This website is a memorial to the life of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class (Diver) Joseph A. McSween 26, of Valdosta, Georgia.

Adam was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 11, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington and died April 6, 2007 from enemy action while conducting combat operations near Kirkuk, Iraq.

"Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression...”

Leo (♌) is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo.

In astrology, Leo is considered to be a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign and is one of four fixed signs [2] ruled by the Sun. Being the fifth sign of the zodiac, Leo has been associated with the astrological fifth house.

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Leo individuals. The Sun is in Leo roughly from July 23 to August 22.

Adam was born on the 11th of August 1980, in Montgomery, Alabama

"Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands..."

Shortly after World War I the American Gold Star Mothers Inc. was formed in the United States to provide support for mothers that lost sons or daughters in the war.

The name came from the custom of families of servicemen hanging a banner called a Service Flag in the window of their homes. The Service Flag had a star for each family member in the military. Living servicemen were represented by a blue star, and those who had lost their lives were represented by a gold star. Gold Star Mothers are often socially active but are non-political.

Today, membership in the Gold Star Mothers is open to any American woman who has lost a son or daughter in service to the United States. On the last Sunday in September, Gold Star Mother's Day is observed in the U.S. in their honor.

In the End, we will remember not the evil of our enemies, but the silence of our fallen friends...

Somewhere there is someone that dreams of your smile, and finds in your presence that life is worthwhile, so when you are lonely remember it’s true, someone somewhere is thinking of you...

I believe in the brotherhood of all men. Brotherhood is a two-way street...

"A ministering angel shall my sister be..."
- Shakespeare

Adam's Gold Star mom, Florence, with Emily Toro, Gold Star mom of Isaac Cortes

"The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession...”
- Samuel Langhorne Clemens

Adam (right) and his oldest brother, Robert...

Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.

There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....

- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ

Thank you for visiting the Adam McSween Website

God Bless You

Gold Star Family Support Group
Hearts of America, Care Packages for Military
Moms of Military - Prayer and Support Group
The Fallen Heroes Memorial website
The Military Times "Faces of Valor" website (List of US Casualties)
Patriot Guard Riders website
CNN iwatch - Support to Troops
Operation Iraqi Freedom
War in Afghanistan 2001 - Present