NOVEMBER TAPS GULF WAR VETERANS (90-91) NOW 54

NOVEMBER TAPS GULF WAR VETERANS ADJUSTED TOTAL NOW 54: 2 more Army(25), one Navy(10), one Airforce(11).  Ages: 30s=5, 40s =17, 50s =17, 60s=7, 70s=6.  Reminder this data incomplete since we can only catch obits we can find and draw data from the obits.   WE REMEMBER our Veterans and their survivors. 

WE ASK YET AGAIN FOR CONGRESS, VA, AND THE PRESIDENT to initiate a Full Registry on Deaths and Diagnosed Illnesses for Gulf War Veterans NOW!

ROLL CALL OF NAMES- SALUTE- 21 Gun Barrage-TAPS 

51.  Robin DeNice Walker Miller,54, US Navy Reserve upon her release from Active Duty she was recalled to Service during Operation Desert Storm, Retired Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman, died at home Everett WA

52.  Lorillee Ann Babcock, 69, USArmy, Fernley, NV  

53.  Gregory John RAMSDELL, of Vernon,66, died at home, United States Army Reserve for 27 years, retiring as Sergeant First Class from the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion. He also served with the 3rd Armored Division in Operation Desert Storm where he was awarded a Bronze Star. VERNON, CONN

54.  KEETON, Donald Nelson, age 45 of Springfield, Ohio -United States Air Force

Robin DeNice Walker Miller  

Robin DeNice Walker Miller

Retired Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Robin DeNice Walker Miller passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Born November 26, 1955 and raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Robin joined the United States Navy in 1976 where she met her former husband while serving in La Maddalena, Sardinia. Becoming a member of the US Navy Reserve upon her release from Active Duty she was recalled to Service during Operation Desert Storm.

Her parents, Teddy and Myrtle Walker preceded her in death.

She is survived by her brother, Douglas Walker; former husband, Alan Miller; numerous relatives in Oregon and Indiana, and many close friends here at home.

Robin became an active member of First Covenant Church in Everett five years ago, teaching Sunday school and also attending a women’s bible study where she committed her life to her savior.

There will be a viewing from 12 noon to 3 p.m., on Thursday, December 3, at the Solie Funeral Home. A Celebration of her Life will be at 2 p.m., Friday, December 4, at the First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave, Everett. Internment will be at 11:30 a.m., on Monday, December 7, at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. The Funeral Party will be escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to the First Covenant Church in Everett.

Lorillee Ann Babcock
LORILLEE ANN BABCOCK"CORKER" Lorillee was born June 12, 1940, in Riverside, CA and passed away November 27, 2009, in Fernley, NV. She graduated from Ramona High School in 1958. Lorillee lived in Sacramento, CA where she worked at the Sacramento Army Depot from which she retired after 34 years. Her job took her many places; Desert Storm, Japan, Korea and Germany. She moved to Ferleny, NV in 2000. She enjoyed playing in the Casinos and loved to play Keno. Lorilee is preceded in death by her parents Marva and Richard Babcock. She is survived by her loving sister Carolyn and brother-in-law Gary Taber, aunts June Harvey and Velma Hoyles, uncle Ross Mathers, cousins Karen and Mike Kirby, who were dear to her, and many other cousins and friends. She will be dearly missed by all. Viewing on Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:00 pm. at Arlington Mortuary. Graveside services will be on Friday, December 4, 2009, 10:00 am at Olivewood Cemetery. Arlington Mortuary, Directors (800) 275-4648
Published in Press-Enterprise on December 3, 2009

Gregory John RAMSDELL
RAMSDELL, Gregory John Gregory John Ramsdell, of Vernon, passed away peacefully on Monday, (November 30, 2009), at home surrounded by his family. Gregory was born November 25, 1943 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Merlyn and Doris (Trecartin) Ramsdell. He grew up in Lubec, Maine and graduated from Lubec High School, Maine Central Institute, and Keene State College. Greg performed advanced studies at Central Connecticut State University leading to a teaching career in Industrial Technology and driver education at South Windsor High for 35 years. Greg served proudly in the United States Army Reserve for 27 years, retiring as Sergeant First Class from the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion. He also served with the 3rd Armored Division in Operation Desert Storm where he was awarded a Bronze Star. Greg is predeceased by his parents Merlyn and Doris Ramsdell, as well as his step mother Gladys Ramsdell (Green). He leaves behind his loving wife Mary Ramsdell (Roberts); son Jonathan Ramsdell and wife Katherine of Berea, Kentucky; and grandchildren Sarah and Ethan; daughter Meghan Piedmont and her husband Timothy of Stamford, and son Jared Ramsdell of Vernon. He also leaves behind a close friend Jonathan Keach and his wife Michele and their children Christopher and Alison of Lansdale, Pennsylvania; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Greg was a member of the Alpha Pi Tau fraternity, life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to many. Greg loved to work on his yard and home and was happiest sitting on his porch with his dogs at his feet. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life for Gregory on Saturday, December 5 at 1 p.m. at the Rockville Elks Lodge, 9 North Park Street, Rockville, CT. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Gregory’s name to the Boy Scouts of America, Connecticut Rivers Council Endowment Fund, 60 Darlin Street, PO Box 280098, East Hartford, CT 06128-0098 or Soldiers’ Angels, a military family, deployed military personnel, and veteran’s support organization at 1792 Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104. For online condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Hartford Courant on December 3, 2009

News Death Notice

KEETON, Donald Nelson age 45 of Springfield, Ohio, departed this world peacefully to be with our Lord, November 28, 2009. Born March 28, 1964. Loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and uncle. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents Goodloe and Leona Combs, paternal grandparents, Nelson and Mae Keeton. Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Rebecca Keeton, daughter Tabitha Keeton, two sons Kyle and Jacob Keeton at home. Parents Donald and Loretta Keeton of West Liberty, Kentucky. Four brothers, Doug Keeton of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, David (Carmen) Keeton of Springfield, Ohio, Daniel (Angela) Keeton of Medway, Ohio, Jonathan Keeton of West Liberty, Kentucky. Two sisters, Leah Burgess of Enon, Ohio, Lisa (Cory) Sidenstick of Huber Heights, Ohio. Father and Mother-in-law, Guy and Betty Ratliff of Springfield, Ohio. Host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and many special friends, Donnie was a Persian Gulf Veteran and proudly served in the United States Air Force. Visitation at Burcham Funeral Home in Fairborn, Thursday December 3, 2009 5:00-8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held Friday December 4,2009 at 10:00 A.M. in the funeral home. Burial with military honors from the United States Air Force Honor Guard will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, New Carlisle. Condolences may be sent to the family, www.burchamfuneralhome.com.