Brendon joined the Navy in 2000, after High school graduation. He completed Hospital Corpsman school, then deployed with the 3rd LAR to Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom. He graduated from Naval AirCrew Candidate school and became an inflight medical tech with SAR. He deployed to Kuwait October 2006-March 2007. Brendon died with three brave Marine Corps in a helicopter training accident in August 2007.

Brendon was a wonderful son, an amazing brother, loving husband to Johnna, and adoring father to Aubrie. He was a loyal friend who made everyone feel special. He was always looking for an adventure and wanted to make sure everyone was included. He loved God, his family, and was so proud to be in the Navy!

He was so proud of his service! He knew what he was signing up for, and wanted to serve to preserve our freedom in a country he loved.