Parents: William and Barbara Abderhalden of Lee
Siblings: Jeanne and Scott Abderhalden
Grandparents: William Brighenti, Jeanne Brighenti and Joseph and Candace Coco all of Lee

William is a 2003 graduate of Lee High School

On November 26th 2003 Bill completed the rigorous 13 week Basic Training at Parris Island, SC, graduating from Platoon 1098 "C" company 1st RT Battalion with a rank of PFC.

December 29th of 2003 he went to Camp Geiger for his 22 day MCT. Following that, on January 21st of 2004 he went to Pensacola, FL to complete a flight physical and training. Then he went to Good fellow AFB in San Angelo TX on February 24th 2004 to complete his MOS training of Air Crash Fire and Rescue.

He was stationed at MCAS Yuma AZ as of June 29th 2004. With the rank of CPL, he is ARFF Crew Chief, P-19 driver/operator, P-26 driver/operator and is a nationally registered EMT. Some of his certifications include: Firefighter 1&2, Hazmat responder awareness and operation, Airport Firefighter 1&2, Fire Instructor 1, Fire officer 1, Advanced Rescue and Confined Spaces.

William has recently been deployed to Iraq.

You can send mail directly to William at:

CPL. W.R. ABDERHALDEN III
II MEF FWD/ARFF
UNIT 73920
FPO, AE 09509-3920

Cpl John E. Baczek, Jr.

Parents: Darlene Baczek, Lee; John Baczek, Sr., Lenox
Sister: Amy Baczek
Grandparents: Millard 'Mal' & Dolores Eckert, Lee; Gladys Baczek, Lenox

A 2002 graduate of Lee High School, John joined the USMC on June 26, 2005. After a very intense and rigorous 13 weeks, on September 23rd, he graduated Basic Training at Parris Island, SC. Mike Company, Platoon 3082, 3rd Battalion.

John completed his 22 day MCT at Camp Geiger, NC on October 25th. From there he went for MOS training in Electrical Repair; Field Radio Operator at Twenty Nine Palms, CA graduating on December 15, 2005.

Stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA since December 29, 2005 he was assigned to 1st Marine Unit - 5th BN 11th division - Artillery.

Promoted on August 1, 2006 to the rank of LCpl, he deployed mid September aboard the USS Boxer for his first deployment. During his 9 month tour which included stops in Hawaii, Singapore, India, Australia and an extended stay in Iraq, John achieved the rank of Corporal.

Now with 3/12 India, John is currently on his second deployment overseas.

All of the dedicated men and women serving our country need and deserve our continued support.

"If you don't stand behind our troops - then please stand in front of them" Author Unknown

You can write to John at the following address, all mail will be forwarded:

Cpl Baczek, John
720 Cape Street
Lee, MA 01238

PFC William E. Newton

Parents: Kelli & Jeff Piacquadio and the late William Newton, Lee
Sister: Jade Newton
Grandparents: Gelma Newton, Lee; Duke Laraway

Bill is a 2001 graduate of Lee High School

On 9/23/05, Bill completed the rigorous 13-week Basic Training at Parris Island, SC. Mike Company, Platoon 3082, 3rd Battalion. Bill completed his 22 day MCT at Camp Geiger, NC on 10/25/05.

He graduated from MOS training MOS in Electrical Repair; Field Radio Operator at Twenty Nine Palms, CA on 12/14/05.

Stationed at Camp LeJeune located in North Carolina beginning 12/29/05 Bill has been assigned to the 1st Marines Unit - 6th division - Infantry.

He was promoted on August 1, 2006 to the rank of LCpl. Since September, Bill has been deployed to Iraq.

All of the dedicated men and women serving our country need and deserve our continued support.

Any mail of support can be sent to

LCpl Newton, William
c/o Kelli Piacquadio
Fairview Street
Lee, MA 01238

You can send mail directly to Bill at:

LCpl Newton, William
1/6 WPNS CO
Unit 73145
FPO AE 09509-3145

BMC Sean P. McDonald

Lee High School Class of 1982
95 Greylock ST.

Recently retired from 23 years of Military service. Began as a US Army Medic with LRRP RECON 3/35 INF. Served in 3rd AD Federal Republic of Germany and in 2nd INF DIV Camp Casey Korea. Became a Flight Medic with the 431st Helicopter Ambulance "DUSTOFF".

Transferred to the United States Coast Guard. Assigned to USCG Station Cape Disappointment as a Coxswain of self righting, self bailing Motor Lifeboats conducting Heavy Weather Search and Rescue off the coast of Oregon and Washington. Conducted operational evaluation testing of protoype 47ft Motor Lifeboat for USCG. Transferred, and conducted drug and migrant interdiction off the Florida,Puerto Rican and Belizien coasts. Assigned to Special Operations and conducted high speed counter narcotics interdiction in Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua and deep Carribean basin. Routinely assigned in support of other agencies and other DOD activities in Europe and South/Central America.

His home on Greylock St. was owned by Mr. Burt who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during WW2. Mr. McDonald says, "I will never forgot meeting him. I remember most vividly him pointing to our mantle where the medal was displayed."