Cpl Andrew White

USMC - 23 years old

February 12 marks the anniversary of the passing of Cpl Andrew White, USMC. We honor and remember him as well as his parents Shirley and Stan White, originally of Cross Lanes WV and soon to be living in Wyoming near their daughter Christina and grandchildren. They are dual Gold Star parents having lost their son SSG Robert White US Army Sept 26, 2005.

Andrew was born January 1, 1985, in Charleston WV and died February 12, 2008.

He was a graduate of Capital High School, a member of the Honor Society, Baseball team and ROTC program where he earned many honors. Andrew was an Eagle Scout and a member of Troop 77, Cross Lanes, WV. While in high school, he worked as a counselor at the Buckskin Scout Reservation for several summers.

He served as a Corporal with Co A, 4th CEB, 4th MARDIV, U.S. Marines, Cross Lanes, WV (2003-2008). He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Jan. 2005 to Sept. 2005. Andrew loved serving his country and was proud to be a marine.

Andrew enjoyed skiing, fishing, golfing, scuba diving and the warm sunshine.

CPL White was buried with military honors at the Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House WV. He is also survived by his brother Senior Chief Petty Officer (retired USN) William “Willie” White Jr. of Cross Lanes WV, sister Christina of Sheridan Wyoming, as well and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Let us honor and remember him as well as his family this day and every day. and...

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CPL Joshua Shane Wilfong

USMC - 22 years old

April 30 marks the anniversary of the passing of CPL. Joshua Shane Wilfong, 22, US Marine Corps of Walker, WV. We honor and remember him and his mother Bee Wilfong of Parkersburg WV. He was born on Aug 28, 1981.

Joshua was a graduate of Parkersburg High School class of 2000 and joined the Marine Corps upon graduation.

In April 2003, his unit landed on the shore of Kuwait in support of Operation: Iraqi Freedom as one of 4,000 Atlantic Fleet sailors and Marines who deployed aboard the ships of the USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group. During the deployment his unit participated in training, humanitarian assistance and peace support operations in Spain, Italy, Kosovo, Kenya and Djibouti, Africa.

Cpl. Wilfong was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Lejeune, N.C. He was killed in action on April 30, 2004, in Anbar province, Iraq.

Driving all-terrain vehicles and trucks or just riding with friends on muddy backroads were some of Joshua’s favorite pastimes. "He was a real go-getter. Any time we’d go out on the back roads and get stuck, he was always the first one out in the mud with a chain," said his friend Chris Houce. "He’d have mud all over him. He was just that kind of guy who would do stuff like that for you. He was always there with his buddies."

“It is a very, very sad day for this area,” said Parkersburg WV Mayor Jimmy Colombo. “We must try to get through this by trying to think positively. These soldiers are putting their lives on the line for their country. The bravery of these young people sets a great example for us all.”

Joshua also leaves behind two sisters Cassy and Jennifer and one brother Jerimiah. His brother Shawn passed in 2015.

Let us always remember him, his family, and…

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