To the present day, Bucklins have continued the family traditions started when the American colonies struggled to become a country.  Bucklins have served, and will always serve with honor, courage, and devotion to preserving the United States values that we cherish.

Spc. Brock Bucklin, 28, of Caledonia, Mich., who was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team .  In June, 2006, Bucklin, a mortar specialist, was fatally injured in an equipment accident while serving in Iraq. Brock Bucklin, 28, joined the Army in August 2004, about a year after his twin brother, Brad, did.