POST A TRIBUTE

Our right to vote has been defended by the courage and sacrifice of the many brave men and women who served in our nation's armed forces. Through Vote in Honor of a Veteran, you can recognize the service of a family member or friend by posting a tribute and dedicating your vote to them. Post your tribute today!

HONOR WALL

Marine Corps
Michael Sherer
Michael ShererSergeant, Veteran, 2003 - 2011
I'm pledging my vote this year in honor of my brothers, Michael and Danny, both United States Marines who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our family came together through adoption, and my brothers are immigrants who found a home in this country and then chose to defend it. To me, they are living proof that our diversity is our strength. I dedicate my vote with gratitude to them and to all who have worn the uniform.
  • Tribute From: Elizabeth Jamison, July 2, 2026
  • Voting in: Washington, Chelan County
Army
Eduardo Ramos
Eduardo M. RamosE-5, Veteran, 1969 - 1973
I'm so honored to pledge my vote this year with the greatest respect to my dad, Eddie Ramos, a Vietnam Veteran. My dad is one of the veterans from the famed Hero Street USA in tiny Silvis, Illinois - a 1 1/2 long block where more individuals served in the U.S. military than any other street in America of comparable size. My dad served as a truck mechanic, and he was super active in the veterans world after his Active Duty service. He was also politically active, and very patriotic!
  • Tribute From: Michael Ramos, June 27, 2026
  • Voting in: Illinois, Rock Island County
Army
Ray Garnett
Ray GarnettNot sure, Veteran, 1970 - 1980

My dear Granpa Ray everyone called you Daddy Granpa, whether or not we really were related to you we loved you and seeing your photo of you proudly in uniform hanging on the walls of your home in Los Angeles. You were the best and your legacy of family and service wears its seal on all of us who knew and loved you.

  • Tribute From: Susan Debra Fitoussi, June 24, 2026
  • Voting in: California, Los Angeles County
Army
Arthur Mattson
Arthur MattsonSergeant, Veteran, 1943 - 1945
My father in the foreground, Arthur Mattson (20th Army Air Forces, 314 Bomb Wing, 29th Bomb Group, a B29 mechanic stationed in North Field, Guam now Anderson. His twin brother, my uncle Ralph Mattson is in the background, (Army: 10th Mountain Division, 87th Regiment, L Company who won a Silver Star in the Apennine Mountains in Italy).
  • Tribute From: Anna Marie Mattson, June 20, 2026
  • Voting in: Texas, Dallas County
Navy
Abdullah Nurmohamed
Abdullah NurmohamedAWS 2, Veteran, 2014 - 2025

My son-in-law Abdullah Nurmohamed completed training in Aircrew operations, Swimmer Rescue, and the H-60A. He completed Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape School followed by Fleet Replacement Squadron training for the MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. Nurm participated in fleet operations in one of the premier helicopter squadrons. He was also part of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 4 where he provided support for fleet missions in the Pacific. It is a privilege to vote in honor of his service.

  • Tribute From: William Shadle, June 20, 2026
  • Voting in: Washington, King County
Navy
Harold "Lefty" Ragucci
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 Silber
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 Evans
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 Dixon
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 Wright
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