1LT Todd Weaver
In Memory of 1LT Todd William Weaver
October 22, 1983 - September 9, 2010
Killed In Action Kandahar, Afghanistan
Remembering Todd, 2024
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
--Calvin Coolidge
January 16, 2024
A Special Moment: Our son Glenn, representing our family, went to the official meeting of Chapter 1754, Military Order of Purple Heart on the evening of Jan. 16. At this meeting there was a new proclamation naming the chapter - 1LT Todd William Weaver, Chapter 1754. This is quite an honor in memory of Todd and we are thoroughly heartfelt and grateful for their actions. This Chapter, now named after Todd has asked to take over giving a scholarship to a Bruton High School Senior each year in memory of Todd's service and sacrifice. Thank you to TC and all of your members for your sacrifice and service to our country and for understanding Todd's sacrifice and service.
On April 9, 2024, the Department of Military Science of Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA, the Spring ROTC Award Ceremonies were held. For the first time, The Todd Weaver Chapter Military Order of the Purple Heart Leadership Medal Award was presented to CDT. Dylan Vaughn.
At the same Award Ceremony, Todd Weaver's nephew, Daniel Weaver, who has already served overseas in the Army, and is now attending. Christopher Newport and in the ROTC Program received two awards, the Military Order of the World Wars and The Society of the War of 1812. Pictured to the right is Daniel who was just a young boy when Todd was KIA receiving his award. (Daniel receiving award to the right)
On April 10, 2024, the Department of Science of the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va. awarded CDT Elizabeth Erickson The 1LT Todd Weaver Scholastic and Military Excellence Award. Stand with CDT is Todd's brother, Glenn Weaver. (right)
The College of William and Mary has recently endorsed a new club on campus - The1LT Todd Weaver Club. To the right are the t-shirt and sweat shirt hoodie
Memorial Day 2024 was busy for Donn and Jeanne participating in activities in memory of Todd. On May 24, Jeanne spoke at the Erdman Memorial Day event. After the event Steve Willson of the Space Coast Daily did a recap of the speech as well as the exhibit of paintings in 2023 with an interview: https://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/05/watch-gold-star-mother-jeanne-weaver-talks-about-her-beloved-son-u-s-army-ranger-1lt-todd-w-weaver/
On Memorial Day, May 27, Donn spoke at both the Liberty Bell Museum in Melbourne FL and Riverside Park in Cocoa, Fl. At both events, Donn read the names of all military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice and were from the area or had ties to the area since 9/11. A bell was rung after each name including the name 1LT Todd W. Weaver.
Todd's widow, Emma has lived in Guam for many years with her second husband Alex, a Navy diver. Recently Alex read Todd's bio to his command. In Emma's words: I was surprised by my husband’s c ommand, EOD MU5, offering to include Todd Weaver as past of their memorial pt sessions, with Alex giving his biography to the group. Followed by the annual proclamation signing for Gold Star Families day and luncheon with the Governor and Lt. Governor of Guam.
On September 30, the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Williamsburg, Florida commemorated Todd with their first "Purple Heart Todd Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament". The Williamsburg Military Order of the Purple Heart took over from the Weaver family the Annual Scholarship Fund to give a graduating senior of Bruton High School a scholarship. Thank you to all who participated in the Golfing event and to the Military Order of the Purple Heart keeping Todd's memory alive.
