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Recipient Name: Alexia Summers
Hometown: Holts Summit, MO
School: 5th Grade, Private School
Hobbies: Art, music and Minecraft
Goals: Alexia isn’t sure what she wants to be when she grows up, but thinks a YouTuber would be fun!

United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Eric W. Summers served his nation honorably for 13 years as a ground radio repairman and an EOD technician. During his service, SSGT Summers deployed twice to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and twice to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Some of his awards include the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and many others. SSGT Summers was killed in 2013. He loved being a Marine, golfing, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family. His family says that he didn’t let a deployment get in the way of his golf game as he was known to hit golf balls in the desert when he was deployed.

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Recipient Name: Noah Connor
Hometown: Dixon, MO
School: 1st Grade, Private School
Hobbies: Dinosaurs, playing soccer and being outdoors

United States Army Staff Sergeant Miguel R. Connor served his nation honorably for nearly 20 years as a Unit Supply Specialist. SSG Connor came to the U.S. from Tinidad and Tobago as an 18-year-old and enlisted shortly thereafter. During his service, he deployed to Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom and is highly decorated. Some of his awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal among many others. SSG Connor also earned his Bachelors degree in Homeland Security and his Master’s degree in Homeland Security during his service. Since his retirement from the Army, SSG Conner spends his time volunteering in his community, and is in the process of securing his fostering certification to become a foster parent.

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Recipient Name: Alexus Becker
Hometown: Dixon, MO
School: 8th Grade, Private School
Hobbies: Drawing, writing short stories, flute, piano, and playing sports
Goals: To be a medical doctor

United States Army Staff Sergeant Wileen M. Becker served her country honorably for 10 years as a member of the Military Police Corps. During her service, SSG Becker deployed twice to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was highly decorated. Some of her awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, four Army Commendation Medals, three Army Achievement Medals and numerous others. After she was medically retired due to complications from an IED blast, she has earned her BA degree in Psychology, her MA degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is currently working toward her Doctorate in Psychology.