A Day to Remember in Jackson

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. Memorial Day – originally­ called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.

-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.

-Place flags on the graves of war dead.

Jackson Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Jackson to info@americantowns.com)


Vietnam War
Lawrence Eugene Johnson
Richard John Riker
Daniel Joseph Piotrowski
Larry Wayne Douglas
Lawrence J Iii Buynoski
Douglas Monroe Fracker
James Thomas Clark
Richard Lee Scott
Eddie Eugene Spradlin
Daniel Joseph Curran
William Efren Grennay
Peter Sheldon Hawley
Ralph Edward Bowen
Richard Guy Sherwood
Eric Louis William Stauff
Garland Duane Jackson
Robert Paul Walsh
Bernard J Jr Osterberg
Michael James Sturgill
Willie Jr Johnson
Paul Price Potter
Charles Donald Jr Plumb
Michael Milton Medley
Thomas Lee Keirns
Billy Ray Hunter
Jackie Ray
George Ernest Miller
Donald Paul Jr Seburg
Larrie Cornelius Allen
David Paul Russell
Daniel John Maes
Bernardo Rodriguez Alvarez
Gary Bernerd Sanford
Roy Rumsey Rogers
Gary Warren Grow


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II