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Navy

Harold "Lefty" RagucciUnknown, Veteran, 1946 - 1950

Grandpa, I will always remember that you liked to tell fibs and say you were a Navy SEAL, but we found out that simply wasn't true. Instead as a UCT member, I think that's pretty darn important. You served in WWII on the ship the USS Casa Grande in the South Pacific and wore a Casa Grande hat proudly until the day you left us. I'm super proud to call you my Grandpa. I vote in your honor.

Tribute From: Lisa Ragucci, June 19, 2026
Voting in: New Jersey, Monmouth County

Army

Bernard SilberUnknown, Retired, 1945 - 1952

Grandpa, you've shared many memories of your time in both the Army and Navy and of the difficulties you endured while stationed in Greenland during WWII. I always love to hear your stories. Thank you for your service. I vote in your honor.

Tribute From: Lisa Ragucci, June 19, 2026
Voting in: New Jersey, Monmouth County

Marine Corps

David E EvansSergeant, Veteran, 1969 - 1970

“War,” Dave Evans said, “is the obscene failure of people’s inability to communicate.” In mid-summer 1970, he was deployed to Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. By the end of the year, he became a bilateral, transtibial amputee - he was 18 years old. He could have returned home and worked in the West Virginia coal mines, but instead, he went to NYU, became a world-renowned prosthetist, and dedicated his life to ending war and treating its victims.

Tribute From: Kee Adams Evans, June 19, 2026
Voting in: New Mexico, Bernalillo County

Air Force

James M DixonSergeant, Veteran, 1965 - 1968

I will certainly be voting to honor my husband, who chose to voluntarily enlist and serve in Vietnam. He was enrolled in college but did not seek a deferment. He was an only child and could have been deferred for that reason. But he chose to serve our country at risk to himself. He is now a disabled veteran who still votes in every election and honors his fellow veterans.

Tribute From: Rita J Dixon, June 19, 2026
Voting in: North Carolina, Cabarrus County

Navy

Samuel F. WrightCaptain, JAGC, Retired, 1973 - 2007

Commissioned an Ensign in 1973 during law school, Capt. Wright served in the Navy and Navy Reserve until retiring in 2007, including active duty in the JAG Claims Division and 14 later tours. In 1976, defending a Congressman's narrow election loss, he discovered thousands of uncounted APO/FPO ballots from service members overseas. That moment sparked a lifelong mission. I am grateful for his 20 years advising U.S. Vote Foundation and Overseas Vote to ensure military voices are heard.

Tribute From: Susan Dzieduszycka-Suinat, June 19, 2026
Voting in: California, San Mateo County

Marine Corps

Robert K HackmanMajor, Veteran, 1942 - 1955

My father-in-law, Bob Hackman, enlisted in the Marines in early 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater throughout WWII, reaching the rank of Sgt. He attended OCS in 1944 and served as a lieutenant, including on Iwo Jima. In 1946 he served in the China occupation force. Remaining in the USMC Reserves, he was activated early in the Korean War as a senior officer with combat experience. After severe fighting, Bob Hackman returned unharmed to the US to his family and community. My vote honors Bob.

Tribute From: Chip Levengood, June 18, 2026
Voting in: Pennsylvania, Bucks County

Army

Irven HammermanStaff Sergeant, Veteran, 1943 - 1945

I will be voting in the 2026 General Election in loving memory of my father, Irven Hammerman, whose assignment during WWII was "the elimination of certain German SS and Gestapo officers, as well as other people designated by General Donovan, General Smith or their adjutants, in a briefing prior to each mission." He was an incredibly kind, peace-loving man who understood the importance of what he was fighting for. You can read his amazing story in full here: https://codenamehammer.com/index.htm

Tribute From: Alene Boyer, June 18, 2026
Voting in: North Carolina, Polk County

Marine Corps

Joseph RamosLance Corporal, Veteran, 1987 - 1990

My big brother Joe is a Marine veteran, and he was the main inspiration for I myself joining the military. Joe's had some extremely challenging times in his life, and I'm dedicating my vote in honor of him because we need leadership in government who has compassion for everyday working folks, like my brother, and understand the needs of veterans who have problems accessing VA Health Care and Benefits. I love you, Joe!

Tribute From: Michael Ramos, June 18, 2026
Voting in: Illinois, Rock Island County

Navy

Donald S. InbodyCaptain, Retired, 1978 - 2006

Captain Donald Inbody gave 28 years to the U.S. Navy - going to sea, commanding USS Duluth, and watching fellow service members struggle to cast ballots from combat zones and distant ports. After retiring, he earned his Ph.D., wrote The Soldier Vote, and joined U.S. Vote Foundation as an Advisor. Don has never stopped fighting to ensure that those who defend democracy can participate in it. He continues to write and speak out for military voters. I am pleased to pledge my vote in his honor.

Tribute From: Susan Dzieduszycka-Suinat, June 17, 2026
Voting in: California, San Mateo County

Air Force

Melissa De La RosaStaff Sergeant, Veteran, 1997 - 2002

I'm committed to voting this November in honor of my super(s)hero cousin, Melissa. With her honorable service in the military, plus now working for the Dept. of Defense and raising a daughter who's currently Active Duty in the Navy, Melissa has been an inspiration to all of us! I love her patriotism for country and there's no way I'm missing this year's General Election.

Tribute From: Michael Ramos, June 15, 2026
Voting in: Illinois, Rock Island County

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