"Poor is the Nation who has no Heroes...
Shameful is the Nation, who has them, but Forgets."
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Capt. Jimmy P. Robinson, USAF |
1924 to 1952 |
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As children were happily trick or treating Oct. 31, 1952, our brave men were participating in Operation Ivy. It was NOv. 1, 1952 over there. One brave cloud sampler lost his life that day. Fifty years ago today. We honor his memory. The Family of Capt. Jimmy P. Robinson, USAF |
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| Test Series and/or Shots: Operation IVy, Mike Shot | USAF 559th. FESq. 12th. FEGp. Bergstrom AFB | |
| Honored By: His Family | Date Posted: 10-31-2002 | |
| Memorial #: 4. |
Senator Paul Wellstone |
1944 to 2002 |
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On October 26th 2002, the cause of the Atomic Veterans lost one of its greatest advocates. Senator Paul Wellstone. Senator Wellstone worked to gain better health coverage and coverage of more medical conditions for Atomic Veterans as well as easing the requirements for proving exposure. Senator Paul Wellstone will be sorely missed by all involved with advocacy of Atomic Veteran issues. Thank you Senator Wellstone, for all you have done and tried to do on behalf of the Atomic Veterans. You have set a standard that will be difficult to equal. |
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| Test Series and/or Shots: Unknown | Democratic Member, Unites States Senate | |
| Honored By: Children Of Atomic Veterans, and All Atomic Veterans | Date Posted: 10-28-2002 | |
| Memorial #: 3. |
William (Bill) Edward Stevens |
1929 to 1994 |
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My brave, gentle, loving, and devoted Father. I keep you within me each day of my life through thoughts and memories. I am so proud to be your daughter. Thank you for loving us, and America more than life itself. Your sacrifice continues to inspire me and I will fly the flag you loved so much, forever! | |
| Test Series and/or Shots: Through the process of deduction and jump log; Operation Snapper 1952 | US Army, 508th RCT (Airborne) | |
| Honored By: His loving daughter Dawna Rene' Stevens | Date Posted: 10-01-2002 | |
| Memorial #: 2. |
Phillip Gullo |
1920 to 1985 |
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Grandpa, you never alluded to the sacrifices you made for us, you were so brave and you never wanted to burden anyone with your suffering. I do now know what you did for us, both during the war and after, for your country. I am so proud of you and I promise to treasure the opportunity you gave to us by your sacrifices, and to try to make you as proud of me as I am of you. | |
| Test Series and/or Shots: Occupation of Japan | US Army, 41st Infantry Division 163rd Regiment | |
| Honored By: Philip Gullo | Date Posted: 09-27-2002 | |
| Memorial #: 1. |
Lloyd M. Teed |
1931 to 1964 |
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Lloyd dearly loved life and cherished each new day as a precious gift. He was able to pass this onto his two sons who were 5 and 7 at the time of his death but his 6-month-old daughter never benefitted from his love and influence. He died in 1964 and was among the earlier Nuke test casualties after being mustered out of the Air Force with leukemia. He was the last of 5 or 6 fellow crew-members to die of leukemia. They were all exposed when their plane flew into a mushroom cloud at either the IVY or CASTLE test. His medical reports reveal hospitalization for a "rash" following the Castle Bravo test. He proudly served his nation and made the ultimate contribution. Though his death was not immediate, as it would be from a bullet, it was definitely the result of his service to his country. He never expressed regret or anger at what happened to him and considered it part of his obligation. Lloyd maintained his Oath of Secrecy and died in silence 15 years before Orville Kelly's courageous refusal to remain silent and his successful efforts to found NAAV. Lloyd's loving, responsible and caring personality is sorely missed and he will be remembered always as one of this nations unrecognized and unsung heroes. |
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| Test Series and/or Shots: Ivy - Upshot/Knothole - Castle (Bravo) | Air Force-509 Bomb Wg-509 Air Refueling Sqd. | |
| Honored By: Coralie, Mike, Bruce & Tammy | Date Posted: 09-15-2002 | |
