Live Like John

Live Like John Live Like John is dedicated to furthering SPC John A. Pelham's Legacy of Service, by supporting our nations Military Gold Star Families and Veterans.

John Alexander Pelham was born on November 9th, 1991, in Beaverton, Oregon, and grew up in locations around Oregon and Washington; and graduated from Sunset High School, where he played on the baseball team. John joined the U.S. Army in July of 2011, where he completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, S.C. Following Basic Combat Training, he attended the Signals Intelligence Analyst Advanced

Individual Training at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. John arrived to his first duty assignment with 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) and was recently assigned to the unit’s 2nd Battalion. His military education included: Basic Combat Training, 2011; Signals Intelligence Analyst Advanced Individual Training Course, 2012; Basic Airborne Course, 2013; Combat Lifesaver Course,2013; and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course, 2013. John Alexander Pelham's awards and decorations include; Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. John passed away on February 12, 2014, of wounds received from small-arms fire while serving in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, as part of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His funeral was attended by nearly 1,000 people, where he was remembered by his mentality of "Let's go out with our guns blazing and boots on".

05/21/2026
05/08/2026

Today, I was honored to host the Gold Star Advisory Council.

We remain steadfast in honoring the memory of our fallen service members and ensuring their families are never forgotten or left behind.

A true American Hero!!DOL Brother
05/02/2026

A true American Hero!!
DOL Brother

As a Gold Star centric Non-Profit our deepest condolences go out to each of your families! We honor and appreciate your ...
03/04/2026

As a Gold Star centric Non-Profit our deepest condolences go out to each of your families! We honor and appreciate your unwavering dedication to the protection of our great Republic. Your Sacrifice will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

The soldiers, who were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, were killed during an attack by an unmanned aircraft in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.

02/22/2026
02/13/2026
01/20/2026
01/19/2026

This year’s tournament will feature a special partnership with the Oregon State University Racquetball program, fresh off sweeping the 2025 Intercollegiate Nationals (overall, men’s, and women’s team champions).

The OSU racquetball is a non-funded and non-scholarship club sport. The team, consisting of 6 men and 6 women, each compete for a National gender title.

This program was established, in 2003, by our very own Dan Cramer, an OSU student. In 2006, “The Dream Team”, won the USA National Collegiate Racquetball Women’s team title along with the Overall combined team Championship, as the best college racquetball team in America, defeating defending champion University of Alabama by only 15 points!

Don’t forget, the tournament runs February 19–22, 2026 at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, OR.

Register now to be part of the action: https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/Login.asp?TID=5066

Want to sponsor us? Connect your brand with an influential MAC audience while honoring Medal of Honor heroes and supporting veterans and their families. Deadline for logo court stickers is February 11th.

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