Navy Gulf War Veteran and professional photographer Richard Sherman has partnered with the U.S. Navy Memorial on a new monthly video series entitled "Untold Stories of Service" that remembers the individuals memorialized in America's 23 overseas military cemeteries.
ESTERO, Fla. and WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gulf War veteran and professional photographer, Richard Sherman, who published a memorial book in 2024 to honor the individuals killed in WWI and WWII and buried in America's overseas military cemeteries, has partnered with the United States Navy Memorial in Washington DC for the recently launched "Untold Stories of Service" video series.
Dr. Matthew Fash, National Coordinator of the "Stories of Service" Program for the Navy Memorial said, "Richard Sherman has spent an invaluable amount of time, meticulously researching and honoring the service of those lost in defense of our nation. His work is an ever constant reminder of sacrifice, courage, and giving a voice to the thousands of Americans who never came home. Mr. Sherman's attention to detail celebrates each life lost and reminds us that everyone has a story, and that these stories should never be forgotten. It is with this belief, that the 'Navy Memorial Stories of Service Program,' in association with Mr. Sherman, launched the Untold Stories of Service series, which enriches, educates, and inspires current and future generations to learn about our past to better our tomorrow."
The U.S. Navy Memorial's new "Untold Stories of Service" series features a monthly video about the lives and service of men and women from all walks of life who gave the "last full measure" in defending our country and the freedom of others.
The first four videos are now available on the U.S. Navy Memorial's YouTube page:
- LTJG Weedon (Weeden) Osborne, a U.S. Navy dentist who posthumously received the Medal of Honor during the famous Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I: https://youtu.be/GbtYItDCs2I
- LT Jonathan Grout, a U.S. Coast Guard officer killed off North Africa when his ship was sunk by a German submarine in World War II: https://youtu.be/srqXNQlA_0Q
- SGT Matej Kocak, a U.S. Marine and an immigrant who received two Medals of Honor in WWI during the Aisne-Marne counteroffensive: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Smir3_INV4g
- George Ralph Tegge, an 18-year old sailor killed off the coast of Africa while serving as an armed guard aboard a U.S. Merchant Marine ship in WWII: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cxulpRUQ5_Y&pp=0gcJCbIJAYcqIYzv
Command Master Chief (Ret.) Victor Smith, who serves as Vice President of Programs and Events for the Navy Memorial said, "Our Stories of Service program is widely viewed and immensely impactful to our mission. It provides veterans of all ages, regardless of their time in the service, a platform to tell their story. With the help of Richard Sherman and his equally impactful book about those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, we have been able to establish our Untold Stories of Service series which tells the story of those who never made it home and could not tell their story themselves."
Mr. Sherman, who is a professional photographer, self-published his book, "Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned," that honors those buried—or memorialized on the Walls of the Missing—at America's 23 overseas WWI and WWII cemeteries. Sherman visited and photographed all 23 cemeteries, making eight trips to three continents over six years. He has been interviewed on NPR and CBS Affiliate WINK News and dozens of other outlets, and has presented to various organizations including corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, SAP, Walsh Construction, and Accenture. Mary Virginia Swanson (https://www.mvswanson.com/) consulted on the project, and the book was designed by Ashton & Partners (https://ashtonandpartners.com/) and printed in the USA by Worzalla Sheridan (https://www.sheridan.com/worzalla/).
Mr. Sherman also volunteers his time to interview and videotape World War II veterans to document their stories for the United States Navy Memorial and Library of Congress.
Of the partnership with the United States Navy Memorial, Sherman says, "As a former Navy Officer, it is a great privilege to partner with the Navy Memorial. It is tremendously rewarding to work together around our shared values and to help everyone remember the extraordinary sacrifices of these selfless and courageous Americans."
More information about "Never Home," including a timeline of cemetery visits, photographs, and where to purchase the book or to request speaking engagements can be found at: www.NeverHomeHeroes.com/index. The project's Instagram page is: NeverHomeHeroesPhotoBook
The U.S. Navy Memorial is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to Honor, Recognize and Celebrate the men and women of the Sea Services, past, present and future; and to Inform the public about their service. The Navy Memorial is located at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. More information about the Navy Memorial, including upcoming events and membership programs, can be found at https://www.navymemorial.org/. The organization's Instagram page is: usnavymemorial
About Richard Sherman Photography
Richard Sherman is a full-time professional photographer and Navy veteran. His nature and nautical artwork appear in dozens of VA medical facilities and is widely used in corporate and private sector healthcare and hospitality settings. He published his first book, "Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned," in April 2024.
Media Contact
Richard Sherman, Richard Sherman Photography, 1 610-453-5163, [email protected], www.NeverHomeHeroes.com/index
Dr. Matthew Fash, US Navy Memorial, 1 202-737-2300, [email protected], https://www.navymemorial.org/
SOURCE Richard Sherman Photography
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