My Veteran / My Hero
Presented By/Date: Maxwell Family / March 18, 2024
Dates of Birth: October 3, 1982
Dates of Military Service: 2002 - 2005
Service Branch/Stations: U.S. Army - Iraq invasion Patriot Battery
Highest Rank: E4 - Patriot Recon Squad
Veterans Hometown: Central Point, Oregon
Steven Maxwell went to war during Operation Iraqi Freedom and served alongside 507 Maintenace Battery Patriot Unit members. Eleven members of this battery were killed in action and 6 taken as prisonsers of war including 3 marines, who were attached to the unit during the Iraq invasion. Not a day goes by without their memories being shared in our house and so this tree is planted to grow in hopes that all can share in remembrance of these fallen heroes and those others who have served.
About this Tribute Tree: Oregon White oak
Planting Date: April 2024