We're proud of the men and women
of our parish who serve our country
in the various branches of the armed forces. 

Please keep them in your prayers
along with all those far and near
who put themselves
in harm's way on our behalf.
 

LtCol D. Scott Brenton, USAF

I am an F-16 Pilot in the United States Air Force.  I am currently a Lieutenant Colonel and I am the Deputy Operations Group Commander for the 174th Fighter Wing, Syracuse, New York Air National Guard.  I have been in the military for 22 years.  I began my military career out of ROTC in College (University of Notre Dame) where I received my BS in Mechanical Engineering.  I proceeded directly to pilot training and I have been flying ever since that time (which I love).  I've received my Master's Degree in Aeronautical Science and Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle University, and military degrees from Air Command and Staff College and Air War College over the years.  I have over 4,000 hours in the F-16 including 750 combat hours over Bosnia (Operation Determined Falcon), Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom), and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom).  I have been stationed in Korea, Germany, and the United States at various locations.   I was a member of the St. Luke Parish from the time I was born in 1965, and I participated as an Altar Boy with (then) Fr. Driscoll from 1976 through 1980).  My wife Renee and I were married in St. Luke Parish in 1991 by Monsignor Driscoll.  I have two daughters, Jennifer (born 1993) and Rachel (born 1997).  We live in Syracuse, New York and we all enjoy the outdoors up here as much as we can - water-skiing/hiking in the summer, and snow-skiing in the winter (which we get a lot of!).  The parish has a very special place in my heart, and that of my family's.  We attend mass whenever we can get back to Connecticut.   

Cmdr Kevin R. Brenton, USN

I am a Submarine Officer in the United States Navy.  I'm currently a Captain, and I am the Commander of Submarine Squadron 20 at the Submarine Base in Kings Bay, GA.  I have 5 OHIO Class SSBN Submarines in my Squadron with 10 Submarine Crews.  My bio is attached which has further details of my career.  I was a member of the St. Luke Parish from the time I was born in 1963 until I was commissioned as an Ensign and moved away in 1985.  My wife, Beci, is also a Captain in the Navy and currently serves as the Public Affairs Officer for the Secretary of the Navy.  We have one son (Cutter) who is currently a senior at the University of Notre Dame.  My wife and son live in Alexandria, VA and I currently reside in Kings Bay, GA as a geographic bachelor.

The Diviney Family:  (L to R) Andrew, Brian & Elizabeth, Richard

Andrew Patrick and Richard Lawrence
Twins born in August, 1973
Baptized and received all sacraments at Saint Luke
Monsignor Driscoll's favorite altar boys because their height and looks
were the same. (Monsignor liked symmetry!)
Both are career officers in the armed forces and visit Saint Luke whenever they are in town. They hope one day to be around with their kids for the Parish Picnic for old times' sake. They and their other 2 siblings were very sorry to hear that Finnegan had passed away.
 

ANDREW

Major in the Marine Corps. Harrier Pilot. Stationed in Cherry Point, North Carolina. Married to Hilda. They have 2 little girls 7 and 3. When not working loves to spend all his time with his little harem (wife, daughters and female pet Cupcake). Also a Do-It-Yourself person.

Main qualities: kind and compassionate. Feels just like his twin brother about reserving judgment.

Lieutenant commander in the Navy SEALs. Operations Officer of his present team. Stationed in Little Creek Virginia. Married to Kristen, they have 2 little boys, 4 and 2. When not working he loves to be with family. Very good at finding things to be repaired or built around the house so as he can do it himself.

Main qualities: kind and compassionate

Suggestion to family and friends: Watch out! There are 4 sides to a story. Don't jump to conclusions.
 

Colonel Thomas Duffy (No picture submitted)

Commander, 169^th Fire Bridgade, Colorado Army National Guard

Colonel Duffy entered the United States Army in November of 1982 and completed his enlistment service in August of 1984.  He was commissioned on 10 August, 1984 through the Federal Officer Candidate School Program.  Colonel Duffy has served in the Army for 25 years.  His civilian education includes a Bachelors of Arts in Geological Science from the University of Maine, Masters in Management from Webster University, Aurora Colorado, Masters in Strategic Studies, Army War College.  Military Education and training includes Air Assault School, Field Artillery Officer Basic Course (Honor Graduate), NBC Defense Course, TACFIRE Course, Field Artillery Advanced Course (Master War fighter), Combined Arms Staff services School, Command and General Staff Officer Course, Army War College, Advanced Joint Professional Military Education and Joint Task Force Staff course.

SGT. Daniel Torska is the youngest of three brothers and received all his religious education and sacraments at Saint Luke Church.

Daniel enlisted into the army as a combat engineer in the fall of 2004. He spent four years in Ft. Lewis Washington where he was a part of the 18^th engineer company 3^rd Stryker brigade 2^nd infantry Division. With this company he spent 15 months in various parts of Iraq include Baghdad and Mosul. Daniel fulfilled his active duty contract and is currently in the Army reserve as a member of the 411^th Engineer Brigade. Sgt. Torska received an Army Commendation Medal for his dedication to duty during his time in Iraq.