QM3 E-4 Daniel Walter Tatar grew up on the South Side of Chicago with a brother and a sister. He worked from a very young age: first delivering papers for a news stand in grammar school, then at Sears after school in high school.
Bonnie and Jack Cordaro have a unique story. They both served their country at different times in different places. While many military spouses met through their service, Bonnie and Jack served separately and met at a social for young professionals in Chicago.
Corporal Tom Wysocki knew from a young age he wanted to serve his country, inspired in part by John Wayne.
James T. Blaschek was an only child from Peoria who was pursuing a career in education when his country called.