Griffin, Travis L.

Travis L. Griffin

Springboro, Ohio/Dover, Delaware

Feather Location: Row H, #23

Stars and Strips / By Scott Schonauer / 15 Nov 2007

The men bowed their heads and Griffin recited a prayer over the radio before they left the friendly confines of the base to meet the possible hazards: roadside bombs, snipers and anybody else who wants to kill coalition forces.

Associated Press

Capt. Kevin Eberhart, operations officer of Kirtland’s security forces, had regular talks with Griffin before he deployed last fall. The two talked about Griffin being safe and taking care of his troops as well as the importance of the mission. “The biggest thing that comes to mind when I think about him is he was definitely the right person if you had to pick one individual from our unit to go over and do this training. He was that one,” Eberhart said. In a November interview with the American military newspaper Stars and Stripes, Griffin said: “I want to leave knowing that we’ve done something.” Eberhart described Griffin as competent and confident but not arrogant. “He had a capability and a charisma about him,” he said.

Condolence from Legacy.com

"I was in Iceland visiting my family in the beginning of August and I drove all around the base remembering the good ol'days. I drove past your old house and thought of how great those times were when we all lived at NASKEF. We were so young and innocent. Remember the fun we had at the Arcade, Teen center, AT Mahan High school and Wendy's. It was so much fun and I wish we could go back to those days :o)"

"Just wanted to share with you guys the memories that I had when I was there. I hope the family is doing well and I know you must be so proud of Travis. You are always in my thoughts and prayers." ~  Helga Sutton, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Carver:  CG Uebel is very active with the East Fork Carvers near Cincinnati OH.

Wood:  Basswood With a nail bent into a heart