Gold Star Family Memorial

Gold Star Family Memorial. . A Tribute to the Severna Park Heroes who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Never forget these brave heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending the United States of America.

Eric Matthew Kavanagh
United States Army | Private First Class
In memoriam
Eric's service ended when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Sadr City, Iraq. He was 20 years old. Eric loved being in Severna Park, especially fishing, swimming and boating in Old Man Creek and the Magothy River. He enjoyed music and playing guitar. Eric especially loved his brother and sister, Patrick and Alanna also of Severna Park. He is loved and missed by his mother and father, Rhonda Kavanagh and Kevin Kavanagh.
June 1, 1986 - September 20, 2006

Eric William Herzberg
United States Marine Corps | Lance Corporal
In memoriam
Eric's service ended while conducting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq. He was 20 years old. Eric was an athlete, a member of the Severn River Rugby Club, a video gamer and a fan of Irish and patriotic country music. He kept his country and his Catholic faith close to his heart. Eric loved his brother and sister, Matthew and Katie, also of Severna Park. He is loved and missed by his mother and father, Gina Barnhurst and Eric Herzberg.
June 7, 1986 - October 21, 2006

William Taylor Wild IV
United States Marine Corps | Lance Corporal
In memoriam
Taylor's service ended while training for his third deployment at Hawthorne Army Depot, Nevada. He was 21 years old. Taylor was proud to play baseball for Severna Park High School and was also a fan of the Orioles, the Ravens and the Capitals. He enjoyed reading the Harry Potter books and spending time boating with friends. Some of Taylor's proudest moments were spent coaching his brother, Griffin and spoiling his sister, Libby. He is loved and missed by his parents, Bill and Betz.
December 17, 1991 - March 18, 2013

Nathaniel Henry McDavitt
United States Air Force | Airman First Class
In memoriam
Nathan's service ended when a building collapsed while defending freedom in Jordan. He was 22 years old. Nathan played football and basketball at Severna Park High School, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts and was an active community volunteer Nathan especially enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting. Nathan adored all his siblings, Harrison, Olivia, Bruce, Tatum and Danielle. He is loved and missed by his wife, Alexis, his father, Phillip McDavitt, his mother and step-father, Jeanette Middleton-Sudano and Sam Sudano.
June 23, 1993 - April 15, 2016