This page lists those who who donated to this project in time, money, and / or contributions:

Sue, Eileen, Nancy, and Gerard Chipura, and Gina DeFalco ~ There are no words that we can say to you about the loss of your brother to ease the pain, especially with what John and his second family when through almost 19 years ago. As with the miracle of life with the birth of Gerard and his wife’s new son shows us all that life is special. Nancy, please know one thing, God has planned something very special for you to do. Your courage and inner strength has helped me with my fears to understand that this film will get completed, that I too have been blessed to do something special as he will with you in the future. God Bless you all!

Judy and Jack Young ~ Your strength is an example for all to learn from with the work you all do to keep the memory of your son alive. The work you do to help others that are in need is truly the American spirit of giving. I know that your son is very proud of your work and smile on you now. Thank You for sharing with us your son and your hearts.

Mary Lee McIntyre ~ The strength you showed after losing your husband, raising your children and getting them through college is a remarkable story, an example for all to follow. Thank you for sharing with us your life since that day 19 years ago.

Mike Clepper ~ Your strength of character both then and now is an example of why this country will stay strong for a long time. You honor your fellow Marines and fallen brothers with this strength of character. Thank you for sharing with us and yes, bless the children of Lebanon then and now.

Celia Walker ~ You are the pearl of the South, your heart and the way you keep your son's memory alive is the true American Spirit of why this country is so great. You and mothers like you are the reason we get such fine men to serve this country. May your heart find peace in knowing that your son will never be forgotten by his band of brothers. Thank you for sharing your son, my brother, with all of us.

Anne Dammarell ~ For sharing. Anne, you are a saint. The inner peace you have will be a great example for those picking up the pieces from dealing with terrorism today. Thanks for your story and wisdom.

Charles A. Light, Jr., Detachment Commander, Embassy Guards, American Embassy Beirut, Lebanon, 1983 ~ Charles, thank you for giving me the insight of what I saw from the air that day in April.  You are a Marine’s Marine!

Robert Greenberg, G&G Technologies, Inc., ~ A helping hand.

Jeff Hamman ~ Support and advice.

Matt Collins ~ Sharing and photograph/montage.

Luretta Undercuffler and family ~ For sharing your hearts with us in your story of your son, George L. Dramis.

Jim Dramis ~ For being a Marine and a proud father of a Marine. Semper Fi!

Dave and Kim Madaras ~ Thank you for sharing that time in your life and keeping that promise to our fallen brothers. You have a beautiful family with that promise you made. Please kiss those kids for me!

Jim Herbst ~ At the time, Jim was the Leading Petty Officer of Sick Bay (Medical Department) onboard the USS Iwo Jima. Jim and this group of doctors and Corpsmen received the wounded from the barracks bombing on October 23, 1983. I now know why Marines say a Corpsman is worth their weight in gold. Thank you for reaching into your soul and sharing with me that dark day in October, the story of the true professionalism of the doctors, the Corpsmen, and the whole ships’ crew that day, when all the training paid off. I know when sons, daughters, wives, and mothers of lost loved ones see your interview in this documentary, they will have more peace of mind knowing their loved ones were in good hands. Thank you and all the fine men of the USS Iwo Jima for you folks and many ashore are the unsung heroes of this tragic event in our history. Ed Lamica

Mark A. Schallow, Master Sergeant, USMC (Retired) ~ graphics, photos, Webmaster of this site.