Thank you for your service! We will never forget!
Chief James W. Snyder (Ret. USCG)
MSgt Lauren P. Bands Sr. (Ret. USMC)
Chief James W. Snyder (Ret. USCG)
James Walter Snyder served in the Coast Guard for 21 years, from 1969 to 1991. He retired on March 31st, 1991 as a Chief Damage Controlman. He is being honored by his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Michael Williams of Chesapeake, VA. Thank you for your service dad!
Col. Frank Cubillo (Ret. USMC)
MSgt Lauren P. Bands Sr. (Ret. USMC)
Chief James W. Snyder (Ret. USCG)
Frank retired from the U.S. Marine Corps (as a full colonel) after serving over 37 years active duty in 2009. He's been singing all his life and grew up highly influenced by the music of the 40's,50's and 60's…Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald records were always playing in his home on Lon
Frank retired from the U.S. Marine Corps (as a full colonel) after serving over 37 years active duty in 2009. He's been singing all his life and grew up highly influenced by the music of the 40's,50's and 60's…Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald records were always playing in his home on Long Island. Tidewater Winds salutes Frank for his service and his vocal contribution to the Winds!
MSgt Lauren P. Bands Sr. (Ret. USMC)
MSgt Lauren P. Bands Sr. (Ret. USMC)
MSgt Lauren P. Bands Sr. (Ret. USMC)
Mr. Lauren P. Bands, Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024. Born on January 30, 1935 in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, he was the son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Konucik Bands. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Lauren served in both the Korean War and in Vietnam, earning multiple medals. After retirement, he w
Mr. Lauren P. Bands, Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024. Born on January 30, 1935 in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, he was the son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Konucik Bands. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Lauren served in both the Korean War and in Vietnam, earning multiple medals. After retirement, he would go on to a career with Richmond Gravure International Paper Company in Richmond, VA, and was a former Commander of the American Legion, Post 284 in Colonial Heights, VA. Our memory is sponsored by his friend, Richard Kessmann.
Corp. John B. Horton, (MIA US Army)
Corp. John B. Horton, (MIA US Army)
MSgt Lauren P. Bands Sr. (Ret. USMC)
U.S. Army, 7th Cavalry Regiment, B Company, 1st Batallion. He was killed in action in the Korean War on August 8, 1951. Unfortunately, his remains were never found. We honor his sacrifice. Submitted by Mr. Edward J. Douglas, for his wife, the niece of Corp. Horton
Steve Alcox (Ret. VB EMS)
Corp. John B. Horton, (MIA US Army)
Kara Soboskim, (Ret., USMC)
Virginia Beach EMS Life Member, EMS's Chief Aide Retired, VB EMS member during "911", Retired VA Beach EMS
Kara Soboskim, (Ret., USMC)
Corp. John B. Horton, (MIA US Army)
Kara Soboskim, (Ret., USMC)
Tidewater Winds is proud of our Crew Chief, Kara Soboski, who served our country in the US Marine Corps. She continues to make America proud with her work to support music through Tidewater Winds.
Chad McGill, (Ret. US Army)
Mandy George (EMS Fire Rescue)
Mandy George (EMS Fire Rescue)
Chad McGill, Tidewater Winds Operations Manager served our country in the US Army. We are grateful for his service, and we congratulate him with his achievement of completing his dissertation and Doctoral Degree in Music Education.
Mandy George (EMS Fire Rescue)
Mandy George (EMS Fire Rescue)
Mandy George (EMS Fire Rescue)
Training Program Manager, Fire/EMS Lieutenant. Firefighter Paramedic. Adventure Intervention Mentor Program, Chesapeake Fire Department.
Todd Moore
Mandy George (EMS Fire Rescue)
Dan Edwards
Dan Edwards
Matthew Weinstein, (USCG, Ret.)
Dan Edwards
Matthew Weinstein, (USCG, Ret.)
Matthew Weinstein, (USCG, Ret.)
Matthew Weinstein, (USCG, Ret.)
Our Service-Minded Partners
Tidewater Winds Big Band joins Zeiders Theatre for Holidivas February 13 through 15
The Holidivas celebrate Valentine's Day! Tidewater Winds Big Band joins three dynamic divas and one dashing host to serenade you with songs of love, passion, heartbreak and hope. We welcome vocalist Annamarie Smith Butz to the Divas with this perfect date night for Valentine's, Galentine's and everything in between.