A Day to Remember in Tyler

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.

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


Vietnam War
Charles Truitt Courson
Lawrence Hamilton Moore
Doyce Gene Miller
F G Jr Gipson
Clarance Lee Love
Edwin Ward Jr Van Orden
Gary Don Carter
Maxie Jr Jackson
Randall James Boyd
William David Bothwell
Tony Wayne Collier
Ronald Ray Conn
Albert Jr Butler
Graham Ray Hicklen
Randall Dumon Howell
Thomas Arnold Singleton
Harry Diwain Spier
Lee Donnie Kennedy
James Earl Wallace
Patrick Henry Ii Pettway
A D Mosley
Frankie Carl Vassaur
W C Johnson
Holland Irwin Langham
John Edwin Mitchell
John Alvie Nicholas
Joseph Michael Turk
Gary Vaughn Clark
Douglas Kent Martin

Korean War
Allen George W
Bailes Joe D
STIDHAM HENRY CLIFTON
TURNER JAMES ROY


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