Brookside High School Alumni
Sheffield Village, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
| Carl Gray | 1979 |
| Cheryl Sansom Mullenax | 1981 |
| John Grey | 1982 |
| Krystal Krystal Bentley | 2008 |
| Sharon Pyrda | 1969 |
| Steve Huether | 1974 |
| Steve Logar | 1979 |
| Walter Pachniuk | 1976 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Al (Albert) Miller
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Korea, Philippines, Okinawa, Japan, & Guam. Served as the NCOIC of the Air Cargo Technical Training Course and NCOIC of Curriculum for the USAF Fighter Weapons School. Retired in 1990 as the First Sergeant of the 554th Trans Squadron, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Korea, Philippines, Okinawa, Japan, & Guam. Served as the NCOIC of the Air Cargo Technical Training Course and NCOIC of Curriculum for the USAF Fighter Weapons School. Retired in 1990 as the First Sergeant of the 554th Trans Squadron, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV.
Anthony Popiel
Class of 1983
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Still serving on active duty and currently stationed in Jacksonville, FL.
Class of 1983
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Still serving on active duty and currently stationed in Jacksonville, FL.
Brian Hosier
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Seved in Thailand in 1973-74
Cryptanalytic Insructor Ft. Devens,Mass.1974-75
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Seved in Thailand in 1973-74
Cryptanalytic Insructor Ft. Devens,Mass.1974-75
Brian Niehm
Class of 2000
Army, 9 Years
8 years of service at Fort Polk, la, as of June 2009 moved to Fort Carson, Co served 3 times in Iraq 1 12 month, 1 4 month, and 1 13 month currently E-5 and promotable to E-6 SSG looking to make a career and retire in at least 20 years in the army.
Class of 2000
Army, 9 Years
8 years of service at Fort Polk, la, as of June 2009 moved to Fort Carson, Co served 3 times in Iraq 1 12 month, 1 4 month, and 1 13 month currently E-5 and promotable to E-6 SSG looking to make a career and retire in at least 20 years in the army.
Harold "Hal" Marsolais
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Harold (Hal) Marsolais Birth Date: March 10, 1942
Hal Marsolais is an up-from-the-ranks retired Army officer who completed his military career in 1982. He is a highly decorated veteran of two tours of duty in Viet Nam having served as an infantry paratrooper and helicopter pilot. Topping the list of his awards is the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal for Valor, and three Bronze Stars. He completed a twenty-two year military career grateful to the U.S. Army for offering him the opportunity to serve and enjoy a rich, full life. During his career he took advantage of opportunities to advance his education and earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business. He is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and holds a Master’s Degree in Management. He is an Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College. Among his academic awards is a selection to Omicron Delta Kappa, the national honors leadership organization. He is an author, lecturer and holds numerous business awards. After his military career he entered the field of association management.
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Harold (Hal) Marsolais Birth Date: March 10, 1942
Hal Marsolais is an up-from-the-ranks retired Army officer who completed his military career in 1982. He is a highly decorated veteran of two tours of duty in Viet Nam having served as an infantry paratrooper and helicopter pilot. Topping the list of his awards is the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal for Valor, and three Bronze Stars. He completed a twenty-two year military career grateful to the U.S. Army for offering him the opportunity to serve and enjoy a rich, full life. During his career he took advantage of opportunities to advance his education and earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business. He is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and holds a Master’s Degree in Management. He is an Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College. Among his academic awards is a selection to Omicron Delta Kappa, the national honors leadership organization. He is an author, lecturer and holds numerous business awards. After his military career he entered the field of association management.
Herbert A. Moore Jr
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
My first 4 years I was a cook. I then retrained into computer operations for the next ten years. Finally ended up in communications and retired after 20 years.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
My first 4 years I was a cook. I then retrained into computer operations for the next ten years. Finally ended up in communications and retired after 20 years.
James Bowen
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Jim passed shortly after discharge.
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Jim passed shortly after discharge.
Jonathan Truffin
Class of 2004
Navy, 3 Years
I'm an engineman in the Navy. I've been in for 3 yrs now with one more year to go. I'm stationed in Guam and I've been to Japan (3 times), Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong(2 times), Russia, Saipan, and the Phillipines. Had some fun but mostly a lot of work and sleepless nights, but worth it.
Class of 2004
Navy, 3 Years
I'm an engineman in the Navy. I've been in for 3 yrs now with one more year to go. I'm stationed in Guam and I've been to Japan (3 times), Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong(2 times), Russia, Saipan, and the Phillipines. Had some fun but mostly a lot of work and sleepless nights, but worth it.
Kathleen Gonzales
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Law Enforcement Specialist and First Seargent from 1985-2005. Currently retired and serving as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor at the Arlington Career Center, in Arlington, VA.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Law Enforcement Specialist and First Seargent from 1985-2005. Currently retired and serving as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor at the Arlington Career Center, in Arlington, VA.
Kelly Turjan (Reese)
Class of 1984
Navy, 14 Years
Served in USN for 14 years. Deployed in Desert Storm. Honorably discharged.
Class of 1984
Navy, 14 Years
Served in USN for 14 years. Deployed in Desert Storm. Honorably discharged.
LtCol Chad Breeden, USMC
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I have served in the Marine Corps for 21 years. I am currrently a student at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University in Washington D.C. Prior to school, I served as the commanding officer of Marine Air Control Squadron 1 in Yuma, Arizona. Following graduation, I will be reporting to the White House Military Office for duty in the operations section.
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I have served in the Marine Corps for 21 years. I am currrently a student at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University in Washington D.C. Prior to school, I served as the commanding officer of Marine Air Control Squadron 1 in Yuma, Arizona. Following graduation, I will be reporting to the White House Military Office for duty in the operations section.
Matthew Holley
Class of 1994
Air Force, 4 Years
I was a firefighter for the Airforce stationed at Eielson AFB Alaska. I was deployed to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and recently Afghanistan. I am currently a civilian firefighter at Wright Patterson AFB.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 4 Years
I was a firefighter for the Airforce stationed at Eielson AFB Alaska. I was deployed to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and recently Afghanistan. I am currently a civilian firefighter at Wright Patterson AFB.
Matthew Holley
Class of 1994
Air Force, 4 Years
Firefighter at Eielson AFB Alaska, and currently a civlilain firefighter at Wright Patterson AFB.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 4 Years
Firefighter at Eielson AFB Alaska, and currently a civlilain firefighter at Wright Patterson AFB.
Michael A Chrosniak Jr
Class of 2012
Army, 3 Years
Served a little over a year Reserves, and now I am active, stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Class of 2012
Army, 3 Years
Served a little over a year Reserves, and now I am active, stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Pamela Tallman
Class of 1986
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Coast Guard Cutter Spencer, Boston, MA
MLCLANT, Governotrs Island, NY
Class of 1986
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Coast Guard Cutter Spencer, Boston, MA
MLCLANT, Governotrs Island, NY
Patrick Birman
Class of 1982
Army, 28 Years
Retired Army Master Sergeant. Bronze Star recipient. Served in Bosnia and Afghanistan as a Combat Medic and Licensed Practical Nurse. Also deployed for Hurricane Katrina relief. Now an actor in Los Angeles, CA.
Class of 1982
Army, 28 Years
Retired Army Master Sergeant. Bronze Star recipient. Served in Bosnia and Afghanistan as a Combat Medic and Licensed Practical Nurse. Also deployed for Hurricane Katrina relief. Now an actor in Los Angeles, CA.
Patrick Mohney
Class of 1990
Navy, 2 Years
Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Desert Saber, and Somalia.
Class of 1990
Navy, 2 Years
Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Desert Saber, and Somalia.
Robert Magda
Class of 1981
Air Force, 7 Years
Four years active duty. Three years Air National Guard. Precision Measurement Equipment Specialist 4th TAC Fighter Wing CRS squadron Seymour Johnson AFB.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 7 Years
Four years active duty. Three years Air National Guard. Precision Measurement Equipment Specialist 4th TAC Fighter Wing CRS squadron Seymour Johnson AFB.
Sarah Wright
Class of 2003
Army, 6 Years
I serve as a Human Resources Sergeant for a Combat Engineer Battalion in Fort Lewis, Washington. While serving overseas during a 15 month deployment, was also responsible for Joint Operations with the Air Force and Navy.
Class of 2003
Army, 6 Years
I serve as a Human Resources Sergeant for a Combat Engineer Battalion in Fort Lewis, Washington. While serving overseas during a 15 month deployment, was also responsible for Joint Operations with the Air Force and Navy.
Steve Kramer
Class of 1987
Army, 19 Years
Still serving in the US Army since graduating in 1987 I have participated in Operation Desert Sheild/Storm and I have done a tour during Operation Iraqi Freedom
Class of 1987
Army, 19 Years
Still serving in the US Army since graduating in 1987 I have participated in Operation Desert Sheild/Storm and I have done a tour during Operation Iraqi Freedom
Steve Kramer
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
20 years of faithful service with the United States Army. Now living in Denver, Colorado with my beautiful wife Elizabeth and my 4 wonderful childeren.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
20 years of faithful service with the United States Army. Now living in Denver, Colorado with my beautiful wife Elizabeth and my 4 wonderful childeren.
Steve Kramer
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Retired after 20 years, living in Denver, Colorado with my beautiful wife and 4 wonderful childen
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Retired after 20 years, living in Denver, Colorado with my beautiful wife and 4 wonderful childen
Steven Kramer
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Just recently served in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Just recently served in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Steven Kramer
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
I served twenty years in the US Army..I am retired and now living in Westminster Colorado.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
I served twenty years in the US Army..I am retired and now living in Westminster Colorado.
Tech. Sergeant Jason B. Hummel
Class of 1989
Air Force, 17 Years
Served for 17 years so far, have deployed on Several operations since Desert Storm. Have worked the C-130, A-10 and the B-1.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 17 Years
Served for 17 years so far, have deployed on Several operations since Desert Storm. Have worked the C-130, A-10 and the B-1.
Terry Maltarich
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Terry served with great valor in Vietnam. His younger brother Tom (69) served on Sub Tender USS Simon Lake. Their father Frank served with great distinction in the Pacific Theater during WW11 as a Hospital Corpsman for various Marine units. Surely a mentor for us all.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Terry served with great valor in Vietnam. His younger brother Tom (69) served on Sub Tender USS Simon Lake. Their father Frank served with great distinction in the Pacific Theater during WW11 as a Hospital Corpsman for various Marine units. Surely a mentor for us all.
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Our Brookside High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Brookside High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Sheffield Village are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!