HATTIE STONE
Hattie Stone, seen in 2005
(Photo by Christopher Chung, Press Democrat)
One of our beloved AMVETS Posts 40 Charter members, and a Navy Wave veteran of World War II, passed away on December 23, 2013.
Hattie Stone was loved by many in the veteran's community, as well as the community at large. She is a legend and will live on in our hearts.
A memorial with full military honors was done for her at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Santa Rosa on Thursday, February 27, 2014.
Hattie Stone was loved by many in the veteran's community, as well as the community at large. She is a legend and will live on in our hearts.
A memorial with full military honors was done for her at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Santa Rosa on Thursday, February 27, 2014.
MARION JEAN JONES MARTIN
On February 16, 2013, we celebrated the life of Marion Martin, a “Real Wave” and avowed “Veteran”. Marion was one of the first women to enlist in the Navy during World War two. She entered as a secretary, and was active as a cryptographer and held a high level security clearance.
Reverend Tim Maloney, the Chaplain of Michael Ottolini AMVETS Post 40 of Sonoma County led the ceremony with opening remarks. Then an Honors Team made up entirely of AMVETS members, fired the three-volley rifle salute followed by TAPS, played by James Cutri. The Honor Guard was comprised of leader Grant Noah and “rifles” Bud Simmons, Dave Marquardt, Wayne Bonkoski, Jay Matthews, Diana Waite, and Dave Richey, who called the commands. This was the first Honors detail for Diana, who performed admirably under the able coaching of Jay Matthews.
Members of the Navy Honors Detachment from Alameda were present to fold the casket flag and present it to Marion’s daughter, Charlene O’Brien. Dave Richey presented her with three shells from the rifle salute, representing the three-volley salute.
Thirteen members of the Redwood Empire Waves Unit 77 attended the ceremony. They presented a touching ceremonial tribute in memory of Marion. The ceremony continued with eulogies from Charlene (read by Tim Maloney), and her husband, Tim O’Brien. Tim Maloney finished the memorial with a message for all in attendance. A reception followed, giving those who attended a chance to review a collection of memorabilia and to exchange memories of Marion.
Reverend Tim Maloney, the Chaplain of Michael Ottolini AMVETS Post 40 of Sonoma County led the ceremony with opening remarks. Then an Honors Team made up entirely of AMVETS members, fired the three-volley rifle salute followed by TAPS, played by James Cutri. The Honor Guard was comprised of leader Grant Noah and “rifles” Bud Simmons, Dave Marquardt, Wayne Bonkoski, Jay Matthews, Diana Waite, and Dave Richey, who called the commands. This was the first Honors detail for Diana, who performed admirably under the able coaching of Jay Matthews.
Members of the Navy Honors Detachment from Alameda were present to fold the casket flag and present it to Marion’s daughter, Charlene O’Brien. Dave Richey presented her with three shells from the rifle salute, representing the three-volley salute.
Thirteen members of the Redwood Empire Waves Unit 77 attended the ceremony. They presented a touching ceremonial tribute in memory of Marion. The ceremony continued with eulogies from Charlene (read by Tim Maloney), and her husband, Tim O’Brien. Tim Maloney finished the memorial with a message for all in attendance. A reception followed, giving those who attended a chance to review a collection of memorabilia and to exchange memories of Marion.