The U.S. Armed Forces (Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, National Guard, Reservists....) defends our rights and keeps our country Free and Safe! It is our responsibility as AMERICANS to Honor, Respect, and Support our Troops!

All of our Troops are AMERICA'S MILITARY HEROES!!! When our nation calls on them to defend our freedoms, to protect us, or to help another Nation in harm's way - the Troops are there!!! They are depended on, needed, and get the job done. In one way or another, you all know a military hero - spouse, brother, sister, mother, father, other relative, neighbor, high school acquaintance, or a close friend! We honor and thank all branches of the military and all that support them in their efforts, as well as our valued allies.

US Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Kanter Jr. 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, Kaneohe bay, Hawaii Age 20 Sussex, WI, 2003 Graduate of Community High West Chicago, IL Kyle Joined the US Marines two months into his senior year of High School and immediately began his training on the weekends. He graduated from the San Diego Base in November 2003. Kyle spent ten months fighting In Fallujah, and began serving in Afghanistan for eight Months in December 2005. We could not be more proud of Kyle and all he has done for his Country We wish him the best in his next journey. Kyle excels in everything he does. He still and will always live up to a phrase we have put on him as a young boy "Losing is not an option". We love you much, Your Wisconsin Family (Dad & Nancy)

US Army Specialist JT (James Thomas) Kotlowski U.S. Army Spec. “J T “ (James Thomas) Kotlowski, Age 22. is a member of Bravo 5/5 ADA 2nd BCP, 1/9 Infantry stationed at Fort Lewis WA. JT arrived there on 8/8/05 after serving one year at Camp Ramadi in Iraq. His duty in Iraq was a gunner as a member of the Avenger crew. JT joined the Army on 11/20/03, spending basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, until 2/12/04 then went to Fort Bliss, TX. He left there on 4/23/04 for camp Hovey in South Korea until 8/6/04. JT will be discharged from the Army in mid-October 2006. JT graduated from Ripon WI High School in 2002. Upon his discharge thoughts of becoming a reservist in the National Guard or “getting a job” occupy his mind, though these thoughts may change from day to day! JT remarked that upon his return to the States, their stop in Kuwait sent these young soldiers to the nearest McDonalds, Pizza Hut & Burger King Restaurants for some “real food” that they really missed! JT is the Great-Nephew of Mary & Don Weiland (West Allis Sunshiners). Throughout his time served in Iraq, every time Mary & Don heard the name “Ramadi” on the TV news, No matter where they were in the house their eyes were “glued” to the screen and were always so relieved that God was still keeping him safe. We prayed daily for his safety and his return home. What a great feeling to have seen him in August 2005 & hug him the hardest we could! Thank You JT for your service & dedication to our country! Aunt Mary and Uncle Don

Wisconsin National Guard Company Sgt. Natasha Campbell Sgt. Natasha Campbell serves with the Wisconsin National Guard, 1157th Transportation Company. Sgt. Natasha Campbell, age 24, was deployed to Camp Taji, 15 miles from Baghdad, in September, 2006. Natasha is a heavy-duty truck mechanic and driver and is scheduled to leave Irag in September, 2007. In September 2002, Under Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Noble Eagle, Natash was activated to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina for one year. After returning home, she enrolled in the Dental Assistant program at Fox Valley Technical College, graduating in December 2004. Natasha was also activated in 2004 to help with Hurricane Katrina. When Natasha completes her enlistment in September, 2008, she plans to return to her dental career. In 2000, Natasha graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She left Wisconsin in August, 2000 for guard basic training and AIT (truck maintenance) training. She is the daughter of Karyl and Tom Van Gorder of Fond du Lac, and the great-niece of Mary and Don Weiland with the West Allis Sunshiners. The family continues to pray for Natasha's safety and her return home. Natasha's words are always, I always say, see you later, it is never good-bye.

To have your loved one’s picture included in this Wall of Honor, please submit your entries to: Kyle and Nancy Kanter, N65 W23946 Vista Lane, Sussex WI 53089, or email toWall of Honor. Please include their name and rank, branch of service, unit designation, home base, whether they are currently deployed and to what country, age and hometown.