
US Army (Deceased) – in recognition of your service and dedication to your family and country. We love you.
…Brad Hensley

LTC Allen West
US Army – United American Patriots.
…Kirsten Anderson

SP5 Edward R. Williams
US Army 11th Airborne – Our father a true American who loved his country, our hero who was much loved and forever in our hearts.
…Shannon & The Williams Family

Jack Williams (1934-2014)
US Navy (1951-1954) Because I want to honor you!
…Melinda Williams

Bill Withuhn
USAF – Vietnam, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Smithsonian.
…Gail Withuhn

Vernon Lawrence Withuhn
US Army Officer in the Quartermaster Corps, WWII Pacific Theater; beloved dad who served our Country.
…Gail Withuhn

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