Project Honor

Honoring SGT Justin E Culbreth

Justin Eric Culbreth of Colorado Springs, Colorado was born on May 18, 1984 and lived in Wentzville, Missouri prior to enlisting.  He attended Warrenton High School before graduating early from homeschool.

He was a member of the Grace Nazarene Church.  He enjoyed hunting deer, fishing, playing paintball & video games.

“He was a fine young man growing up.  He had his mind set on (the Army). He wanted to serve his country.” Walter Culbreth, father.

"He was the kind of SOLDIER that you could count on getting the mission completed without looking over him and knew when he said it was done you knew that it was done to standards. He understood the bigger picture and never complained about the hours we put in that year."  SSG T.

Honoring CPL Jacob R Carver

Jacob Carver was born in Kansas City, MO on April 25, 1995.  He graduated from Cass Midway School in 2008 where he played football and competed in track.

He enjoyed dancing and dares.

Carver was an Infantryman assigned to Company B., 2^nd Battalion, 502^nd Infantry Regiment, 101^st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

He joined the Army in September 2008 and arrived at Fort Campbell February 2009. 

His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and Army Service Ribbon.

Carver is survived by his Carroll is survived by his mother, Rosa M. Carver, and father, Arthur F. Carver, of Freeman, Mo., Grove, Ga.; sister, Heather Godsell and her husband, Justin, Logan, Utah; nephew, Landon Godsell; nieces, Paige and Kiera Godsell; grandmother, Joan Carver, Freeman, MO; grandmother, Pauline Webster, Osceola, MO.

He was remembered Nov 23, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrison, MO and laid to rest at Orient Cemetary.  Between 2000 and 3000 Missourians lined the street as early as 4:30 AM to prevent the Westboro Lawyers Gang from disrupting his family's mourning.

If you knew Jacob Carver personally and have stories to share of his life, of his Honor, and of his Valor, please contact us so we can update his post.

Honoring MAJ Paul D Carron

Paul Douglas Carron, born September 15, 1977, grew up at Ft Bragg, NC, and was a graduate of Vilseck HS, Germany and of United States Military Academy., West Point.

"I was always utterly impressed with the knowledge, dedication, and seriousness with which Paul approached our profession. In my mind, I always held Paul up as the standard of competency, and tried to measure up to his professional abilities."

"Paul, you made me a better officer. I truly thought I'd see you wearing stars in the Pentagon one day.Paul, you made me a better officer. I truly thought I'd see you wearing stars in the Pentagon one day." Joe, roommate at USMA

"Paul always amazed me. He seemed to have an understanding of the world around us that few of us at school could even hope to possess. His bravery was unquestionable, his abilities as a Soldier, father, and husband undeniable, but what will be missed most of all will be his spirit." Ryan