In Memory... (NO Politics, Please)

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.philip.albert.jpgSgt. Maj. Phillip R. Albert41Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionTerryville, ConnecticutKilled in the accidental crash of a MH-53M Pave Low helicopter in Afghanistan on November 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.leroy.alexander.jpgStaff Sgt. Leroy E. Alexander271st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Dale City, VirginiaKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his Ground Mobility Vehicle during operations in Afghanistan's southeastern region near Orgun-e, Afghanistan, on June 3, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.thomas.allison.jpgSgt. Thomas F. Allison22Company E, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentRoy, WashingtonAllison was aboard an MH-47 Chinook helicopter that crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.william.amundson.jpgCpl. William M. Amundson Jr.21Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentThe Woodlands, TexasKilled during a ground assault force infiltration in eastern Afghanistan when the Ground Mobility Vehicle he was riding in rolled over on October 18, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Brian J. N. Andersen26Royal Danish Engineering battalionDenmarkOne of five soldiers killed when two Russian SA-3 anti-aircraft missiles accidentally exploded while they were trying to defuse them in Kabul, Afghanistan, on March 6, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.marc.anderson.jpgSpc. Marc A. Anderson30Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentBrandon, FloridaAnderson was shot and killed while exiting an MH-47 Chinook helicopter under fire on Takur Ghar Mountain in eastern Afghanistan during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.evander.andrews.jpgMaster Sgt. Evander Earl Andrews36366th Civil Engineer SquadronSolon, MaineAndrews was killed in a heavy equipment accident near Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on October 10, 2001, the first death in Operation Enduring Freedom.
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.tamara.archuleta.jpgCapt. Tamara L. Archuleta2341st Rescue Squadron, 347th Rescue WingLos Lunas, New MexicoKilled along with five other Air Force rescue team members when their HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed while on the way to help two injured Afghan children on March 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifChief Warrant Officer David Ayala24Company F, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation BrigadeNew York, New YorkKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.matthew.bancroft.jpgCapt. Matthew W. Bancroft29Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft WingBurney, CaliforniaBancroft was aboard a KC-130/R Hercules refueling aircraft that crashed into a mountain in southwestern Pakistan on January 9, 2002.
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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.barbaralien.banks.jpgSgt. Maj. Barbaralien Banks41Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery, 25th Infantry DivisionHarvey, LouisianaKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.barry.jpgSgt. Michael C. Barry29205th Medical Battalion, Missouri Army National GuardOverland Park, KansasBarry was fatally injured while riding in a vehicle that was struck by another vehicle in Doha, Qatar, on February 1, 2003.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.bobby.beasley.jpgSgt. Bobby E. Beasley36Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, Virginia Army National GuardInwood, West VirginiaKilled when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Ghazikel, Afghanistan, on August 7, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.bryan.bertrand.jpgLance Cpl. Bryan P. Bertrand23Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft WingCoos Bay, OregonKilled when a KC-130/R Hercules refueling aircraft crashed into a mountain as it approached a military airfield in southwestern Pakistan on January 9, 2002.
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jay.blessing.jpgSgt. Jay A. Blessing23Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentTacoma, WashingtonKilled when the Humvee he was riding was hit by an improvised explosive device in Asadabad, Afghanistan, on November 16, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.helge.boes.jpgOfficer Helge Boes32Counterterrorism Center, Central Intelligence AgencyVirginiaKilled when a grenade detonated prematurely during a live-fire exercise in eastern Afghanistan on February 5, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.matthew.bourgeois.jpgChief Petty Officer Matthew J. Bourgeois35Naval Special Warfare Development GroupTallahassee, FloridaKilled when he stepped on a land mine during a training mission near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on March 28, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.stephen.bryson.jpgGunnery Sgt. Stephen L. Bryson36Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft WingMontgomery, AlabamaKilled when a KC-130/R Hercules refueling aircraft crashed into a mountain as it approached a military airfield in southwestern Pakistan on January 9, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifWilliam Carlson43Directorate of Operations, Central Intelligence AgencySouthern Pines, North CarolinaOne of two civilian CIA contractors killed in an ambush near Shkin, Afghanistan, on October 25, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Curtis A. Carter25Headquarters Company 3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Calvary DivisionLafayette, LouisianaDied of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Kuwait on February 27, 2002

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.victor.cervantes.jpgSgt. 1st Class Victor H. Cervantes281st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Stockton, CaliforniaA weapons sergeant, Cervantes died of wounds sustained during combat operations while on patrol with Afghan security forces in Afghanistan's Paktika province on June 11, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.john.chapman.jpgTech. Sgt. John A. Chapman 3624th Special Tactics SquadronWaco, TexasAn Air Force combat controller, Chapman was shot and killed when he and a group of Navy SEALs were attempting to rescue another Navy SEAL during Operation Anaconda in southern Afghanistan on March 4, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.nathan.ross.chapman.jpgSgt. 1st Class Nathan Ross Chapman31Company C, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)San Antonio, TexasShot and killed during an ambush in the vicinity of Khost, Afghanistan, near the Pakistan border on January 4, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.stephen.checo.jpgSgt. Steven Checo22Company D, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionNew York, New YorkShot and killed in a gunfight while on a nighttime operation in the eastern Afghan province of Paktika, near the border of Pakistan, on December 20, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.craig.cherry.jpgStaff Sgt. Craig W. Cherry39Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, Virginia Army National GuardWinchester, VirginiaKilled when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Ghazikel, Afghanistan, on August 7, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Jeffery L. Clark243rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine DivisionBay City, FloridaDied of a non-hostile medical illness at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on July 22, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gif1st Sgt. Herbert R. Claunch58217th Military Police Company, Alabama Army National GuardWetumpka, AlabamaDied after collapsing on the floor in his quarters in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on April 18, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.brian.clemens.jpgSpc. Brian M. Clemens19Company C, 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment, Indiana Army National GuardKokomo, IndianaDied as a result of injuries received when his Humvee overturned in Kuwait on February 6, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Shawn M. Clemens28Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionAllegany, New YorkKilled in an accidental explosion at a weapons cache west of Ghazni, Afghanistan, on January 29, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.walter.cohee.jpgStaff Sgt. Walter F. Cohee III26Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft WingMardela Springs, MarylandKilled when his CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed while on a resupply mission in Afghanistan on January 20, 2002

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.anthony.cometa.jpgSpc. Anthony S. Cometa211864th Transportation Company, 106th Transportation Battalion, Nevada Army National GuardLas Vegas, NevadaDied when his Humvee rolled over in Safwan, Kuwait, on June 16, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.matthew.commons.jpgCpl. Matthew A. Commons21Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentBoulder City, NevadaShot and killed when he and fellow Rangers were exiting a Chinook helicopter while under fire after landing on Takur Ghar mountain in eastern Afghanistan during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.david.connolly.jpgCapt. David S. Connolly371173rd Transportation Terminal Battalion, Army ReserveBoston, MassachusettsKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.roger.cook.jpgSpc. Robert J. Cook24Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionSun Prairie, WisconsinKilled in an accidental explosion at a weapons cache west of Ghazni, Afghanistan, on January 29, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.sean.corlew.jpgTech Sgt. Sean M. Corlew 3715th Special Operations Squadron, 16th Special Operations WingThousand Oaks, CaliforniaKilled when an Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II transport plane crashed on takeoff in eastern Afghanistan on June 12, 2002
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.brian.craig.jpgStaff Sgt. Brian T. Craig27710th Explosive Ordnance DetachmentHouston, TexasKilled when the rockets that he and three other soldiers were trying to destroy accidentally detonated in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on April 15, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Richard M. Crane25Detachment 1, 325th Field Hospital, Army ReserveIndependence, MissouriDied of non-combat related injuries in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on February 8, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.bradley.crose.jpgSgt. Bradley S. Crose27Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentOrange Park, FloridaShot and killed when he and fellow Rangers were exiting a Chinook helicopter while under fire after landing on Takur Ghar mountain in eastern Afghanistan during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jason.cunningham.jpgSenior Airman Jason D. Cunningham2638th Rescue SquadronCamarillo, CaliforniaCunningham was shot and wounded on Takur Ghar during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002. He died while waiting to be evacuated.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.bryant.davis.jpgMachinist's Mate Fireman Apprentice Bryant L. Davis20The aircraft carrier USS Kitty HawkChicago, IllinoisDavis fell overboard on November 7, 2001, and was declared deceased after more than two days of search and rescue efforts were unsuccessful.

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jefferson.donald.davis.jpgMaster Sgt. Jefferson Donald Davis39Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Watauga, TennesseeOne of three soldiers killed when a 2,000-pound satellite-guided bomb was targeted incorrectly and hit near his position north of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on December 5, 2001
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Robert W. Defazio2123rd Ordnance Company, 101st Ordnance Battalion, 29th Support GroupWest Babylon, New YorkDied of non-combat related injuries in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on April 24, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Jerod R. Dennis19Company B, 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionSoper, OklahomaKilled in a firefight with suspected Taliban fighters in Ne Shkin, Afghanistan, on April 25, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.isaac.diaz.jpgSpc. Isaac E. Diaz26Company B, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light)Rio Hondo, TexasDied when his military vehicle rolled over while on patrol in Sharona, Afghanistan, on December 1, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPfc. James R. Dillon Jr.193rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine DivisionGrove City, PennsylvaniaDied of a non-combat related injury in Kuwait on March 13, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jason.disney.jpgSpc. Jason A. Disney2158th Maintenance Company, 7th Transportation Battalion, 507th Corps Support GroupFallon, NevadaDied shortly after a piece of heavy equipment fell on him at Bagram Air Base north of Kabul, Afghanistan, on February 13, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifMaj. Duane W. Dively431st Reconnaissance Squadron, 380th Air Expeditionary WingRancho California, CaliforniaDied when his U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft crashed while returning to Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates after completing a mission over Afghanistan on June 22, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.james.dorrity.jpgStaff Sgt. James P. Dorrity37Company E, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentAurora, ColoradoKilled when a MH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.james.ebbers.jpgPvt. James H. Ebbers19551st Military Police CompanyTinley Park, IllinoisDied of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Djibouti, Africa, on October 14, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jonn.edmunds.jpgSpc. Jonn J. Edmunds20Company B, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentCheyenne, WyomingKilled when the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter he was in crashed in Pakistan on October 19, 2001
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.daniel.eggers.jpgCapt. Daniel W. Eggers28Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)Cape Coral, FloridaKilled along with three others when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device as they swerved to avoid another explosive device in the road while returning to their base of operations near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on May 29, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jody.egnor.jpgChief Warrant Officer Jody L. Egnor32Company E, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentMiddletown, OhioKilled when a MH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Michael J. Esposito Jr.22Company A, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionBrentwood, New YorkKilled when his team came under small-arms fire while clearing a village in Deh Rawod, Afghanistan, on March 18, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.curtis.feistner.jpgMaj. Curtis D. Feistner34Company E, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentWhite Bear Lake, MinnesotaKilled when a MH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Kelvin E. Feliciano-Gutierrez21Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionAnasco, Puerto RicoGutierrez was a .50 caliber gunner on a vehicle that was returning from patrol when it veered off the road and turned over. Gutierrez suffered fatal injuries while trapped under the vehicle and died at Bagram Air Base north of Kabul, Afghanistan, on June 28, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.kyle.fernandez.jpgSpc. Kyle Ka Eo Fernandez26Company C, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division (Light)Waipahu, HawaiiKilled when an improvised explosive device detonated near their dismounted patrol in Miam Do, Afghanistan, on October 14, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.fiscus.jpgCapt. Michael T. Fiscus3676th Infantry Brigade, Indiana Army National GuardMilford, IndianaOne of four soldiers killed when a land mine exploded beneath their vehicle while they were examining potential firing range sites for the Afghan military in Kabul, Afghanistan, on March 26, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jacob.fleischer.jpgCpl. Jacob R. Fleischer25Company C, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light)St. Louis, MissouriKilled when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit in Deh Rawod, Afghanistan, on November 24, 2004

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Ryan D. Foraker31342nd Military Police Company, U.S. Army ReserveLogan, OhioForaker went missing near Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and his clothes and personal effects were found near the water's edge. He was declared dead on November 1, 2002.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jeremy.foshee.jpgSgt. Jeremy D. Foshee25Company E, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)Pisgah, AlabamaKilled when a MH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.dale.fracker.jpgCpl. Dale E. Fracker Jr.23Company C, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light)Apple Valley, CaliforniaKilled when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit in Deh Rawod, Afghanistan, on November 24, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.david.fraise.jpgCpl. David M. Fraise24Company A, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionNew Orleans, LouisianaKilled when an improvised explosive device hit his patrol in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on June 7, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.gregory.frampton.jpgStaff Sgt. Gregory M. Frampton37Company D, 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentSanta Ana, CaliforniaKilled when an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near the Bagram Air Base on January 30, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jacob.frazier.jpgStaff Sgt. Jacob L. Frazier 24169th Air Support Operations Squadron, 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National GuardSt. Charles, IllinoisKilled when the four-vehicle convoy he was in was ambushed on a reconnaissance patrol in Geresk, Afghanistan, on March 29, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.daniel.freeman.jpgSpc. Daniel J. Freeman201st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeCincinnati, OhioKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.kerry.frith.jpgStaff Sgt. Kerry W. Frith37Company E, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentLas Vegas, NevadaKilled when a MH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.chad.fuller.jpgSpc. Chad C. Fuller24Company B, 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionPotsdam, New YorkDied of wounds received during a firefight with Taliban fighters northwest of Shkin, in Paktika province in Afghanistan on August 31, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.justin.galewski.jpgStaff Sgt. Justin J. Galewski28710th Explosive Ordnance DetachmentFort Myer, FloridaKilled when the rockets that he and three other soldiers were trying to destroy accidentally detonated in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on April 15, 2002

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.daniel.galvan.jpgSgt. Daniel Lee Galvan30Company B, 2nd Battalion (Assault), 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Light Infantry DivisionMoore, OklahomaKilled when the helicopter he was in developed mechanical difficulties and crashed in Salerno, Afghanistan, on August 12, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Christopher P. Geiger38Headquarters Company, 213th Area Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National GuardNorthhampton, PennsylvaniaDied of a non-combat related cause in Bagram, Afghanistan, on July 9, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.scott.germosen.jpgStaff Sgt. Scott N. Germosen37Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Coram, New YorkKilled when a KC-130/R Hercules refueling aircraft crashed into a mountain as it approached a military airfield in southwestern Pakistan on January 9, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.thomas.gibbons.jpgChief Warrant Officer Thomas J. Gibbons31Company D, 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentEdgewater, MarylandKilled when an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near the Bagram Air Base on January 30, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.benjamin.gilman.jpgSgt. Benjamin L. Gilman28Company A, 41st Engineer Battalion, 10th Mountain DivisionMeridan, ConnecticutKilled when a weapons cache prematurely exploded on January 29, 2004, in Ghazni, Afghanistan. Initially listed as missing, his remains were recovered on February 2, 2004.http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.nicholas.golding.jpgSgt. Nicholes D. Golding24Company C, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionAddison, MaineKilled as a result of an AT-46 (anti-tank) mine explosion in Ghazni, Afghanistan, on February 13, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.billy.gomez.jpgCpl. Billy Gomez25Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light)Perris, CaliforniaGomez died on October 27, 2004, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds he received when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device on October 20 in Naka, Afghanistan.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Rodrigo Gonzalez-Garza26Company A, 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation BrigadeSan Antonio, TexasKilled when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a nighttime training mission near Camp New Jersey, about 31 miles northwest of Kuwait City, on February 25, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.robert.goodwin.jpgStaff Sgt. Robert S. Goodwin35Company A, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces GroupAlbany, GeorgiaKilled when his patrol vehicle was ambushed by enemy forces using small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades near the town of Shkin in Afghanistan's Paktika province on September 20, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.travis.grogan.jpgChief Warrant Officer Travis W. Grogan31Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light)Virginia Beach, VirginiaKilled when his contract aircraft crashed in Bamian, Afghanistan, on November 27, 2004

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.david.hall.2.jpgSpc. David E. Hall21805th Military Police Company, 16th Military Police Brigade, U.S. Army ReserveUniontown, KansasDied in a non-hostile accident in Kabul, Afghanistan, on February 25, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.stanley.harriman.jpgChief Warrant Officer Stanley L. Harriman343rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)Wade, North CarolinaHarriman and two Afghan soldiers were killed by friendly fire from an Air Force AC-130 gunship during Operation Anaconda in eastern Afghanistan on March 2, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.nathan.hays.jpgSgt. Nathan P. Hays21Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft WingWilbur, WashingtonKilled when a KC-130/R Hercules refueling aircraft crashed into a mountain as it approached a military airfield in southwestern Pakistan on January 9, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.kyle.hemauer.jpgPfc. Kyle M. Hemauer21Company A, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, Virginia Army National GuardManassas, VirginiaDied of non-combat related injuries in Afghanistan on May 23, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Emmanuel Hernandez22319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeYauco, Puerto RicoKilled when his helicopter landing zone came under enemy fire in Shkin, Afghanistan, on June 8, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.brett.hershey.jpgSpc. Brett M. Hershey2376th Infantry Brigade, Indiana Army National GuardState College, PennsylvaniaOne of four soldiers killed when a land mine exploded beneath their vehicle while they were examining potential firing range sites for the Afghan military in Kabul, Afghanistan, on March 26, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.julie.hickey.jpgSpc. Julie R. Hickey20412th Civil Affairs Battalion, Army ReserveGalloway, OhioHickey was evacuated from Bagram, Afghanistan, on June 30, 2004, and died in Landstuhl, Germany, on July 4 of complications from a non-combat related illness.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jason.hicks.jpgStaff Sgt. Jason Hicks2541st Rescue Squadron, 347th Rescue WingJefferson, South CarolinaKilled along with five other Air Force rescue team members when their HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed while on the way to help two injured Afghan children on March 23, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.hiester.jpgMaster Sgt. Michael Hiester3376th Infantry Brigade, Indiana Army National GuardBluffton, IndianaOne of four soldiers killed when a land mine exploded beneath their vehicle while they were examining potential firing range sites for the Afghan military in Kabul, Afghanistan, on March 26, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Stephen C. High45Headquarters Company, 228th Signal Brigade, South Carolina Army National GuardSpartanburg, South CarolinaKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.brian.hobbs.jpgStaff Sgt. Brian S. Hobbs28Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division (Light)Mesa, ArizonaKilled when an improvised explosive device detonated near their dismounted patrol in Miam Do, Afghanistan, on October 14, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.mark.jackson.jpgSgt. 1st Class Mark Wayne Jackson40Company A, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)Glennie, MichiganKilled in an explosion at an open-air market outside the gate of Camp Enrile Malagutay, in Zamboanga, Philippines, on October 2, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifElectrician's Mate-Firemen Apprentice Michael J. Jakes20Aircraft carrier USS Kitty HawkBrooklyn, New YorkDied of fatal head injuries he sustained when he fell off a bunk on the USS Kitty Hawk in the Arabian Sea on December 4, 2001
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifCommand Sgt. Maj. Dennis Jallah Jr.49Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionFayetteville, North CarolinaJallah died due to a non-combat cause on March 28, 2004, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He was medically evacuated from Afghanistan to via Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany on February 16.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.joseph.jeffries.jpgSpc. Joseph A. Jeffries21320th Psychological Operations Company, Army ReserveBeaverton, OregonKilled along with three others when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device as they swerved to avoid another explosive device in the road while returning to their base of operations near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on May 29, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.allen.johnson.jpgSgt. 1st Class Allen C. Johnson31Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Los Molinos, CaliforniaShot and killed when his unit was ambushed by enemy small-arms fire during a combat foot patrol northwest of Deh Rahwood in Afghanistan's Uruzgan Province on April 26, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.benjamin.johnson.jpgElectronics Technician 3rd Class Benjamin Johnson21The Spruance-class destroyer USS PetersonRochester, New YorkJohnson was part of an eight-man security team that boarded an Iraqi freighter suspected of smuggling oil. He and another sailor drowned when the freighter sank on November 18, 2001, in the northern Persian Gulf.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifNavy Petty Officer 2nd Class Darrell Jones22Guided missile destroyer USS HigginsWellston, OhioDied of non-combat related injuries in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates on October 8, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.james.kearney.jpgSpc. James C. Kearney III22Company B, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment, Iowa Army National GuardEmerson, IowaDied in Salerno, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades in Sharan, Afghanistan, on November 1, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.kelley.jpgSgt. Michael J. Kelley26101st Field Artillery Battalion, Massachusetts Army National GuardScituate, MassachusettsKilled when his helicopter landing zone came under enemy fire in Shkin, Afghanistan, on June 8, 2005

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.william.kerwood.jpgMaster Sgt. William J. Kerwood3720th Special Operations Squadron, 16th Special Operations WingHouston, MissouriKilled in the accidental crash of a MH-53M Pave Low helicopter in Afghanistan on November 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.paul.kimbrough.jpgLt. Col. Paul W. Kimbrough44416th Engineer Command, Team 28, U.S. Army ReserveWashington, D.C.Kimbrough was medically evacuated from Bagram, Afghanistan, and flown to the 39th Medical Squadron in Incirlik, Turkey, where he remained hospitalized until his death from a non-combat related cause on October 3, 2003.
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.adam.kinser.jpgSpc. Adam G. Kinser21304th Psychological Operations Company, U.S. Army ReserveRio Vista, CaliforniaKilled when a weapons cache prematurely exploded west of Ghazni, Afghanistan on January 29, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.nicholas.kirven.jpgLance Cpl. Nicholas C. Kirven21Company K, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary ForceRichmond, VirginiaOne of two Marines killed during a five-hour firefight with insurgents near the city of Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan on May 8, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.daniel.kisling.jpgStaff Sgt. Daniel L. Kisling Jr.31Company D, 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Neosho, MissouriKilled when an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near the Bagram Air Base on January 30, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.shane.koele.jpgStaff Sgt. Shane M. Koele25212th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police BrigadeWayne, NebraskaDied on March 16, 2005, at Shindand Airfield in western Afghanistan, from injuries sustained a day earlier when a land mine exploded near his Humvee in Shindand
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.anthony.lagman.jpgStaff Sgt. Anthony S. Lagman22Company A, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionYonkers, New YorkKilled when his team came under small-arms fire while clearing a village in Dehrawood, Afghanistan, on March 18, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.mitchell.lane.jpgSgt. 1st Class Mitchell A. Lane34Company C, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)Lompoc, CaliforniaDied of injuries received during an accidental fall while on a night combat assault near Deh Chopan in the Zabul province, Afghanistan, on August 29, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.james.lee.jpgSgt. James S. Lee26Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 142, Marine Aircraft Group 42, 4th Marine Aircraft WingMt. Vernon, IndianaKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifAirman 1st Class Raymond Losano2414th Air Support Operation SquadronDel Rio, TexasDied from wounds suffered in a firefight in Afghanistan on April 25, 2003

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.maltz.jpgMaster Sgt. Michael Maltz4238th Rescue Squadron, 347th Rescue WingSt. Petersburg, FloridaKilled along with five other Air Force rescue team members when their HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed while on the way to help two injured Afghan children on March 23, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.curtis.mancini.jpgSgt. 1st Class Curtis Mancini43486th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army ReserveFort Lauderdale, FloridaKilled when a weapons cache prematurely exploded west of Ghazni, Afghanistan, on January 29, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPvt. Giovany Maria19Company A, 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionCamden, New JerseyDied of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Uzbekistan on November 29, 2001
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.edwin.matoscolon.jpgMaster Sgt. Edwin A. Matoscolon42Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery, 25th Infantry DivisionJuana Diaz, Puerto RicoKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jamie.maugans.jpgSgt. Jamie O. Maugans27710th Explosive Ordnance DetachmentDerby, KansasKilled when the rockets that he and three other soldiers were attempting to destroy accidentally detonated in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on April 15, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 1st Class Alec Mazur35Underwater Construction Team 1, Combined Task Force 56, U.S. Naval Forces Central CommandVernon, New YorkKilled in a non-hostile vehicle accident while driving to Mombasa, Kenya, after completing an engineering assessment near Kenyan Naval Base Manda Bay, Kenya, on March 9, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.daniel.mcclenney.jpgPfc. Daniel B. McClenney193rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine DivisionShelbyville, TennesseeDied from hostile fire near Bari Khout in Afghanistan's Kunar Province, which borders Pakistan, on June 24, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.daniel.mccollum.jpgCapt. Daniel G. McCollum29Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft WingColumbia, South CarolinaKilled when a KC-130/R Hercules refueling aircraft crashed into a mountain as it approached a military airfield in southwestern Pakistan on January 9, 2002
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.william.mcdaniel.jpgMaster Sgt. William L. McDaniel II29353rd Special Operations GroupGreenville, OhioKilled when a MH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. 1st Class Robert K. McGee37Operational Detachment A 155, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)Antioch, TennesseeMcGee was found dead in his hotel room in Manila, Philippines, on July 1, 2004. He was deployed to the Philippines as part of an advance team for Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines to assist in light-infantry tactics training. The cause of death remains under investigation.

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http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.mcmahon.jpgLt. Col. Michael J. McMahon41Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light)West Hartford, ConnecticutKilled when his contract aircraft crashed in Bamian, Afghanistan, on November 27, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Spence A. McNeil19Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery RegimentBennettsville, South CarolinaDied on March 9, 2003, from injuries sustained when the vehicle he was traveling in rolled over near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on March 3, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.seth.michaud.jpgCapt. Seth Michaud27Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft WingHudson, MassachusettsMichaud was killed when an Air Force B-52 bomber inadvertently dropped ordnance south of the target onto the Godoria Range observation post 60 miles north of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, on June 22, 2003. Michaud and other Marines were at the range in case a medical evacuation was needed.
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.harley.miller.jpgSpc. Harley D. R. Miller21Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light)Spokane, WashingtonKilled when his contract aircraft crashed in Bamian, Afghanistan, on November 27, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifChief Warrant Officer Timothy Moehling35Company A, 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation BrigadePanama City, FloridaKilled when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a nighttime training mission near Camp New Jersey, about 31 miles northwest of Kuwait City, on February 25, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.robert.morgensen.jpgSgt. 1st Class Robert J. Mogensen26Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)Leesville, LouisianaKilled along with three others when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device as they swerved to avoid another explosive device in the road while returning to their base of operations near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on May 29, 2004http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.orlando.morales.jpgStaff Sgt. Orlando Morales33Company D, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Manati, Puerto RicoKilled when the four-vehicle convoy he was in was ambushed on a reconnaissance patrol in Afghanistan on March 29, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.dwight.morgan.jpgSgt. Dwight J. Morgan24Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft WingWillits, CaliforniaKilled when his CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed while on a resupply mission in Afghanistan on January 20, 2002
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. James D. Mowris37805th Military Police Company, U.S. Army ReserveAurora, MissouriKilled when a weapons cache prematurely exploded west of Ghazni, Afghanistan, on January 29, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifChristopher Glenn Mueller32Directorate of Operations, Central Intelligence AgencySan Diego, CaliforniaOne of two civilian CIA contractors killed in an ambush near Shkin, Afghanistan, on October 25, 2003

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.pedro.munoz.jpgSgt. 1st Class Pedro A. Munoz471st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Aquada, Puerto RicoMunoz, a Special Forces detatchment operations and intelligence sergeant, was fatally wounded by small-arms fire while his unit was conducting an offensive operation in western Afghanistan on January 1, 2005. He died on January 2 during his medical evacuation from the scene in Shindand, Afghanistan.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifMaj. Edward J. Murphy36Headquarters, U.S. Army Southern European Task ForceSouth CarolinaKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.tony.olaes.jpgStaff Sgt. Tony B. Olaes30Company A, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces GroupWalhalla, South CarolinaKilled when his patrol vehicle was ambushed by enemy forces using small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades near the town of Shkin in Afghanistan's Paktika province on September 20, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.evan.oneill.jpgPfc. Evan W. O'Neill19Company A, 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionHaverhill, MassachusettsKilled during a firefight with Taliban forces while on patrol in Shkin, Afghanistan, on September 29, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.oneill.jpgSgt. Michael C. O'Neill22Company B, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentMansfield, OhioDied on November 21, 2004, in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, of wounds he sustained when a grenade he was carrying was accidentally detonated during pre-combat preparations at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, on November 17
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.mark.osteen.jpgChief Warrant Officer Mark S. O'Steen43Company D, 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Ozark, AlabamaKilled when an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near the Bagram Air Base on January 30, 2003
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.brian.ouellette.jpgPetty Officer 1st Class Brian J. Ouellette37Naval Special Warfare Group TwoNeedham, MassachusettsKilled along with three others when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device as they swerved to avoid another explosive device in the road while returning to their base of operations near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on May 29, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.bartt.owens.jpgCapt. Bartt D. Owens31Company E, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentMiddletown, OhioKilled when a MH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.kristian.parker.jpgPfc. Kristian E. Parker23Company C, 205th Engineer Battalion, Louisiana Army National GuardSlidell, LouisianaDied from non-combat related injuries as Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, on September 29, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.vincent.parker.jpgEngineman 1st Class Vincent Parker38The Spruance-class destroyer USS PetersonPreston, MississippiParker was part of an eight-man security team that boarded an Iraqi freighter, Motor Vessel Samra, suspected of smuggling oil. He and another sailor drowned when the freighter sank on November 18, 2001, in the northern Persian Gulf.
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.ronald.payne.jpgCpl. Ronald R. Payne Jr.232nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceLakeland, FloridaDied due to hostile action in the vicinity of Tawara, Afghanistan, on May 7, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.theodore.perreault.jpgSgt. Theodore L. Perreault33Company B, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts Army National GuardWebster, MassachusettsDied of non-combat related injuries in Camp Bulkeley, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on December 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.daniel.petithory.jpgSgt. 1st Class Daniel Petithory32Company A, 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Pittsfield, MassachusettsOne of three soldiers killed when a 2,000-pound satellite-guided bomb was targeted incorrectly and hit near his position north of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on December 5, 2001
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Pedro Pena35Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry DivisionMiami, FloridaDied in a non-hostile incident in Kuwait on November 7, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.christopher.piper.jpgStaff Sgt. Christopher N. Piper431st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Marblehead, MassachusettsDied on June 16, 2005, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from wounds sustained on June 3 when a roadside bomb detonated near his Ground Mobility Vehicle in Orgun-e, Afghanistan
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jason.plite.jpgSenior Airman Jason Plite2138th Rescue Squadron, 347th Rescue WingLansing, MichiganKilled along with five other Air Force rescue team members when their HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed while on the way to help two injured Afghan children on March 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.stephen.plumhoff.jpgMaj. Steven Plumhoff3358th Operations Squadron, 58th Special Operations WingNeshanic Station, New JerseyKilled in the accidental crash of a MH-53M Pave Low helicopter in Afghanistan on November 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifEnsign Jerry O. Pope II35Navy SEAL assigned to the U.S. Embassy, YemenTallahassee, FloridaPope was killed in a non-hostile traffic accident between Sanaa and Hodeidah, Yemen, on October 17, 2002. A medical assistant, Pope was in Yemen training Yemeni Special Forces.

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifChief Warrant Officer Clint J. Prather32Company F, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation BrigadeCheney, WashingtonKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.bruce.price.jpgChief Warrant Officer Bruce E. Price37Company A, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)Fayetteville, North CarolinaKilled when insurgents ambushed his patrol and his vehicle was struck by small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire in Kajaki, Afghanistan, on May 15, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.brian.cody.prosser.jpgStaff Sgt. Brian "Cody" Prosser 28Company D, 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Frazier Park, CaliforniaOne of three soldiers killed when a 2,000-pound satellite-guided bomb was targeted incorrectly and hit near his position north of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on December 5, 2001
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 3rd Class Jason Profitt23USS DeyoCharlestown, IndianaDied of a non-combat related injury while in the Red Sea on March 17, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.thomas.retzer.jpgNavy Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas E. Retzer30Naval Special Warfare Development GroupSan Diego, CaliforniaRetzer was wounded on June 25, 2003, after his convoy was attacked outside of Gardez, Afghanistan. He was transported to Bagram Air Base hospital in Afghanistan, where he died of his wounds on June 26.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.juan.ridout.jpgStaff Sgt. Juan M. Ridout36353rd Special Operations GroupMaple Tree, WashingtonKilled when a MH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.neil.roberts.jpgAviation Boatswain's Mate Petty Officer 1st Class Neil C. Roberts32Naval Special Warfare Development GroupWoodland, CaliforniaRoberts was aboard a MH-47 Chinook helicopter preparing to land on Takur Ghar mountain in eastern Afghanistan when the helicopter was hit by rocket-propelled grenades, causing Roberts to fall from the helicopter's ramp. Roberts survived the fall and immediately engaed al Qaeda fighters with his M-249 light machine guns, surviving at least 30 minutes before he was shot and killed at close range.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.charles.robinson.jpgCapt. Charles D. Robinson291st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Haddon Heights, New JerseyKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his Ground Mobility Vehicle during operations in Afghanistan's southeastern region near Orgun-e, Afghanistan, on June 3, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifLt. Cmdr. Thomas L. Robinson38Executive officer, guided-missile destroyer USS Paul HamiltonKingston, MassachusettsRobinson was found dead in his stateroom of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while the destroyer was making a port call in Bahrain on October 23, 2002.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Alan L. Rogers49Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Utah Army National GuardKearns, UtahDied of non-combat related injuries in Bagram, Afghanistan, on September 29, 2004

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.daniel.romero.jpgSgt. 1st Class Daniel A. Romero305th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Colorado Army National GuardLafayette, ColoradoKilled when the rockets that he and three other soldiers were trying to destroy accidentally detonated in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on April 15, 2002
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.bruce.rushforth.jpgStaff Sgt. Bruce A. Rushforth Jr.35Company E, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentBridgewater, MassachusettsKilled when a MH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed at sea in the southern Philippines on February 21, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jesse.samek.jpgAirman 1st Class Jesse M. Samek2166th Rescue Squadron, 57th Operations GroupRogers, ArkansasSamek died from injuries he received when an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk combat search and rescue helicopter crashed during a medical evacuation mission 105 miles (170 kilometers) east of Shindand, Afghanistan, on October 21, 2004. The accident was not due to hostile action
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.charles.sanders.jpgStaff Sgt. Charles R. Sanders Jr.29Company F, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation BrigadeCharleston, MissouriKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.richard.schoener.jpgCpl. Richard P. Schoener22Company K, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary ForceHayes, LouisianaOne of two Marines killed during a five-hour firefight with insurgents near the city of Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan on May 8, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Justin A. Scott22Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionBellevue, KentuckyKilled when a weapons cache prematurely exploded west of Ghazni, Afghanistan, on January 29, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.kyle.seitsinger.jpgSgt. Danton K. Seitsinger29486th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army ReserveOklahoma City, OklahomaKilled when a weapons cache prematurely exploded west of Ghazni, Afghanistan, on January 29, 2004
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.anissa.shero.jpgStaff Sgt. Anissa A. Shero3115th Special Operations Squadron, 16th Special Operations WingGrafton, West VirginiaKilled when an Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II transport plane crashed on takeoff in eastern Afghanistan on June 12, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.tony.sledd.jpgCpl. Antonio J. Sledd20Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 11th Marine Expeditionary UnitTampa, FloridaKilled when two armed attackers fired on 150 Marines conducting urban assault training on Faylaka Island near Kuwait on October 8, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifChief Warrant Officer John Smith32Company B, 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation BrigadeSalt Lake City, UtahKilled when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a nighttime training mission near Camp New Jersey, about 31 miles northwest of Kuwait City, on February 25, 2003

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http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.norman.snyder.jpgSpc. Norman K. Snyder2176th Infantry Brigade, Indiana Army National GuardCarlisle, IndianaOne of four soldiers killed when a land mine exploded beneath their vehicle while they were examining potential firing range sites for the Afghan military in Kabul, Afghanistan, on March 26, 2005

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.johnny.michael.spann.jpgOfficer Johnny Michael Spann32Counterterrorism Center, Central Intelligence AgencyWinfield, AlabamaKilled when Taliban prisoners revolted as he and another CIA agent were questioning them at Qali-i-Jangi prison in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, on November 25, 2001
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.christopher.speer.jpgSgt. 1st Class Christopher James Speer28Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations CommandAlbuquerque, New MexicoSpeer, a Special Forces medic, was wounded during a four-hour firefight in the Afghan village of Ab Khail, near the Pakistan border, on July 27, 2002. He was evacuated to Germany, where he died of his wounds on August 7, 2002.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Michael K. Spivey21Company F, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation BrigadeFayetteville, Nouth CarolinaKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.john.stein.jpgLt. Col. John Stein3941st Rescue Squadron, 347th Rescue WingBardolph, IllinoisKilled along with five other Air Force rescue team members when their HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed while on the way to help two injured Afghan children on March 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.kris.stonesifer.jpgPfc. Kristofor Stonesifer28Company B, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentMissoula, MontanaKilled in the accidental crash of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Pakistan on October 19, 2001
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.chrystal.stout.jpgSpc. Chrystal G. Stout23Headquarters Company, 228th Signal Brigade, South Carolina Army National GuardTravelers Rest, South CarolinaKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.sascha.struble.jpgSpc. Sascha Struble20Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadePhiladelphia, New YorkKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.phillip.svitak.jpgSgt. Philip J. Svitak31Company A, 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Neosho, MissouriSvitak, a gunner on a MH-47 Chinook helicopter, was shot and killed as the helicopter landed on Takur Ghar mountain in eastern Afghanistan to rescue a Navy SEAL who was under fire from al Qaeda fighters.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.paul.sweeney.jpgStaff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney32Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)Lakeville, PennsylvaniaKilled when his unit was ambushed while on patrol north of Musa, Qalax in Afghanistan, on October 30, 2003

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Pendelton L. Sykes II25Company F, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation BrigadeChesapeake, VirginiaKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.adrian.szwec.jpgCmdr. Adrian B. Szwec43Assigned to Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, CubaChicago, IllinoisDied in a non-combat related incident in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on April 12, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.david.tapper.jpgPetty Officer 1st Class David M. Tapper32Naval Special Warfare Development GroupAtco, New JerseyTapper, a Navy Seal, was wounded when his convoy made contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Orgun, in Paktika Province, Afghanistan on August 20, 2003. He was transported to Bagram Air Base hospital in Afghanistan where he died of his wounds.
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.john.taylor.jpgSgt. 1st Class John E. Taylor31Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)Wichita Falls, TexasDied when he suffered a heart attack after completing physical training in Kabul, Afghanistan, on May 17, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.john.teal.jpgStaff Sgt. John Teal2941st Rescue Squadron, 347th Rescue WingDallas, TexasKilled along with five other Air Force rescue team members when their HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed while on the way to help two injured Afghan children on March 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.juston.thacker.jpgLance Cpl. Juston T. Thacker213rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine DivisionBluefield, West VirginiaDied from hostile fire near Bari Khout in Afghanistan's Kunar Province, which borders Pakistan, on June 24, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.adam.thomas.jpgPfc. Adam L. Thomas21Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain DivisionPalos Hills, IllinoisDied of wounds received during a firefight with Taliban fighters northwest of Shkin, in Paktika province in Afghanistan on August 31, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.patrick.tillman.jpgCpl. Patrick D. Tillman27Company A, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentChandler, ArizonaTillman was part of a combat patrol that was ambushed at 7:30 p.m. local time by 10 to 20 attackers armed with mortars and small arms near Khowst, Afghanistan, on April 22, 2004. In the ensuing firefight, Tillman was accidentally killed by fire from his own unit.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Juan M. Torres25453rd Transportation Company, U.S. Army ReserveHouston, TexasDied of non-combat related injuries in Bagram, Afghanistan, on July 12, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. William Tracy27Company B, 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation BrigadeWebster, New HampshireKilled when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a nighttime training mission near Camp New Jersey, about 31 miles northwest of Kuwait City, on February 25, 2003

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Steven C. Tucker19Company A, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeGrapevine, TexasDied in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee close to Shinkay, Afghanistan, on May 21, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.peter.tycz.jpgArmy Sgt. 1st Class Peter P. Tycz II32Company C, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)Tonawanda, New YorkKilled when an Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II transport plane crashed on takeoff in eastern Afghanistan on June 12, 2002
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.gene.vance.jpgSgt. Gene Vance Jr.38Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), West Virginia Army National GuardMorgantown, West VirginiaKilled when his unit came under heavy fire during a patrol in eastern Afghanistan on May 19, 2002
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.brandon.wadman.jpgPfc. Brandon J. Wadman192nd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery, Florida Army National GuardCape Coral, FloridaDied when his vehicle rolled over in Afghanistan on May 5, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.thomas.walkup.jpgStaff Sgt. Thomas A. Walkup Jr.2520th Special Operations Squadron, 16th Special Operations WingMillville, New JerseyKilled in the accidental crash of a MH-53M Pave Low helicopter in Afghanistan on November 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.howard.walters.jpgTech. Sgt. Howard A. Walters3320th Special Operations Squadron, 16th Special Operations WingPort Huron, MichiganKilled in the accidental crash of a MH-53M Pave Low helicopter in Afghanistan on November 23, 2003
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.wesley.wells.jpgSpc. Wesley R. Wells21Company A, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionLibertyville, IllinoisKilled when his observation post in Naka, Afghanistan, was attacked on September 20, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPvt. Robert C. White III21Headquarters Company, 864th Engineer Battalion, 555th Maneuver Enhancement BrigadeCamden, New JerseyDied of non-combat related injuries at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, on April 23, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.russell.white.jpgLance Cpl. Russell P. White193rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine DivisionDagsboro, DelawareDied due to a non-combat related incident at Camp Bulldog, Afghanistan, on June 20, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jeannette.winters.jpgSgt. Jeannette L. Winters25Wing Communications Squadron 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft WingChicago, IllinoisKilled when a KC-130/R Hercules refueling aircraft crashed as it approached a military airfield in southwestern Pakistan on January 9, 2002

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http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.philip.witkowski.jpgSgt. Phillip L. Witkowski24Battery F, 7th Field Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light)Fredonia, New YorkDied on May 1, 2004, in Homberg, Germany, from non-combat related injuries sustained on April 30, in Kandahar, Afghanistan
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.roy.wood.jpgSgt. Roy A. Wood47Company C, 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Florida Army National GuardAlva, FloridaWood was fatally injured when the vehicle he was traveling in near Kabul, Afghanistan, hit another vehicle on January 9, 2004
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Romanes L. Woodard30Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeHertford, Nouth CarolinaKilled when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, as it was flying back to Bagram Air Base near Kabul on April 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jeremy.wright.jpgSgt. Jeremy R. Wright312nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)Shelbyville, IndianaKilled when an improvised explosive device detonated next to his Ground Mobility Vehicle in Asadabad, Afghanistan, on January 3, 2005

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In Crown Point Indiana we burried Army Specialist Nick Idalski. He was killed in Iraq on June 21 2005. He was brought home by an 18 minute procession on Sunday night that wound it's way from Chicago Ohare International Airport into Lake County Indiana. The procession wound through several communities on his way home to Crown Point...Thousands of people in each community lined the streets all along the route in 90+ degree heat. There was nothing extremly special about this soldier, except that he gave his life fighting for the freedom of others...People he didn't even know. Two years ago I met him in a liqour store...He had just returned from basic training...It was the fourth of July. He told the sales clerk that he was going to Iraq soon. The guy in line behind him and I thanked him and purchased his beer for him and his family and friends as a way of appreciation. I never imagined that he would end up having such an effect on me by showing the importance of his saccrifice. Thank You Nick, and all the men and women who have died fighting for freedom. Freedom is never so important except for when you don't have it, or have it taken away from you.

[Gregor]

In Crown Point Indiana we burried Army Specialist Nick Idalski. He was killed in Iraq on June 21 2005. He was brought home by an 18 minute procession on Sunday night that wound it's way from Chicago Ohare International Airport into Lake County Indiana. The procession wound through several communities on his way home to Crown Point...Thousands of people in each community lined the streets all along the route in 90+ degree heat. There was nothing extremly special about this soldier, except that he gave his life fighting for the freedom of others...People he didn't even know. Two years ago I met him in a liqour store...He had just returned from basic training...It was the fourth of July. He told the sales clerk that he was going to Iraq soon. The guy in line behind him and I thanked him and purchased his beer for him and his family and friends as a way of appreciation. I never imagined that he would end up having such an effect on me by showing the importance of his saccrifice. Thank You Nick, and all the men and women who have died fighting for freedom. Freedom is never so important except for when you don't have it, or have it taken away from you.

Thank you for sharing this.

The following links shows images of Nick Idalski, his family, and his hometown.
http://www.nbc5.com/news/4642828/detail.html

And here is an article about him:
http://www.post-trib.com/idalski/idalski0624.html

[2nd Amendment]

In memory of Bert E. Hoyer March 10, 2004, a member of the church that I go to.

[Kacey]

In honor of the two navy seals, who's names have not been released. Missing in Afganistan- two of the missing 4 seals were found dead in the mountains of Afganistan. Even if we never know their names- we thank them for their service.

[Gregor]

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.steven.shepherd.jpgChief Warrant Officer Steven E. Shepard303rd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry DivisionPurcell, OklahomaOne of two soldiers killed when their AH-64D Apache attack helicopter crashed near Taji, Iraq, on June 27, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.charles.kaufman.jpgSpc. Charles A. Kaufman20Company C, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, Wisconsin Army National GuardFairchild, WisconsinKilled when a car bomb detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 26, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCpl. Carlos Pineda238th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceLos Angeles, CaliforniaDied of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Falluja, Iraq, on June 24, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.holly.charette.jpgLance Cpl. Holly A. Charette21Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceCranston, Rhode IslandKilled when a suicide car bomber struck her convoy vehicle in Falluja, Iraq, on June 23, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.regina.clark.jpgPetty Officer 1st Class Regina R. Clark43Naval Construction Region Detachment 30, temporarily assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceCentralia, WashingtonKilled when a suicide car bomber attacked her convoy vehicle in Falluja, Iraq, on June 23, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Veashna Muy208th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceLos Angeles, CaliforniaKilled when a suicide car bomber attacked his convoy vehicle in Falluja, Iraq, on June 23, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. 1st Class Christopher W. Phelps393rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentLouisville, KentuckyKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 23, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.chad.powell.jpgCpl. Chad W. Powell228th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceWest Monroe, LouisianaKilled when a suicide car bomber attacked his convoy vehicle in Falluja, Iraq, on June 23, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.joseph.tackett.jpgSgt. Joseph M. Tackett221st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionWhitehouse, KentuckyDied of a non-combat related injury in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 23, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.ramona.valdez.jpgCpl. Ramona M. Valdez20Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceBronx, New YorkKilled when a suicide car bomber attacked her convoy vehicle in Falluja, Iraq, on June 23, 2005

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http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Robert E. Hall Jr.30467th Engineer Battalion, Army ReservePittsburgh, PennsylvaniaKilled when a car bomb detonated near his dismounted position at the gate of his forward operating base in Ad Dujayl, Iraq, on June 28, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Manny Hornedo271569th Transportation Company, New York Army National GuardBrooklyn, New YorkKilled when a car bomb exploded near his Humvee during convoy operations in Tikrit, Iraq, on June 28, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.matthew.coutu.jpg2nd Lt. Matthew S. Coutu23 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police BrigadeNorth Kingstown, Rhode IslandKilled when enemy forces engaged his convoy with small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 27, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.keith.mariotti.jpgChief Warrant Officer Keith R. Mariotti 393rd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry DivisionTexasOne of two soldiers killed when their AH-64D Apache attack helicopter crashed near Taji, Iraq, on June 27, 2005

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifChief Petty Officer Jacques J. Fontan36SEAL Team 10, Naval Special Warfare CommandNew Orleans, LouisianaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.shamus.goare.jpgStaff Sgt. Shamus O. Goare29Company B, 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentDanville, OhioOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.corey.goodnature.jpgChief Warrant Officer Corey J. Goodnature353rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentClarks Grove, MinnesotaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.daniel.healy.jpgSenior Chief Petty Officer Daniel R. Healy36SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, Naval Special Warfare CommandExeter, New HampshireOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.kip.jacoby.jpgSgt. Kip A. Jacoby21Company B, 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentPompano Beach, FloridaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifLt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen33SEAL Team 10, Naval Special Warfare CommandSan Diego, CaliforniaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas33SEAL Team 10, Naval Special Warfare CommandCorbett, OregonOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.mcgreevy.jpgLt. Michael M. McGreevy Jr.30SEAL Team 10, Naval Special Warfare CommandPortville, New YorkOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.marcus.muralles.jpgSgt. 1st Class Marcus V. Muralles333rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentShelbyville, IndianaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 2nd Class Eric S. Patton22SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, Naval Special Warfare CommandBoulder City, NevadaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005

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http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.james.ponder.jpgMaster Sgt. James W. Ponder III36Headquarters Company, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentFranklin, TennesseeOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.stephen.reich.jpgMaj. Stephen C. Reich343rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentWashington Depot, ConnecticutOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.russell.jpgSgt. 1st Class Michael L. Russell313rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentStafford, VirginiaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.chris.scherkenbach.jpgChief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach40Company B, 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation RegimentJacksonville, FloridaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 2nd Class James Suh28SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, Naval Special Warfare CommandDeerfield Beach, FloridaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey S. Taylor30SEAL Team 10, Naval Special Warfare CommandMidway, West VirginiaOne of 16 U.S. troops killed when a MH-47D Chinook helicopter was shot down while trying to reinforce a U.S. reconnaissance team near Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kunar Province on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.duane.dively.jpgMaj. Duane W. Dively431st Reconnaissance Squadron, 9th Reconnaissance WingRancho California, CaliforniaDied when his U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft crashed while returning to Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates after completing a mission over Afghanistan on June 22, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.anthony.cometa.jpgSpc. Anthony S. Cometa211864th Transportation Company, 106th Transportation Battalion, Nevada Army National GuardLas Vegas, NevadaDied when his Humvee rolled over in Safwan, Kuwait, on June 16, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.christopher.piper.jpgStaff Sgt. Christopher N. Piper43Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Marblehead, MassachusettsDied on June 16, 2005, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from wounds sustained on June 3 when a roadside bomb detonated near his Ground Mobility Vehicle in Orgun-e, Afghanistan
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.victor.cervantes.jpgSgt. 1st Class Victor H. Cervantes28Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Stockton, CaliforniaA weapons sergeant, Cervantes died of wounds sustained during combat operations while on patrol with Afghan security forces in Afghanistan's Paktika province on June 11, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.emmanuel.hernandez.jpgPfc. Emmanuel Hernandez22Battery D, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeYauco, Puerto RicoKilled when his helicopter landing zone came under enemy fire in Shkin, Afghanistan, on June 8, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.michael.kelley.jpgSgt. Michael J. Kelley26Battery E, 101st Field Artillery Battalion, Massachusetts Army National GuardScituate, MassachusettsKilled when his helicopter landing zone came under enemy fire in Shkin, Afghanistan, on June 8, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.leroy.alexander.jpgStaff Sgt. Leroy E. Alexander27Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Dale City, VirginiaKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his Ground Mobility Vehicle during operations in Afghanistan's southeastern region near Orgun-e, Afghanistan, on June 3, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.charles.robinson.jpgCapt. Charles D. Robinson29Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Haddon Heights, New JerseyKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his Ground Mobility Vehicle during operations in Afghanistan's southeastern region near Orgun-e, Afghanistan, on June 3, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.kyle.hemauer.jpgPfc. Kyle M. Hemauer21Company A, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, Virginia Army National GuardManassas, VirginiaDied of non-combat related injuries in Afghanistan on May 23, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Steven C. Tucker19Company A, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeGrapevine, TexasDied in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee close to Shinkay, Afghanistan, on May 21, 2005

[Gregor]

In memory of Bert E. Hoyer March 10, 2004, a member of the church that I go to.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Here are some sites that honor Mr. Hoyer:
http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/hoyerberte.html (http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/hoyerberte.html)
http://www.militarycity.com/valor/257094.html (http://www.militarycity.com/valor/257094.html)[/url]
[u]http://www.annistonstar.com/gallery/iraq_gi.htm?PIC=62 (http://www.cbsnews.com/elements/2004/05/26/iraq/whoswho619698_0_52_person.shtml)

[2nd Amendment]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Here are some sites that honor Mr. Hoyer:
http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/hoyerberte.html (http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/hoyerberte.html)
http://www.militarycity.com/valor/257094.html (http://www.militarycity.com/valor/257094.html)
http://www.annistonstar.com/gallery/iraq_gi.htm?PIC=62 (http://www.annistonstar.com/gallery/iraq_gi.htm?PIC=62)


thanks very much Gregor, his family here in Ellsworth, Wisconsin do miss him alot.

[konssurvative1]

Thank you for sharing this.

The following links shows images of Nick Idalski, his family, and his hometown.
http://www.nbc5.com/news/4642828/detail.html

And here is an article about him:
http://www.post-trib.com/idalski/idalski0624.html

gregor...thank you for the constant reminder of sacrifice being made for peoples we don't even know.

Steve

[Gregor]

gregor...thank you for the constant reminder of sacrifice being made for peoples we don't even know.

Steve

Thank you.

Their names and faces make the sacrifice so much more apparent.

[Gregor]

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Scottie L. Bright363rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentMontgomery, AlabamaOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 5, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.lyle.cambridge.jpgCpl. Lyle J. Cambridge233rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentShiprock, New MexicoOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 5, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Deyson K. Cariaga20229th Military Intelligence Company, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Hawaii Army National GuardHonolulu, HawaiiKilled when the Humvee in which he was riding struck a land mine in Al Hammadi, Iraq, on July 5, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.christopher.dickison.jpgSpc. Christopher W. Dickison26Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry DivisionSeattle, WashingtonKilled when a roadside bomb exploded while on patrol near Baquba, Iraq, on July 5, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.anthony.mazzarella.jpgPvt. Anthony M. Mazzarella22Company B, 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored DivisionBlue Springs, MissouriDied when his up-armored Humvee accidentally rolled over in Taji, Iraq, on July 5, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Jeremy A. Brown2666th Military Intelligence Company, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentMabscott, West VirginiaDied on July 3, 2005, in Mosul Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day when the Humvee in which he was riding accidentally rolled over in Tal Afar, Iraq
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Ryan J. Montgomery221st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment, Kentucky Army National GuardGreensburg, KentuckyKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee while his unit was conducting convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 3, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Chad M. Mercer252nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Georgia Army National GuardWaycross, GeorgiaDied when his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 30, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.rafael.carrillo.jpgSpc. Rafael A. Carrillo Jr.211st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry DivisionAustin, TexasKilled when an enemy mortar round detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.danny.dietz.jpgPetty Officer 2nd Class Danny P. Dietz25SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two, Naval Special Warfare CommandLittleton, ColoradoDietz was part of a four-man SEAL reconnaissance team that called for reinforcements during a firefight with insurgents in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on June 28, 2005. His remains were found during a combat search and rescue operation on July 4, 2005.
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifLt. Michael P. Murphy29SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, Naval Special Warfare CommandPatchogue, New YorkMurphy was part of a four-man SEAL reconnaissance team that called for reinforcements during a firefight with insurgents in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on June 28, 2005. His remains were found during a combat search and rescue operation on July 4, 2005.

[Gregor]

Photograph and information about Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy

http://www.legacy.com/nytimes/GuestBook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonID=14469233

http://www.militarycity.com/valor/958395.html

http://www.pigstye.net/afghanistan/article.php/2005070807413384

[American Girl]

Thank you to all that have given their lives to keep us safe. May God Bless you and send His comfort to your families and friends.

[enki]

some info on my fallen friend...

Petty officer second class Matthew G. Axelson

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Jul/12/ln/507120342.html

thank you my friend.
we love you.

[Gregor]

some info on my fallen friend...

Petty officer second class Matthew G. Axelson

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Jul/12/ln/507120342.html

thank you my friend.
we love you.

Thank you.
Here are some additional sites:
http://www.militarycity.com/valor/968856.html
http://www.nbc11.com/news/4711426/detail.html (includes news video honoring the fallen)

My sympathy to you, his other friends, and family.

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPvt. Lavena L. Johnson19129th Corps Support Battalion, 101st Support Group, 101st Airborne DivisionFlorissant, MissouriDied of non-combat related injuries in Balad, Iraq, on July 19, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Efrain Sanchez Jr.26Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForcePort Chester, New YorkDied in a non-hostile incident at Camp Blue Diamond, in Ramadi, Iraq, on July 17, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Frank Tiai45100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, Army ReservePago Pago, American SamoaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his position in Baghdad, Iraq, July 17, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.ronnie.williams.jpgSpc. Ronnie D. Williams263rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentErlanger, KentuckyDied on July 17, 2005, in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained a day earlier when his M1A2 Abrams tank left the road and entered a canal during patrol operations in Baghdad
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Travis S. Cooper242nd Battalion, 114th Field Artillery Regiment, Mississippi Army National GuardMacon, MississippiDied on July 16, 2005, in Balad, Iraq, from wounds sustained a day earlier when a roadside bomb exploded near the vehicle he was searching in Baghdad, Iraq
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Jorge L. Pena-Romero291st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry RegimentFallbrook, CaliforniaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee while his unit was conducting a mounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 16, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood28Battery B, 1st Battalion, 148th Field Artillery Regiment, Utah Army National GuardCedar City, UtahKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee in Kirkuk, Iraq, on July 16, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.jared.hartley.jpgSpc. Jared D. Hartley22125th Forward Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored DivisionNewkirk, OklahomaKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee in Taji, Iraq, on July 15, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Timothy J. Hines Jr.2164th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police BrigadeFairfield, OhioDied on July 14, 2005, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., from wounds sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 19, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.tricia.jameson.jpgStaff Sgt. Tricia L. Jameson34313th Medical Company, 110th Medical Battalion, Nebraska Army National GuardOmaha, NebraskaJameson, a health care specialist, was killed while responding to a casualty incident when a secondary improvised explosive device detonated near her location in Trebil, Iraq, on July 14, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCpl. Clifton B. Mounce223rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForcePontotoc, MississippiOne of two Marines killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb during combat operations near Trebil, Iraq, on July 14, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.christopher.winchester.jpgCpl. Christopher D. Winchester233rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceFlomaton, AlabamaOne of two Marines killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb during combat operations near Trebil, Iraq, on July 14, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Benyahmin B. Yahudah241st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionBogart, GeorgiaKilled when a car bomb exploded near his dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 13, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.timothy.sutton.jpgSgt. Timothy J. Sutton223rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentSpringfield, MissouriKilled when his Humvee struck a land mine in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 11, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.joseph.goodrich.jpgStaff Sgt. Joseph P. Goodrich323rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveAllegheny, PennsylvaniaOne of two Marines killed by enemy indirect fire during combat operations in Hit, Iraq, on July 10, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.ryan.kovacicek.jpgLance Cpl. Ryan J. Kovacicek223rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveWashington, PennsylvaniaOne of two Marines killed by enemy indirect fire during combat operations in Hit, Iraq, on July 10, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.hoby.bradfield.jpgSpc. Hoby F. Bradfield Jr.222nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentThe Woodlands, TexasKilled while he was conducting a dismounted cordon search in Tal Afar, Iraq, on July 9, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.eric.woods.jpgPfc. Eric P. Woods262nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentOmaha, NebraskaKilled when his Humvee struck a roadside bomb that caused it to overturn in Tal Afar, Iraq on July 9, 2005

[Steph_S]

Trust me, I'm not making jokes here.....

James Doohan


Date of birth: 3 March 1920
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Date of death: 20 July 2005
Redmond, Washington, USA. (pneumonia and Alzheimer's disease)




Landed on Juno Beach on D-Day as a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery. Soon after, while walking across a mine field, he and his unit were attacked by enemy fire, as the Germans shot at them with machine guns. He was hit by four bullets to the leg, his middle finger of his right hand was shot off, and a bullet struck his chest. His life was saved when it hit a silver cigarette case which had been given to him by his brother.

Jimmy Doohan did all this long before Star Trek.

[Gregor]

Trust me, I'm not making jokes here.....

James Doohan


Date of birth: 3 March 1920
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Date of death: 20 July 2005
Redmond, Washington, USA. (pneumonia and Alzheimer's disease)




Jimmy Doohan did all this long before Star Trek.

That's a very touching story I didn't know. Thank you for sharing it.

[Steph_S]

That's a very touching story I didn't know. Thank you for sharing it.


Not too many people outside of Star Trek fandom know about Jimmy Doohan's service with the Canadian military. Heck, most people IN fandom didn't know about it until reading his autobiography, "Beam Me Up, Scotty". When the medics first brought him in the field doctor found other injuries that Jimmy wasn't even aware of because at the time he sustained them, he was too busy getting his unit to safety.

(On a side note, Jimmy Doohan was among a group of soldiers who actually thanked Steven Spielberg for NOT holding back in his portrayal of the events on D-Day in Saving Private Ryan, because what you saw on the screen was exactly what Jimmy and others like him experienced on that day.)

[Gregor]

Not too many people outside of Star Trek fandom know about Jimmy Doohan's service with the Canadian military. Heck, most people IN fandom didn't know about it until reading his autobiography, "Beam Me Up, Scotty". When the medics first brought him in the field doctor found other injuries that Jimmy wasn't even aware of because at the time he sustained them, he was too busy getting his unit to safety.

(On a side note, Jimmy Doohan was among a group of soldiers who actually thanked Steven Spielberg for NOT holding back in his portrayal of the events on D-Day in Saving Private Ryan, because what you saw on the screen was exactly what Jimmy and others like him experienced on that day.)

A few years ago we took some students to a Holocaust Museum, and a WW II Vet who was a liberator during the war spoke about his experiences. He began talking about Saving Private Ryan and how thankful he was that now we could really see what war was like. Ironically, while many vets felt strongly that now we would understand, we were still safely in a climate controlled movie theater eating popcorn and drinking coke...and we could close our eyes when it got "too real." But you could see, just as you've described, how truly cathartic it was for him. There was such an urgency to his presentation and that of a Holocaust survivor, and I realized that as that generation nears the end of their lives, they are urgent in their message. The students were tremendously moved and I was thankful to them for their contributions and for putting faces to that war, so students and I could better understand it.

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Adam J. Harting213rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionPortage, IndianaKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Samarra, Iraq, on July 25, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Christopher J. Taylor221st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionOpelika, AlabamaKilled when he was hit by mortar rounds while he was exiting a bunker in Balad, Iraq, on July 24, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.bryan.opskar.jpgSgt. Bryan J. Opskar322nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForcePrinceton, MinnesotaKilled when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations near Ar Rutbah, Iraq, on July 23, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCpl. Steven P. Gill244th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveRound Rock, TexasKilled when a homemade bomb exploded during combat operations near Zaidon, Iraq, on July 21, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 3rd Class Travis L. Youngblood26Navy hospital corpsman assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceSurrency, GeorgiaDied on July 21, 2005, of wounds received when an improvised explosive device exploded during combat operations in Hit, Iraq, on July 15
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Jefferey J. Farrow28146th Quartermaster Company, Army ReserveBirmingham, AlabamaDied of non-combat related injuries in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, on July 19, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPvt. Lavena L. Johnson19129th Corps Support Battalion, 101st Support Group, 101st Airborne DivisionFlorissant, MissouriDied of non-combat related injuries in Balad, Iraq, on July 19, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Arthur R. McGill251st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionGravette, ArkansasKilled when a roadside bomb detonated while he was on mounted patrol in a Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 19, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Michael W. Schafer252nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeSpring Hill, FloridaKilled when he was shot by enemy forces while on a quick-reaction force mission in Oruzgan, Afghanistan, on July 25, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.jason.palmerton.jpgSgt. Jason T. Palmerton251st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces GroupAuburn, NebraskaKilled when he came under enemy small-arms fire during a dismounted patrol in Qal'eh-Ye Gaz, Afghanistan, on July 23, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.matthew.axelson.jpgPetty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson29SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, Naval Special Warfare Group ThreeCupertino, CaliforniaAxelson was part of a four-man SEAL reconnaissance team that called for help during a firefight with Taliban fighters in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on June 28, 2005. His remains were found during a combat search and rescue operation on July 10, 2005. Two other team members were killed but a third survived. (Full story (http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/07/11/afghan.seal/index.html))

[scipio337]

Hous hoi theoi philousin, apothneskousi neoi

[Gregor]

Hous hoi theoi philousin, apothneskousi neoi

He whom the gods love dies young.

Thank you.

[FidelisAdMortem]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/FidelisAdMortem/POJamesMcNaughton.jpg
PO James McNaughton (NYPD) - 18th Military Police Brigade

[Cowgirl Up!]

Thank you :flag:

[FitzWEBR]

Thank you Gregor for putting all of this together. It's a tearful reminder of reality. And you did it and it had to be done. Thanks again for your own self-appointed assignment. It must have been tough on you to do it. Fitz

[Gregor]

Thank you Gregor for putting all of this together. It's a tearful reminder of reality. And you did it and it had to be done. Thanks again for your own self-appointed assignment. It must have been tough on you to do it. Fitz

I appreciate your kind words, but if you go to my first post in this thread you will find the site I used. The "work" was simply in keeping up and reformatting the information. I do think it's important to see the faces of those who have sacrificed their lives, and to follow up on the stories behind the individuals we have personally known who have passed.

[Cowgirl Up!]

*Bump* for those who haven't seen.

[DiveCon]

*Bump* for those who haven't seen.

um, hun, in case you havent noticed, this stays at the top as a sticky, no need to bump
;)

[Gregor]

um, hun, in case you havent noticed, this stays at the top as a sticky, no need to bump
;)


Ty....and Cowgirls' post is appreciated just the same. :hug:

[Gregor]

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/james.carroll.jpgSpc. James D. Carroll23230th Engineer Battalion, Army National GuardMcKenzie, TennesseeDied when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV near Baghdad, Iraq, on July 31, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Jason D. Scheuerman201st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionLynchburg, VirginiaDied of non-combat related injuries in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, on July 30, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Robert A. Swaney213rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentWest Jefferson, OhioDied when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol HMMWV in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 30, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.christopher.lyons.jpgLance Cpl. Christopher P. Lyons243rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveShelby, OhioDied when his unit came under attack by enemy small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades while conducting combat operations in Cykla, Iraq, on July 28, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCpl. Andre L. Williams233rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveGalloway, OhioDied when his unit came under attack by enemy small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades while conducting combat operations in Cykla Village, Iraq, on July 28, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/adrian.butler.jpgSpc. Adrian J. Butler28411th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police BrigadeEast Lansing, MichiganDied when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during a patrol in Ashraf, Iraq, on July 27, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.benjamin.jansky.jpgCapt. Benjamin D. Jansky28983rd Engineer Battalion, Army ReserveOshkosh, WisconsinDied when his HMMWV was accidentally struck by another military vehicle was accidentally struck by another military vehicle in Al Taqaddum, Iraq, on July 27, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Edward L. Myers213rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry DivisionSt. Joseph, MissouriDied when an improvised explosive detonated near his HMMWV while on patrol in Samarra, Iraq, on July 27, 2005
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/john.tollefson.jpgSpc. John O. Tollefson22411th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police BrigadeFond du Lac, WisconsinDied when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during a patrol in Ashraf, Iraq, on July 27, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. James D. McNaughton27306th Military Police Battalion, 800th Military Police Brigade, Army ReserveMiddle Village, New YorkDied when he was struck by sniper fire while he was in a guard tower in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 2, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/jeffrey.boskovitch.jpgCpl. Jeffrey A. Boskovitch253rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveSeven Hills, OhioDied as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq, on August 1, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Roger D. Castleberry Jr.2644th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveAustin, TexasDied as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq, on August 1, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. David J. Coullard323rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveGlastonbury, ConnecticutDied as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq, on August 1, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Daniel N. Deyarmin Jr.223rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveTallmadge, OhioDied as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq, on August 1, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. James R. Graham III254th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveCoweta, OklahomaDied after the implosion of a suicide, vehicle-born, improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Hit, Iraq, on August 1, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Brian P. Montgomery263rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveWilloughby, OhioDied as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq, on August 1, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/nathaniel.rock.jpgSgt. Nathaniel S. Rock263rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveToronto, OhioDied as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq, on August 1, 2005

[JWC]

Rest in Peace

[4_Nubbs]

Here is a link to a site my wife had come across last night.
http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/

[Cowgirl Up!]

um, hun, in case you havent noticed, this stays at the top as a sticky, no need to bump
;)


OH! :redface: Weirdness because I found it on page 2. :redface: Or at least it said page 2.

:doh:

[DiveCon]

OH! :redface: Weirdness because I found it on page 2. :redface: Or at least it said page 2.

:doh:yes, a sticky will stay at the top of every page
its ok
you have to learn these things
:)
no harm done

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Sgt. Michael Schafer, 173rd Airborne Division, C/2-503, 1st Platoon, 3rd Squad, B Team Leader.

On 25 July during combat operations within Afghanistan SSG Schafer gave his life defending our Country, leading from the front, and saving his squad members. The gallantry which he displayed was indicative of the man which SSG Schafer was. The mission was in support of other US Forces which were in need of assistance and 2nd Platoon was called in to provided the much needed reinforcements. During contact with enemy forces SSG Schafer was mortally wounded and gave his life protecting his squad members from enemy fire.

http://michael-schafer.memory-of.com/About.aspx

I knew this fine young NCO from conversations on a military forum. He was an outstanding example of America's finest and I will miss him.

En Paz Descanse 'Mano

[Sneaky SF Dude]

PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces officer dies in Afghanistan

U.S. Army Special Operations Command

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Aug. 15, 2005) — An Army Special Forces Soldier died Aug. 11 in the Afghan province of Uruzgan, north of Kandahar.

Capt. Jeremy A. Chandler, a Special Forces officer, assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) based here, died in Tarin Khowt, Afghanistan, from non-battle death injuries, while he was conducting training operations. The accident is under investigation.

Chandler, 30, deployed to Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism. This was his third deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

A resident of Clarksville, Tenn., Chandler was commissioned in the Army immediately following graduation from North Georgia College in Dahlonega, Ga., in 1997. He majored in history.

He graduated from basic airborne and infantry officer training at Fort Benning, Ga., in 1998 and was assigned as an infantry officer with the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Ky. He deployed with the battalion to Kosovo in 2000 supporting Operation Joint Guard.
In 2001, Chandler volunteered for Special Forces, he was selected and later graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course. Upon completion of Arabic language training in 2003, he was assigned to 3rd SFG here. He earned his military free fall jumpmaster qualification in 2004. Military free fall is an advanced special operations skill.

Chandler's awards and decorations include a Bronze Star Medal for valor, three Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, two National Defense Service Medals, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Air Assault Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Master Free Fall Parachutist Badge, Special Forces Tab and Ranger Tab.

His wife Wendy, Raeford, N.C., and his parents, Alan and Jonnie Chandler of Richmond Hill, Ga, survive Chandler.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Master Sgt. Jefferson D. Davis

39, of Watauga, Tenn.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.; killed in a friendly fire bombing on Dec. 5, 2001, in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel H. Petithory

32, of Cheshire, Mass.; assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.; killed in action in a friendly fire bombing, on Dec. 5, 2001 in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Staff Sgt. Brian C. Prosser

28, of Frazier Park Calif.; assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.; killed in action during a friendly fire bombing, on Dec. 5, 2001 in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan R. Chapman

31, of San Antonio, Texas; assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.; killed in action while fighting against Taliban and al Qaida forces, on Jan. 4, 2002 in Khost, Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Stanley L. Harriman

34, of Wade, N.C.; assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.; killed on March 2, 2002, in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Sgt. Bradley S. Crose

22, of Orange Park, Fla.; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Stewart, Ga.; killed during a rescue mission during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman

36, of Waco Texas; assigned to the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.; killed during a rescue mission during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Air Force Senior Airman Jason D. Cunningham

26, of Camarillo, Calif.; assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga; killed during a rescue mission during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Spc. Marc A. Anderson

30, of Brandon, Fla.; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Stewart, Ga.; killed during a rescue mission during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Pfc. Matthew A. Commons

21, of Boulder City, N.V.; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Stewart, Ga.; killed during a rescue mission during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1 Neil C. Roberts

32, of Woodland, Calif.; assigned to SEAL Team 2, Norfolk, Va.; killed during a rescue mission during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Sgt. Philip J. Svitak

31, of Joplin, Mo.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.; killed during a rescue mission during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman/SEAL Matthew J. Bourgeois

35, of Tallahassee, Fla.; assigned to Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Va.; killed by a land mine during small-unit training on March 27, 2002, in Afghanistan.

[Gregor]

Thank you Sneaky.

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Ramon E. Gonzales-Cordova301st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceDavie, FloridaDied as a result of enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on August 8, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Anthony N. Kalladeen261st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National GuardPurchase, New YorkOne of two soliders that died on August 8, 2005, in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained a day earlier when their Humvee was struck by two roadside bombs and they received small-arms fire
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Hernando Rios291st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National GuardQueens, New YorkOne of two soliders that died on August 8, 2005, in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained a day earlier when their Humvee was struck by two roadside bombs and they received small-arms fire
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.seferino.reyna.jpgPfc. Seferino J. Reyna20Company A, 70th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored DivisionPhoenix, ArizonaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his military vehicle in Taji, Iraq, on August 7, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.chase.comley.jpgLance Cpl. Chase J. Comley212nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceLexington, KentuckyKilled as a result of an explosion from a suicide car bomb during combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amiriyah, Iraq, on August 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.brahim.jeffcoat.jpgSgt. Brahim J. Jeffcoat25Company A, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National GuardPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations near Balad, Iraq, on August 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.kurt.krout.jpgSpc. Kurt E. Krout43Company A, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National GuardSpinnerstown, PennsylvaniaOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations near Balad, Iraq, on August 6, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.terry.ball.jpgGunnery Sgt. Terry W. Ball Jr.363rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceEast Peoria, IllinoisDied on August 5, 2005, of wounds received from an explosion during combat operations against enemy forces in Al Karmah, Iraq, on June 12
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.robert.derenda.jpgSgt. 1st Class Robert V. Derenda421st Brigade, 98th Division, Army ReserveLedbetter, KentuckyOne of two soldiers killed when a civilian fuel truck collided with their Humvee while performing a convoy mission in Rubiah, Iraq, on August 5, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.brett.walden.jpgSgt. 1st Class Brett E. Walden401st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Fort Walton Beach, FloridaOne of two soldiers killed when a civilian fuel truck collided with their Humvee while performing a convoy mission in Rubiah, Iraq, on August 5, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Rusty W. Bell21603rd Aviation Support Battalion, Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionPocahontas, ArkansasDied of non-combat related injuries in Taji, Iraq, on August 12, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.david.giaimo.jpg1st Lt. David L. Giaimo242nd Battalion, 7th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionWaukegan, IllinoisKilled when his Humvee hit a land mine in Tikrit, Iraq, on August 12, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.michael.benson.jpgSgt. 1st Class Michael A. Benson401st Battalion, 314th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th DivisionWinona, MinnesotaDied on August 10, 2005, at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, of wounds sustained on August 2 when a car bomb struck his convoy in Baghdad, Iraq
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.evenor.herrera.jpgLance Cpl. Evenor C. Herrera221st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceGypsum, ColoradoKilled by the explosion of a homemade bomb during combat operations near Ramadi, Iraq, on August 10, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Miguel Carrasquillo251st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Infantry DivisionRiver Grove, IllinoisKilled when a car bomb detonated near his military vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 9, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.nathaniel.detample.jpgPfc. Nathaniel E. Detample19Company A, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National GuardMorrisville, PennsylvaniaOne of four soldiers killed when a mine exploded, followed by an enemy attack with small-arms fire in Bayji, Iraq, on August 9, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.john.kulick.jpgSpc. John Kulick35Company A, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National GuardHarleysville, PennsylvaniaOne of four soldiers killed when a mine exploded, followed by an enemy attack with small-arms fire in Bayji, Iraq, on August 9, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.ryan.ostrom.jpgStaff Sgt. Ryan S. Ostrom 29Company B, 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National GuardLiberty, PennsylvaniaDied in Taqaddum, Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Habaniyah, Iraq, on August 9, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.gennaro.pellegrini.jpgSpc. Gennaro Pellegrini Jr.31Company A, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National GuardPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaOne of four soldiers killed when a mine exploded, followed by an enemy attack with small-arms fire in Bayji, Iraq, on August 9, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.francis.straub.jpgSgt. Francis J. Straub Jr.24Company A, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National GuardPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaOne of four soldiers killed when a mine exploded, followed by an enemy attack with small-arms fire in Bayji, Iraq, on August 9, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Michael J. Stokely231st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Georgia Army National GuardSharpsburg, GeorgiaKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 16, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.joshua.dingler.jpgSpc. Joshua P. Dingler191st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Georgia Army National GuardHiram, GeorgiaOne of three soldiers killed when their Humvee accidentally rolled over into a canal in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Jose L. Ruiz283rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry DivisionBrentwood, New YorkKilled when he was conducting security operations and enemy forces using small-arms fire drove by his position in a civilian vehicle in Mosul, Iraq,Êon August 15, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Paul A. Saylor211st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Georgia Army National GuardNorcross, GeorgiaOne of three soldiers killed when their Humvee accidentally rolled over into a canal in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.thomas.strickland.jpgSgt. Thomas J. Strickland271st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Georgia Army National GuardDouglasville, GeorgiaOne of three soldiers killed when their Humvee accidentally rolled over into a canal in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.toccara.green.jpgSpc. Toccara R. Green2357th Transportation Company, 548th Corps Support Battalion, 10th Support Brigade, 10th Mountain DivisionRosedale, MarylandKilled when multiple roadside bombs detonated near her unit during convoy operations in Al Asad, Iraq, on August 14, 2005
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.asbury.hawn.jpgStaff Sgt. Asbury F. Hawn II353rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National GuardLebanon, TennesseeOne of three soldiers who died on August 14, 2005, in Tuz, Iraq, of wounds sustained a day earlier when their Humvee was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire during a mounted patrol in Tuz
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.gary.reese.jpgSpc. Gary L. Reese Jr.223rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National GuardAshland City, TennesseeOne of three soldiers who died on August 14, 2005, in Tuz, Iraq, of wounds sustained a day earlier when their Humvee was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire during a mounted patrol in Tuz
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.shannon.taylor.jpgSgt. Shannon D. Taylor303rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National GuardSmithville, TennesseeOne of three soldiers who died on August 14, 2005, in Tuz, Iraq, of wounds sustained a day earlier when their Humvee was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire during a mounted patrol in Tuz
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.brian.derks.jpgSpc. Brian K. Derks212nd Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary RegimentWhite Cloud, MichiganKilled when a roadside bomb detonated while he was on mounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 13, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifCapt. Jeremy A. Chandler301st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces GroupClarksville, TennesseeDied of non-hostile injuries while he was conducting training operations at Forward Operating Base Ripley in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, on August 11, 2005http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Edward R. Heselton23391st Engineer Battalion, 415th Chemical Brigade, Army ReserveEasley, South CarolinaKilled when ordnance exploded near the vehicle he was driving as his unit performed a route clearing mission in Orgun-E, Afghanistan, on August 11, 2005http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Christopher M. Katzenberger252nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionSt. Louis, MissouriDied on August 9, 2005, in Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained earlier that day when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Ghazni, Afghanistanhttp://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Christopher M. Falkel221st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces GroupHighlands Ranch, ColoradoKilled when his unit was engaged by enemy forces using small-arms fire during combat operations in Deh Afghan, Afghanistan, on August 8, 2005http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifGunnery Sgt. Theodore Clark Jr.311st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceEmporia, VirginiaKilled when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations near Gardez, Afghanistan, on August 4, 2005http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.damian.garza.jpgPvt. 1st Class Damian J. Garza193rd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentOdessa, TexasOne of two soldiers who died after their Humvee slid into the Kunar River northeast of Jalalabad, Afghanistan, near the Pakistani border on August 4, 2005http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.john.henderson.jpgPvt. John M. Henderson Jr.213rd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentColumbus, GeorgiaOne of two soldiers who died after their Humvee slid into the Kunar River northeast of Jalalabad, Afghanistan, near the Pakistani border on August 4, 2005

[fyreflye]

http://www.militarycity.com/valor/honor.html

I thought about placing the link with my son on it here but decided it would not be wise. Still, here is a link which provides updated information.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

http://www.militarycity.com/valor/honor.html

I thought about placing the link with my son on it here but decided it would not be wise. Still, here is a link which provides updated information.
I am truly sorry for your loss.

[Ex_Spy_Guy]

http://www.standard.net/inc/images/photos/fullsize_0b3d56de1609b08b02ef93457bfc0024.jpg


Sgt Robert Lehmiller; Clearfield Utah
RIP

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Two Bragg Soldiers, one Benning Soldier die in Iraq
U.S. Special Operations Command Public Affairs

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Aug. 27, 2005) — Two Soldiers assigned here to Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command and one Army Ranger assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment died Aug. 25 in Husaybah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their position there.

Master Sgt. Ivica Jerak, 42, and Sgt. 1st Class Trevor John Diesing, 30, both assigned to Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command and Cpl. Timothy M. Shea, 22, an infantryman assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga. were killed.

Jerak, a native of former Republic of Yugoslavia, first entered the U. S. Army as a combat medic Jan. 19, 1988 and, after completion of initial entry training, was assigned to the 690th Medical Company, Fort Benning, Ga. Since that time, Master Sgt. Jerak served in 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (airborne). His last assignment was as an assistant team sergeant assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Diesing, a native of Red Wing, Minn., entered the U.S. Army as an infantryman May 24, 1993, and after completion of initial entry training, was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard. Since that time, Diesing served in 2nd Battalion, 187th Infantry Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, and 1st Battalion, 10th SFG (A). His last assignment was as a team member assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Shea , a native of Sonoma, Calif., enlisted in the Army in January 2003. After completing infantry, airborne and Ranger indoctrination training at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to 3rd Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment, in August 2003.

Shea deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in July 2005. He was a five-time veteran of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

[lord_selder]

for Each and every Innocent Iraqi who died. (whose deaths have been caused by both US and Iraqi weapons-no politcal intent)

[Armylifer]

This is not the time to use the terrible disaster in N.O. and the surrounding area is the worst ever in US History, to further partisan political hatred. We need to concentrate on going down there and helping directly or by donations to the Red Cross, The Bright Movement, Christian Ministries, individual churches and synagogues, the American Humanist Association, and the Salvation Army. Put aside hostility to Christians, Jews, Atheists, Agnostics, Race, and focus on the tragedy of real people. I find all of the idiots using the tragedy as an excuse to make political points, left or right wing to be really morally empty.

Armylifer

[lord_selder]

This is not the time to use the terrible disaster in N.O. and the surrounding area is the worst ever in US History, to further partisan political hatred. We need to concentrate on going down there and helping directly or by donations to the Red Cross, The Bright Movement, Christian Ministries, individual churches and synagogues, the American Humanist Association, and the Salvation Army. Put aside hostility to Christians, Jews, Atheists, Agnostics, Race, and focus on the tragedy of real people. I find all of the idiots using the tragedy as an excuse to make political points, left or right wing to be really morally empty.

Armylifer


I second that lifer

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Army Sgt. 1st Class Obediah J. Kolath

32, of Louisburg, Mo.; assigned to the Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., died Aug. 28 in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained Aug. 25 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position in Husaybah, Iraq.

[usarmymom]

May God Bless

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Joseph L. Martinez21E Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentLas Vegas, NevadaKilled when his dismounted patrol was engaged by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Tal Afar, Iraq, on August 27, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.trevor.diesing.jpgSgt. 1st Class Trevor J. Diesing30Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations CommandPlum City, WisconsinOne of four soldiers killed when a homemade bomb detonated near their position in Husayba, Iraq, on August 25, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.ivica.jerak.jpgMaster Sgt. Ivica Jerak42Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations CommandHouston, TexasOne of four soldiers killed when a homemade bomb detonated near their position in Husayba, Iraq, on August 25, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.timothy.shea.jpgCpl. Timothy M. Shea22Company B, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentSonoma, CaliforniaOne of four soldiers killed when a homemade bomb detonated near their position in Husayba, Iraq, on August 25, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.chris.chapin.jpgMaster Sgt. Chris S. Chapin392nd Battalion (General Studies), 124th Regiment (Regional Training Institute), Vermont Army National GuardProctor, VermontKilled when he was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq on August 23, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gif1st Lt. Carlos J. Diaz27Engineer Company, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionJuana Diaz, Puerto RicoKilled when enemy forces detonated an explosion near his position in Baquba, Iraq, on August 23, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.joseph.hunt.jpgSgt. Joseph D. Hunt273rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National GuardSweetwater, TennesseeOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Samarra, Iraq, on August 22, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Hatim S. Kathiria23Company D, 703rd Forward Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionFort Worth, TexasKilled when an enemy rocket impacted near his position in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 22, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.victoir.lieurance.jpgStaff Sgt. Victoir P. Lieurance343rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National GuardSeymour, TennesseeOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Samarra, Iraq, on August 22, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Ramon Romero19Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceHuntington Park, CaliforniaKilled when the vehicle he was in was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations near Falluja, Iraq, on August 22, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.elden.arcand.jpgPfc. Elden D. Arcand22360th Transportation Company, 68th Corps Support Battalion, 43rd Area Support GroupWhite Bear Lake, MinnesotaOne of two soldiers killed when their M915A1 tractor pulling a 7,500-gallon tanker accidentally rolled over in Mosul, Iraq, on August 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.james.cathey.jpg2nd Lt. James J. Cathey242nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceReno, NevadaDied of wounds caused by a homemade bomb during combat operations near Al Karmah, Iraq, on August 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.brian.morris.jpgStaff Sgt. Brian L. Morris38360th Transportation Company, 68th Corps Support Battalion, 43rd Area Support GroupCentreville, MichiganOne of two soldiers killed when their M915A1 tractor pulling a 7,500-gallon tanker accidentally rolled over in Mosul, Iraq, on August 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Joseph C. Nurre22463rd Engineer Battalion, Army ReserveWilton, CaliforniaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his M916 tractor during convoy operations near Samarra, Iraq, on August 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.willard.partridge.jpgSgt. Willard T. Partridge35170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police BrigadeFerriday, LouisianaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 20, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Nathan K. Bouchard243rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionWildomar, CaliforniaOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee following a mine-assessing mission in Samarra, Iraq, on August 18, 2005http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.jeremy.doyle.jpgStaff Sgt. Jeremy W. Doyle243rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionChesterton, MarylandOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee following a mine-assessing mission in Samarra, Iraq, on August 18, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Ray M. Fuhrmann II283rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionNovato, CaliforniaOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee following a mine-assessing mission in Samarra, Iraq, on August 18, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Timothy J. Seamans203rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionJacksonville, FloridaOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee following a mine-assessing mission in Samarra, Iraq, on August 18, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Jason E. Ames213rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), 25th Infantry DivisionCerulean, KentuckyDied of non-combat related injuries in Mosul, Iraq, on August 31, 2005




http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCapt. Lowell T. Miller II351st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, Mississippi Army National GuardFlint, MichiganKilled when his military training team was conducting operations with the Iraqi Army and was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Iskandariya, Iraq, on August 31, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Monta S. Ruth261st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionWinston-Salem, North CarolinaKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his military vehicle during security patrol operations in Samarra, Iraq, on August 31, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.gregory.fester.jpgMaj. Gregory J. Fester41Reservist assigned to 322nd Civil Affairs Brigade, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations CommandGrand Rapids, MichiganKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his dismounted patrol in Iskandariya, Iraq, on August 30, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifChief Warrant Officer Dennis P. Hay324th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentValdosta, GeorgiaKilled when his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter came under attack by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Tal Afar, Iraq, on August 29, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gif2nd Lt. Charles R. Rubado231st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentClearwater, FloridaKilled when his M1A2 Abrams tank came under attack by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Tal Afar, Iraq, on August 29, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.obediah.kolath.jpgSgt. 1st Class Obediah J. Kolath32Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations CommandLouisburg, MissouriKolath died on August 28, 2005, in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds sustained when a homemade bomb detonated near his position in Husayba, Iraq, on August 25, 2005. Three other soldiers also died in the explosion.

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Jude R. Jonaus27Brigade Troops Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionMiami, FloridaOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee, causing it to rollover in Baghdad Iraq, on September 6, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifHospitalman Robert N. Martens20Navy corpsman assigned to 2nd Marine DivisionQueen Creek, ArizonaDied from injuries sustained as a passenger when his Humvee rolled over in Qaim, Iraq, on September 6, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Franklin R. Vilorio26Brigade Troops Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionMiami, FloridaOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee, causing it to rollover in Baghdad Iraq, on September 6, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Matthew C. Bohling222nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Eagle River, AlaskaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 5, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.stephen.manning.jpgFusilier Stephen Robert Manning20Company C, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of FusiliersPlumstead, London, EnglandOne of two British soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during a patrol near Az Zubayr, Iraq, on September 5, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.donal.meade.jpgFusilier Donal Anthony Meade22Company C, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of FusiliersErith, Kent, EnglandOne of two British soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during a patrol near Az Zubayr, Iraq, on September 5, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Jeffrey A. Williams20Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentWarrenville, IllinoisKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his combat patrol in Tal Afar, Iraq, on September 5, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Luke C. Williams353rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionKnoxville, TennesseeKilled when the Humvee he was riding in accidentally rolled over into a ditch in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 5, 2005http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. 1st Class Lonnie J. Parson393rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionNorcross, GeorgiaKilled when his M3A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 2, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. George R. Draughn Jr.29108th Cavalry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Georgia Army National GuardDecatur, GeorgiaOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 1, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Robert L. Hollar Jr.35108th Cavalry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Georgia Army National GuardGriffin, GeorgiaOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 1, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.damion.campbell.jpgStaff Sgt. Damion G. Campbell23Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeBaltimore, MarylandKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during a combat patrol in Khayr Kot, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Blake W. Hall20Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeEast Prairie, MissouriOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations near Baylough, Afghanistan, on August 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gif1st Lt. Joshua M. Hyland31Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeMissoula, MontanaOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations near Baylough, Afghanistan, on August 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Michael R. Lehmiller23Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeAnderson, South CarolinaOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations near Baylough, Afghanistan, on August 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPvt. Christopher L. Palmer22Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeSacramento, CaliforniaOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations near Baylough, Afghanistan, on August 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Robert G. Davis23Headquarters Company, 864th Engineer Combat Battalion, 555th Maneuver Enhancement BrigadeJackson, MissouriOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated underneath their Humvee during ground assault convoy operations in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on August 18, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.phillip.george.jpgLance Cpl. Phillip C. George222nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary ForceHouston, TexasKilled by enemy small-arms fire during combat operations near Taleban, Afghanistan, on August 18, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gif1st Lt. Laura M. Walker24Headquarters Company, 864th Engineer Combat Battalion, 555th Maneuver Enhancement BrigadeTexasOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated underneath their Humvee during ground assault convoy operations in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on August 18, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.ryan.nass.jpgLance Cpl. Ryan J. Nass21Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary ForceFranklin, WisconsinDied of a non-hostile gunshot wound at Camp Blessing, Afghanistan, on September 3, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gif1st Lt. Derek S. Hines25319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeNewburyport, MassachusettsKilled when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire during security operations in Baylough, Afghanistan, on September 1, 2005

[monkeysaunt]

I was in my home. And it was a beautiful fall day. The kids were off to school and I turned on CNN, which I never do but for some reason I had it on. As I was cleaning the room I looked up and saw the footage of the first plane hit. I remember thinking how awful that a plane had gone down in that manner. As I watched they caught the second plane hit. I froze. I called my husband and told him the twin towers had been hit and I began to realize what was happening. I hung up and called a good friend of mine on the west coast, not realizing she was still sleeping. I woke her up and she said she'd check and we hung up. As I watched, the towers came down. I called my husband in shock and told him the towers were gone. He didn't believe me. I began to realize what was happening. We were at war and my children weren't with me. Since we live at the end of an air force base runway, the planes never stopped. A few minutes later the jets started taking off. I knew it was bad and I began to cry. I begged my husband to come home. He did and we sat together and cried. I still can't watch any footage. I couldn't sleep for days. Not from fear but from the sadness I felt for all those innocent people who were killed. I remember the quiet. The stillness after the jets took off. Then all the transport planes. No other sounds, just transport plane after transport plane.

[sg1967]

My heart goes out to all of our fallen heroes and their families. My 19 year old son will be deploying to Iraq on Sept. 26, 2005. Godspeed.........

[Gregor]

My heart goes out to all of our fallen heroes and their families. My 19 year old son will be deploying to Iraq on Sept. 26, 2005. Godspeed......... My thoughts and prayers will be with him and you.

[bpjack2]

First Gregor, in that long extensive list, was there a Jonathan Ballard? He's been over there for a while and was wondering if that name was on you list. I graduated with him and he was the first person that I knew had been sent to iraq.

I have a few friends close to deployment, and my prayers are with all of them.

[Gregor]

First Gregor, in that long extensive list, was there a Jonathan Ballard? He's been over there for a while and was wondering if that name was on you list. I graduated with him and he was the first person that I knew had been sent to iraq.

I have a few friends close to deployment, and my prayers are with all of them.

No. He isn't on the list. The only two Ballards I see are: Kenneth from CA and Stephen, whose hometown isn't listed.

If you go to the first post in this thread you will find a link and you can check on your other friends. Also, I've found that often times once someone is listed if you do a google search sites will come up, either military or town or family, that also list the soldier's name.

Good look to you.

[bpjack2]

No. He isn't on the list. The only two Ballards I see are: Kenneth from CA and Stephen, whose hometown isn't listed.

If you go to the first post in this thread you will find a link and you can check on your other friends. Also, I've found that often times once someone is listed if you do a google search sites will come up, either military or town or family, that also list the soldier's name.

Good look to you.

Thank You for the info.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

20 September 2005
U.S. Security Officer Dies in Bomb Blast in Northern Iraq

Rice praises Stephen Eric Sullivan for dedication to people of Iraq

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the United States mourns the death of Stephen Eric Sullivan, a State Department security officer, who died in a bomb blast near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul September 19.

“Steve was a brave American, dedicated to his country and to a brighter future for the people of Iraq,” Rice said in a statement issued September 20.

Sullivan was one of nine Americans who lost their lives in Iraq September 19-20, according to press reports.

Following is the text of Rice’s statement:

(begin text)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
September 20, 2005

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE

Attack in Mosul

We mourn the loss of one of our own in Iraq. Assistant Regional Security Officer Stephen Eric Sullivan was killed in a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack on a motorcade in Mosul. Steve was a brave American, dedicated to his country and to a brighter future for the people of Iraq.

Steve's death is a tragic loss for all of us at the Department of State. Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family. We grieve with them in their loss and stand with them at this difficult time.

Steve Sullivan died in the service of his country and for the cause of democracy and freedom. There is no more noble a sacrifice, and we honor Steve's devotion to country and freedom.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

An Army Special Forces Soldier died Oct. 9 when his reconnaissance mission was attacked by enemy forces.

Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper Jr., 29, a Special Forces medical sergeant, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), died during the enemy attack near Baghdad, Iraq.

The 5th SFG (A) is headquartered at Fort Campbell, Ky.

A native of Illinois, Harper entered the Army May 20, 1993 as an artilleryman.

He arrived at 5th SFG (A) Feb. 8, 2005.

Harper deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in June 2005

His military awards decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Multinational Force and Observers and Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachute Badge, the Driver and Mechanic Badges and the Special Forces Tab. He was posthumously recommended for the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and the Meritorious Service Medal..

Harper is survived by his mother, Linda Mae Morrison of Virden, Ill.; his wife, Danielle, sons, Tristen and Gabrian, of Clarksville, Tenn.; and stepdaughter, Madison Purkapile.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

An Army Special Forces Soldier died Oct. 11 in Miqdadiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee there.

Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Kimmell, 30, a Special Forces engineer sergeant, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) died of injuries sustained during the explosion in Iraq’s Diyala province.

The 5th SFG (A) is headquartered at Fort Campbell, Ky., and is currently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

A native of Paxton, Ind., Kimmell entered the Army Jan. 11, 1994, as an infantryman.

Kimmell arrived at the 5th SFG (A) in November 2004.

He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in June 2005.

Kimmell's military awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Parachute Badge, the Ranger Tab and the Special Forces Tab.

Kimmell is survived by his wife, Mylissa, of Worthington, Ind.; his parents, Larry and Jeanne, his brother, Jeremy, and sister, Susanne, of Paxton, Ind.

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/tz.john.doles.jpgStaff Sgt. John G. Doles291st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeClaremore, OklahomaKilled during patrol operations when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire in Shah Wali, Afghanistan, on September 30, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/tz.james.stoddard.jpgSgt. 1st Class James J. Stoddard Jr.292nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionCrofton, MarylandDied when his vehicle accidentally rolled over in Afghanistan on September 30, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.steven.valdez.jpgLance Cpl. Steven A. Valdez20Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force



McRea, ArkansasDied from enemy mortar fire at Camp Blessing, Afghanistan on September 26, 2005http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Robert F. White341st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionCross Lanes, West VirginaKilled when his mounted patrol was engaged by enemy forces using small arms fire west of Kandahar, Afghanistan on September 26, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.tane.baum.jpgSgt. Tane T. Baum30113th Aviation Regiment, Oregon Army National GuardPendleton, OregonOne of five soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed southwest of Deh Chopan, Afghanistan, on September 25, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifChief Warrant Officer John M. Flynn36113th Aviation Regiment, Nevada Army National GuardSparks, NevadaOne of five soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed southwest of Deh Chopan, Afghanistan, on September 25, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.kenneth.ross.jpgSgt. Kenneth G. Ross247th Battalion, 159th Aviation RegimentPeoria, Arizona One of five soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed southwest of Deh Chopan, Afghanistan, on September 25, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Patrick D. Stewart35113th Aviation Regiment, Nevada Army National GuardFernley, NevadaOne of five soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed southwest of Deh Chopan, Afghanistan, on September 25, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.adrian.stump.jpgWarrant Officer Adrian B. Stump 22113th Aviation Regiment, Oregon Army National GuardPendleton, OregonOne of five soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed southwest of Deh Chopan, Afghanistan, on September 25, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Benny S. Franklin192nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionHammond, LouisianaDied in Kandahar, Afghanistan of injuries sustained earlier in Helmand, Afghanistan, when he stepped on a landmine during patrol operations on October 7, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifSgt. 1st Class Moses E. Armstead4416th Ordnance BattalionRochester, New YorkDied at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany of a non-combat related illness identified on October 5 as he was returning from leave status and preparing to redeploy to Afghanistan.

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.daniel.arnold.jpgStaff Sgt. Daniel L. Arnold27Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National GuardMontrose, PennsylvaniaOne of five soldiers killed when their M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 28, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.oliver.brown.jpgPfc. Oliver J. Brown19Company C, 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National GuardCarbondale, PennsylvaniaOne of five soldiers killed when their M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 28, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.elizabeth.jacobson.jpgAirman 1st Class Elizabeth N. Jacobson2117th Security Forces Squadron, 17th Support Group, 17th Training WingRiviera Beach, FloridaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near her convoy vehicle near Camp Bucca, Iraq, on September 28, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.steve.morin.jpgSgt. Steve Morin34111th Engineer Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National GuardArlington, TexasKilled when a roadside bomb detonated and overturned the Humvee in which he was riding west of Umm Qasr, Iraq, on September 28, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.george.pugliese.jpgStaff Sgt. George A. Pugliese39Company C, 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National GuardCarbondale, PennsylvaniaOne of five soldiers killed when their M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 28, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.eric.slebodnik.jpgSgt. Eric W. Slebodnik21Company C, 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National GuardTownship, PennsylvaniaOne of five soldiers killed when their M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 28, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.lee.wiegand.jpgSpc. Lee A. Wiegand20Company C, 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National GuardHallstead, PennsylvaniaOne of five soldiers killed when their M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 28, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Jason A. Benford302nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionToledo, OhioKilled when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on September 27, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.howard.allen.jpgSgt. Howard P. Allen31860th Military Police Company, Arizona Army National GuardMesa, ArizonaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 26, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casey.howe.jpgSgt. 1st Class Casey E. Howe323rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th DivisionPhiladelphia, New YorkOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations near Ar Rustimayah, Iraq, on September 26, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPvt. Elijah M. Ortega192nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceOxnard, CaliforniaDied of a non-combat related gunshot wound at Camp Baharia, Iraq, on September 26, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifMaster Sgt. Tulsa T. Tuliau333rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th DivisionWatertown, New YorkOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations near Ar Rustimayah, Iraq, on September 26, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.andrew.wallace.jpgSgt. Andrew P. Wallace252nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Brigade, Wisconsin Army National GuardOshkosh, WisconsinOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations in Shaibah, Iraq, on September 26, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.michael.wendling.jpgSpc. Michael J. Wendling202nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Brigade, Wisconsin Army National GuardMayville, WisconsinOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations in Shaibah, Iraq, on September 26, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.shawn.graham.jpgSgt. Shawn A. Graham34124th Cavalry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National GuardRed Oak, TexasDied of injuries sustained when the vehicle he was in accidentally rolled over in Balad, Iraq, on September 25, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Brian E. Dunlap34Marine Forces Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine DivisionVista, California Killed during combat operations against enemy forces in Taqaddum, Iraq, on September 24, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Andrew J. Derrick25411th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police BrigadeColumbia, South CarolinaKilled when his dismounted team came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire near Baghdad, Iraq, on September 23, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Paul C. Neubauer401st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, California Army National GuardOceanside, CaliforniaOne of two soldiers who died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near their M113 armored personnel carrier in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 23, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Larry W. Pankey Jr.34467th Engineer Battalion, Army ReserveMorrison, ColoradoDied at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. of non-combat related injuries sustained in Balad, Iraq, on September 23, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.daniel.scheile.jpgStaff Sgt. Daniel R. Scheile371st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, California Army National Guard.Antioch, CaliforniaOne of two soldiers who died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near their M113 armored personnel carrier in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 23, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.kevin.jones.jpgSpc. Kevin M. Jones21181st Transportation Battalion, 7th Corps Support Group, 3rd Corps Support CommandWashington, North CarolinaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle near Al Taqaddum, Iraq, on September 22, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.scott.mclaughlin.jpgSpc. Scott P. McLaughlin 291st Battalion, 172nd Armor Regiment, 42nd Armor Division, Vermont Army National GuardHardwick, VermontDied of injuries sustained from enemy small-arms fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 22, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Mike T. Sonoda Jr. 341st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National GuardFallbrook, CaliforniaDied in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 22 of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his M113 Armored Personnel Carrier on September 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Travis M. Arndt23163rd Cavalry Troop, 116th Brigade Combat Team, 42nd Infantry Division, Montana National GuardBozeman, MontanaDied as a result of a vehicle accident during convoy operations in Kirkuk, Iraq, on September 21, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.william.allers.jpgStaff. Sgt. Willam A. Allers III28198th Military Police Battalion, 75th Troop Command, Kentucky Army National GuardLeitchfield, KentuckyKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his convoy vehicle in the vicinity of Khalis, north of Baghdad, Iraq, on September 20, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.mark.dooley.jpg1st Lt. Mark H. Dooley273rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 42nd Infantry Division, Vermont Army National GuardWallkill, New YorkOne of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during patrol operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 19, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.michael.egan.jpgSgt. Michael Egan361st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National GuardPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaOne of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during patrol operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 19, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.william.evans.jpgSpc. William L. Evans221st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National GuardHallstead, PennsylvaniaDied of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 19, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.william.fernandez.jpgSpc. William V. Fernandez371st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National GuardReading, PennsylvaniaOne of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during patrol operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 19, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.lawrence.morrison.jpgSgt. 1st Class Lawrence E. Morrison45U.S. Army Civil and Psychological Operations CommandYakima, WashingtonDied of injuries received by a roadside bomb that detonated near his vehicle in Taji, Iraq, on September 19, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Regilio E. Nelom45249th Quartermaster Company, 1st Corps Support CommandQueens, New YorkKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during an escort mission near Al Asad, Iraq, on September 17, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.matthew.deckard.jpgSgt. Matthew L. Deckard294th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionElizabethtown, KentuckyKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 16, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.david.ford.jpgSpc. David H. Ford IV204th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionIronton, OhioOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M1A1 Abrams tank during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 16, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.alan.gifford.jpg1st Sgt. Alan N. Gifford394th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionTallahassee, FloridaOne of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M1A1 Abrams tank during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 16, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Pierre A. Raymond2828th Forward Support Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, Army ReserveLawrence, MassachusettsDied at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire on September 15, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Alfredo B. Silva351st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, California Army National GuardCalexico, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his combat patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 15, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.shane.swanberg.jpgLance Cpl. Shane C. Swanberg24Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceKirkland, WashingtonKilled from an explosion resulting from indirect fire at Forward Operating Base, Camp Ramadi, Iraq on September 15, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSeaman Apprentice Robert D. Macrum22Assigned to the USS PrincetonSugarland, TexasPresumed lost at sea. He was last seen the evening of September 12 while the ship was underway.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Kurtis D. K. Arcala222nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry DivisionPalmer, Alaska Killed when a roadside bomb exploded while escorting a convoy in Tikrit, Iraq, on September 11, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.matthew.bacon.jpgMaj. Matthew Bacon34Headquarters, Multi-National Division (South East)London, EnglandKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his armored Snatch Land Rover in Basra, Iraq, on September 11, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Jeremy M. Campbell21108th Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police BrigadeMiddlebury, PennsylvaniaKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 11, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Christopher L. Everett232nd Battalion, 112th Armor Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team, Texas Army National GuardHuntsville, TexasKilled in an accident in the motor pool in Al Taqqadum, Iraq, on September 7, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.roberto.baez.jpgPfc. Roberto C. Baez193rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionTampa, FloridaOne of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq, on October 3, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Sean B. Berry262nd Battalion, 112th Armor, 56th Brigade Combat Team, Texas Army National Guard



Mansfield, TexasDied of non-combat related injuries in Taqqadum, Iraq, on October 3, 2005.http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.bryan.large.jpgSgt. Bryan W. Large313rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionCuyahoga Falls, OhioOne of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq, on October 3, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCpl. John R. Stalvey223rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceConroe, TexasKilled by a roadside bomb during combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Iron Fist in Karabila, Iraq, on October 3, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.jacob.vanderbosch.jpgSpc. Jacob T. Vanderbosch213rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionVadnais Heights, MinnesotaOne of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq, on October 3, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Timothy J. Roark294th Battalion, 123rd Aviation RegimentHouston, TexasDied in Balad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury on October 2, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.joshua.kynoch.jpgSpc. Joshua J. Kynock232nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry DivisionSanta Rosa, CaliforniaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during convoy operations in Bayji, Iraq, on October 1, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Jens E. Schelbert312nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionNew Orleans, LouisianaKilled when his forward operating base was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on October 1, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Marshall A. Westbrook43126th Military Police Company, New Mexico Army National GuardFarmington, New MexicoKilled when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 1, 2005.

[Gregor]

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Matthew A. Kimmell303rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces GroupPaxton, IndianaKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, on October 11, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio Jr.281st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National GuardVacaville, CaliforniaKilled when a car bomb detonated near his checkpoint in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 10, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Jeremy M. Hodge20612th Engineer Battalion, Ohio Army National GuardRidgeway, OhioKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 10, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLt. Col. Leon G. James II 463rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th DivisionSackets Harbor, New YorkDied at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on October 10, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 26, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Gary R. Harper Jr.292nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces GroupVirden, IllinoisKilled when his reconnaissance mission was attacked by enemy forces in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 9, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Eric A. Fifer223rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionKnoxville, TennesseeOne of two soldiers killed when their dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, on October 7, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Nicholas J. Greer213rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionMonroe, MichiganOne of two soldiers killed when their dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, on October 7, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Shayne M. Cabino192nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceCanton, MassachusettsKilled when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq, on October 6, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCpl. Nicholas O. Cherava212nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceOntonagon, MichiganOne of two Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq, on October 6, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Jason L. Frye192nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceLandisburg, PennsylvaniaOne of two Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq, on October 6, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Patrick B. Kenny202nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForcePittsburgh, PennsylvaniaKilled when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq, on October 6, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Daniel M. McVicker20Combat Service Support Detachment 21, 2nd Force Service Support Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceAlliance, OhioKilled when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq, on October 6, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Carl L. Raines II20Combat Service Support Detachment 21, 2nd Force Service Support Group, 2nd Expeditionary ForceCoffee, AlabamaKilled when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq, on October 6, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Jeremiah W. Robinson 20860th Military Police Company, Arizona Army National GuardMesa, ArizonaDied of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 6, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Andrew D. Bedard192nd Marine Division, 2nd Expeditionary ForceMissoula, Montana Killed by a homemade bomb that detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq, on October 4, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 2nd Class Brian K. Joplin32Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15Hugo, Oklahoma Killed when he fell out a U.S. Navy MH-53 helicopter during a training mission in the Central Arabian Gulf on October 4, 2005.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Oct. 15, 2005) - An Army Psychological Operations Soldier stationed here died Oct. 14 after a non-combat related accident Oct. 13 while deployed to the Philippines in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

[Cav Scout]

SPC Daniel D Bartels Age 22, 172nd Stryker Bgd, Mosul Iraq.
4/14 Cav Ft. Wainwright Alaska.
My Friends Son-Originally from Huron SD. Fellow Cavalry Scout.
Enjoy your time in Fiddlers Green, I will see you there. Thank You and May God Bless and Keep you.

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Jonathan R. Spears213rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceMolino, FloridaKilled by enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on October 23, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. George T. Alexander, Jr.341st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionKilleen, TexasDied at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on October 22 of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Bradley fighting vehicle in Samarra, Iraq, on October 17, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Kenneth J. Butler192nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceRowan, North CarolinaKilled when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amariyah, Iraq, on October 21, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCpl. Benny G. ****erham III212nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceConover, North CarolinaOne of two Marines killed when their vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amariyah, Iraq, on October 21, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCpl. Seamus M. Davey254th Force Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces ReserveLewis, New YorkKilled when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Haqlaniyah, Iraq, on October 21, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCapt. Tyler B. Swisher352nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceCincinnati, OhioOne of two Marines killed when their vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amariyah, Iraq, on October 21, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson25Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 8th Regimental Combat Team, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Forces AtlanticNorth Wilkesboro, North CarolinaKilled when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in the Al Anbar province of Iraq on October 21, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Jacob D. Dones212nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry RegimentDimmitt, TexasKilled when his forward operating base was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Hit, Iraq, on October 20, 2005.



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Dennis P. Merck38878th Engineer Battalion, Georgia Army National GuardEvans, GeorgiaDied of a non-combat related injury in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 20, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.richard.pummill.jpgStaff Sgt. Richard T. Pummill272nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceCincinnati, OhioOne of three Marines killed by a homemade bomb that detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq, on October 20, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.andrew.russoli.jpgLance Cpl. Andrew D. Russoli 212nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceGreensboro, North CarolinaOne of three Marines killed by a homemade bomb that detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq, on October 20, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.steven.szwydek.jpgLance Cpl. Steven W. Szwydek202nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceWarfordsburg, PennsylvaniaOne of three Marines killed by a homemade bomb that detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq, on October 20, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Norman W. Anderson III213rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary ForceParkton, MarylandKilled when a car bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabila, Iraq, on October 19, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Daniel D. Bartels224th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat TeamHuron, South DakotaDied of a non-combat related cause in Mosul, Iraq, on October 19, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.kendall.frederick.jpgSpc. Kendall K. Frederick21983rd Engineer Battalion, Army ReserveRandallstown, MarylandKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle during convoy operations near Tikrit, Iraq, on October 19, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSgt. Arthur A. Mora Jr.235th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionPico Rivera, CaliforniaOne of three soldiers killed when their Humvee was struck by enemy fire during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 19, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.russell.nahvi.jpgSpc. Russell H. Nahvi245th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionArlington, TexasOne of three soldiers killed when their Humvee was struck by enemy fire during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 19, 2005



http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Jose E. Rosario205th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionSt. Croix, Virgin IslandsOne of three soldiers killed when their Humvee was struck by enemy fire during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 19, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Tommy I. Folks Jr.312nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National GuardAmarillo, TexasKilled when multiple roadside bombs detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 18, 2005



http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.chris.hickey.jpgSgt. Chris Hickey301st Battalion, The Coldstream GuardsBradford, West Yorkshire, EnglandDied of injuries received when a roadside bomb exploded while on patrol in Basra, Iraq, on October 18, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.lucas.frantz.jpgSpc. Lucas A. Frantz221st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat TeamTonganoxie, KansasKilled by enemy fire while performing a combat mission in Mosul, Iraq, on October 18, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Daniel Scott R. Bubb191st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceGrottoes, VirginiaKilled by small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Al Rutbah, Iraq, on October 17, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.chad.hildebrandt.jpgLance Cpl. Chad R. Hildebrandt221st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceSpringer, New MexicoKilled from small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Al Rutbah, Iraq, on October 17, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.paul.pillen.jpgChief Warrant Officer Paul J. Pillen28Detachment 3, Company A, 249th Aviation Battalion, South Dakota Army National GuardKeystone, South DakotaDied of a non-combat related cause in Salwa, Kuwait, on October 17, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifLance Cpl. Christopher M. Poston20Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceGlendale, ArizonaDied from a non-hostile accident in Hit, Iraq, on October 17, 2005







http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.mark.adams.jpgSgt. Mark P. Adams242nd Marine Expeditionary Force Augmentation Command Element, Marine Forces ReserveMorrisville, North CarolinaKilled when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, on October 15, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifCapt. Ken Masters40Officer Commanding 61 Section, Special Investigation Branch, Royal Military PoliceEnglandThe body of Capt. Masters was found "in his accommodation" in Waterloo Lines, Basra, Iraq, on October 15, 2005, according to the British Ministry of Defense.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Thomas H. Byrd212nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionCochise, ArizonaOne of five soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M2A2 Bradley fighting vehicle during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on October 15, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.jeffrey.corban.jpgSpc. Jeffrey W. Corban 302nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionElkhart, IndianaOne of five soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M2A2 Bradley fighting vehicle during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on October 15, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.richard.hardy.jpgSpc. Richard A. Hardy 242nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionNewcomerstown, OhioOne of five soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M2A2 Bradley fighting vehicle during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on October 15, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Vincent E. Summers382nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionSouth Haven, MichiganOne of five soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M2A2 Bradley fighting vehicle during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on October 15, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Timothy D. Watkins242nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionSan Bernardino, CaliforniaOne of five soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M2A2 Bradley fighting vehicle during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on October 15, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.casualties.gifSpc. Samuel M. Boswell20243rd Engineer Company, Maryland Army National GuardElkridge, MarylandOne of three soldiers killed when an 18-wheel tractor trailer accidentally struck the rear of their Humvee, starting a fire and causing ammunition to detonate in Taji, Iraq, on October 14, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.bernard.ceo.jpgSpc. Bernard L. Ceo23243rd Engineer Company, Maryland Army National GuardBaltimore, MarylandOne of three soldiers killed when an 18-wheel tractor trailer accidentally struck the rear of their Humvee, starting a fire and causing ammunition to detonate in Taji, Iraq, on October 14, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.brian.conner.jpgSgt. Brian R. Conner36243rd Engineer Company, Maryland Army National GuardBaltimore, MarylandOne of three soldiers killed when an 18-wheel tractor trailer accidentally struck the rear of their Humvee, starting a fire and causing ammunition to detonate in Taji, Iraq, on October 14, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.robert.wesley.tucker.jpgSpc. Robert W. Tucker203rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National GuardHilham, TennesseeKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ad Dujayl, Iraq, on October 13, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.donald.furman.jpgSgt. Donald D. Furman3024th Transportation Company, 541st Maintenance BattalionBurton, South CarolinaOne of two soldiers killed when their military vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle and overturned in Balad, Iraq, on October 12, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.james.grijalva.jpgSpc. James T. Grijalva 262nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National GuardBurbank, IllinoisDied of a non-combat related injury in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 12, 2005



http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.kenneth.hunt.jpgMaster Sgt. Kenneth E. Hunt Jr.40Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary ForceTucson, ArizonaDied at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of wounds sustained when the vehicle he was riding in struck an anti-tank mine during combat operations against enemy forces in Taqqadum, Iraq, on July 24, 2005



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/tz.lorenzo.ruiz.jpgSgt. Lorenzo Ponce Ruiz2624th Transportation Company, 541st Maintenance BattalionEl Paso, TexasOne of two soldiers killed when their military vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle and overturned in Balad, Iraq, on October 12, 2005

[Gregor]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPfc. Joseph Cruz221st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeWhittier, CaliforniaDied of non-combat related injuries sustained in an accident at Organ-E, Afghanistan, on October 15, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifPetty Officer 3rd Class Fabricio Moreno26Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3Brooklyn, New YorkDied in a single-vehicle accident in Manda Bay, Kenya, on October 14, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/tz.scott.mullen.oef.jpgSpc. Scott J. Mullen225th Battalion, 4th Psychological Operations Group, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations CommandTucson, ArizonaDied of a non-combat related accident in Makati City, Philippines, on October 13, 2005.



http://i.cnn.net/cnn/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/images/tz.casualties.gifStaff Sgt. Troy S. Ezernack 392nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne BrigadeLancaster, Pennsylvania Died of injuries sustained when his combat patrol was attacked by enemy forces using a grenade in Qalat, Afghanistan, on October 9, 2005.

[Need2know]

Sgt. Michael D. Acklin II25Battery C, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)Louisville, KentuckyKilled when two 101st Airborne Division UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters collided in mid-air over Mosul, Iraq, on November 15, 2003 :cry: :flag:

[Need2know]

Cpl. Gary B. Coleman241st Battalion, 68th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry DivisionPikeville, KentuckyKilled when the vehicle he was driving on patrol flipped over into a canal in Balad, Iraq, on November 21, 2003 :flag: :cry:

[Need2know]

Spc. Jason E. Ames213rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), 25th Infantry DivisionCerulean, KentuckyDied of non-combat related injuries in Mosul, Iraq, on August 31, 2005 :flag: :cry:

[Need2know]

Staff. Sgt. Willam A. Allers III28198th Military Police Battalion, 75th Troop Command, Kentucky Army National GuardLeitchfield, KentuckyKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his convoy vehicle in the vicinity of Khalis, north of Baghdad, Iraq, on September 20, 2005 :flag: :cry:

[Need2know]

Sgt. Matthew L. Deckard294th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry DivisionElizabethtown, KentuckyKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 16, 2005 :flag: :cry:

[Need2know]

Several months after Cpl. Jeffrey B. Starr, USMC, was killed his laptop computer was returned to his parents who found a letter in it that was addressed to his girlfriend and was intended to be found only if he did not return alive. It is a most poignant letter and filled with personal feelings he had for his girlfriend. But of importance to the rest of us was his expression of how he felt about putting his life at risk for this cause. He said it with grace and maturity.

He wrote: “Obviously if you are reading this then I have died in Iraq. I kind of predicted this, that is why I’m writing this in November. A third time just seemed like I’m pushing my chances. I don’t regret going, everybody dies but few get to do it for something as important as freedom. It may seem confusing why we are in Iraq, it’s not to me. I’m here helping these people, so that they can live the way we live. Not have to worry about tyrants or vicious dictators. To do what they want with their lives. To me that is why I died. Others have died for my freedom, now this is my mark.”

:flag:

[Gregor]

Rest in Peace
Staff Sgt. Kyle B. Wehrly 28 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard Galesburg, Illinois Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Ashraf, Iraq, on November 3, 2005.
Maj. Gerald M. Bloomfield II 38 Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Ypsilanti, Michigan One of two Marines killed when their AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed while flying in support of security and stabilization operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on November 2, 2005.
Spc. Dennis J. Ferderer Jr. 20 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division New Salem, North Dakota Killed when enemy forces threw a grenade at his Humvee during convoy operations in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq, on November 2, 2005.
Pfc. Tyler R. MacKenzie 20 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Evans, Colorado One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee near Baghdad, Iraq, on November 2, 2005
Capt. Michael D. Martino 32 Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Fairfax, Virginia One of two Marines killed when their AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed while flying in support of security and stabilization operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on November 2, 2005.
Spc. Joshua J. Munger 22 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Maysville, Montana One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee near Baghdad, Iraq, on November 2, 2005
2nd Lt. Mark J. Procopio 28 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment, Vermont Army National Guard Stowe, Vermont Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on November 2, 2005.
Spc. Benjamin A. Smith 21 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Hudson, Wisconsin One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee near Baghdad, Iraq, on November 2, 2005
Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu 28 2nd Force Service Support Group (Forward), 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Oxnard, California Killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations in the vicinity of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on November 1, 2005.
Sgt. Daniel A. Tsue 27 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Honolulu, Hawaii Killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations in the vicinity of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on November 1, 2005

[Gregor]

Rest in Peace
Spc. William J. Byler 23 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Ballinger, Texas One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005
Spc. Derence W. Jack 31 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, 29th Brigade Combat Team Saipan, Marianas Islands of the Pacific One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 31, 2005
Pvt. Adam R. Johnson 22 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Clayton, Ohio One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005
Staff Sgt. Wilgene T. Lieto 28 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, 29th Brigade Combat Team, Army Reserve Saipan, Marianas Islands of the Pacific One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 31, 2005
Pfc. David J. Martin 21 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Edmond, Oklahoma One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005
1st Lt. Robert C. Oneto-Sikorski 33 Company C, 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, Mississippi Army National Guard Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his dismounted patrol in Iskandariyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005
Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Tessar 36 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Simi Valley, California One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005
Staff Sgt. Joel P. Dameron 27 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Ellabell, Georgia Killed when a roadside bomb detonated during combat operations in the vicinity of Al Amiriyah, Iraq, on October 30, 2005
Sgt. Shaker T. Guy 23 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard Pomona, California One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 29, 2005
Capt. Raymond D. Hill II 39 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard Turlock, California One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 29, 2005
Sgt. Michael P. Hodshire 25 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force North Adams, Michigan Died of wounds sustained from the detonation of a roadside bomb during combat operations near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq, on October 29, 2005.
Pfc. Kenny D. Rojas 21 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Pembroke Pines, Florida Killed when a landmine exploded near his Humvee near Bayji, Iraq, on October 29, 2005
1st Lt. Debra A. Banaszak 35 1035th Maintenance Company, Illinois Army National Guard Bloomington, Illinois Died from non-combat related injuries at Camp Victory, Kuwait, on October 28, 2005
Pfc. Dillon M. Jutras 20 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Fairfax Station, Virginia Died of injuries sustained during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on October 28, 2005
Lance Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield Jr. 23 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Cleveland, Ohio One of two Marines killed in an indirect fire explosion in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, on October 27, 2005
Lance Cpl. Jared J. Kremm 24 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Hauppage, New York One of two Marines killed in an indirect fire explosion in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, on October 27, 2005
Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Lightner Jr. 28 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania Died when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on October 27, 2005
Capt. Michael J. Mackinnon 30 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Helena, Montana Killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on Octpber 27, 2005
Col. William W. Wood 44 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard Panama City, Florida Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his position while he was directing security operations in response to an earlier detonation of a roadside bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 27, 2005.
Sgt. 1st Class Ramon A. Acevedoaponte 51 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Watertown, New York One of two soldiers when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee in Rustamiyah, Iraq, on October 26, 2005
Staff Sgt. Lewis J. Gentry 48 94th Engineer Battalion Detroit, Michigan Died of a non-combat related cause in Mosul, Iraq, on October 26, 2005
Sgt. Evan S. Parker 25 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment, 20th Brigade Combat Team, Army Reserve Arkansas, Kansas Died at Landstuhl Army Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on October 26, 2005, of injuries sustained when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces who threw a bomb from their moving vehicle in Balad, Iraq, on October 23
Master Sgt. Thomas A. Wallsmith 38 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Carthage, Missouri One of two soldiers when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee in Rustamiyah, Iraq, on October 26, 2005
Sgt. James Witkowski 32 729th Transportation Company, Army Reserve Surprise, Arizona Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations near Ashraf, Iraq, on October 26, 2005
Sgt. Michael T. Robertson 28 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Houston, Texas Died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on October 25, 2005, of injuries sustained on October 17, 2005, when a roadside bomb detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Samarra, Iraq. The incident fatally injured another soldier.
Cpl. Benjamin D. Hoeffner 21 324th Psychological Operations Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Army Reserve Wheat Ridge, Colorado Died when he apparently choked and fell unconscious while eating at a military dining facility in Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, on October 25, 2005
Spc. Christopher T. Monroe 19 785th Military Police Battalion, Army Reserve Kendallville, Indiana Killedwhen his five-ton truck was involved in an automobile accident with a civilian vehicle in Basra, Iraq, on October 25, 2005
Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Spears 21 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Molino, Florida Killed by enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq, on October 23, 2005

[Gregor]

Rest in Peace
Staff Sgt. George T. Alexander, Jr. 34 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Killeen, Texas Died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on October 22 of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Bradley fighting vehicle in Samarra, Iraq, on October 17, 2005
Lance Cpl. Kenneth J. Butler 19 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Rowan, North Carolina Killed when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Amariya, Iraq, on October 21, 2005
Cpl. Benny G. ****erham III 21 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Conover, North Carolina One of two Marines killed when their vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations against enemy forces near Amariya, Iraq, on October 21, 2005
Cpl. Seamus M. Davey 25 4th Force Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve Lewis, New York Killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Haqlaniya, Iraq, on October 21, 2005
Capt. Tyler B. Swisher 35 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Cincinnati, Ohio One of two Marines killed when their vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations against enemy forces near Amariya, Iraq, on October 21, 2005
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson 25 Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 8th Regimental Combat Team, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on October 21, 2005
Sgt. Jacob D. Dones 21 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Dimmitt, Texas Killed when his forward operating base was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Hit, Iraq, on October 20, 2005
Staff Sgt. Dennis P. Merck 38 878th Engineer Battalion, Georgia Army National Guard Evans, Georgia Died of a non-combat related injury in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 20, 2005
Staff Sgt. Richard T. Pummill 27 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Cincinnati, Ohio One of three Marines killed by a homemade bomb that detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq, on October 20, 2005
Lance Cpl. Andrew D. Russoli 21 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Greensboro, North Carolina One of three Marines killed by a homemade bomb that detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq, on October 20, 2005
Lance Cpl. Steven W. Szwydek 20 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania One of three Marines killed by a homemade bomb that detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq, on October 20, 2005
Lance Cpl. Norman W. Anderson III 21 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Parkton, Maryland Killed when a car bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabila, Iraq, on October 19, 2005
Spc. Daniel D. Bartels 22 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Huron, South Dakota Died of a non-combat related cause in Mosul, Iraq, on October 19, 2005
Spc. Kendall K. Frederick 21 983rd Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Randallstown, Maryland Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle during convoy operations near Tikrit, Iraq, on October 19, 2005
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew R. Kading 32 983rd Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Madison, Wisconsin Died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on October 31 of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his convoy vehicle near Tikrit, Iraq, on October 19, 2005.
Sgt. Arthur A. Mora Jr. 23 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Pico Rivera, California One of three soldiers killed when their Humvee was struck by enemy fire during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 19, 2005
Spc. Russell H. Nahvi 24 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Arlington, Texas One of three soldiers killed when their Humvee was struck by enemy fire during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 19, 2005
Spc. Jose E. Rosario 20 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division St. Croix, Virgin Islands One of three soldiers killed when their Humvee was struck by enemy fire during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 19, 2005 </p>

[Gregor]

Staff Sgt. Travis W. Nixon 24 Company B, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division Saint John, Washington Died of injuries sustained when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades north of Lwara, Afghanistan, on October 29, 2005

[Sneaky SF Dude]

BOEBLINGEN, Germany (USASOC News Service, Nov. 5, 2005) — An Army Special Forces Officer died Nov. 3 from injuries suffered during a combat mission in Iraq.

Capt. Jeffrey P. Toczylowski, 30, a Special Forces detachment commander assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Panzer Kaserne, Germany, was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was seriously injured as a result of a fall from a helicopter during a combat infiltration. Toczylowski was airlifted to a military treatment facility where he was pronounced dead.

A native of Upper Moreland, Pa., Toczylowski was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1995 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Valley Forge Military College in Valley Forge, Pa.

Toczylowski arrived at 10th SFG (A) in May 2003.

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Parachutist Badge and the Special Forces Tab.

Toczylowski is survived by his parents, Philip and Margret Toczylowski, of Upper Moreland.

[Long Island Bob]

Thank you all for our tireless efforts

[danrushnavyret]

"When God opens the book of deeds before the boys of my command, there will be no argument as to their just right to enter heaven. When I asked them to do their duty, the did it unto death without fail or faulter."

General John Buford US Cav

His unit held the superior confederate forces at bay
denying them the high grounds around
Gettysburg and ensured a union victory.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Special Forces Soldier dies in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Nov. 16, 2005) — An Army Special Forces Soldier died Nov. 15 in the vicinity of Lawara, Afghanistan of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee.

Sgt. 1st Class James S. Ochsner, 36, a Special Forces intelligence sergeant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Ochsner was in the process of distributing supplies to local nationals at the time of the attack.

A Hope Mills, N.C. resident, Ochsner enlisted in the Army in 1987 as an artilleryman.

Ochsner arrived at 3rd SFG in July 2002.

His awards and decorations include two Bronze Star Medals, Army Commendation Medal for valor, Army Commendation Medal for service, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badges, and the Special Forces Tab.

Ochsner is survived by his wife, Ann, his son, Nicholas, and daughter, Meagan of Hope Mills. He is also survived by his parents, Robert and Sandra, of Beach Park, Ill.

[101st. Combatmedic]

Pvt. Adam "A.J." Johnson, 22, of Clayton, Ohio
Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Tessar, 35, of Simi Valley, Calif.
Spc. William J. Byler, 23, of Ballinger, Texas
Pfc. David J. Martin, 21, of Edmond, Okla.
Spc. Joshua J. Munger, 22, of Maysville, Mo.
Spc. Benjamin A. Smith, 21, of Hudson, Wis.
Pfc. Tyler R. Mackenzie, 20, of Evans, Colo.
Sgt. 1st Class James F. Hayes, 48, of Barstow, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Fegler, 24, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Staff Sgt. James E. Estep, 26, of Leesburg, Fla.
Spc. Matthew J. Holley, 21, of San Diego
Spc. Alexis Roman-Cruz, 33, of Brandon, Fla.
Pfc. Travis J. Grigg, 24, of Inola, Okla.

13 Screaming Eagles since 1 November.

See you guys on the high ground..... Air Assault.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

En Paz Descansen

Doc,
The nation's loss is Valhalla's gain. I am truly sorry for your loss.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Nov. 21, 2005) — An Army Special Forces Soldier died Nov. 19 in Mosul, Iraq of wounds sustained when an explosion occurred inside a building he was searching.

Master Sgt. Anthony R. C. Yost, 39, a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha Team Sergeant assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

At the time of his death, Yost was in the process of searching a building in Mosul for insurgents. During the search, an explosion occurred collapsing the building. Yost was killed by the blast.

Yost was born in Oklahoma and raised in Flint, Mich. He enlisted in the Army in 1987.

Yost was assigned to 3rd Bn., 3rd SFG in March 2005. He was a Special Forces Soldier for 13 years and served with 10th SFG, Fort Carson, Colo., as well as with the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School here.

His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, six Army Commendation Medals, six Army Achievement Medals, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Senior Parachutist Badge, Military Freefall Master Parachutist Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badges, and the Special Forces Tab.

He is survived by his wife, Joann and his children, Donovan, Cheyenne, and Anthony.

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Spc. William J. Byler 23 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Ballinger, Texas One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005


Spc. Derence W. Jack 31 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, 29th Brigade Combat Team Saipan, Marianas Islands of the Pacific One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 31, 2005


Pvt. Adam R. Johnson 22 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Clayton, Ohio One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005


Staff Sgt. Wilgene T. Lieto 28 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, 29th Brigade Combat Team, Army Reserve Saipan, Marianas Islands of the Pacific One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 31, 2005


Pfc. David J. Martin 21 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Edmond, Oklahoma One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005


1st Lt. Robert C. Oneto-Sikorski 33 Company C, 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, Mississippi Army National Guard Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his dismounted patrol in Iskandariyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005


Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Tessar 36 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Simi Valley, California One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on October 31, 2005


Staff Sgt. Joel P. Dameron 27 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Ellabell, Georgia Killed when a roadside bomb detonated during combat operations in the vicinity of Al Amiriyah, Iraq, on October 30, 2005


Sgt. Shaker T. Guy 23 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard Pomona, California One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 29, 2005


Capt. Raymond D. Hill II 39 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard Turlock, California One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 29, 2005


Sgt. Michael P. Hodshire 25 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force North Adams, Michigan Died of wounds sustained from the detonation of a roadside bomb during combat operations near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq, on October 29, 2005.


Pfc. Kenny D. Rojas 21 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Pembroke Pines, Florida Killed when a landmine exploded near his Humvee near Bayji, Iraq, on October 29, 2005


1st Lt. Debra A. Banaszak 35 1035th Maintenance Company, Illinois Army National Guard Bloomington, Illinois Died from non-combat related injuries at Camp Victory, Kuwait, on October 28, 2005


Pfc. Dillon M. Jutras 20 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Fairfax Station, Virginia Died of injuries sustained during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on October 28, 2005


Lance Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield Jr. 23 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Cleveland, Ohio One of two Marines killed in an indirect fire explosion in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, on October 27, 2005


Lance Cpl. Jared J. Kremm 24 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Hauppage, New York One of two Marines killed in an indirect fire explosion in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, on October 27, 2005


Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Lightner Jr. 28 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania Died when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on October 27, 2005

Capt. Michael J. Mackinnon 30 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Helena, Montana Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on Octpber 27, 2005


Col. William W. Wood 44 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard Panama City, Florida Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his position while he was directing security operations in response to an earlier detonation of a roadside bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 27, 2005


Sgt. 1st Class Ramon A. Acevedoaponte 51 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Watertown, New York One of two soldiers when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee in Rustamiyah, Iraq, on October 26, 2005


Staff Sgt. Lewis J. Gentry 48 94th Engineer Battalion Detroit, Michigan Died of a non-combat related cause in Mosul, Iraq, on October 26, 2005


Sgt. Evan S. Parker 25 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment, 20th Brigade Combat Team, Army Reserve Arkansas, Kansas Died at Landstuhl Army Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on October 26, 2005, of injuries sustained when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces who threw a bomb from their moving vehicle in Balad, Iraq, on October 23


Master Sgt. Thomas A. Wallsmith 38 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Carthage, Missouri One of two soldiers when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee in Rustamiyah, Iraq, on October 26, 2005


Sgt. James Witkowski 32 729th Transportation Company, Army Reserve Surprise, Arizona Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations near Ashraf, Iraq, on October 26, 2005


Sgt. Michael T. Robertson 28 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Houston, Texas Died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on October 25, 2005, of injuries sustained on October 17, 2005, when a roadside bomb detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Samarra, Iraq. The incident fatally injured another soldier.


Cpl. Benjamin D. Hoeffner 21 324th Psychological Operations Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Army Reserve Wheat Ridge, Colorado Died when he apparently choked and fell unconscious while eating at a military dining facility in Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, on October 25, 2005


Spc. Christopher T. Monroe 19 785th Military Police Battalion, Army Reserve Kendallville, Indiana Killedwhen his five-ton truck was involved in an automobile accident with a civilian vehicle in Basra, Iraq, on October 25, 2005


Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Spears 21 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Molino, Florida Killed by enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq, on October 23, 2005

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Lance Cpl. Scott A. Zubowski 20 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Manchester, Indiana One of two Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Al Amiriyah, Iraq, on November 12, 2005


Sgt. Tyrone L. Chisholm 27 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Savannah, Georgia Killed when multiple roadside bombs detonated near his M1A2 Abrams tank in Tal Afar, Iraq, on November 11, 2005


Cpl. Donald E. Fisher II 21 40th Transportation Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion, 593rd Corps Support Group Avon, Massachusetts One of two soldiers killed when their convoy vehicle was involved in a collision in Kirkuk, Iraq, on November 11, 2005


Pfc. Antonio Mendezsanchez 22 40th Transportation Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion, 593rd Corps Support Group Rincon, Puerto Rico One of two soldiers killed when their convoy vehicle was involved in a collision in Kirkuk, Iraq, on November 11, 2005


Staff Sgt. Michael C. Parrott 49 Army National Guard's Joint Forces Headquarters Timnath, Colorado One of two soldiers killed when their M1A1 Abrams tank was attacked by enemy forces in Al Khalidiyah, Iraq, on November 10, 2005


Lance Cpl. Daniel F. Swaim 19 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Yadkinville, North Carolina Died of wounds sustained when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabila, Iraq, on November 10, 2005


Sgt. Joshua A. Terando 27 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Illinois Army National Guard Morris, Illinois One of two soldiers killed when their M1A1 Abrams tank was attacked by enemy forces in Al Khalidiyah, Iraq, on November 10, 2005


Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe 35 1st Battallion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division Oviedo, Florida Died on November 8, 2005, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Bradley fighting vehicle during patrol operations in Samarra, Iraq, on October 17, 2005


Lance Cpl. Jeremy P. Tamburello 19 1st Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Denver, Colorado Died of wounds sustained from a homemade bomb during combat operations west of Rutbah, Iraq, on November 8, 2005


1st Lt. Justin S. Smith 28 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Lansing, Michigan One of four soldiers killed when a suicide car bomb exploded near their dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 7, 2005


Staff Sgt. Brian L. Freeman 27 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Lucedale, Mississippi One of four soldiers killed when a suicide car bomb exploded near their dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 7, 2005


Spc. Robert C. Pope II 22 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment East Islip, New York One of four soldiers killed when a suicide car bomb exploded near their dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 7, 2005


Pfc. Mario A. Reyes 19 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Las Cruces, New Mexico One of four soldiers killed when a suicide car bomb exploded near their dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 7, 2005


Capt. Joel E. Cahill 34 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Norwood, Massachusetts Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Ad Dawr, Iraq, on November 6, 2005


Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Sorensen 26 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Boca Raton, Florida Killed by enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Husayba, Iraq, on November 6, 2005


Master Sgt. James F. Hayes 48 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Barstow, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Taji, Iraq, on November 6, 2005


Warrant Officer Class 2 David Russell Nary Age not available Australian Special Air Service Regiment Perth, Australia Killed when he was struck by a vehicle during a training mission in Kuwait on November 6, 2005


Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren 44 Army Reservist assigned to the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq Lorton, Virginia Killed when a civilian vehicle pulled in front of his Humvee causing it to roll over in Tallil, Iraq, on November 5, 2005


Gunnery Sgt. Darrell W. Boatman 38 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Fayetteville, North Carolina Died on November 4, 2005, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds sustained on November 2 when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations near Habbaniya, Iraq


Spc. Timothy D. Brown 23 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard Cedar Springs, Michigan Killed when a land mine detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on November 4, 2005


Staff Sgt. Jason A. Fegler 24 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Virginia Beach, Virginia Killed during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 4, 2005


Capt. James M. Gurbisz 23 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard Cedar Springs, Michigan Killed when a land mine detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on November 4, 2005


Pfc. Dustin A. Yancey 22 26th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Goose Creek, South Carolina One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 4, 2005


Spc. Darren D. Howe 21 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Beatrice, Nebraska Died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on November 3, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Bradley fighting vehicle in Samarra, Iraq, on October 17, 2005.


Sgt. 1st Class Daniel J. Pratt 48 211th Maintenance Company, Ohio Army National Guard Youngstown, Ohio Died from a non-combat related case in Nasiriya, Iraq, on November 3, 2005.


Capt. Jeffrey P. Toczylowski 30 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group Upper Moreland, Pennsylvania Died from injuries sustained during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on November 3, 2005.


Staff Sgt. Kyle B. Wehrly 28 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard Galesburg, Illinois Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Ashraf, Iraq, on November 3, 2005


Maj. Gerald M. Bloomfield II 38 Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Ypsilanti, Michigan One of two Marines killed when their AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed while flying in support of security and stabilization operations near Ramadi, Iraq, on November 2, 2005


Spc. Dennis J. Ferderer Jr. 20 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division New Salem, North Dakota Killed when enemy forces threw a grenade at his Humvee during convoy operations in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq, on November 2, 2005


Pfc. Tyler R. MacKenzie 20 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Evans, Colorado One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee near Baghdad, Iraq, on November 2, 2005


Capt. Michael D. Martino 32 Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Fairfax, Virginia One of two Marines killed when their AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed while flying in support of security and stabilization operations near Ramadi, Iraq, on November 2, 2005


Spc. Joshua J. Munger 22 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Maysville, Missouri One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee near Baghdad, Iraq, on November 2, 2005


2nd Lt. Mark J. Procopio 28 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment, Vermont Army National Guard Stowe, Vermont Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on November 2, 2005


Spc. Benjamin A. Smith 21 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Hudson, Wisconsin One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee near Baghdad, Iraq, on November 2, 2005


Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu 28 2nd Force Service Support Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Oxnard, California Killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations in the vicinity of Ramadi, Iraq, on November 1, 2005


Sgt. Daniel A. Tsue 27 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Honolulu, Hawaii Killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations in the vicinity of Ramadi, Iraq, on November 1, 2005

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Master Sgt. Brett E. Angus 40 Marine Wing Support Squadron-372, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force St. Paul, Minnesota Killed when a roadside bomb exploded during combat operations against enemy forces near Camp Taqaddum, Iraq, on November 26, 2005


Spc. Gregory L. Tull 20 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery Regiment, Iowa Army National Guard Pocahontas, Iowa Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on November 25, 2005


Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen 22 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey Died at the Medical University of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, on November 24, 2005, of a non-combat related illness identified in Balad, Iraq, on November 10


Pfc. Marc A. Delgado 21 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade Lithia, Florida Killed along with another soldier when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee, causing it to flip into a canal in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 24, 2005


Sgt. 1st Class Eric P. Pearrow 40 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Peoria, Illinois Died when his M1A2 Abrams tank accidentally rolled over into a canal in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 24, 2005


Staff Sgt. Steven C. Reynolds 32 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade Jordan, New York Killed along with another soldier when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee, causing it to flip into a canal in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 24, 2005


Spc. Javier A. Villanueva 25 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Temple, Texas Died in Al Asad, Iraq, on November 24, 2005, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations in Hit, Iraq, on November 23

Staff Sgt. Aram J. Bass 25 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Niagara Falls, New York Bass and another soldier were killed when their unit came under direct fire during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq on November 23, 2005. Their deaths are under investigation as a potential friendly-fire incident.


Spc. Allen J. Knop 22 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Willowick, Ohio Died of non-combat related injuries in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 23, 2005

Sgt. William B. Meeuwsen 24 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Kingwood, Texas Meeuwsen and another soldier were killed when their unit came under direct fire during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq on November 23, 2005. Their deaths are under investigation as a potential friendly-fire incident.


Sgt. Denis J. Gallardo 22 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment St. Petersburg, Florida Died of a non-combat related illness in Tal Afar, Iraq, on November 22, 2005


Pfc. John W. Dearing 21 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard Hazel Park, Michigan Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on November 21, 2005


Sgt. John Jones 31 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Birmingham, England Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near the patrol he was commanding in Basra, Iraq, on November 20, 2005


Sgt. Dominic J. Sacco 32 Company A, 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Albany, New York Killed when his M1A1 Abrams tank was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Taji, Iraq, on November 20, 2005


Spc. Dominic J. Hinton 24 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Jacksonville, Texas One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005


Cpl. Jonathan F. Blair 21 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Fort Wayne, Indiana One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

Staff Sgt. Edward Karolasz 25 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Powder Springs, New Jersey One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005


1st Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski 23 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Freehold, New Jersey One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005


Spc. Michael J. Idanan 21 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Chula Vista, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005


Pvt. Christopher M. Alcozer 21 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team DeKalb, Illinois Killed when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire and grenades in Mosul, Iraq, on November 19, 2005


Lance Cpl. Miguel Terrazas 20 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force El Paso, Texas Killed by a homemade bomb that detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Haditha, Iraq, on November 19, 2005


Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Troyer 21 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Tangent, Oregon Died of wounds received from small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces near Karma, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

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Master Sgt. Anthony R. C. Yost 39 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group Flint, Michigan Killed when an explosion occurred inside a building he was searching in Mosul, Iraq, on November 19, 2005


Pfc. Anthony A. Gaunky 19 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Sparta, Wisconsin Died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on November 18, 2005, of injuries sustained when his Humvee was involved in an accident during convoy operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 17, 2005


Sgt. Luis R. Reyes 26 947th Engineer Company, Colorado Army National Guard Aurora, Colorado Died en route to Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, when the bus in which he was riding rolled over on November 18, 2005


Staff Sgt. Ivan V. Alarcon 23 473rd Quartermaster Company Jerome, Idaho Died when his Humvee accidentally rolled over during combat operations in Tal Afar, Iraq, on November 17, 2005


Spc. Vernon R. Widner 34 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Redlands, California One of two soldiers who died of injuries sustained when their Humvee was involved in an accident during convoy operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 17, 2005


Lance Cpl. Roger W. Deeds 24 Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Biloxi, Mississippi One of three Marines killed as a result of enemy small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Ubaydi, Iraq, on November 16, 2005


Lance Cpl. John A. Lucente 19 Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Grass Valley, California Killed by an enemy hand grenade during combat operations against enemy forces in Ubaydi, Iraq, on November 16, 2005


2nd Lt. Donald R. McGlothlin 26 Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Lebanon, Virginia Killed by small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Ubaydi, Iraq, on November 16, 2005


Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray 27 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Atwater, Ohio Killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Haditha, Iraq, on November 16, 2005


Pvt. Dylan R. Paytas 20 3rd Brigade Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Freedom, Pennsylvania Died of injuries sustained from multiple gunshot wounds in Baquba, Iraq, on November 16, 2005


Cpl. Jeffry A. Rogers 21 Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Oklahoma City, Oklahoma One of three Marines killed as a result of enemy small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Ubaydi, Iraq, on November 16, 2005


Cpl. Joshua J. Ware 20 Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Apache, Oklahoma One of three Marines killed as a result of enemy small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Ubaydi, Iraq, on November 16, 2005


Staff Sgt. James E. Estep 26 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Leesburg, Florida One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on November 15, 2005


Pfc. Travis J. Grigg 24 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Inola, Oklahoma One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on November 15, 2005


Spc. Matthew J. Holley 21 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division San Diego, California One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on November 15, 2005


Spc. Alexis Roman-Cruz 33 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Brandon, Florida One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on November 15, 2005


Lance Cpl. Nickolas D. Schiavoni 26 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Haverhill, Massachusetts Killed when a suicide car bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Karma, Iraq, on November 15, 2005


Cpl. John M. Longoria 21 Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Nixon, Texas Died of wounds sustained from small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in New Ubaydi, Iraq, on November 14, 2005


Lance Cpl. Christopher M. McCrackin 20 Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Liverpool, Texas One of two Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in New Ubaydi, Iraq, on November 14, 2005


Maj. Ramon J. Mendoza Jr. 37 Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Nixon, Texas One of two Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in New Ubaydi, Iraq, on November 14, 2005


Lance Cpl. David A. Mendez Ruiz 20 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Cleveland, Ohio One of two Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Al Amiriyah, Iraq, on November 12, 2005


Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Sutherland 33 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team West Deptford, New Jersey Killed when his Stryker military vehicle accidentally rolled over in Al Qadisiyah, Iraq, on November 12, 2005

[Morning View]

June 16: 3
Army Maj. Paul R. Syverson III, 32, of Lake Zurich, Ill.Ê- Mortar attack on camp, Balad.
Army Spc. Jeremy M. Dimaranan, 29, of Virginia Beach, Va. - Mortar attack on camp, Balad.
Army Sgt. Arthur S. Mastrapa, 35, of Apopka, Fla. - Mortar attack on camp, Balad.
June 14: 1
Army Pfc. Shawn M. Atkins, 20, of Parker, Colo. - Non-combat injury, Baghdad.
June 13: 1
Army Spc. Eric S. McKinley, 24, of Corvallis, Ore. - Vehicle attacked by IED, Baghdad.
June 9: 1
Army Pfc. Thomas D. Caughman, 20, of Lexington, S.C. - Vehicle hit by RPG in Baghdad.
June 8: 1
Army Capt. Humayun S. M. Khan, 27, of Bristow, Va. - Vehicle loaded with explosives driven into compound, Baquabah.
June 7: 2
Marine Lance Cpl. Jeremy L. Bohlman, 21, of Sioux Falls, S.D. - Killed in Al Anbar Province.
Army Sgt. Jamie A. Gray, 29, of Montpelier, Vt.- Vehicle hit by IED in Scania.
June 6: 2
Army Pfc. Melissa J. Hobart (female), 22, of Ladson, S.C. - Collapsed and died on guard duty in Bagdad.
Army Sgt. Melvin Y. Mora, 27, of Columbia, Mo. - Camp hit by mortar attack in Taji.
June 5: 2
Army Sgt. Humberto F. Timoteo, 25, of Newark, N.J. - Vehicle hit by IED, Baghdad.
Army Spc. Ryan E. Doltz, 26, of Mine Hill, N.J. - Vehicle hit by IED, Baghdad.
June 4: 5
Killed in Baghdad when convoy attacked by IED's and RPG's:
Army 1st Lt. Erik. S. McCrae, 25, of Portland, Ore.
Army Sgt. Justin L. Eyerly, 23, of Salem, Ore.
Army Spc. Justin W. Linden, 22, of Portland, Ore.
Army Sgt. Frank T. Carvill, 51, of Carlstadt, N.J.
Army Spc. Christopher M. Duffy, 26, of Brick, N.J.
June 3: 1
Marine Lance Cpl. Todd J. Bolding, 23, of Manvel, Texas - Killed in Al Anbar Province.
June 2: 1
Marine Cpl. Bum R. Lee, 21, of Sunnyvale, Calif. - Killed in Al Anbar Province.
June 1: 1
Army Pfc. Markus J. Johnson, 20, of Springfield, Mass. - Died in Al Anbar Province when Avenger rolled over.

[Cav Scout]

For Luther Pringle, WW2 and Korea, died Dec 3rd, memorial and burial today, services by Upton VFW 9758
Good Day and God Bless

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Bountiful man killed in Iraq
The Utah soldier's fatal fall comes six months after his stepmother died
By Matthew D. LaPlante
The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune

Ellis Nelson knew that, one day, two soldiers in dress uniform might meet him as they did early Monday afternoon.
In Iraq, where his son had been for nearly a year, death comes in many ways: from sniper shootings, from roadside bombings, from rocket attacks. Military parents often harbor such unnerving thoughts about the dangers of war overseas.
Yet frequently - more than a fifth of the time, according to Defense Department numbers - death in Iraq comes much the same way as death back home, in unexpected accidents on otherwise routine days.
So it appears to have come for Spc. Lex Nelson, who died after falling from a guard tower at Forward Operating Base Remagen, near Tikrit, on Monday.
Few other details were immediately made available to Nelson's family, but military officials called the incident "nonhostile."
In that aspect, it was no less jarring or devastating. And for Ellis Nelson - who was expecting his 21-year-old son's homecoming within weeks - no less heroic.
"He was dedicated," Nelson said, a copy of his son's last e-mail shaking in his hands. "He always looked for good in what was happening. He believed in freedom."
In the e-mail, the Granite High School graduate wrote of plans to leave Tikrit on a Dec. 29 convoy. He expected to be back in the United States a day or two after New Year's.
"As all things go, home sweet home is really home sweet home," he wrote. "All things considered, life is good . . ."
He signed the letter "Stones," a nickname given to him by one of his 14 brothers and sisters - and which stuck with all the rest.
Many of those siblings - now spread across several states - had arrived at Ellis Nelson's Bountiful home by Tuesday evening to help their father cope with a yet another tragedy.
They had made the same trip in June when Ellis Nelson's wife - Lex Nelson's stepmother - passed away.
Armed with a message from the American Red Cross and determined to make it home for the funeral, Lex Nelson had taken emergency leave so that he could be by his father's side on that day.
"It was just good to have him home, then," Nelson said of the last moments he shared with his son, painful as it was to have to bury a second spouse - his first wife, Lex Nelson's mother, passed away 10 years ago.
"He had two mothers waiting for him," said Maxine Hepworth-Taylor, Lex Nelson's aunt. "You know, this family has gone through death before, and so I guess I was surprised at how much it still hurts."
Though comforted by faith, Hepworth-Taylor sobs at the loss and its seemingly vagarious nature.
"But this family responds to tragedy well," she said. "We become stronger."
And in their plight, they are not alone - for service in the military comes with certain dangers above those posed by bullets and bombs.
The first Utahn killed during major combat operations in Iraq, Staff Sgt. James Cawley, was crushed by a coalition Humvee during the initial push to Baghdad. Utah has lost at least six other service members in nonhostile incidents in Iraq and Afghanistan - and at least one, in the past year, who was preparing for battle while in the United States.
The military honors such victims with no less tribute than any other soldier's death. And their families mourn them no less.
"It takes you by surprise every bit as much," said Amy Burleson.
Burleson's brother, Philip Christensen, a graduate of Brighton High School, was killed April 19 when his M113 Armored Personnel Carrier overturned during a training operation in Fort Riley, Kan. He had recently returned from a yearlong tour of duty in Iraq.
"You cannot ever expect such a thing to happen," Burleson said. "And you can never forget. I still think about him every day and I cry almost every day. It makes it no easier to know that it was simply an accident."
Services for Lex Nelson will be scheduled in the upcoming days.

This particular soldier happened to be a boy scout of mine when I was a scout master living in Salt Lake City. I morn along side his family and know that he will be missed.

Thank you for starting this thread. We need to Honor those that give their lives for our freedom!!:flag:

Maze

[Rounder]

I hope this is appropriate. I lost my good friend Ronald Scott Owens in the bombing of the USS Cole. He was an Electronics Warfare Technician. He and I fell out of touch after high school, and didn't even know he joined the Navy. I wish I could have seen him again. :frown: :flag:

[goodguyrick]

God Bless those who serve, have served and those who gave the ultimate for their country and gave that ultimate so that a person could claim they have the constitutional right to put their pictures on the internet to push a cause that demeans what they stood for.

Bless them all.

[jimsbro]

I miss you bro. Especially today as christmas comes closer. Your kids are doing really well and I'm doing my best to be there for you. You'd be so proud of them. Want you to know I love ya bro and want you to know how much I miss you. We'll meet again. I'm so proud of who you were.

[Lee Kington]

I created a thread on this.. but thought I would stick it in here as well for long term preservation....

Before You Go


The elderly parking lot attendant wasn't in a good mood.
Neither was Sam Bierstock. It was around 1 a.m., and Bierstock, a Delray Beach , Fla., eye doctor, business consultant, corporate speaker and musician, was bone tired after appearing at an event. He pulled up in his car, and the parking attendant began to speak. "I took two bullets for this country and look what I'm doing," he said bitterly.
At first, Bierstock didn't know what to say to the World War II veteran. But he rolled down his window and told the man, "Really, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you." Then the old soldier began to cry. "That really got to me," Bierstock says.

Cut to today.

Bierstock, 58, and John Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach - a member of Bierstock's band, Dr Sam and the Managed Care Band - have written a song inspired by that old soldier in the airport parking lot. The mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It encourages people to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die. "If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to thank them."

The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web (www.beforeyougo.us) (http://www.beforeyougo.us)/), the song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren. "It made me cry," wrote one veteran's son. Another sent an e-mail saying that only after his father consumed several glasses of wine would he discuss "the unspeakable horrors" he and other soldiers had witnessed in places such as Anzio, Iwo Jima, Bataan and Omaha Beach. "I can never thank them enough," the son wrote. "Thank you for thinking about them."

Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, maybe a Lee Greenwood type, but because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release it quickly, for free, on the Web. They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.

Turn up your volume and visit Before You Go (http://www.managedmusic.com/beforeyougo.html)by Dr. Sam & The Frivolous Action Blues Band.

Or....
If you use this link it will come in full screen.. pretty neat.

Before You Go Full Screen (http://www.managedmusic.com/voice.swf)

[Gregor]

Sgt. Grzegorz Jakoniuk 25 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division Schiller Park, Illinois Died of non-combat related injuries in Taji, Iraq, on November 30, 2005

Staff Sgt. William D. Richardson 30 Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Houston, Texas Died of wounds sustained from a non-hostile vehicle accident near Taqaddum, Iraq, on November 30, 2005

Cpl. Joshua D. Snyder 20 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Hampstead, Maryland Died of wounds sustained from small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq, on November 30, 2005

Cpl. William G. Taylor 26 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Macon, Georgia Killed by small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Falluja, Iraq, on November 30, 2005

Sgt. Donald J. Hasse 28 Company A, 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division Wichita Falls, Texas One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated next to their Humvee in Taji, Iraq, on November 29, 2005

Sgt. Jerry W. Mills Jr. 23 Company A, 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division Arkansas City, Kansas One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated next to their Humvee in Taji, Iraq, on November 29, 2005

Master Sgt. Brett E. Angus 40 Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force St. Paul, Minnesota Killed when a roadside bomb exploded during combat operations against enemy forces near Camp Taqaddum, Iraq, on November 26, 2005

Spc. Gregory L. Tull 20 Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery Regiment, Iowa Army National Guard Pocahontas, Iowa Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on November 25, 2005

Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen 22 Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey Died at the Medical University of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, on November 24, 2005, of a non-combat related illness identified in Balad, Iraq, on November 10

Pfc. Marc A. Delgado 21 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade Lithia, Florida Killed along with another soldier when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee, causing it to flip into a canal in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 24, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class Eric P. Pearrow 40 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Peoria, Illinois Died when his M1A2 Abrams tank accidentally rolled over into a canal in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 24, 2005

Staff Sgt. Steven C. Reynolds 32 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade Jordan, New York Killed along with another soldier when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee, causing it to flip into a canal in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 24, 2005

Spc. Javier A. Villanueva 25 H Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Temple, Texas Died in Al Asad, Iraq, on November 24, 2005, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations in Hit, Iraq, on November 23

Staff Sgt. Aram J. Bass 25 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Niagara Falls, New York Bass and another soldier were killed when their unit came under direct fire during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq on November 23, 2005. Their deaths are under investigation as a potential friendly-fire incident.

Spc. Allen J. Knop 22 Company C, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Willowick, Ohio Died of non-combat related injuries in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 23, 2005

Sgt. William B. Meeuwsen 24 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Kingwood, Texas Meeuwsen and another soldier were killed when their unit came under direct fire during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq on November 23, 2005. Their deaths are under investigation as a potential friendly-fire incident.

Sgt. Denis J. Gallardo 22 E Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment St. Petersburg, Florida Died of a non-combat related illness in Tal Afar, Iraq, on November 22, 2005

Pfc. John W. Dearing 21 Company B, 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard Hazel Park, Michigan Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on November 21, 2005

Sgt. John Jones 31 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Birmingham, England Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near the patrol he was commanding in Basra, Iraq, on November 20, 2005

Sgt. Dominic J. Sacco 32 Company A, 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Albany, New York Killed when his M1A1 Abrams tank was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Taji, Iraq, on November 20, 2005

Spc. Dominic J. Hinton 24 Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Jacksonville, Texas One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

Cpl. Jonathan F. Blair 21 Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Fort Wayne, Indiana One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

Staff Sgt. Edward Karolasz 25 Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Powder Springs, New Jersey One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

1st Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski 23 Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Freehold, New Jersey One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

Spc. Michael J. Idanan 21 A Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Chula Vista, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

Pvt. Christopher M. Alcozer 21 Company C, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team DeKalb, Illinois Killed when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire and grenades in Mosul, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

Lance Cpl. Miguel Terrazas 20 Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force El Paso, Texas Killed by a homemade bomb that detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Haditha, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Troyer 21 Company G, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Tangent, Oregon Died of wounds received from small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces near Karma, Iraq, on November 19, 2005

[Gregor]

1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary 24 1st Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Dallas, Pennsylvania One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 20, 2005

Spc. Richard Junior D. Naputi 24 1st Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Talofofo, Guam One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 20, 2005

Staff Sgt. Johnnie V. Mason 32 717th Ordnance Company, 184th Ordnance Battalion, 52nd Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Detachment) Rio Vista, Texas Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on December 19, 2005

Lance Cpl. Samuel Tapia 20 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) San Benito, Texas Killed by small-arms fire during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on December 18, 2005

Cpl. Adam R. Fales 21 Combat Service Support Detachment-21, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Cullman, Alabama Died of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Falluja, Iraq, on December 16, 2005

Sgt. Timothy R. Boyce 29 Maintenance Troop, Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment North Salt Lake, Utah Died of a non-combat related cause at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on December 15, 2005

Spc. Joseph A. Lucas 23 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Augusta, Georgia Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Balad, Iraq, on December 15, 2005

Staff Sgt. Kenneth B. Pospisil 35 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Andover, Minnesota Killed when a roadside bomb exploded during combat operations against enemy forces near Ramadi, Iraq, on December 14, 2005

Sgt. Brian C. Karim 22 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Talcott, West Virginia One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 13, 2005

Spc. James C. Kesinger 32 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Pharr, Texas One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 13, 2005

Spc. Peter J. Navarro 20 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Wildwood, Missouri One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 13, 2005

Cpl. Michael B. Presley 21 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Batesville, Mississippi Presley died on December 14, 2005, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany of wounds he received when a suicide car bomb exploded during combat operations against enemy forces in Falluja, Iraq, on December 12.

Staff Sgt. Michael S. Zyla 32 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Elgin, Oregon One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 13, 2005

Spc. Jared W. Kubasak 25 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Rocky Mount, Virginia Killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 12, 2005

Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Mitchell 28 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Evansville, Indiana Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 12, 2005
Spc. Lex S. Nelson 21 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Salt Lake City, Utah Died when he fell from a guard tower in Tikrit, Iraq, on December 12, 2005

Staff Sgt. Keith A. Bennett 32 28th Military Police Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard Holtwood, Pennsylvania Killed when a suicide car bomb exploded during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on December 11, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class James S. Moudy 37 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Newark, Delaware Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 11, 2005

Sgt. Julia V. Atkins 22 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade Bossier City, Louisiana Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near her Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 10, 2005

Sgt. Kenith Casica 32 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Virginia Beach, Virginia One of two soldiers killed by enemy small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 10, 2005

Spc. Thomas A. Foley III 23 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Newark, New Jersey Killed when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 10, 2005

Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson 41 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Anniston, Alabama One of two soldiers killed by enemy small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 10, 2005

Sgt. Adrian N. Orosco 26 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Corcoran, California Killed when a car bomb detonated near his dismounted position during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 9, 2005

Sgt. Spencer C. Akers 35 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard Traverse City, Michigan Died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on December 8, 2005, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on November 21, 2005

Staff Sgt. Milton Rivera-Vargas 55 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, Puerto Rico Army National Guard Boqueron, Puerto Rico Died of a non-combat related cause while on guard duty in Kalsu, Iraq, on December 8, 2005

1st Lt. Kevin J. Smith 28 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Brandon, Florida Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 8, 2005

Cpl. Joseph P. Bier 22 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Centralia, Washington Killed when a roadside bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq on December 7, 2005

[Gregor]

Sgt. Michael C. Taylor 23 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery, 214th Field Artillery Brigade, 3rd Corps Artillery Hockley, Texas Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck while his unit was conducting combat operations in Balad, Iraq, on December 7, 2005

Pfc. Thomas C. Siekert 20 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Lovelock, Nevada Died of non-combat related injuries in Bayji, Iraq, on December 6, 2005

Spc. Brian A. Wright 19 135th Engineer Company, Illinois Army National Guard Keensburg, Illinois Died when his Humvee struck a mine during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on December 6, 2005

Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Cuka 27 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery Regiment, South Dakota Army National Guard Yankton, South Dakota One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 4, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class Richard L. Schild 40 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery Regiment, South Dakota Army National Guard Tabor, South Dakota One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 4, 2005

Cpl. Jimmy L. Shelton 21 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Lehigh Acres, Florida Killed when his forward operating base in Bayji, Iraq, was attacked by enemy forces using mortars on December 3, 2005

Sgt. Philip A. Dodson Jr. 42 148th Forward Support Battalion, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard Forsyth, Georgia One of three soldiers that died of injuries sustained when their truck accidentally rolled over at Tallil Air Base, Iraq, on December 2, 2005

Spc. Marcus S. Futrell 20 148th Forward Support Battalion, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard Macon, Georgia One of three soldiers that died of injuries sustained when their truck accidentally rolled over at Tallil Air Base, Iraq, on December 2, 2005

Staff Sgt. Philip L. Travis 41 148th Forward Support Battalion, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard Snellville, Georgia One of three soldiers that died of injuries sustained when their truck accidentally rolled over at Tallil Air Base, Iraq, on December 2, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class Brent A. Adams 40 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard West View, Pennsylvania Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his military five-ton truck during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq on December 1, 2005

Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Clay 27 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Pensacola, Florida One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005

Lance Cpl. John M. Holmason 20 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Surprise, Arizona One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005

Lance Cpl. David A. Huhn 24 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Portland, Michigan One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005

Lance Cpl. Adam W. Kaiser 19 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Naperville, Illinois One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005

Lance Cpl. Robert A. Martinez 20 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Splendora, Texas One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005

Cpl. Anthony T. McElveen 20 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Little Falls, Minnesota One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005
Lance Cpl. Scott T. Modeen 24 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Hennepin, Minnesota One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005

Lance Cpl. Andrew G. Patten 19 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Byron, Illinois One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005

Sgt. Andy A. Stevens 29 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Tomah, Wisconsin One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005

Lance Cpl. Craig N. Watson 21 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Union City, Michigan One of 10 Marines killed when a homemade bomb made from four artillery shells exploded at an abandoned flour factory used as a Marine outpost in Falluja, Iraq, on December 1, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class John D. Morton 31 74th Infantry Detachment (Long Range Surveillance), 173rd Airborne Brigade Stanton, Kentucky Killed when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Shah Wali Kot, Afghanistan, on December 15, 2005

Spc. Matthew P. Steyart 21 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Mount Shasta, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Shah Wali Kot, Afghanistan, on November 22, 2005

Petty Officer 3rd Class Emory J. Turpin 23 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 Dahlonega, Georgia Died when he drowned in the Seychelles on November 20, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class James S. Ochsner 36 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group Waukegan, Illinois Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during a supply distribution mission to Afghan citizens near Lawara, Afghanistan, on November 15, 2005

[Sneaky SF Dude]

25 Dec 2005-A U.S. Army special operations Soldier based here died Dec. 24, 2005, when his unit was attacked with enemy small arms fire during combat operations in central Iraq.

Master Sgt. Joseph J. Andres, Jr., 34, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command here, died of injuries he sustained during the attack.

A native of Garfield Heights, Ohio, Andres graduated from Padua Franciscan High School in Parma, Ohio, and enlisted in the Army Reserve as a combat medic on Feb. 18, 1992. On April 21, 1993, he volunteered for active duty service and was assigned as a combat medic to the 42nd Medical Company, 68th Medical Group, Wiesbaden, Germany. He later served as a medical noncommissioned officer in A Company, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, and as a Special Forces communications noncommissioned officer in A Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash. Andres has been assigned to USASOC since Dec. 2003.

His military training includes the U.S. Army Airborne Course, the U.S. Army Ranger Course, the Military Freefall Course, the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, the Static Line Jumpmaster Course and the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course.

Andres’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, three Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral three, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Special Forces Tab, the Ranger Tab, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Field Medic Badge, the Military Freefall Badge, the Parachutist Badge and the Driver/Mechanics Badge. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of master sergeant.

Andres is survived by his parents, Joseph and Sandra Andres, of Seven Hills, Ohio.

[FidelisAdMortem]

www.nydailynews.com
12/29/05
Two U.S. soldiers, including one from Long Island, have been killed in Iraq, the military said Thursday.

Spec. Lance S. Sage, 26, of Hempstead, N.Y., and Pvt. Joshua M. Morberg, 20, of Sparks, Nev., were killed Tuesday when an explosive device detonated near their patrol in Baghdad, the Defense Department said.

The two U.S. Army soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, with the 4th Infantry Division based at Fort Hood, Texas.

[Gregor]

www.nydailynews.com
12/29/05
Two U.S. soldiers, including one from Long Island, have been killed in Iraq, the military said Thursday.

Spec. Lance S. Sage, 26, of Hempstead, N.Y., and Pvt. Joshua M. Morberg, 20, of Sparks, Nev., were killed Tuesday when an explosive device detonated near their patrol in Baghdad, the Defense Department said.

The two U.S. Army soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, with the 4th Infantry Division based at Fort Hood, Texas.
Thank you. It seems we've certainly had our fair share of losses. RIP, and prayers to families of the fallen.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Jan. 3, 2006 - An Army Special Forces Soldier died while conducting a combat raid in the vicinity of Balad, Iraq, when an enemy munitions cache exploded while being prepared for demolition.

Staff Sgt. Ayman A. Taha, 31, a Special Forces Engineer noncommissioned officer assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky., died Dec. 30 in an explosion while he was preparing to destroy enemy munitions discovered during combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Born in Sudan and residing in Clarksville, Tennessee, Taha entered the Army in 2002 and attended basic Infantry training and Basic Airborne School at Fort Benning, Ga. In 2003, he began training at Fort

Bragg, N.C., where he completed the Special Forces Engineer Sergeant’s Course and earned his Green Beret. In Jan 2005, Taha was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group at Fort Campbell, Ky., as a member of a Special Forces Operational Detachment-A or A-Team.

He deployed with 5th Special Forces Group to Iraq in support of OIF this past summer.

His awards included the National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral Two Device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Parachutists Badge, and the Special Forces Tab.

His posthumous awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, The Meritorious Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Born in Sudan, Taha was a native Arabic speaker and entered the Army under the 18X program. This program allows selected individuals to enlist directly for Special Forces Training as a result of preexisting unique skills.

Taha’s civilian education consisted of a Bachelors of Science in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley, and a Masters in Economics from the University of Massachusetts.

Taha is survived by his wife, Geraldine and his daughter, Sommer of Clarksville, Tenn. He is also survived by his parents, Abdel-Rahman and Amal Ali of Va.

[Phil McKracken]

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[Gregor]

Spc. Marcelino R. Corniel 23 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard La Puente, California Killed when an enemy mortar attack occurred in the vicinity of his observation post in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 31, 2005

Pvt. Jonathan R. Pfender 22 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Evansville, Indiana Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Bayji, Iraq, on December 30, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Christopher Dostie 32 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Lewiston, Maine Killed when a roadside bomb detonated while he was patrolling a main supply route near Baghdad, Iraq, on December 30, 2005

Staff Sgt. Ayman A. Taha 31 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group Vienna, Virginia Killed when a munitions cache he was preparing for demolition exploded in Balad, Iraq, on December 30, 2005

Cpl. George A. Lutz II 25 9th Psychological Operations Battalion, 4th Psychological Operations Group Virginia Beach, Virginia Died of wounds sustained when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire northwest of Falluja, Iraq, on December 29, 2005

Spc. Prince K. Teewia 27 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Durham, North Carolina Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 29, 2005

Spc. Aaron M. Forbes 24 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Oak Island, North Carolina Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 28, 2005

Pvt. Joshua M. Morberg 20 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Sparks, Nevada One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 27, 2005

Spc. Lance S. Sage 26 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Hempstead , New York One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 27, 2005

Spc. Dane O. Carver 20 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard Freeport, Michigan Killed when his Humvee came under attack enemy forces using small arms fire in Khalidiya, Iraq, on December 26, 2005

Sgt. Dominic R. Coles 25 5th Engineer Battalion Jesup, Georgia Killed when his Humvee came under attack during combat operations by enemy forces using small arms fire, rocket-propelled grenades, and mortars in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 26, 2005

Chief Warrant Officer Richard M. Salter 44 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Cypress, Texas One of two soldiers killed when their AH-64 Apache attack helicopter collided with another military aircraft in mid-air and crashed in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 26, 2005

Chief Warrant Officer Isaias E. Santos 28 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Ancon, Panama One of two soldiers killed when their AH-64 Apache attack helicopter with another military aircraft in mid-air and crashed in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 26, 2005

Spc. Sergio Gudino 22 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Pomona, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his M1A1 tank during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 25, 2005

Spc. Anthony O. Cardinal 20 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Muskegon, Michigan Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 25, 2005

Master Sgt. Joseph J. Andres, Jr. 34 Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command Seven Hills, Ohio Died of injuries sustained when he was attacked by enemy forces during combat operations in Baquba, Iraq, on December 24, 2005

Sgt. Myla L. Maravillosa 24 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Army Reserve Wahiawa, Hawaii Died of injuries sustained when her Humvee was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades in Hawija, Iraq, on December 24, 2005

Sgt. Regina C. Reali 25 351st Civil Affairs Command, Army Reserve Freso, California One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 23, 2005

Spc. Cheyenne C. Willey 36 351st Civil Affairs Command, Army Reserve Fremont, California One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 23, 2005

1st Lt. Benjamin T. Britt 24 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Wheeler, Texas One of two soldiers killed when a homemade bomb detonated near their position during a dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 22, 2005

Spc. William Lopez-Feliciano 33 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Quebradillas, Puerto Rico One of two soldiers killed when a homemade bomb detonated near their position during a dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 22, 2005

1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary 24 1st Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Dallas, Pennsylvania One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 20, 2005

Spc. Richard Junior D. Naputi 24 1st Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Talofofo, Guam One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 20, 2005

Staff Sgt. Johnnie V. Mason 32 717th Ordnance Company, 184th Ordnance Battalion, 52nd Ordnance Group Rio Vista, Texas Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on December 19, 2005


Lance Cpl. Samuel Tapia 20 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) San Benito, Texas Killed by small-arms fire during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on December 18, 2005

Cpl. Adam R. Fales 21 Combat Service Support Detachment 21, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Cullman, Alabama Died of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Falluja, Iraq, on December 16, 2005

Sgt. Timothy R. Boyce 29 Maintenance Troop, Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment North Salt Lake, Utah Died of a non-combat related cause at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on December 15, 2005

Spc. Joseph A. Lucas 23 A Troop, 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Augusta, Georgia Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Balad, Iraq, on December 15, 2005

Staff Sgt. Kenneth B. Pospisil 35 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Andover, Minnesota Killed when a roadside bomb exploded during combat operations against enemy forces near Ramadi, Iraq, on December 14, 2005

Sgt. Brian C. Karim 22 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Talcott, West Virginia One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 13, 2005

Spc. James C. Kesinger 32 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Pharr, Texas One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 13, 2005

Spc. Peter J. Navarro 20 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Wildwood, Missouri One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 13, 2005

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Cpl. Michael B. Presley 21 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Batesville, Mississippi Presley died on December 14, 2005, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany of wounds he received when a suicide car bomb exploded during combat operations against enemy forces in Falluja, Iraq, on December 12.

Staff Sgt. Michael S. Zyla 32 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Elgin, Oregon One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 13, 2005

Spc. Jared W. Kubasak 25 I Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Rocky Mount, Virginia Killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 12, 2005

Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Mitchell 28 D Troop, 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Evansville, Indiana Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 12, 2005

Spc. Lex S. Nelson 21 Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Salt Lake City, Utah Died when he fell from a guard tower in Tikrit, Iraq, on December 12, 2005

Staff Sgt. Keith A. Bennett 32 28th Military Police Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard Holtwood, Pennsylvania Killed when a suicide car bomb exploded during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on December 11, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class James S. Moudy 37 Recon Troop, 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Newark, Delaware Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 11, 2005

Sgt. Julia V. Atkins 22 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade Bossier City, Louisiana Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near her Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 10, 2005

Sgt. Kenith Casica 32 Company B, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Virginia Beach, Virginia One of two soldiers killed by enemy small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 10, 2005

Sgt. Clarence L. Floyd Jr. 28 Battery A, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Newark, New Jersey Killed when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 10, 2005

Spc. Thomas A. Foley III 23 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Newark, New Jersey Killed when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 10, 2005

Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson 41 Company B, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Anniston, Alabama One of two soldiers killed by enemy small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 10, 2005

Sgt. Adrian N. Orosco 26 G Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Corcoran, California Killed when a car bomb detonated near his dismounted position during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 9, 2005

Sgt. Spencer C. Akers 35 Company B, 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard Traverse City, Michigan Died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on December 8, 2005, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on November 21, 2005

Staff Sgt. Milton Rivera-Vargas 55 Company B, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, Puerto Rico Army National Guard Boqueron, Puerto Rico Died of a non-combat related cause while on guard duty in Kalsu, Iraq, on December 8, 2005

1st Lt. Kevin J. Smith 28 Battery A, 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Brandon, Florida Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 8, 2005

Cpl. Joseph P. Bier 22 Company L, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Centralia, Washington Killed when a roadside bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq on December 7, 2005

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Sgt. Jason Lopez Reyes 29 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Hatillo, Puerto Rico One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 5, 2005

Spc. Ryan D. Walker 25 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Stayton, Oregon One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 5, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class Jason L. Bishop 31 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Williamstown, Kentucky Killed when a car bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Siniya, Iraq, on January 1, 2006

Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Vanderhorn 37 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Pierce, Washington Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Siniya, Iraq, on January 1, 2006

Pfc. Jason D. Hasenauer 21 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division Hilton, New York Died when his Humvee accidentally rolled over during patrol operations near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on December 28, 2005

1st Sgt. Tobias C. Meister 30 321st Civil Affairs Brigade, Army Reserve Jenks, Oklahoma Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat patrol operations south of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on December 28, 2005

Sgt. 1st Class John D. Morton 31 74th Infantry Detachment (Long Range Surveillance), 173rd Airborne Brigade Stanton, Kentucky Killed when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Shah Wali Kot, Afghanistan, on December 15, 2005

Lt. Col. Armin Franz 44 Redwitz, Germany Germany Federal Armed Forces reservist Killed when a suicide car bomb exploded next to his Wolf armored vehicle in Kabul, Afghanistan, on November 14, 2005

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Spc. Richard Junior D. Naputi 24 1st Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Talofofo, Guam One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 20, 2005


Article published Jan 11, 2006
Family lays soldier to rest
By Oyaol Ngirairikl
Pacific Daily News
ongirairikl@guampdn.com

Cries for Spc. Richard Junior DeGracia Naputi were interrupted only by the shots of the 21-gun salute in honor of the fallen soldier buried yesterday at the Guam Veterans Cemetery.

Funeral services started yesterday morning at the white-steepled church tucked into the hills of Talofofo, known as God's country, where Naputi grew up and hoped to one day raise his own children with his wife.

"He was such a loving baby, a smiley baby," said his aunt and baptismal godmother Helen Libby. "As a kid, he loved sports. Baseball was his favorite -- always carrying a glove around, ... and he would play baseball all day and all night if he could."

After the final gunshot, Naputi's sisters sobbed, and his brothers stood stoic in their white dress shirts, which they later placed on the casket to reveal the black shirts they wore underneath with the words, "Will not be forgotten."

Libby said, as the oldest of five children, Richard Naputi always set a good example for his younger siblings. As an older brother, he taught his brothers leadership and strength, and was protective of his sisters.

"He was very close to his parents," Libby said. "He joined the (Army) and then they got married in a civil wedding. He promised her, though, that after Iraq he would give Brianne a big church wedding, and then they would start their family. He had so many plans."

Naputi's confirmation godfather and uncle Tito Aguon Naputi, 54, said Richard Naputi had a lot of courage. "He was 14 years old then. And one day he knocked on my door and I see him standing there and asked him if anything was wrong," said Tito Aguon Naputi. The elder Naputi explained that of Richard Naputi's 14 paternal aunts and uncles, he was the most feared.

"At first Richard Junior didn't say anything. Then he said to me, 'Uncle,' and paused for a couple of minutes, then he said 'Will you stand for me at my confirmation?'" Tito Aguon Naputi said, wiping tears brought on by the memory of that special moment.

"I hugged him and kissed him. I told him of course and asked what light guided you to ask because none of the other grandkids -- 50 of them -- ever asked me. He was the only one and I felt so blessed."

Tito Aguon Naputi said his relationship with his nephew strengthened and held them together even after the elder Naputi moved to Washington state.

"He told me he was being deployed and that he's scared. He knew I would understand him, his fears, because I was in Vietnam as a young soldier. So I knew," said Tito Aguon Naputi. "I told him he had to just pray to God, just believe that God will take care of you."

The elder Naputi said his nephew went to Iraq soon after. There the soldier was killed in combat Dec. 21, 2005. A homemade bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations, killing him and 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary of Pennsylvania. Both men were assigned to the 1st Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga., according to the Department of Defense Web site.

Tito Aguon Naputi said when he received the phone call from one of his sisters he was shocked.

"I came to pay him my respect. He was my nephew, my godson and a soldier. And I loved him," Tito Aguon Naputi said.

"I'll never forget him."


May god be with his family and friends here in Guam! God Speed.:flag:

[USjoe]

From a soldier on Bragg,

[USjoe]

Thank you

[Gregor]

Thank you
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Thank YOU!!!!!

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Link with Photos (http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/topstory.asp?id=1965)

Michael McMullen's Funeral Procession Made Its Way To Arlington Friday
By NICOLE VANDEPUTTE (SALISBURY, MD -- WMDT) 1/20/2006

Photographer: Michelle Bambary

A final ride for Sergeant Michael McMullen. Firefighters from Maryland and Delaware joined a long procession that weaved through the streets of Salisbury.

The engine carrying McMullen came to a brief stop in front of the firehouse where he spent four years as a firefighter. He left last May to join the National Guardsmen in Iraq. It was there he was injured from a homemade bomb while saving a fellow soldier.

McMullen died last week.

"I didn't really know him, but I feel like he's kind of like my soldier since he's right from our hometown."

People lined the streets waving their American flags, while firefighters stood in silent salute of their fallen brother.

"It was a very touching moment," said Carolyn Bowden.

From there, the long line of emergency vehicles, buses and cars pulled onto Route 50 for the long drive to Arlington National Cemetary. People gathered on the highway to pay their respects, including workers at Matech, who help build weapons for soldiers overseas.

"We felt we owed it to him to at least pay our respects," said Fred Silva.

But the greatest show of mourning comes from his large family of firefighters who mourn him like a brother, even if they never met.

"Our need to do this was because we're all a brotherhood in the Fire Department," said Assistant Chief Stanford Robinson.
McMullen received the Silver Star for gallantry in action, and the firefighter's highest honor, the International Association of Firefighters Medal of Honor.

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Cpl. Gordon Alexander Pritchard 31 C Squadron, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Edinburgh, Scotland Died from injuries sustained when a roadside bomb exploded near the lead armored Land Rover in a three-vehicle convoy on a routine rations and water run in Umm Qasr, Iraq, on January 31, 2006


Lance Cpl. Allan Stewart Douglas 22 Company D, 1st Battalion, The Highlanders, 7th Armoured Brigade Aberdeen, Scotland Shot while on a routine patrol in Amarah, Iraq, he later died of his wounds on January 30, 2006


Cpl. Felipe C. Barbosa 21 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force High Point, North Carolina Died in a non-hostile vehicle accident in Falluja, Iraq, on January 28, 2006


Sgt. David L. Herrera 26 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Oceanside, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 28, 2006


Pfc. Brian J. Schoff 22 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Manchester, Tennessee Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 28, 2006


Lance Cpl. Hugo R. Lopez 20 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force La Habra, California Died on January 27, 2006, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, from wounds sustained when a roadside bomb exploded during combat operations against enemy forces in Rawa, Iraq, on November 20, 2005


Staff Sgt. Jerry M. Durbin Jr. 26 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Spring, Texas Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 25, 2006


Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson 24 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Vermont Army National Guard Richford, Vermont Killed when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on January 25, 2006


Sgt. Sean H. Miles 28 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Midlothian, Virginia Killed in action from small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Karma, Iraq, on January 24, 2006


Pvt. Lewis T. D. Calapini 21 Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Waipahu, Hawaii One of two Marines killed in a non-hostile vehicle accident near Taqaddum, Iraq, on January 23, 2006


Staff Sgt. Lance M. Chase 32 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Oklahoma City, Oklahoma One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M1A2 Abrams tank during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq on January 23, 2006


Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter 31 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Valley Grove, West Virginia Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 23, 2006


Lance Cpl. Joshua A. Scott 24 Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Tunnel Hill, Georgia One of two Marines killed in a non-hostile vehicle accident near Taqaddum, Iraq, on January 23, 2006


Pfc. Peter D. Wagler 18 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Partridge, Kansas One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M1A2 Abrams tank during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq on January 23, 2006


Staff Sgt. Brian McElroy 28 3rd Security Forces Squadron San Antonio, Texas One of two airmen killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb while conducting convoy escort duties in the vicinty of Taji, Iraq, on January 22, 2006


Tech. Sgt. Jason L. Norton 32 3rd Security Forces Squadron Miami, Oklahoma One of two airmen killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb while conducting convoy escort duties in the vicinty of Taji, Iraq, on January 22, 2006


Cpl. Carlos Arellano 22 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Rosemead, California One of two Marines killed when a suicide car bomb detonated while conducting combat operations in Haqlaniya, Iraq, on January 20, 2006


Lance Cpl. Brandon Dewey 20 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force San Joaquin, California One of two Marines killed when a suicide car bomb detonated while conducting combat operations in Haqlaniya, Iraq, on January 20, 2006


Sgt. Dennis J. Flanagan 22 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Inverness, Florida One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations near Hawijah, Iraq, on January 20, 2006


Spc. Matthew C. Frantz 23 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Lafayette, Indiana One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations near Hawijah, Iraq, on January 20, 2006


Staff Sgt. Rickey Scott 30 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Columbus, Georgia One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations near Hawijah, Iraq, on January 20, 2006


Spc. Clifton J. Yazzie 23 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Fruitland, New Mexico One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations near Hawijah, Iraq, on January 20, 2006


Pfc. Adam R. Shepherd 21 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Somerville, Ohio Died of a non-combat related illness in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 17, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rex C. Kenyon 34 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment (Attack), Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division El Segundo, California One of two pilots killed when their AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter was shot down while they were conducting aerial patrols in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 16, 2006

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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ruel Mamaril 34 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment (Attack), Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Wahiawa, Hawaii One of two pilots killed when their AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter was shot down while they were conducting aerial patrols in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 16, 2006


Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz 22 511th Military Police Company, 91st Military Police Battalion, 10th Mountain Division Mangilao, Guam Killed when his Humvee was involved in a vehicle collision in Mosul, Iraq, on January 15, 2006


Spc. Dustin L. Kendall 21 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Conway, Montana Killed when his Humvee accidentally struck an M1A2 Abrams tank and rolled over in Baquba, Iraq, on January 15, 2006


Cpl. Justin J. Watts 20 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Crownsville, Maryland Died from an apparent non-hostile gunshot wound in Haditha, Iraq, on January 14, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mitchell K. Carver Jr. 31 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Charlotte, North Carolina One of two soldiers killed when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter came under attack by enemy forces using small-arms fire near Al Sukar, Iraq, on January 13, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle E. Jackson 28 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Sarasota, Florida One of two soldiers killed when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter came under attack by enemy forces using small-arms fire near Al Sukar, Iraq, on January 13, 2006


Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Anthony Jordan 35 Destroyer Squadron 50 Augusta, Georgia Died in an automobile accident in Manama, Bahrain, on January 13, 2006


Lance Cpl. Jonathan K. Price 19 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Woodlawn, Illinois Died of wounds received as a result of enemy small-arms fire during combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq, on January 13, 2006


Sgt. Michael J. McMullen 25 243rd Engineer Company, Maryland Army National Guard Salisbury, Maryland Died on January 10, 2006, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his position in Ramadi, Iraq, on December 24, 2005


Maj. Stuart M. Anderson 44 3rd Corps Support Command, Army Reserve Peosta, Iowa One of eight soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Tal Afar, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Darren D. Braswell 36 Defense Department civilian employee working for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Riverdale, Georgia One of four civilians killed along with eight soldiers when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Tal Afar, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Brown 22 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Newport News, Virginia Killed by small-arms fire during combat operations near Falluja, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


1st Lt. Jaime L. Campbell 25 Company B, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard Ephrata, Washington One of eight soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Tal Afar, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Sgt. Radhames Camilomatos 24 41st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Carolina, Puerto Rico Died of non-combat related injuries in Taji, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


1st Lt. Joseph D. deMoors 36 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Jefferson, Alabama One of eight soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Tal Afar, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Spc. Michael I. Edwards 26 Company B, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard Fairbanks, Alaska One of eight soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Tal Afar, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Sgt. Nathan R. Field 23 4249th Port Security Company, Army Reserve Lehigh, Iowa One of two soldiers killed when their Humvee was hit by a civilian vehicle in Umm Qasr, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Lance Cpl. Jeriad P. Jacobs 19 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Clayton, North Carolina Killed by small arms fire while conducting combat operations near Falluja, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Spc. Robert T. Johnson 20 805th Military Police Company Erwin, North Carolina One of two soldiers killed when their Humvee was hit by a civilian vehicle in Umm Qasr, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Maj. Douglas A. Labouff 36 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment California One of eight soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Tal Afar, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Lance Cpl. Jason T. Little 20 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Climax, Michigan Killed when his tank was attacked with a homemade bomb during combat operations near Ferris, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Cpl. Brett L. Lundstrom 22 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Stafford, Virginia Killed by small-arms fire during combat operations near Falluja, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Capt. Michael R. Martinez 43 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Missouri One of eight soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Tal Afar, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Lance Cpl. Raul Mercado 21 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Monrovia, California Killed when his vehicle was attacked by a homemade bomb while conducting combat operations near Karma, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Spc. Jacob E. Melson 22 Company B, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard Wasilla, Alaska One of eight soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Tal Afar, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chester W. Troxel 45 Company B, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard Anchorage, Alaska One of eight soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Tal Afar, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Spc. Clinton R. Upchurch 31 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Garden City, Kansas Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee and enemy forces attacked using small arms fire during patrol operations in Samarra, Iraq, on January 7, 2006


Sgt. Adam L. Cann 23 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Davie, Florida Killed by a suicide bomb attack on an Iraqi police recruitment center in Ramadi, Iraq, on January 5, 2006


Cpl. Albert P. Gettings 27 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force New Castle, Pennsylvania One of two soldiers killed by enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Falluja, Iraq, on January 5, 2006


Maj. William F. Hecker III 37 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division St. Louis, Missouri One of five soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations in Najaf, Iraq, on January 5, 2006


Lance Cpl. Ryan S. McCurdy 20 Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Baton Rouge, Louisiana One of two soldiers killed by enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Falluja, Iraq, on January 5, 2006

[Gregor]

Spc. Walter B. Howard II 35 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Rochester, Michigan Died in Balad, Iraq, on February 2, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his M1 Abrams tank earlier that day in Ashraf, Iraq


Trooper Carl Smith 23 B Squadron, 9th/12th Royal Lancers Regiment Kettering, England Died in a vehicle accident while on operations in Abu Al Khasib, south of Basra, Iraq, on February 2, 2006


1st Lt. Garrison C. Avery 23 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Lincoln, Nebraska One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 1, 2006


Spc. Marlon A. Bustamante 25 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Corona, New York One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 1, 2006


Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli 20 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Downers Grove, Illinois Killed by enemy small-arms fire during combat operations near Falluja, Iraq, on February 1, 2006


Pfc. Caesar S. Viglienzone 21 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Santa Rosa, California One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 1, 2006


Lance Cpl. Billy D. Brixey Jr. 21 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Ferriday, Louisiana Died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, on January 27, 2006, from wounds received when a roadside bomb detonated while traveling in a convoy in Afghanistan on January 25, 2006

[nijenna]

God BLESS our Troops

[shanem]

In grateful memory of my nephew and hero, Evenor Christopher Herrera:
:flag: Thanks :flag:
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I cant believe you are gone. You will be missed. You will be remembered. Karla needs her brother. Maris shed the tears we all felt. Balmore showed the comfort and strength that makes your mother so proud of all her children. Rest in peace.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

U.S. Army Special Operations Command

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Feb. 17, 2006) — Four Army Special Operations Soldiers died Feb. 13 north of Deh Rawod in central Afghanistan, when the vehicle they were traveling in struck an improvised explosive device.

Killed were Staff Sgt. Edwin DazaChacon, Sgt. 1st Class Chad Gonsalves, both of 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), and Sgt. Alberto Montrond of Group Support Battalion, 7th SFG (A) here along with Staff Sgt. Clinton T. Newman from the 321st Civil Affairs Brigade, San Antonio, Texas.

STAFF SGT. EDWIN H. DAZACHACON

DazaChachon, 38, was a native of Diamondbar, Calif. He joined the Army in November 1997. After a break in service, he reenlisted in the Army in 2005 and was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th SFG (A) as a senior cryptologic linguist in April.

He spoke Spanish and was a college graduate.
He served with the 508th Infantry Regiment (Airborne) in Vincenza, Italy and participated in deployments in Southwest Asia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and the Sanai. He also served with 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C., during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

DazaChachon’s military education included Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training for Infantrymen, the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, the Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Airborne Course, and the Jumpmaster Course.

DazaChacon’s awards and decorations included the Bronze Star with “V” device, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Multinational Force and Observers Medal, NATO Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Senior Parachutist Badge, Tunisian Parachutist Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Combat Action Badge.

He is survived by his mother, Smila Franks of Brea, Calif., his father Edison DazaArana of Palmira Valle, Colombia, South America and his sisters, Monique Francesca DazaChacon of Brea, Calif., and Jessica DazaChacon of Laguna Niguel, Calif.

SGT. 1ST CLASS CHAD A. GONSALVES

Gonsalves, a native of Turlock, Calif., was 31 years old. He joined the Army in July 1996 and completed basic and advanced individual training as an infantryman at Fort Benning, Ga.

He then served as an infantry team leader with 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, Conn Barracks, near Schweinfurt, Germany where he served four years. In 2000, Gonsalves volunteered for Special Forces training and upon completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course he was assigned to 7th SFG (A) in 2001 as a Special Forces weapons sergeant.

His awards and decorations included the Bronze Star with “V” device, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Special Operations Diver Badge, Ranger Tab and Special Forces Tab.

Gonsalves’ awards and decorations included the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Special Operations Diver Badge, Ranger Tab and Special Forces Tab.

He is survived by his wife Julie, and three sons Cody, Blake and Dylan of Spring Lake, N.C. His parents, Larry and Marsha Gonsalves of Turlock also survive him.

SGT. ALBERTO D. MONTROND

Montrond, a resident of Fayetteville, N.C., was 27 years old. He enlisted in the Army in July 1998 as a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer. After completing his specialty and airborne training, he was assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C., with the 307th Forward Support Bn., 82nd Airborne Division Support Command. In June 2002, Montrond was promoted to the rank of sergeant and assigned to the 528th Special Operations Support Battalion (A), U.S. Army Special Operations Support Command. Two years later, he was assigned to the Group Support Battalion, 7th SFG (A).

Montrond’s military education included the Primary Leadership Development Course and Basic Airborne Course.

His awards and decorations included Bronze Star with “V” device, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Driver and Mechanic Badges.

Montrond is survived by his wife, Christl, and his children, Nazeraeh and Kevyn. His parents, Alberto and Maria Montrond of the Republic of Cape Verde, also survive him.

STAFF SGT. CLINTON T. NEWMAN

Newman, 26, enlisted in the Army in July 1997 after graduating from Pleasanton High School, Pleasanton, Texas. He completed basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Benning, Ga., as a Bradley fighting vehicle infantryman. He was then assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, Baumholder, Germany. In 1999, he served with 1st Armor Division in Bad Kruetznach there.

At the completion of his active duty enlistment, Newman continued his service as an Army Reserve Soldier. In 2001, he graduated from the Civil Affairs Course at Fort Bragg, N.C., and was assigned to the 492nd Civil Affairs Bn., Phoenix, Ariz. In May 2005, he was mobilized for deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 321st Civil Affairs Brigade.

He completed the Basic Airborne Course and later the Primary Leadership Development Course in 2000. He was promoted to staff sergeant in October 2003.

Newton also attended the University of Texas at San Antonio and studied criminal justice there.

His awards and decorations included the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, NATO Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.

Newman is survived by his mother and stepfather, Deborah and Bill Agnew of Pleasanton, Texas, and his father and stepmother, Fred and Deborah Newman of Big Spring, Texas.

C-3-7 SFG(A) is my old unit. RIP Brothers.

[awillis1]

This may not be the right place, but the world lost a great man on 2-11-06.
He was my PaPa. He served in the European theater from 1943 to 1945 as a member of the 542 MP Bat/ 9th Army. After the war he came and worked as a truck driver for 36 years, then retired to enjoy his 5 grandkids and 4 greatgrands. As a boy, he was always attending my baseball games, helping me in FFA and with my lamb, BJ. In 1986, he bought me my first p/u truck, then taught me how to drive it and take care of it. Those lessons have served me well, as I am now following in his footsteps as a long haul driver. I feel lucky that my sons were born early enough that they were able to spend 14 years with him. At 90 years old, he still made it down to the "coffe shop" everyday, picked up bakery donations for the local seniors center, and went out for dinner every friday and saturday night with his girlfriend, of 31 years, for dinner. He was truly one of the best of the "Greatest Generation." He was truly loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was my PaPa, James Edward Wright.

Love you PaPa,
Allen

[Gregor]

This may not be the right place, but the world lost a great man on 2-11-06.
He was my PaPa. He served in the European theater from 1943 to 1945 as a member of the 542 MP Bat/ 9th Army. After the war he came and worked as a truck driver for 36 years, then retired to enjoy his 5 grandkids and 4 greatgrands. As a boy, he was always attending my baseball games, helping me in FFA and with my lamb, BJ. In 1986, he bought me my first p/u truck, then taught me how to drive it and take care of it. Those lessons have served me well, as I am now following in his footsteps as a long haul driver. I feel lucky that my sons were born early enough that they were able to spend 14 years with him. At 90 years old, he still made it down to the "coffe shop" everyday, picked up bakery donations for the local seniors center, and went out for dinner every friday and saturday night with his girlfriend, of 31 years, for dinner. He was truly one of the best of the "Greatest Generation." He was truly loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was my PaPa, James Edward Wright.

Love you PaPa,
Allen
This is exactly the right place to post this. What a beautiful tribute. As fortunate as you were to have him, he, too, was blessed to have you.

[neocon_dispeller]

Bless you sir, and your dad:)

[DaveF]

"Fallen Soldier Honored; Protesters Kept Away" (http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2006/02/26/top_story/extras/doc4400fb3a14d03778048153.txt) w/photos. By JOSH SWARTZLANDER / Lincoln Journal Star

In brief ... the attempt to disrupt failed and the service was very dignified.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Mar. 2, 2006) — An Army Special Forces Soldier died Feb. 28 north of Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated near his Ground Mobility Vehicle during a reconnaissance patrol.

Master Sgt. Emigdio E. Elizarraras, 37, a Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pico Rivera, Calif. native, Elizarraras enlisted in the Army in 1986 as an infantryman and attended Basic Combat Training and Infantry Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Ga.

His first assignment was with 1st Bn., 327th Infantry Regiment at Fort Campbell, Ky., where he served for four years, deploying to Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm during that time.

Elizarraras also served with 1st Bn., 14th Infantry Regiment at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and as an instructor at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation at Fort Benning, Ga.

In 1997, he volunteered for Special Forces training, and completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in 1998. He arrived at 7th SFG(A) in September 1998.

Elizarraras’ military education also includes the Ranger Course, Special Operations Target Interdiction Course, Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course, Individual Terrorism Awareness Course, Basic Military Mountaineer Winter Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course, Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course, Basic and Advanced Airborne Courses, Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic and Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Courses and Air Assault Course.

His awards and decorations include four Army Commendation Medals, three Joint Service Achievement Medals, six Army Achievement Medals, the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge, Ranger Tab and Special Forces Tab.

Elizarraras is survived by his wife, Kris, daughters, Sally and Olivia, and son, Andrew, of Fayetteville, N.C. His parents, Emigdio and Martha, of Pico Rivera, Calif., and sister Leticia of Peoria, Ariz., also survive him.
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My Group and Battalion. En Paz Descanse 'Mano.

[Gregor]

LI soldier killed in Iraq 'died with such honor'

BY GRAHAM RAYMAN AND MARTIN C. EVANS
STAFF WRITERS

March 1, 2006

Army Spc. Thomas J. Wilwerth, 21, of Mastic, was killed in Iraq last week with two other soldiers when an improvised bomb exploded near their Bradley armored vehicle, the Pentagon said yesterday.

At his family's home last night, his parents, sister and a friend recalled the pride and patriotism that led him to enlist while still a junior at William Floyd High School.

"He just wanted to serve his country. When 9/11 happened it made him very upset. It made him want to go more," his mother Elaine said.

"I'm sad he's gone but I'm proud that he died with such honor."

The other soldiers killed near Balad on Thursday were Sgt. Gordon F. Misner II, 23, of Sparks, Nev., and Staff Sgt. Curtis T. Howard II, 32, of Ann Arbor, Mich. All were with the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Carson, Colo.

The three soldiers had been on a mission to retrieve another Bradley that was disabled in an earlier bomb attack, the Colorado Springs Gazette reported last night.

At the Wilwerth home in Mastic last night, his sister Kerry, 19, sat with a family friend, Darby Giannizzero, also 19.

The girls glanced at photos of the slain soldier -- nicknamed T.J. -- as they fashioned mourning pins of yellow ribbon (for the war) and green (his favorite color) for friends and family. They were preparing for the return of his body, which they said had reached a Delaware military base.

"It's been very, very hard. A blur. We haven't been eating. We haven't been sleeping very well," Kerry Wilwerth said.

She recalled how her brother's optimism in Iraq hardened as he saw other soldiers hurt. "When he started seeing people getting wounded it made him feel down a little bit. But it also gave him incentive to fight harder."

On the Wilwerth coffee table last night, near the dozens of yellow-and-green pins, were the photos. One of T.J. Wilwerth in dress uniform flashing a thumbs-up. Another in combat gear in front of a Bradley. A third, helmeted, a mischievous smile on his face, holding an ice cream cone.

Wilwerth became at least the 17th resident of Long Island and the 49th from Long Island and New York City combined to have been killed in uniform in Iraq since American troops were sent there in March 2003.

Five area GIs, including four from Long Island and one from New York City, have been killed in Afghanistan.

So far, 2,296 GIs have been killed in Iraq, according to the Defense Department.

Thierry Wilwerth, who was his son's crew chief in countless go-cart races that won the boy 16 trophies, said he was surprised that his son wasn't protected in the armored vehicle. "I thought for him being in a Bradley he would be safe," he said. "I figured he would have been all right in the tank."http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/ny-lisold0301,0,4991262.story?coll=ny-li-bigpix
RIP...

[herky32]

:flag: :flag: :flag: God Bless these young men aswell as the men and or women that wasnt mentioned here who have lost their lives for our freedom, and thank God for returning home others who have survived while serving over seas. And last but not least Pray for more to return home safely.. Im a Lucky guy who didnt have to bury family or a friend.. I dont mean this to be rude but I just want to say Thank you to the family and friends of these brave soldiers:hug: :hug:

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Thu Mar 16, 11:49 PM ET

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - A speeding bus crashed into a small van carrying a group of U.S. soldiers in northern Honduras, killing two and injuring one, authorities said Thursday.

The accident happened Wednesday near the village of Agua Caliente, on the Atlantic coast 220 miles north of the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, Transport Police Commissioner Jose Luis Flores said.

The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa declined to confirm the identities of the victims pending notification of next of kin.

Flores said the driver of the bus was speeding before he crashed into the van carrying the soldiers. The soldier driving the van was unable to avoid the collision.

The bus driver was uninjured but was immediately detained by police.

The soldiers were traveling from La Ceiba to the industrial city of San Pedro Sula, Flores said. They had been participating in joint military exercises with their Honduran counterparts for the past month.

[Gregor]

1st Lt. Almar L. Fitzgerald 23 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Lexington, South Carolina Died on February 21, 2006, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany from wounds received when a roadside bomb exploded during combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on February 18


Staff Sgt. Jay T. Collado 31 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Columbia, South Carolina Killed when a homemade bomb detonated near Baghdad, Iraq, on February 20, 2006

Daniel J. Kuhlmeier 30 A civilian employee assigned to Detachment 204, 2nd Field Investigations Region, Air Force Office of Special Investigations Omaha, Nebraska Killed when the convoy he was traveling in was struck by a roadside bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 20, 2006

Cpl. Matthew D. Conley 21 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Killen, Alabama Killed when his vehicle was attacked by a homemade device during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on February 18, 2006

Sgt. Charles E. Matheny IV 23 704th Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Stanwood, Washington Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 18, 2006


Sgt. 1st Class Amos C. Edwards Jr. 41 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard Savannah, Georgia Died of a non-combat related cause in Rutba, Iraq, on February 17, 2006


Cpt. Anthony R. Garcia 48 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Fort Worth, Texas Died of a gunshot wound in Tikrit, Iraq, on February 17, 2006


Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Barnes 20 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force West Monroe, Louisiana One of two Marines killed when a suicide car bomber attacked their vehicle near Qaim, Iraq, on February 14, 2006


Cpl. Rusty L. Washam 21 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Huntsville, Tennessee One of two Marines killed when a suicide car bomber attacked their vehicle near Qaim, Iraq, on February 14, 2006


Lance Cpl. Michael S. Probst 26 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Irvine, California Killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations near Abu Ghraib, Iraq, on February 14, 2006


Cpl. Andrew J. Kemple 23 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Cambridge, Minnesota Killed when his Humvee came under small-arms fire during combat operations in Tikrit, Iraq, on February 12, 2006


Spc. Felipe J. Garcia Villareal 26 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade Burke, Virginia Died at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., on February 12, 2006 of injuries sustained when his tent caught fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on February 9, 2006

Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Wilson 25 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three Newark Valley, New York Killed when a homemade bomb detonated in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on February 12, 2006


Pfc. Javier Chavez Jr. 19 Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Cutler, California Died of wounds received when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations near Falluja, Iraq, on February 9, 2006


Cpl. Ross A. Smith 21 Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Wyoming, Michigan Killed when a homemade bomb detonated while conducting combat operations near Falluja, Iraq, on February 9, 2006

Spc. Allen D. Kokesh Jr. 21 Battery C, 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery Regiment, South Dakota Army National Guard Yankton, South Dakota Died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on February 7, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee on December 4, 2005


Lance Cpl. Steven L. Phillips 27 Company I, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Chesapeake, Virginia Died from a non-hostile vehicle accident during combat operations against enemy forces near Qaim, Iraq, on February 7, 2006

Cpl. Orville Gerena 21 Company C, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Virginia Beach, Virginia One of two Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Hit, Iraq on February 6, 2006


Spc. Patrick W. Herried 29 B Troop, 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Sioux Falls, South Dakota Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Stryker military vehicle during patrol operations on Rawa, Iraq, on February 6, 2006


Lance Cpl. David S. Parr 22 Company C, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Benson, North Carolina One of two Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Hit, Iraq on February 6, 2006

Cpl. Brandon S. Schuck 21 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Safford, Arizona Killed by a roadside bomb during combat operations against enemy forces in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 6, 2006


Pfc. Jacob D. Spann 21 Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Columbus, Ohio Died of wounds sustained from a roadside bomb during combat operations against enemy forces in Hit, Iraq, on February 6, 2006


Sgt. Jeremiah J. Boehmer 22 Company C, 562nd Engineer Battalion, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Parkston, South Dakota One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle in Husayniya, Iraq, on February 5, 2006


Spc. William S. Hayes III 23 Company C, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division St. Tammany, Louisiana Died of a non-combat related injury in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 5, 2006


Spc. Sergio A. Mercedes Saez 23 Company D, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division New York, New York Killed when his Humvee accidentally rolled over into a canal in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 5, 2006


Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Morningstar 27 Company C, 562nd Engineer Battalion, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team San Antonio, Texas One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle in Husayniya, Iraq, on February 5, 2006


Spc. Roberto L. Martinez Salazar 21 Company A, 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Long Beach, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Mosul, Iraq, on February 4, 2006

Sgt. 1st Class Lance S. Cornett 33 Special operations team member assigned to Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command London, Kentucky Died of wounds sustained during a firefight near Ramadi, Iraq, on February 3, 2006

Spc. Jesse M. Zamora 22 Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Las Cruces, New Mexico Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Bayji, Iraq, on February 3, 2006


1st. Lt. Simon T. Cox Jr. 30 Company B, 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Texas Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicle in Taji, Iraq, on February 2, 2006

[Gregor]

Staff Sgt. Dwayne P. R. Lewis 26 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division New York, New York Killed when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire during a dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 27, 2006


Spc. Clay P. Farr 21 A Troop, 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Bakersfield, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 26, 2006


Spc. Joshua U. Humble 21 A Troop, 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Appleton, Maine Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 26, 2006


Spc. Joshua M. Pearce 21 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Guymon, Oklahoma Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Stryker military vehicle during patrol operations in Mosul, Iraq, on February 26, 2006

Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Schornak 28 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Hoover, Alabama Killed when his dismounted patrol was engaged by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 26, 2006


Pfc. Benjamin C. Schuster 21 2nd Battalion, 101st Cavalry Regiment, New York Army National Guard Williamsville, New York Died from a gunshot wound in Ramadi, Iraq, on February 25, 2006


Lance Cpl. John J. Thornton 22 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Phoenix, Arizona Died of wounds received as a result of an enemy mortar attack in Ramadi, Iraq, on February 25, 2006


Lance Cpl. Adam J. Vanalstine 21 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Superior, Wisconsin Killed when a homemade bomb detonated in Ramadi, Iraq, on February 25, 2006
Sgt. Dimitri Muscat 21 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Aurora, Colorado Died of non-combat related injuries in Balad, Iraq on February 24, 2006


Pvt. Joshua F. Powers 21 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Skiatook, Oklahoma Died of a non-combat related injury in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 24, 2006


Staff Sgt. Gregson G. Gourley 38 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Salt Lake City, Utah One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Hawija, Iraq, on February 22, 2006


Staff Sgt. Curtis T. Howard II 32 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Ann Arbor, Michigan One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Balad, Iraq, on February 22, 2006

Sgt. Rickey E. Jones 21 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Kokomo, Indiana One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Hawija, Iraq, on February 22, 2006

Pfc. Christopher L. Marion 20 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Pineville, Missouri One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Hawija, Iraq, on February 22, 2006


Sgt. Gordon F. Misner II 23 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Sparks, Nevada One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Balad, Iraq, on February 22, 2006


Pfc. Allan A. Morr 21 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Shiawassee County, Michigan One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during patrol operations in Hawija, Iraq, on February 22, 2006


Spc. Thomas J. Wilwerth 21 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Mastic, New York One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Balad, Iraq, on February 22, 2006


Sgt. Jessie Davila 29 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, Kansas Army National Guard Greensburg, Kansas Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 20, 2006

[Gregor]

Pfc. Angelo A. Zawaydeh 19 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Alva, Florida Killed when his traffic control point came under mortar attack during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 15, 2006


Sgt. Corey A. Dan 22 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Norway, Maine One of two soldiers killed when they came under small arms fire and a roadside bomb detonated during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on March 13, 2006


Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Lewis 32 519th Military Police Battalion, 49th Military Police Brigade Bunkie, Louisiana Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Rustamiya, Iraq, on March 13, 2006


Staff Sgt. Marco, A. Silva 27 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Alva, Florida One of two soldiers killed when they came under small arms fire and a roadside bomb detonated during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on March 13, 2006

Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa 20 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Honolulu, Hawaii Killed during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on March 12, 2006


Lance Cpl. Bunny Long 22 Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Modesto, California Killed by a suicide car bomb in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on March 10, 2006

Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry 28 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Lorena, Texas Died when a roadside bomb detonated in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on March 8, 2006

Gunnery Sgt. Justin R. Martone 31 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Bedford, Virginia Died when a roadside bomb detonated in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on March 7, 2006

Pfc. Ricky Salas Jr. 22 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Roswell, New Mexico Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his military vehicle during mounted operations in Mosul, Iraq, on March 7, 2006

Cpl. Adam O. Zanutto 26 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Caliente, California Died on March 6, 2006, at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, from wounds received when a roadside bomb detonated in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on February 25, 2006

Staff Sgt. Kevin P. Jessen 28 22nd Chemical Battalion, 20th Support Command Paragould, Arkansas Killed when a roadside bomb detonated during combat operations in Rawa, Iraq, on March 5, 2006


Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Snyder 20 Combat Service Support Group 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Finksburg, Maryland Died from a non combat-related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on March 3, 2006

Pvt. Lee Ellis 23 Company D, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment Wythenshawe, Manchester, England One of two British soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated during a routine patrol in Amarah, Iraq, on March 1, 2006

Capt. Richard Holmes 28 Company D, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment Winchester, Hampshire, England One of two British soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated during a routine patrol in Amarah, Iraq, on March 1, 2006


Spc. Christopher S. Merchant 32 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment, Vermont Army National Guard Hardwick, Vermont Killed when his Humvee was attacked by enemy forces using a car bomb and a rocket-propelled grenade in Ramadi, Iraq, on March 1, 2006


Pfc. Tina M. Priest 20 4th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Divison Austin, Texas Died from a non-combat related injury in Taji, Iraq, on March 1, 2006


Sgt. Joshua V. Youmans 26 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard Flushing, Michigan Died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on March 1, 2006, from injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq on November 21, 2005

[Gregor]

Master Sgt. Emigdio E. Elizarraras 37 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Pico Rivera, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Ground Mobility Vehicle during a reconnaissance patrol north of Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, on February 28, 2006


1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet 33 Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Erath, Louisiana One of eight Marines and two airmen killed when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Sgt. James F. Fordyce 22 Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Newton Square, Pennsylvania One of eight Marines and two airmen killed when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Senior Airman Alecia S. Good 23 92nd Communications Squadron, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Broadview Heights, Ohio One of two airmen killed along with eight Marines when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Lance Cpl. Samuel W. Large Jr. 21 Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Villa Rica, Georgia One of eight Marines and two airmen killed when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Sgt. Donnie Leo F. Levens 25 Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Long Beach, Missississippi One of eight Marines and two airmen killed when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Cpl. Matthieu Marcellus 31 Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Gainesville, Florida One of eight Marines and two airmen killed when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Sgt. Jonathan E. McColley 23 Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Gettysburg, Pennsylvania One of eight Marines and two airmen when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Staff Sgt. Luis M. Melendez Sanchez 33 1st Communications Squadron, 1st Mission Support Group, 1st Fighter Wing Bayamon, Puerto Rico One of two airmen killed along with eight Marines when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Sovie 20 Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Ogdensburg, New York One of eight Marines and two airmen killed when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Capt. Bryan D. Willard 33 Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Hummelstown, Pennsylvania One of eight Marines and two airmen killed when two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden near Ras Siyyan in northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area on February 17, 2006


Staff Sgt. Edwin H. Daza Chacon 38 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Diamondbar, California One of four soldiers killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb north of Deh Rawod in central Afghanistan on February 13, 2006


Sgt. 1st Class Chad A. Gonsalves 31 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Turlock, California One of four soldiers killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb north of Deh Rawod in central Afghanistan, on February 13, 2006


Sgt. Alberto D. Montrond 27 Group Support Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Fayetteville, North Carolina One of four soldiers killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb north of Deh Rawod in central Afghanistan, on February 13, 2006


Staff Sgt. Clinton T. Newman 26 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion, 321st Civil Affairs Brigade Pleasanton, Texas One of four soldiers killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb north of Deh Rawod in central Afghanistan, on February 13, 2006


Pfc. Matthew L. Bertolino 20 Company A, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Hampstead, New Hampshire Died when his vehicle was involved in a rollover during a combat patrol near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on February 9, 2006


Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class John T. Fralish 30 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division Detachment New Kingstown, Pennsylvania Killed when enemy forces opened fire on a U.S. patrol northwest of Methar Lam in Laghman Province, Afghanistan, on February 6, 2006


Sgt. Kevin D. Akins 29 391st Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Burnsville, North Carolina One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on March 12, 2006


Sgt. Anton J. Hiett 25 391st Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Mount Airy, North Carolina One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on March 12, 2006


Spc. Joshua L. Hill 24 391st Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Fairmount, Indiana One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on March 12, 2006


Staff Sgt. Joseph R. Ray 29 391st Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Asheville, North Carolina One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on March 12, 2006


Lance Cpl. Nicholas R. Anderson 21 Company B, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Sauk City, Wisconsin Died when his Humvee accidentally rolled over in the Torkham District of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, on March 13, 2006


Petty Officer Loïc Le Page 30 Marine Commandos, French Special Forces Arue, France Killed during a firefight with Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan on March 4, 2006


Master Cpl. Timothy Wilson 30 Company B, 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment Shilo, Manitoba, Canada Died at the U.S. military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, on March 4, 2006, of injuries sustained when his Light Armored Vehicle collided with a civilian taxi that may have failed to yield at an intersection, causing the LAV to swerve into a ditch and roll over in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on March 2, 2006


Cpl. Paul J. Davis 28 Company B, 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Killed when his Light Armored Vehicle collided with a civilian taxi that may have failed to yield at an intersection, causing the LAV to swerve into a ditch and roll over in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on March 2, 2006

[edthepharmacist]

the price of liberty is often paid in blood. God Bless the families of the fallen heroes of the greatest country in the world

[Sneaky SF Dude]

FORT LEWIS, Wash. (USASOC News Service, Mar. 21, 2006) — Two Army Rangers assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment died recently in western Iraq of wounds sustained while conducting combat operations.

Staff Sgt. Ricardo Barraza and Sgt. Dale G. M. Brehm, both assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Rgt., Fort Lewis, Wash., were killed by enemy small arms fire during the mission.

Barraza, 24, of Shafta, Calif., volunteered for military service and entered the Army in August 1999. After completing basic infantry, basic airborne and Ranger Indoctrination Training at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to 2nd Bn., 75th Ranger Rgt., in March 2000. A Ranger squad leader, Barraza was a six-time veteran of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal with a two knot rope, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Korean Parachutist Wings, Jordanian Parachutist Wings, and Ranger Tab.

He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.

Barraza is survived by his parents, Fransisco and Nina Barraza, and two sisters, Amanda and Rachaelof Shafter, Calif., and his fiancé, Maghan K. Herrington of Yakima, Wash. He is also survived by another sister, Jamie Barraza and a brother, Frankie of Sunnyside, Wash.

Brehm, 22, of Turlock, Calif., volunteered for military service and entered the Army in February 2001. After completing basic infantry, basic airborne and Ranger Indoctrination Training at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to 2nd Bn., 75th Ranger Regt., in October 2001. A Ranger team leader, Brehm was a six-time veteran of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Canadian Parachutist Wings, and Ranger Tab.

He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.

Brehm is survived by his wife, Raini Brehm, of Steilacoom, Wash., his father, William Brehm, of Turlock, Calif., and his mother, Laura Williams, also of Turlock.

“Staff Sgt. Barraza fully embodied the Ranger Creed and took every opportunity to perform at the highest level,” said Maj. Jasper Jeffers. “Sgt. Brehm always demanded that the men around him gave nothing less than 100 percent with every task.” Both Barraza and Brehm were assigned to Jeffers’ Ranger company.

-usasoc-

En Paz Descansen 'Manos.

[7426k]

I'm not sure how I missed this thread for this long.

Deepest regards and respect to the families of all who have sacrificed. Your loved ones are not forgotten.

[indymaynard]

It's taken me a long time to get through this one. I am so amazed at the effort put into this one, and I thank you all for your great input. I dare say that you missed one, though. My baby brother, LCpl Chad B. Maynard was killed June 15, 2005 when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device, killing all five occupants. Like one of the men mentioned earlier, he knew he was going to die while in Iraq. I would like to point out the heroism in the people who know what their cause is, and still face it head on. I know these are not the only two who share this story. My many thanks to my brothers in arms, especially the ones who gave all for me. Pay homage to the loyal men and women who deserve everything we have. Pray for the safe return of our heroes.


http://chadbmaynard.x10hosting.com

Sgt Maynard, big bro'

[Sneaky SF Dude]

I am truly sorry for your loss Marine. Semper Fi.

An Army Special Forces Soldier died Mar. 25 in the Sangin district of Helmand Province, Afghanistan when he was fatally struck by enemy small arms fire during a combat patrol.

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher L. Robinson, 36, a Special Forces Communications Sergeant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Elliott, Miss., was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

A resident of Brandon, Miss., Robinson enlisted in the Army in 1987 as a radio operator. After his Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, he attended the Basic Airborne Course and the Special Forces Qualification Course to become a Communications Sergeant.

Robinson served his entire career with 2nd Bn. 20th SFG (Abn.), deploying to locations within Bolivia and Argentina, South America; Haiti; Kosovo; and Afghanistan.

He was also a member of the Mississippi National Guard Counter Drug Task Force from 1992 through 2005, where he served in various positions across the state in support of the war on drugs. Prior to this deployment with 20th SFG (Abn.), he served with the Task Force as the Jackson Operations Ground Team Leader Noncommissioned Officer-In-Charge.

His military education also includes the Primary Leadership Development Course, Spanish Language Course, Basic and Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Courses, Spanish Jumpmaster Course and Military Free Fall Course along with numerous tactical weapons courses.

Robinson’s awards and decorations include the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, United Nations Medal, NATO Medal, Basic Parachutist Badge, Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge, Argentinean Parachutist Badge, Bolivian Jumpmaster Parachutist Badge, Italian Parachutist Badge, Paraguayan Parachutist Badge, Peruvian Parachutist Badge, Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge and Special Forces Tab.

Robinson was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart and and Combat Infantryman Badge.

Robinson is survived by his wife, Tamara, daughter, Savannah, and son, Patrick, of Brandon, Miss. His parents, George and Mary, of Madison, Miss., his sister, Denise Schimmel, her husband Jay Schimmel and nieces, Sullivan, Britton and Caroline all of Jackson, Miss. also survive him.

[doublehelix]

It's taken me a long time to get through this one. I am so amazed at the effort put into this one, and I thank you all for your great input. I dare say that you missed one, though. My baby brother, LCpl Chad B. Maynard was killed June 15, 2005 when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device, killing all five occupants. Like one of the men mentioned earlier, he knew he was going to die while in Iraq. I would like to point out the heroism in the people who know what their cause is, and still face it head on. I know these are not the only two who share this story. My many thanks to my brothers in arms, especially the ones who gave all for me. Pay homage to the loyal men and women who deserve everything we have. Pray for the safe return of our heroes.


http://chadbmaynard.x10hosting.com
Sgt Maynard, big bro'I'm truly sorry to hear about your brother. As someone who has lost her older brother, all I can say is; although it never gets better, it does get easier. Hang in there. Your website for him is lovely.

[kanoman]

My heart goes out to each of the families and friends who has experienced a loss.

[Debbie Argel Bastian]

In memory of my son...Capt. Derek Argel, KIA, Memorial Day 2005. USAF Special Ops, Combat Control
"It is above you, to serve God and Country is not a right, but a privilege."
(On graduation from the AF Academy, 2001)

Debbie Argel Bastian, Proud mother of CApt. Derek Argel

[Gregor]

Dedicated L.I. soldier is mourned

BY LISA MUÑOZ
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

A Long Island soldier who left behind a dance career to enlist just before he reached the Army's age limit died in Iraq when his Humvee hit a homemade bomb, officials said yesterday.
The grief-filled friends and family of Spc. Scott Bandhold, 37, of Merrick, L.I., described the former dancer as a passionate patriot who enlisted to get a fresh start after a divorce and nagging knee injuries.

"He was always intrigued with the military, and then after 9/11 and after he got divorced, he was trying to turn it around. So he decided to enlist," said his brother, Donald Bandhold, 50, of Leesburg, Va.

Bandhold and Pfc. Roland Calderonascenio, 21, of Miami, were killed instantly Wednesday in the explosion in Misiab.

Both men were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, in Fort Hood, Tex.

"I worried every day ... I know he was proud to be in the Army. He wasn't afraid," said his father, Henry Bandhold, from his home in The Villages, Fla. "Sometimes I handle this okay. Other times I just fall apart."

Henry Bandhold, who lost his wife, Joy, on Independence Day, last spoke to his son Sunday as they made plans to meet at Disneyworld in July.

After high school, Bandhold studied ballet, jazz and tap. He performed at Disneyworld and in casinos and on cruise ships around the world.

"He got a lot of crap for it, but dancing gave him a lot of confidence," Donald Bandhold said. "He was great at it."

Bandhold met his ex-wife, Cristina, on a cruise ship and the couple and their children settled in her native Portugal, outside Lisbon. But after 9/11, his marriage was over and "he was just barely getting by," Donald Bandhold said.

Bandhold returned home to Long Island and moved in with his father, working odd jobs, including a stint at a collections agency.

But he struggled to find satisfying work. And being separated from his children for such long periods of time "destroyed him," Donald Bandhold said.

He found his place again in the military, joining just before his 35th birthday.

"We did a lot of fun stuff together, but I wish I had spent more time with him," Donald Bandhold said. "That's what I'm kicking myself now for."

RIP

[Gregor]

Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel 21 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania Died of wounds received during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on March 31, 2006


Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas 23 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Mesa, Arizona Died of non-combat related injuries while returning from combat operations in Kirkuk Province, Iraq, on March 30, 2006


Staff Sgt. Robert Hernandez 47 3rd Battalion, 318th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 80th Division (Institutional Training), Army Reserve Silver Springs, Maryland Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Al Taquaddum, Iraq, on March 28, 2006


Pfc. Sean D. Tharp 21 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Orlando, Florida Killed by enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 28, 2006


Tech. Sgt. Walter M. Moss Jr. 37 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, 366th Mission Support Group Houston, Texas Killed when a homemade bomb exploded during safing operations near Baghdad, Iraq, on March 29, 2006


Sgt. Michael D. Rowe 23 46th Engineer Battalion, Warrior Brigade New Port Richey, Florida Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Rutba, Iraq, on March 28, 2006


Spc. Frederick A. Carlson 25 228th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Died of a non-combat related cause in Taqqadum, Iraq, on March 25, 2006


Staff Sgt. Brock A. Beery 30 2nd Battalion, 123rd Armor Regiment, Kentucky Army National Guard White House, Tennesse Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Light Medium Tactical Vehicle followed by enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on March 23, 2006


Sgt 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley 44 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard Indiana, Pennsylvania Killed when his dismounted patrol came under enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on March 23, 2006


Pvt. Jesper Nielsen 20 The Royal Life Guards Regiment, Royal Danish Army Jutland, Denmark Killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle during a patrol near Basra, Iraq, on March 23, 2006


Spc. Antoine J. McKinzie 25 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division Indianapolis, Indiana Killed when his Humvee came under enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 21, 2006


Staff Sgt. Ricardo Barraza 24 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Shafter, California One of two soldiers killed when they came under small-arms fire by enemy forces during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on March 18, 2006


Sgt. Dale G. Brehm 23 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Turlock, California One of two soldiers killed when they came under small-arms fire by enemy forces during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on March 18, 2006


Spc. Carlos M. Gonzalez 22 101st Military Intelligence Detachment, 501st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division Middletown, New York One of two soldiers killed when a mortar round detonated in Tikrit, Iraq, on March 16, 2006


Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson 21 101st Military Intelligence Detachment, 501st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division St. Louis, Missouri One of two soldiers killed when a mortar round detonated in Tikrit, Iraq, on March 16, 2006


Cpl. Sekuri Soko 44 1st Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces Nukuni Village, Ono-i-Lau, Fiji Died of suspected heart attack in Iraq on March 16, 2006


Cpl. Nyle Yates III 22 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Lake Odessa, Michigan Killed when he came under small-arms fire by enemy forces during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq, on March 16, 2006

[Gregor]

Master Sgt. Clinton W. Cubert 38 2113th Transportation Company, Kentucky Army National Guard Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Died at the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky on April 16, 2006 of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Samarra, Iraq, on September 11, 2005

Lance Cpl. Derrick J. Cothran 21 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Avondale, Louisiana One of four Marines killed when their Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Cpl. Pablo V. Mayorga 33 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Margate, Florida One of four Marines killed when their Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Lt. Richard Palmer 27 D Squadron, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Ware, Hertfordshire, England Killed when a roadside bomb exploded during a joint patrol with the Iraqi Army near Ad Dayr, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Lance Cpl. Justin D. Sims 22 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Covington, Kentucky One of four Marines killed when their Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Pfc. Ryan G. Winslow 19 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Jefferson, Alabama One of four Marines killed when their Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Lance Cpl. Darin T. Settle 23 Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Henley, Missouri Died from a non-hostile motor vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 14, 2006


Cpl. Salem Bachar 20 Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Chula Vista, California One of two Marines killed due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 13, 2006


Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez 22 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force San Antonio, Texas One of two Marines killed due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 13, 2006


Spc. Andrew K. Waits 23 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Comabt Team, 101st Airborne Divison Waterford, Michigan Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 13, 2006


Lance Cpl. Marcus S. Glimpse 22 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Huntington Beach, California Killed when a homemade bomb exploded during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 12, 2006


Spc. Scott M. Bandhold 37 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division North Merrick, New York One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Misiab, Iraq, on April 12, 2006


Pfc. Roland E. Calderon-Ascenio 21 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Miami, Florida One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Misiab, Iraq, on April 12, 2006


Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco 25 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Bloomington, California One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle and they subsequently came under small-arms fire during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 11, 2006


Pfc. James F. Costello III 27 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division St. Louis, Missouri One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle and they subsequently came under small-arms fire during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 11, 2006


Spc. Kenneth D. Hess 26 Asheville, North Carolina 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Killed by a suicide bomb attack while conducting a dismounted patrol in Rawah, Iraq, on April 11, 2006


Pfc. George R. Roehl Jr. 21 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Manchester, New Hampshire One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle and they subsequently came under small-arms fire during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 11, 2006


Spc. James W. Gardner 22 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Glasgow, Kentucky Died of a non-combat related cause in Tal Afar, Iraq, on April 10, 2006


Spc. David S. Collins 24 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Jasper, Georgia One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 9, 2006


Sgt. 1st Class Randall L. Lamberson 36 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Springfield, Missouri One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 9, 2006


Pfc. Joseph I. Love 22 94th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), 8th Sustainment Command North Pole, Alaska Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Balad, Iraq, on April 9, 2006

[Gregor]

Sgt. 1st Class Gregory S. Rogers 42 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Cincinnati, Ohio Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 9, 2006


Spc. Shawn R. Creighton 21 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Windsor, North Carolina Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Stryker vehicle during patrol operations in Rawah, Iraq, on April 8, 2006


Lance Cpl. Philip J. Martini 24 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Lansing, Illinois Died of a gunshot wound during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 8, 2006


Pvt. Jody W. Missildine 19 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Plant City, Florida Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Tal Afar, Iraq, on April 8, 2006


Lance Cpl. Juana Navarro Arellano 24 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Ceres, California Died of wounds received while supporting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 8, 2006


Cpl. Richard P. Waller 22 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Fort Worth, Texas Died of wounds received while conducting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 7, 2006


Pfc. Chase A. Edwards 19 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Lake Charles, Louisiana Killed during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 6, 2006


Spc. Dustin J. Harris 21 172nd Brigade Support Battalion, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Bangor, Maine Killed when a homemade bomb detonated during dismounted patrol operations in Bayji, Iraq, on April 6, 2006


Spc. Daniel L. Sesker 22 C Troop, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, Iowa Army National Guard Ogden, Iowa Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Bayji, Iraq, on April 6, 2006


Lance Cpl. Bryan N. Taylor 20 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Milford, Ohio Shot and killed by an Iraqi Army soldier on a coalition base near Qaim, Iraq, on April 6, 2006


Spc. Ty J. Johnson 28 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Elk Grove, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Kirkuk, Iraq, on April 4, 2006


Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr. 21 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Victoria, Texas One of six Marines killed when the seven-ton truck they were riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Cpl. David A. Bass 20 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Nashville, Tennessee One of six Marines killed when the seven-ton truck they were riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Pfc. Jeremy W. Ehle 19 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Richmond, Virginia Died of wounds sustained when his dismounted patrol came under enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Hit, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher 27 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Jacksonville, Florida One of six Marines killed when the seven-ton truck they were riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain 22 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Warwick, Rhode Island One of six Marines killed when the seven-ton truck they were riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Lance Cpl. Kun Y. Kim 20 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Atlanta, Georgia One of three Marines killed during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Staff Sgt. Eric A. McIntosh 29 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Trafford, Pennsylvania One of three Marines killed during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Hospitalman Geovani Padilla Aleman 20 Bethesda Naval Hospital, USNS Comfort Detachment South Gate, California Killed as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Lance Cpl. Eric A. Palmisano 27 1st Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Milwaukee, Wisconsin Palmisano was one of seven Marines killed after the seven-ton truck they were riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq, on April 2, 2006.
Intially listed as missing, his remains were recovered on April 11.


Cpl. Scott J. Procopio 20 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Saugus, Massachusetts One of three Marines killed during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores 20 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Los Angeles, California One of six Marines killed when the seven-ton truck they were riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell 28 Combat Service Support Group-1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Yelm, Washington One of six Marines killed when the seven-ton truck they were riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq, on April 2, 2006


Staff Sgt. Darrell P. Clay 34 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Fayetteville, North Carolina One of two soldiers killed when a homemade bomb detonated during a dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 1, 2006


Sgt. Israel Devora Garcia 23 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Clint, Texas One of two soldiers killed when a homemade bomb detonated during a dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 1, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael L. Hartwick 4th Battalion, 4th Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Orrick, Missouri One of two soldiers killed when their AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter crashed while conducting a combat air patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 1, 2006


Capt. Timothy J. Moshier 25 4th Battalion, 4th Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Albany, New York One of two soldiers killed when their AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter crashed while conducting a combat air patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 1, 2006

[Gregor]

Pvt. Robert Costall 22 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Killed along with a U.S. soldier when Taliban insurgents attacked a forward operating base with mortars, rocket-propelled grenade and small-arms fire in northern Helmand Province in Afghanistan on March 28, 2006


Sgt. 1st Class John T. Stone 52 15th Civil Support Team, Vermont Army National Guard Norwich, Vermont Killed along with a Canadian soldier when Taliban insurgents attacked a forward operating base with mortars, rocket-propelled grenade and small-arms fire in northern Helmand Province in Afghanistan on March 28, 2006


Lance Cpl. Peter Edward Craddock Not available Support Company, 1st Battalion, The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment Hometown of record not available Died in a traffic accident in Lashkar Gah in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on March 27, 2006


Sgt. 1st Class Christopher L. Robinson 36 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, Mississippi Army National Guard Brandon, Mississippi Killed when he was fatally struck by enemy small-arms fire during a combat patrol in the Sangin district of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on March 25, 2006


Cpl. Mark Cridge 25 7 Signal Regiment, Royal Corp of Signals Hometown of record not available Died at Camp Bastion near Lashkar Gah in the southern province of Helmand, Afghanistan, on March 22, 2006. British authorites said initial inquiries into his death did not indicate hostile action.


Sgt. Kevin D. Akins 29 391st Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Burnsville, North Carolina One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on March 12, 2006


Sgt. Anton J. Hiett 25 391st Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Mount Airy, North Carolina One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on March 12, 2006


Spc. Joshua L. Hill 24 391st Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Fairmount, Indiana One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on March 12, 2006


Staff Sgt. Joseph R. Ray 29 391st Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve Asheville, North Carolina One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on March 12, 2006


Lance Cpl. Nicholas R. Anderson 21 Company B, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Sauk City, Wisconsin Died when his Humvee accidentally rolled over in the Torkham District of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, on March 13, 2006
Petty Officer Loïc Le Page 30 Marine Commandos, French Special Forces Arue, France Killed during a firefight with Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan on March 4, 2006


Master Cpl. Timothy Wilson 30 Company B, 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment Shilo, Manitoba, Canada Died at the U.S. military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, on March 4, 2006, of injuries sustained when his Light Armored Vehicle collided with a civilian taxi that may have failed to yield at an intersection, causing the LAV to swerve into a ditch and roll over in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on March 2, 2006


Cpl. Paul J. Davis 28 Company B, 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Killed when his Light Armored Vehicle collided with a civilian taxi that may have failed to yield at an intersection, causing the LAV to swerve into a ditch and roll over in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on March 2, 2006

[Long Island Bob]

Thank you for your undying effort Gregor.

In recent days our men and women have been getting hit HARD with IED activity.

To the MND-B, the 4ID in Baghdad and Central Iraq
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To MND-N, the 101st, Screaming Egles, Band of Brothers and Baastogne Task Forces
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To MNF-W
the 2nd Marine Expeditonary Force
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You have never left our thoughts or our prayers.


We love you.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier based here died April 25, 2006, during combat operations in central Iraq.

Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Herrema was killed in combat during operations April 25, 2006, in Iraq against known enemies of the United States of America.

He was born March 28, 1979, in Grand Rapids, Mich., and graduated from Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville, Mich.

He first entered the U. S. Army as an infantryman on Jan. 11, 1999. After completion of initial Basic Entry Training, he was assigned to B Company, 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky., and then as a Squad Leader in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell. He graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in June 2003 as an 18D SF Medical Sergeant and was assigned as an instructor in G Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C. His last assignment was as a team member assigned to the U. S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

In addition to the Special Forces Qualification Course, he completed numerous military courses including the Air Assault Course; the Combat Lifesaver Course; the Ranger Course; the Basic Airborne Course; the Special Operations Medical Sergeant Course; the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course; the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Course; and the Military Freefall Course.

His awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral two, and the Army Service Ribbon. During his career he had also earned, the Military Freefall Parachutist Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge and both the Special Forces and Ranger Tabs.

Herrema was posthumously promoted to Sgt. 1st Class. He was also posthumously awarded a Bronze Star Medal for valor, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Mary Herrema, and his sisters, Katie Lynn and Janie Lynn Herrema.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

The Judgement - Just a Reminder

The soldier stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.


"Step forward now, you soldier,

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My Church have you been true?"


The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

Because those of us who carry guns,

Can't always be a saint.


I've had to work Sundays,

And at times my talk was tough.

And somethimes I've been violent,

Because the world is awfully rough.


But, I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime,

When the bills got just too steep.


And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.


I know I don't deserve a place,

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around,

Except to calm their fears.


If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't, I'll understand.


There was a silence all around the throne,

Where the saints had often trod.

As the soldier waited quietly,

For the judgement of his God.


"Step forward now, you soldier,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell."

[Gregor]

Cpl. Matthew Dinning 23 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada One of four Canadian soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their armored G Wagon vehicle traveling in a convoy near Gumbad, Afghanistan, approximately 45 miles (75 km) north of Kandahar, on April 22, 2006


Bombardier Myles Mansell 25 5th (British Columbia) Field Artillery Regiment Victoria, British Columbia, Canada One of four Canadian soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their armored G Wagon vehicle traveling in a convoy near Gumbad, Afghanistan, approximately 45 miles (75 km) north of Kandahar, on April 22, 2006


Cpl. Randy Payne 32 CFB/ASU Wainwright Military Police Platoon Wainwright, Alberta, Canada Died en route to the hospital at the coalition air base in Kandahar of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near their armored G Wagon vehicle traveling in a convoy near Gumbad, Afghanistan, approximately 45 miles (75 km) north of Kandahar, on April 22, 2006


Lt. William Turner Not available Land Force Western Area Headquarters Toronto, Canada One of four Canadian soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their armored G Wagon vehicle traveling in a convoy near Gumbad, Afghanistan, approximately 45 miles (75 km) north of Kandahar, on April 22, 2006


Capt. Clayton L. Adamkavicius 43 Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry, Regiment, 149th Brigade, 35th Infantry Division, Kentucky Army National Guard Fairdale, Kentucky Died of injuries sustained when he came under enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Abu Ghurayb, Afghanistan, on April 21, 2006


Sgt. Bryan A. Brewster 24 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Fontana, California One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher B. Donaldson 28 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Illinois One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006


Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty 41 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Florida One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006


Sgt. John C. Griffith 33 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Las Vegas, Nevada One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006


Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Howick 34 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Hamburg, New York One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006


Pfc. Brian M. Moquin Jr. 19 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Worcester, Massachusetts One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006


Spc. Justin L. O'Donohoe 27 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division San Diego, California One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006


Spc. David N. Timmons Jr. 23 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Lewisville, North Carolina One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 3 Eric W. Totten 34 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Texas One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006


Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp 23 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Utopia, Texas One of 10 soldiers killed when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, 2006

[Gregor]

Master Sgt. Clinton W. Cubert 38 2113th Transportation Company, Kentucky Army National Guard Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Died at the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky on April 16, 2006 of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Samarra, Iraq, on September 11, 2005


Lance Cpl. Derrick J. Cothran 21 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Avondale, Louisiana One of four Marines killed when their Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Cpl. Pablo V. Mayorga 33 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Margate, Florida One of four Marines killed when their Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Spc. Mark W. Melcher 34 1st Battalion, 103rd Armor, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Killed when his M1A1 Abrams tank came under enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Al Taqaddum, Iraq on April 15, 2006


Lt. Richard Palmer 27 D Squadron, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Ware, Hertfordshire, England Killed when a roadside bomb exploded during a joint patrol with the Iraqi Army near Ad Dayr, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Lance Cpl. Justin D. Sims 22 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Covington, Kentucky One of four Marines killed when their Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Pfc. Ryan G. Winslow 19 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Jefferson, Alabama One of four Marines killed when their Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 15, 2006


Lance Cpl. Darin T. Settle 23 Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Henley, Missouri Died from a non-hostile motor vehicle accident in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 14, 2006
Cpl. Salem Bachar 20 Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Chula Vista, California One of two Marines killed due to enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 13, 2006


Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez 22 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force San Antonio, Texas One of two Marines killed due to enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 13, 2006


Spc. Andrew K. Waits 23 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Comabt Team, 101st Airborne Divison Waterford, Michigan Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 13, 2006


Lance Cpl. Marcus S. Glimpse 22 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Huntington Beach, California Killed when a homemade bomb exploded during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 12, 2006


Spc. Scott M. Bandhold 37 Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division North Merrick, New York One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Misiab, Iraq, on April 12, 2006


Pfc. Roland E. Calderon-Ascenio 21 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Miami, Florida One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Misiab, Iraq, on April 12, 2006

Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco 25 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Bloomington, California One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle and they subsequently came under small-arms fire during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 11, 2006


Pfc. James F. Costello III 27 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division St. Louis, Missouri One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle and they subsequently came under small-arms fire during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 11, 2006


Spc. Kenneth D. Hess 26 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Asheville, North Carolina Killed by a suicide bomb attack while conducting a dismounted patrol in Rawah, Iraq, on April 11, 2006

Pfc. George R. Roehl Jr. 21 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Manchester, New Hampshire One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle and they subsequently came under small-arms fire during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 11, 2006


Spc. James W. Gardner 22 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Glasgow, Kentucky Died of a non-combat related cause in Tal Afar, Iraq, on April 10, 2006


Spc. David S. Collins 24 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Jasper, Georgia One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 9, 2006


Sgt. 1st Class Randall L. Lamberson 36 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Springfield, Missouri One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 9, 2006


Pfc. Joseph I. Love 22 94th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), 8th Sustainment Command North Pole, Alaska Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Balad, Iraq, on April 9, 2006

[Gregor]

Sgt. Edward G. Davis III 31 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Antioch, Illinois Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 28, 2006


Sgt. Jose Gomez 23 10th Cavalry, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Corona, New York One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations on April 28, 2006


Cpl. Brandon M. Hardy 25 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Cochranville, Pennsylvania One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 28, 2006


Staff Sgt. Bryant A. Herlem 37 10th Cavalry, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Copperas Cove, Texas One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations on April 28, 2006


Sgt. Lea R. Mills 21 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Brooksville, Florida One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 28, 2006


Capt. Nicola Ciardelli 33 185th Parachute Regiment Pisa, Italy Killed along with two Italian soldiers and a Romanian soldier when a roadside bomb exploded near their four-vehicle patrol in Nasiriya, Iraq, on April 27, 2006


Marshal Carlo De Trizio 37 Carabinieri officer (Military Police) Bisceglie, Bari, Italy Killed along with two Italian soldiers and a Romanian soldier when a roadside bomb exploded near their four-vehicle patrol in Nasiriya, Iraq, on April 27, 2006


Cpl. Bogdan Hancu 28 Romanian Military Police Iasi, Romania Killed along with three Italian soldiers when a roadside bomb exploded near their four-vehicle convoy in Nasiriya, Iraq, on April 27, 2006


Marshal Franco Lattanzio 38 Carabinieri officer (Military Police) Pacentro, Acquila, Italy Killed along with two Italian soldiers and a Romanian soldier when a roadside bomb exploded near their four-vehicle patrol in Nasiriya, Iraq, on April 27, 2006


1st Sgt. Bobby Mendez 38 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Brooklyn, New York Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 27, 2006


Staff Sgt. Mark A. Wall 27 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Alden, Iowa Died from a non-combat related cause in Mosul, Iraq, on April 27, 2006. The incident is under investigation.


Sgt. Matthew A. Webber 23 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Michigan Army National Guard Kalamazoo, Michigan Died at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on April 27, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on November 21, 2005


Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford 19 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force New Bedford, Massachusetts Killed during combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 26, 2006


Pfc. Raymond L. Henry 21 Company C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Anaheim, California Killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in Mosul, Iraq, on April 25, 2006

Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Herrema 27 Team member assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command Jackson, Tennessee Killed when he came under enemy fire during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 25, 2006


Staff Sgt. Metodio A. Bandonill 29 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Honolulu, Hawaii Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 24, 2006


Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons 20 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Modesto, California Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 24, 2006


Cpl. Jason B. Daniel 21 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Fort Worth, Texas One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 23, 2006


Sgt. Robert W. Ehney 26 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Lexington, Kentucky One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 23, 2006


Cpl. Shawn T. Lasswell Jr. 21 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Reno, Nevada One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 23, 2006


Pfc. Jacob H. Allcott 21 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Caldwell, Idaho One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee, causing a fire, during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 22, 2006


Pvt. Michael E. Bouthot 19 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Fall River, Massachusetts One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee, causing a fire, during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 22, 2006


Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot 23 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Arcadia, California One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee, causing a fire, during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 22, 2006


Spc. Eric D. King 29 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Vancouver, Washington One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee, causing a fire, during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 22, 2006


Cpl. Eric R. Lueken 23 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Dubois, Indiana Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 22, 2006


Pvt. Travis C. Zimmerman 19 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division New Berlinville, Pennsylvania Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his observation post during combat reconnaissance operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 22, 2006


Pvt. Jacob B. Kovco 25 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Victoria, Australia Died when accidentally shot himself in the head while cleaning his gun in the Australian security detachment barracks in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 21, 2006


Staff Sgt. Jason C. Ramseyer 28 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Lenoir, North Carolina Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 20, 2006


Pfc. Robert J. Settle 25 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Owensboro, Kentucky Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 19, 2006


Pfc. Patrick A. Tinnell 25 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Lake Havasu City, Arizona Killed when a car bomb detonated during a dismounted combat patrol in As Siniyah, Iraq, on April 19, 2006


Capt. Ian P. Weikel 31 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Colorado Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations north of Baghdad, Iraq, on April 18, 2006

[Gregor]

Staff Sgt. Gregory A. Wagner 35 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, South Dakota Army National Guard Mitchell, South Dakota Died of injuries sustained when a homemade missile struck his Humvee during combat operation in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 8, 2006


Lance Cpl. Leon B. Deraps 19 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Jamestown, Missouri Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 6, 2006


Sgt. Matthew J. Fenton 24 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve's Inspector and Instructor Staff Little Ferry, New Jersey Died at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland on May 6, 2006, from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 26


Cpl. Cory L. Palmer 21 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Seaford, Delaware Died at Brooke Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on May 6, 2006, from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 1


Pvt. Alva L. Gaylord 25 110th Engineer Battalion, Missouri Army National Guard Carrollton, Missouri Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during a combat clearing operation in Qasr Ar Riyy, Iraq, on May 5, 2006


1st. Sgt. Carlos N. Saenz 46 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, Army Reserve Las Vegas, Nevada One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 5, 2006


Spc. Teodoro Torres 29 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, Army Reserve Las Vegas, Nevada One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 5, 2006


Sgt. Nathan J. Vacho 29 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Army Reserve Janesville, Wisconsin One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 5, 2006


Cpl. Stephen R. Bixler 20 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Suffield, Connecticut Killed during combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 4, 2006


Capt. Brian S. Letendre 27 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve Woodbridge, Virginia Killed during combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 3, 2006


Sgt. Elisha R. Parker 21 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Taberg, New York Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 4, 2006


Spc. Bryan L. Quinton 24 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade Sand Springs, Oklahoma One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 4, 2006


Staff Sgt. Gavin B. Reinke 32 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade Pueblo, Colorado One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 4, 2006


Pfc. Christopher M. Eckhardt 19 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Phoenix, Arizona Died of a non-combat related cause in Taji, Iraq, on May 3, 2006


Sgt. Joseph E. Proctor 38 638th Battalion, Indiana Army National Guard Indianapolis, Indiana Killed when a suicide car bomb detonated near his observation post during dismounted combat patrol operations in Tammin, Iraq, on May 3, 2006


Pfc. Benjamin T. Zieske 20 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Concord, California Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated during a dismounted combat patrol in Kirkuk, Iraq, on May 3, 2006


Cpl. Robbie G. Light 21 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Kingsport, Tennessee Died of injures sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his M1A2 Abrams tank during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 1, 2006


Lance Cpl. Robert L. Moscillo 21 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Salem, New Hampshire Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 1, 2006

[ColonialMarine]

Gregor,

Thank you for taking the time and effort to collect this data.

Semper Fi

http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/ColonialMarine/Doug%20Kidd/th_egalght.gif

[rosiegirl]

Please remember Matt Maupin, still listed as the only POW..........

Rosie

[Sneaky SF Dude]

http://www.quietpros.com/

[rosiegirl]

http://www.quietpros.com/

thank you for posting this link.

rg

[Sneaky SF Dude]

thank you for posting this link.

rg
De nada Rosita

[sherryb]

Beautiful work Gregor. Beautiful poem SF.

Let's not forget all who served us this memorial day.

My thoughts and prayers to all! :flag:

[rosiegirl]

Beautiful work Gregor. Beautiful poem SF.

Let's not forget all who served us this memorial day.

My thoughts and prayers to all! :flag:

what she said :flag:

[Gregor]

Pfc. Steven W. Freund 20 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 23, 2006


Spc. Michael L. Hermanson 21 164th Engineer Battalion, North Dakota Army National Guard Fargo, North Dakota Died of injuries sustained when his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle was fired upon by homemade bombs, rocket-propelled grenade and enemy small arms fire while on a route-clearing mission during combat operations in Abayachi, Iraq, on May 23, 2006


Lance Cpl. Robert G. Posivio III 22 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Sherburn, Minnesota One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 23, 2006

Sgt. David R. Christoff 25 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Rossford, Ohio One of two soldiers killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forecs in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 22, 2006
Lance Cpl. William J. Leusink 21 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Maurice, Iowa One of two soldiers killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forecs in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 22, 2006


Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez 21 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Edinburg, Texas Killed while condcuting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 21, 2006

Sgt. Lonnie C. Allen Jr. 26 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Bellevue, Nebraska One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 18, 2006


Pfc. Nicholas R. Cournoyer 25 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Gilmanton, New Hampshire One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 18, 2006


Cpl. William B. Fulks 23 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Culloden, West Virginia Died at Brooke Army Medical Center on May 18, 2006, from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 1, 2006


Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland 43 352nd Civil Affairs Command San Antonio, Texas One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 18, 2006


1st. Lt. Robert A. Seidel III 23 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Gettysburg, Pennsylvania One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 18, 2006


Petty Officer Third Class Lee Hamilton Deal 23 2nd Marine Division Fleet Marine Force Atlantic West Monroe, Louisana Died as a result of enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 17, 2006


Staff Sgt. Santiago M. Halsel 32 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Bowling Green, Kentucky Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb exploded while he was conducting a dismounted clearance mission during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 16, 2006


Pfc. Grant A. Dampier 25 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Merrill, Wisconsin One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during combat patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 15, 2006


Staff Sgt. Marion Flint Jr. 29 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Baltimore, Maryland One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during combat patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 15, 2006


Capt. Shane R. Mahaffee 36 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Army Reserve Alexandria, Virginia Died in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on May 15, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Hilla, Iraq, on May 5, 2006


Lance Cpl. Jose S. Marin Dominguez Jr. 22 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Liberal, Kansas One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 4 John W. Engeman 45 1st Battalion, 312th Regiment, 30th Enhanced Separate Brigade East North Port, New York One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jamie D. Weeks 47 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Daleville, Alabama One of two soldiers killed when their AH-6M Little Bird helicopter was shot down by enemy fire during combat operations in Yusifiya, south of Baghdad, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Master Sgt. Robert H. West 37 1st Battalion, 312th Regiment, 30th Enhanced Separate Brigade Elyria, Ohio One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Maj. Matthew W. Worrel 34 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Lewisville, Texas One of two soldiers killed when their AH-6M Little Bird helicopter was shot down by enemy fire during combat operations in Yusifiya, south of Baghdad, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby 21 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Overbrook, Oklahoma One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Spc. Ronald W. Gebur 23 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Delavan, Illinois Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 13, 2006

[Gregor]

Lance Cpl. Richard Z. James 20 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Seaford, Delaware Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 13, 2006


Pvt. Joseva Lewaicei 25 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment Lautoka, Fiji One of two British soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded in Basra City, Iraq, on May 13, 2006


Pvt. Adam Morris 19 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment Leicester, England One of two British soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded in Basra City, Iraq, on May 13, 2006


Lance Cpl. Adam C. Conboy 21 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Died as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province on May 12, 2006


Spc. Brandon L. Teeters 21 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Lafayette, Louisiana Died in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on May 12, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb exploded near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 20, 2006


Army Spc. Armer N. Burkart 26 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Rockville, Maryland Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 11, 2006


Lance Cpl. Jason K. Burnett 20 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force St. Cloud, Florida One of four Marines killed as a result of a vehicle accident in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 11, 2006



Pfc. Eric D. Clark 22 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 11, 2006


2nd Lt. Michael L. Licalzi 24 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Garden City, New York One of four Marines killed as a result of a vehicle accident in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 11, 2006


Lance Cpl. David J. Grames Sanchez 22 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Fort Wayne, Indiana One of four Marines killed as a result of a vehicle accident in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 11, 2006


Pfc. Stephen P. Snowberger III 18 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division Lopez, Pennsylvania One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 11, 2006


Cpl. Steve Vahaviolos 21 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Airmont, New York One of four Marines killed as a result of a vehicle accident in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 11, 2006


Sgt. Alessandro Carbonaro 28 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Bethesda, Maryland Died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, on May 10, 2006, of wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 1


Spc. Aaron P. Latimer 26 562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Ennis, Texas Died in Mosul, Iraq, on May 9, 2006


Warrant Officer Joel Gazeau 35 1st Regiment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine (1st Marine Parachute Infantry Regiment) Pradines, France One of two French Special Forces soldiers killed in a firefight with Taliban forces near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on May 20, 2006


Cpl. David Poulain 36 1st Regiment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine (1st Marine Parachute Infantry Regiment) Halluin, France One of two French Special Forces soldiers killed in a firefight with Taliban forces near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on May 20, 2006


Staff Sgt. Christian Longsworth 26 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group Newark, New Jersey Died of wounds sustained when his convoy came under enemy small arms fire during combat operations in Oruzgan province, Afghanistan, on May 19, 2006


Capt. Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard 26 1st Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Shilo, Manitoba Killed during fighting with Taliban insurgents west of Kandahar City, Afghanistan, on May 17, 2006


Military engineer Sapper Elward Kamel 22 NATO International Security Assistance Force France Fatally wounded in a blast during a de-mining operation north of Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan on May 16, 2006

[Gregor]

In Afghanistan:
There have been 373 coalition deaths -- 292 Americans, one Australian, seven Britons, 16 Canadians, three Danes, seven French, 18 Germans, five Italians, one Norwegian, one Portuguese, three Romanians, 17 Spaniards and two Swedes -- in the war on terror as of May 26, 2006
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/

In Iraq:
There have been 2,684 coalition deaths, 2,462 Americans, two Australians, 111 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, three Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, one Hungarian, 30 Italians, one Kazakh, one Latvian, 17 Poles, two Romanians, two Salvadoran, three Slovaks, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians in the war in Iraq as of May 26, 2006,
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/



Day is done,
gone the sun,
from the lakes
from the hills
from the sky,
all is well,
safely, rest,
God is near.

Fading light,
Dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky
Gleaming bright,
From afar,
Drawing, near,
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise,
For our days,
'Neath the sun
'Neath the stars
'Neath the sky,
As we go,
This, we, know,
God is near.

Rest in peace.

[rosiegirl]

:flag: RIP brave heroes......

[rosiegirl]

:flag: RIP brave heroes......


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[2nd Amendment]

I know someone that was killed in Iraq in the last week, but I am unable to find anything on the net concerning their death.

Can anyone give me a site as to where to go to find out how they died?

Any information would be helpful.

[Gregor]

I know someone that was killed in Iraq in the last week, but I am unable to find anything on the net concerning their death.

Can anyone give me a site as to where to go to find out how they died?

Any information would be helpful.
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/2006.06.html

You can try this link. I hope it helps.

[rosiegirl]

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel B. Crabtree, 31, of Canton, Ohio, died in Al Kut, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Crabtree was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, Columbus, Ohio.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Special Forces Soldier killed in Iraq
U.S. Army Special Operations Command

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, June 10, 2006) — An Army Special Forces Soldier died June 8 in Iraq after a roadside bomb exploded next to his vehicle during a combat patrol.

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel B. Crabtree, 31, a Special Forces weapons sergeant, was critically injured in his armored Humvee when an improvised explosive device struck the vehicle near Al Kut, in east-central Iraq. He was evacuated by air after the attack and died en route to a combat support hospital in Baghdad.

An Iraqi interpreter traveling in his vehicle also died following the attack.

Crabtree, originally of Hartville, Ohio, was assigned to the Ohio Army National Guard’s Company B, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Columbus, Ohio. He was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and attached to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula.

In civilian life, Crabtree worked as a police officer first in his native Hartville prior to serving with the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department as a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics, or SWAT, unit.

After initially entering military service with the Army Reserve in 1992, Crabtree joined the Army National Guard in 1993 as an administrative specialist. He later retrained as a military policeman and served with the 135th Military Police Company in Brook Park, Ohio. He joined the 19th SFG in March 2002, and in 2003 he was selected to attend the Special Forces Qualification Course at Fort Bragg, N.C.

He earned the coveted green beret when he graduated from the course in May 2004.

Crabtree’s military education also includes the Basic Airborne Course, the Primary Leadership Development Course and the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course.

His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces Tab. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Crabtree is survived by his wife, Kathy, and his daughter, Mallory, of the City of Green. He is also survived by his father, Ronald Crabtree and his mother, Judy Ann Crabtree.

En Paz Descanse Hermano

[rosiegirl]

Sneaky, this man served with my ex. They're in the same unit.

I feel numb right now.

[SuziQ]

Thank you for this "Memorable" Thread !! We must NOT FORGET !!!

www.lesttheybeforgotten.org

www.firehouse.com

www.911familiesforamerica.org

GOD BLESS TO OUR MILITARY, 1ST RESPONDERS, & to the HEROS of 9/11 !!!

:flag: :pray: :flag: :pray:

[jwil59]

I agree, may we never forget............

For the record, I pray daily for those in harms way and the families of the fallen. They have given us the right to do this. God Bless them all and God Bless America

[Gregor]

Pfc. Steven W. Freund 20 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 23, 2006


Spc. Michael L. Hermanson 21 164th Engineer Battalion, North Dakota Army National Guard Fargo, North Dakota Died of injuries sustained when his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle was fired upon by homemade bombs, rocket-propelled grenade and enemy small arms fire while on a route-clearing mission during combat operations in Abayachi, Iraq, on May 23, 2006


Lance Cpl. Robert G. Posivio III 22 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Sherburn, Minnesota One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 23, 2006


Sgt. David R. Christoff 25 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Rossford, Ohio One of two soldiers killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 22, 2006


Lance Cpl. William J. Leusink 21 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Maurice, Iowa One of two soldiers killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 22, 2006


Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez 21 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Edinburg, Texas Killed while condcuting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 21, 2006


Sgt. Lonnie C. Allen Jr. 26 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Bellevue, Nebraska One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 18, 2006


Pfc. Nicholas R. Cournoyer 25 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Gilmanton, New Hampshire One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 18, 2006


Cpl. William B. Fulks 23 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Culloden, West Virginia Died at Brooke Army Medical Center on May 18, 2006, from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 1, 2006


Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland 43 352nd Civil Affairs Command San Antonio, Texas One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 18, 2006


1st. Lt. Robert A. Seidel III 23 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Gettysburg, Pennsylvania One of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 18, 2006


Petty Officer Third Class Lee Hamilton Deal 23 2nd Marine Division Fleet Marine Force Atlantic West Monroe, Louisana Died as a result of enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 17, 2006


Staff Sgt. Santiago M. Halsel 32 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Bowling Green, Kentucky Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb exploded while he was conducting a dismounted clearance mission during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 16, 2006


Pfc. Grant A. Dampier 25 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Merrill, Wisconsin One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during combat patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 15, 2006


Staff Sgt. Marion Flint Jr. 29 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Baltimore, Maryland One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during combat patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 15, 2006


Capt. Shane R. Mahaffee 36 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Army Reserve Alexandria, Virginia Died in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on May 15, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Hilla, Iraq, on May 5, 2006


Lance Cpl. Jose S. Marin Dominguez Jr. 22 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Liberal, Kansas One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 4 John W. Engeman 45 1st Battalion, 312th Regiment, 30th Enhanced Separate Brigade East North Port, New York One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jamie D. Weeks 47 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Daleville, Alabama One of two soldiers killed when their AH-6M Little Bird helicopter was shot down by enemy fire during combat operations in Yusifiya, south of Baghdad, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Master Sgt. Robert H. West 37 1st Battalion, 312th Regiment, 30th Enhanced Separate Brigade Elyria, Ohio One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Maj. Matthew W. Worrel 34 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Lewisville, Texas One of two soldiers killed when their AH-6M Little Bird helicopter was shot down by enemy fire during combat operations in Yusifiya, south of Baghdad, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby 21 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Overbrook, Oklahoma One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 14, 2006


Spc. Ronald W. Gebur 23 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Delavan, Illinois Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 13, 2006

[Gregor]

Sfc. Issac S. Lawson 35 49th Military Police Brigade, California National Guard Sacramento, California Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 5, 2006


Cpl. Alessandro Pibiri 25 152nd Sassari Infantry Regiment, Italian Army Italy Killed when a roadside bomb hit an Italian military vehicle escorting a British logistics convoy near Nasiriya, Iraq, on June 5, 2006


Petty Officer 1st Class Gary T. Rovinski 44 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25 Roseville, Illinois Died as a result of enemy action when his Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 5, 2006


Cpl. Ryan J. Cummings 22 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Streamwood, Illinois Died of wounds received while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 3, 2006


Staff Sgt. Darren Harmon 44 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 205th Military Intelligence Brigade, Army Reserve Newark, Delaware Died of a non-combat related cause in Haditha, Iraq, on June 3, 2006


Maj. Michael D. Stover 43 Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Mansfield, Ohio Died of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 3, 2006


Pfc. Brett L. Tribble 20 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Lake Jackson, Texas Died on June 3, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on June 2, 2006


Spc. Brock L. Bucklin 28 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Grand Rapids, Michigan Died of a non-combat related cause in Balad, Iraq, on May 31, 2006


Cpl. Alexander J. Kolasa 22 704th Main Support Battalion, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division White Lake, Michigan Died on non-combat related causes in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 31, 2006


Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia 25 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Salem, Massachusetts Died of non-combat related causes in Marez, Iraq, on May 31, 2006


Cpl. Richard A. Bennett 25 Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-169, Marine Aircraft Group-39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Girard, Kansas One of two soldiers who died on May 30, 2006, following a non-hostile helicopter acident near Taqqadum, Iraq, on May 27


Capt. Nathanael J. Doring 31 Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-169, Marine Aircraft Group-39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Apple Valley, Minnesota One of two soldiers who died on May 30, 2006, following a non-hostile helicopter acident near Taqqadum, Iraq, on May 27


Spc. Bobby R. West 23 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Beebe, Arkansas Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated during dismounted patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 30, 2006


Capt. James A. Funkhouser 35 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Katy, Texas Died of injuries sustained when a car bomb detonated near his Humvee during reconnaissance patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 29, 2006


Spc. Jeremy M. Loveless 25 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Estacada, Oregon Died when his Stryker came under enemy small arms fire during combat operations in Mosul, Iraq, on May 29, 2006


Lance Cpl. Paul Farrelly 27 A Squadron, 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards (The Welsh Cavalry) Runcorn, England One of two British soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his armored Land Rover while on patrol in support of Iraqi security forces in Basra, Iraq, on May 28, 2006


Lt. Tom Mildinhall 26 A Squadron, 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards (The Welsh Cavalry) Battersea, London, England One of two British soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his armored Land Rover while on patrol in support of Iraqi security forces in Basra, Iraq, on May 28, 2006


Spc. J. Adan Garcia 20 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) Irving, Texas Died when his convoy encountered small arms fire received while returning from an explosive ordinance mission on May 27, 2006


Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Lucas 20 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Greensboro, North Carolina Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 26, 2006


Spc. Robert E. Blair 22 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division Ocala, Florida One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 25, 2006


Capt. Douglas A. Dicenzo 30 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division Plymouth, New Hampshire One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 25, 2006


Pfc. Caleb A. Lufkin 24 5th Engineer Battalion Knoxville, Illinois Died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on May 25, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 4, 2006

[Gregor]

Spc. David J. Babineau 25 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Springfield, Massachusetts Killed when he came under enemy small-arms fire while manning a checkpoint near Yusufiya, Iraq, on June 16, 2006



Spc. Brent W. Koch 22 Company E, 2nd Battalion, 136th Infantry Combined Arms Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Minnesota Army National Guard Morton, Minnesota Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Diwaniya, Iraq, on June 16, 2006


Spc. Jeremiah S. Santos 21 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Minot, North Dakota Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 15, 2006


Cpl. Michael A. Estrella 20 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Hemet, California Killed during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 14, 2006


Seaman Apprentice Zachary M. Alday 22 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 7th Regimental Combat Team, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Donalsonville, Georgia Died of injuries sustained when the vehicle in which he was riding struck a land mine while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the Anbar province, Iraq, on June 9, 2006


Lance Cpl. Salvador Guerrero 21 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Los Angeles, California One of two Marines who died of wounds received while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 9, 2006


Pvt. Benjamin J. Slaven 22 308th Transportation Company, Army Reserve Plymouth, Nebraska Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Diwaniya, Iraq, on June 9, 2006


Sgt. Jose M. Velez 35 773rd Transportation Company, Army Reserve Bronx, New York Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Kirkuk, Iraq, on June 9, 2006


Lance Cpl. Brent B. Zoucha 19 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Merrick, Nebraska One of two Marines who died of wounds received while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 9, 2006
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel B. Crabtree 31 Company B, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, Ohio Army National Guard Canton, Ohio Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Kut, Iraq on June 8, 2006


Sgt. 1st Class Clarence D. McSwain 31 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Meridian, Mississippi Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb exploded near his convoy vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 8, 2006


Spc. Luis D. Santos 20 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Rialto, California Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operation in Buritz, Iraq, on June 8, 2006


Pfc. David N. Crombie 19 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division Winnemucca, Nevada One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq on June 7, 2006


1st Lt. Scott M. Love 32 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division Huntsville, Alabama One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq on June 7, 2006


2nd Lt. John S. Vaughan 23 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Edwards, Colorado Killed when he encountered enemy smalls arms fire during a dismounted combat operations in Mosul, Iraq, on June 7, 2006


Cpl. Andy D. Anderson 24 46th Engineer Battalion, Warrior Brigade Falls Church, Virginia One of two soldiers killed when their camp received indirect enemy fire during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on June 6, 2006


Staff Sgt. Richard A. Blakley 34 38th Main Support Battalion, National Guard Plainfield, Indiana Killed when he was shot by enemy small arms fire during dismounted combat patrol operations in Khalidiya, Iraq, on June 6, 2006


Sgt. Daniel R. Gionet 23 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Pelham, New Hampshire One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M1A2 tank during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 6, 2006


Sgt. Carlos E. Pernell 25 46th Engineer Battalion, Warrior Brigade Munford, Alabama One of two soldiers killed when their camp received indirect enemy fire during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on June 6, 2006


1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders 27 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division College Station, Texas One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their M1A2 tank during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 6, 2006


Sgt. Mark T. Smykowski 23 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Mentor, Ohio Died while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 6, 2006


Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaime S. Jaenke 29 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25 Bay City, Wisconsin Killed as a result of enemy action when her Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 5, 2006

1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Washington One of two soldiers killed when their all-terrain vehicle struck a roadside bomb during combat operations in Pech River Valley, Afghanistan, on June 16, 2006


Sgt. Ian T. Sanchez 26 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Staten Island, New York One of two soldiers killed when their all-terrain vehicle struck a roadside bomb during combat operations in Pech River Valley, Afghanistan, on June 16, 2006


Capt. Patrick D. Damon 41 240th Engineer Group, Maine Army National Guard Falmouth, Maine Died from a non-combat related cause in Bagram, Afghanistan, on June 15, 2006


Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr. 29 Company B, Brigade Troops Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division San Antonio, Texas Killed when his convoy came under enemy small arms fire during combat operations in Musa Qulah, Afghanistan, on June 14, 2006


Sgt. Russell M. Durgin 23 32nd Infantry Battalion, 10th Mountain Division Henniker, New Hampshire Killed when his unit took small-arms fire in Korengel, Afghanistan, on June 13, 2006


Capt. Jim Philippson 29 7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England Killed when a British Army mobile patrol was engaged in a firefight against suspected Taliban forces in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on June 11, 2006


Lt. Col. Charles E. Munier 50 Wyoming Army National Guard Wheatland, Wyoming Died at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center on June 12, 2006, from a non-combat related cause which occured in Kabul, Afghanistan, on June 5, 2006


Cpl. Bernard P. Corpuz 28 303rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade Watsonville, California Died of wounds sustained when his convoy came under small arms fire and a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations in Ghanzi, Afghanistan, on June 11, 2006


Spc. Curtis R. Mehrer 21 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, North Dakota National Guard Bismarck, North Dakota One of two soldiers killed when their Humvee struck two anti-tank mines during combat operations in Khogyani, Afghanistan, on June 6, 2006


Sgt. Travis A. Van Zoest 21 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, North Dakota National Guard Larimore, North Dakota One of two soldiers killed when their Humvee struck two anti-tank mines during combat operations in Khogyani, Afghanistan, on June 6, 2006


Cpl. Derek A. Stanley 20 710th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)

[2nd Amendment]

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaime S. Jaenke 29 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25 Bay City, Wisconsin Killed as a result of enemy action when her Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 5, 2006


I knew Jamie and used to work with her, good person as well.

She left behind a daughter as well.

God Bless

[trevorus]

For all these people, I must thank them and their families for sacrificing so much for us back home. They have given themselves for the betterment of all.

[Gregor]

I knew Jamie and used to work with her, good person as well.

She left behind a daughter as well.

God Bless
You have my spymapthy.

[Sneaky SF Dude]

An Army Special Forces Soldier died June 24 in the Kandahar Province, near Ghecko, Afghanistan when he was fatally struck by enemy small arms fire during a cordon and search mission.

Master Sgt. Thomas D. Maholic, 38, a Special Forces team sergeant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), here was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

A native of Bradford, Pa., Maholic enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in ***1986 as an infantryman and attended Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Ga.

His first assignment was with the Pennsylvania National Guard where he was an infantryman for five years. In July of 1991, he transitioned to active duty and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Battalion at Fort Kobbe, Panama where he served for two years. In 1993, he volunteered to become a Special Forces Soldier.

Maholic graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in 1995 and was assigned 1st Bn., 7th SFG, as a Special Forces medical sergeant. In 2003, after serving more than seven years in 7th SFG, he was assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg, N.C., where he served as an Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course instructor. In April 2005, Maholic was assigned to 2nd Bn., 7th SFG and served there as an Operational Detachment – Alpha team sergeant until his death.

His military education also includes the Basic and Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Courses, Combat Diver Qualification and Course, Combat Diver Supervisor Course, Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course, Basic Instructor Training Course, Air Assault Course, Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course, Basic and Advanced Airborne Courses, Spanish Language Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Course and both the winter and summer mountain warfare schools.

Maholic’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Field Medical Badge, Special Operations Dive Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Special Forces Tab. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy, and son, Andrew of Ft. Bragg, N.C. He is also survived by his mother Dorothy Maholic of Bradford, sister, Ann Davis, brothers David of Cleveland, Ohio, John and Michael of Bradford and Robert of Bellefonte, Pa.

The Battalion where I got my start. En Paz Descanse 'Mano.

[Phil McKracken]

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[rosiegirl]

:flag:


:flag: For the brave ones.....

[wereyeti]

As a person that comes from a line of those that serve their country, I appreciate this. Thankfully, my grandfather who served in WW2 is still alive, as are my father, brother, and brother-in-law that have all served in Iraq at least once. I was discharged from military service not too long before 9/11 due to injuries sustained during training.

God bless and keep the fallen, and all those that have risked their lives so that we may remain free.

[Gregor]

Airman 1st Class Carl Jerome Ware Jr. 22 15th Security Forces Squadron, 15th Mission Support Group, 15th Airlift Wing Smyrna, Delaware Died from a non-combat related cause at Camp Bucca, Iraq, on July 1, 2006

Cpl. Ryan J. Clark 19 40th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Lancaster, California Died at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on June 29, 2006, of injuries suffered when a roadside bomb deontated near his humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on June 29, 2006


Sgt. Bryan C. Luckey 25 562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Tampa, Florida Shot and killed by enemy forces while on mounted patrol died in Mosul, Iraq, on June 29, 2006


Spc. Christopher D. Rose 21 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division San Francisco, California Died of injuries sustained from a roadside bomb during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 29, 2006


Pfc. Rex A. Page 21 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Kirksville, Missouri Died from wounds received during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 28, 2006


Cpl. Jeremy S. Jones 25 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Omaha, Nebraska Died of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device during dismounted combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 27, 2006


Cpl. Jason W. Morrow 27 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Riverside, California Died on June 27, 2006 of wounds sustained from enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 26, 2006


Sgt. 1st Class Terry O.P. Wallace 33 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Winnsboro, Louisiana Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on June 27, 2006


Sgt. Terry M. Lisk 26 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Fox Lake, Illinois Died as a result of mortar rounds in Ramadi, Iraq, on June 26, 2006


Staff Sgt. Raymond J. Plouhar 30 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Lake Orion, Michigan Died after being wounded during enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 26, 2006


Pfc. Michael J. Potocki 21 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Baltimore, Maryland Died of injuries sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy force's small arms fire during combat operations in Al Asad, Iraq, on June 26, 2006


Cpl. Paul N. King 23 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve Tyngsboro, Massachusetts Killed while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 25, 2006


Sgt. Benjamin J. Laymon 22 1st Battalion, 10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Mount Vernon, Ohio One of two soldiers killed when they encountered enemy small-arms fire and a roadside bomb which detonated during a dismounted patrol near Baghdad, Iraq, on June 24, 2006


Sgt. Justin D. Norton 21 1st Battalion, 10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Rainier, Washington One of two soldiers killed when they encountered enemy small-arms fire and a roadside bomb which detonated during a dismounted patrol near Baghdad, Iraq, on June 24, 2006


Staff Sgt. Virrueta A. Sanchez 33 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Houston, Texas Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Balad, Iraq, on June 24, 2006


Cpl Ryan J. Buckley 21 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Nokomis, Illinois Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 23, 2006


Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons 19 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Port Orchard, Washington Died on June 23, 2006 at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on April 11, 2006


Spc. Channing G. Singletary 30 122nd Support Center, Georgia Army National Guard Sylvester, Georgia Died from a non-combat-related cause in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 23, 2006


Cpl. Riley E. Baker 22 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Pacific, Missouri Killed during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 22, 2006


Pfc. Paul A. Beyer 21 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Jamestown, North Dakota One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations near Baghdad, Iraq, on June 23, 2006


Staff Sgt. Mario J. Bievre 34 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Constantinople, Illinois One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations near Baghdad, Iraq, on June 23, 2006


Sgt. Jason J. Buzzard 31 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Ukiah, California Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 21, 2006


Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma 25 68th Engineer Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 13th Containment Command Chicago, Illinois Died from a non-combat related cause in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 21, 2006


Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Whyte 21 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Brooklyn, New York Killed during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 21, 2006


Cpl. Christopher D. Leon 20 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Lancaster, California Died from wounds received during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 20, 2006


Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Webb 20 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Swartz Creek, Michigan Killed during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 20, 2006


Pfc. Christopher N. White 23 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Southport, North Carolina Killed during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 20, 2006


Staff Sgt. Benjamin D. Williams 30 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Orange, Texas Killed during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 20, 2006


Spc. Robert L. Jones 22 40th Engineer Battalion Milwaukie, Oregon One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee during combat operatons near Ramadi, Iraq, on June 17, 2006


Sgt. Reyes Ramirez 23 40th Engineer Battalion Willis, Texas One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee during combat operatons near Ramadi, Iraq, on June 17, 2006


Pfc. Kristian Menchaca 23 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Houston, Texas Three soldiers were manning a checkpoint when they came under enemy small arms fire near Yusufiya, Iraq, on June 16, 2006. One was killed immediately. Menchaca was one of two others who were listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) until their bodies were found on June 19, 2006


Pfc. Thomas L. Tucker 25 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Madras, Oregon Three soldiers were manning a checkpoint when they came under enemy small arms fire near Yusufiya, Iraq, on June 16, 2006. One was killed immediately. Tucker was one of two others who were listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) until their bodies were found on June 19, 2006

[Gregor]

Cpl. Aaron M. Griner 24 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Tampa, Florida Killed when his vehicle struck a mine during combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on June 28, 2006


Name not released Age not available Special Boat Squadron Ulster, Northern Ireland One of two British soldiers killed when their patrol was ambushed in the Sangin valley of northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, on June 27, 2006. The British Ministry of Defense is not releasing their names at the request of their families.


Name not released Age not available Special Reconnaissance Regiment England One of two British soldiers killed when their patrol was ambushed in the Sangin valley of northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, on June 27, 2006. The British Ministry of Defense is not releasing their names at the request of their families.


Pfc. Justin R. Davis 19 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Gaithersburg, Maryland Died when he came in contact with indirect fire while on patrol during combat operations in Korengal Outpost near Kunar province, Afghanistan, on June 25, 2006. The circumstances of the soldier’s death are under investigation as a possible friendly-fire incident.


Staff Sgt. Joseph F. Fuerst, III 26 53rd Infantry Brigade, Florida Army National Guard Tampa, Florida Died when his Humvee came in contact with enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire during combat operations in Panjway District, Afghanistan, on June 24, 2006


Master Sgt. Thomas D. Maholic 38 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group Bradford, Pennsylvania Killed when he was fatally struck by enemy small-arms fire during a cordon and search mission near Ghecko, Afghanistan, on June 24, 2006


Pfc. Brian J. Bradbury 22 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Saint Joseph, Missouri Killed when he encountered enemy forces using small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades during combat operations near Naray, Afghanistan, on June 21, 2006. Another soldier died while trying to evacuate him.


Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig 28 159th Medical Evacuation Company, 421st Medical Battalion Severn, Maryland Killed when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter hoist malfunctioned while attempting to evacuate Pfc. Brian Bradbury during combat operations near Naray, Afghanistan, on June 21, 2006. Bradbury also died of his wounds.


Staff Sgt. Patrick L. Lybert 28 3rd Squadron, 71st Calvary, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Ladysmith, Wisconsin One of two soldiers killed when they encountered enemy forces using small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades during combat operations in Gowardesh, Afghanistan, on June 21, 2006.


Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti 30 3rd Squadron, 71st Calvary Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Raynham, Massachusetts One of two soldiers killed when they encountered enemy forces using small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades during combat operations in Gowardesh, Afghanistan, on June 21, 2006.


Cpl. Ionel Gheorghita Dragusanu 38 341st Infantry Battalion, Romanian Army Topraisar, Romania Killed when his armored personnel carrier, returning to base after a patrol mission, struck a roadside bomb near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on June 20, 2006


1st Lt. Forrest P. Ewens 25 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Washington One of two soldiers killed when their all-terrain vehicle struck a roadside bomb during combat operations in Pech River Valley, Afghanistan, on June 16, 2006

[Cbtdoc2002]

Cpt. Anthony R. Garcia 48 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Fort Worth, Texas Died of a gunshot wound in Tikrit, Iraq, on February 17, 2006

Cpt. Anthony R. Garcia 48 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Fort Worth, Texas Died of a gunshot wound in Tikrit, Iraq, on February 17, 2006

I worked personally with Cpt. Garcia in Afghanistan while he was a PA in my old unit 3rd Bat. 187th INF. He was a great man, and a great PA. He was truly a soldiers, soldier. Whenever I found about his passing, I was devistated. He showed me how to be a a good medic and a good soldier...here is Ricks story..if you dont mind me passing it on...

The Leaf Chronicle -- A Fort Campbell soldier killed in Iraq last week is being remembered by his family as someone who was into being healthy, had a strong work ethic and loved his family.

Post officials Monday announced the death of Capt. Anthony R. Garcia, 48, of Texas. Garcia, a physician assistant assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Aviation Brigade, was the first person from the brigade to die in Iraq since the division deployed in September.

Garcia's wife, Doris, described her husband of 20 years as an "awesome guy" who was into running and weight-lifting. Most importantly, she said, he was very much into his family.

"He really was such a family man. He loved his kids and doing stuff together. We'll just miss him so much," she said.

Monico Garcia, Capt. Garcia's father, said his son was a "normal boy" who participated in Boy Scouts and Little League baseball as a child. His father said he worked while he was in high school and was determined to go to college.

"That was his thing — higher education, to get a job and pay enough for the things he wanted and needed," Mr. Garcia said from his home in Hudson Oaks, Texas. "He was work-oriented to get the things he wanted. He was a happy person. He liked to kid people a lot and do fun things."

Post officials Monday did not say whether Garcia's injuries were combat-related, nor did they release any details about the nature of his injuries. Cathy Grambling, a spokeswoman for Fort Campbell, confirmed Garcia was shot on a military base in Tikrit on Friday.

"It's currently under investigation. Until that's completed, I can't answer that," said Fort Campbell spokesman Maj. Chris Belcher.

Capt. Garcia joined the Army in August 1989 and arrived at Fort Campbell in June 2001. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Ranger Tab, Scuba Diver Badge, Special Forces Tab, Soutwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
In addition to his wife and father, Capt. Garcia is survived by his daughter, Kelly, and son, Garrick, both of Clarksville; his mother, JoAnn Garcia, of Hudson Oaks; two sisters, Monica Ann Schnidman and Lisa Gail Shriver; and a brother, Gregory J. Garcia.

Garcia is the 57th Fort Campbell soldier to die in Iraq since September, when the division most recently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. A total of 126 soldiers from Fort Campbell have died in Iraq since March 2003.

A memorial service for Garcia will be in Iraq. Fort Campbell holds a monthly Eagle Remembrance Ceremony the second Wednesday of each month.

[Cbtdoc2002]

Army Spc. Gil Mercado

25, of Paterson, N.J.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, based at Fort Campbell, Ky.; killed April 13 by a non-combat weapon discharge in Iraq. His death is under investigation.





Gil Mercado Jr., the fourth of five children, was known as Junior as he was growing up. As an adult, he liked to be called Jay. “He didn’t really like the name Gil,” said sister Rosa Mercado of Paterson, N.J. She said her brother “always wanted to be in the Army, so he enlisted” in March 2000.

Mercado, a cook who had served in Afghanistan and Kuwait, had been based at Fort Campbell, Ky., since June 2001, according to Master Sgt. Kelly Tyler, a spokeswoman for the 101st Airborne Division. The Army said he was killed by a “a non-combat weapon discharge” in Iraq. The death is under investigation.

“We don’t know what happened. They haven’t told us,” said his oldest sister, Gisela Mercado of Haledon, N.J.

Although he was born in New Jersey, he lived with his father in Isabela, Puerto Rico, during high school.

“He was intelligent. He was a good son,” Gil Mercado Sr. said.

His son loved to draw and in Isabela he painted a mural depicting a half-man, half-robot character who defeated evil. They lived together on the Caribbean island for about five years, his father said. The last time the elder Mercado heard from his son was several months ago when he was in Afghanistan.

Mercado’s wife, Lucy, is from Colombia, his father said. The two met in New Jersey and lived on post in Kentucky. He has a brother, Alnardo, serving in an artillery unit in Iraq.

Gil Mercado Sr. said he didn’t know his son was in Iraq until three military officers arrived at his home Monday to break the news. “The truth is I don’t know very much about what happened to my son.”

— USA Today, Associated Press

[Cbtdoc2002]

The Department of Defense announced Friday that it had changed the status of Army Sgt. Troy David Jenkins, 25, from "wounded in action" to "died of wounds received in action" during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Jenkins was remembered Friday as a hero.

Jenkins claimed Ridgecrest as his adopted home town.

According to a Pentagon news release, Sgt. Jenkins was on a dismounted patrol with other soldiers on April 19, when a young Iraqi girl put herself in grave danger trying to turn over a piece of unexploded ordinance from a cluster bomb.

Sgt. Jenkins saw the danger and threw himself on top of the explosive, saving the lives of other Iraqi children and fellow soldiers standing nearby.

Sgt. Jenkins lost a leg and several fingers as a result of the blast, but more serious complications from infection were to follow.

Sgt. Jenkins died Thursday from his injuries. Jenkins, of Conecuh County Ala., began his military service when he joined the U.S. Marines at the age of 17, after graduating from Hillcrest High School in Evergreen, Ala., in 1995.

After a four-year enlistment in the Marines, Sgt. Jenkins joined the U.S. Army, and pursued airborne training, which eventually placed him with the 101st Airborne Division.

Sgt. Jenkins was no stranger to the risks of war. Two years ago, he earned a Purple Heart while fighting in Afghanistan after being wounded in the leg.

The 25-year-old was assigned to B Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky. Jenkins was married to wife, Amanda, a California resident, and was the father of two sons, 4-year-old Tristan and 2-year-old Brandon.

Following Jenkins death, his mother said, "He's a hero -- A 100 percent hero."

"I would like to see him receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, and would appreciate any help in contacting the officials who can make it happen," said Amanda.

Jenkins leaves two sons -- Tristan, 4, and Brandon, 2.

The last I heard, SGT. Jenkins was nominated for the Medal Of Honor, but, it has of yet been approved. The story from his squad differs from that of the pentagon, their reports state that an Iraqi female child pulled a grenade from her cloths, pulled the pin and threw it, Troy being the selfless person he was, jumped on it to save his fireteam members

[Gregor]

Thank you for all of this information CBTDOC. You have my sympathy, and the soldiers and their families have my prayers.

[rosiegirl]

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[rosiegirl]

We remember all of you.....

[heartstorm]

http://heartstorm.net/4july.htm

[Sneaky SF Dude]

Special Forces Soldier killed in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Operations Command

FORT BRAGG, N.C. ( USASOC News Service, July 21, 2006) – A Special Forces Soldier was killed in combat July 18 in southern Afghanistan when his combat reconnaissance patrol was attacked by the enemy and he was hit by small arms fire.

Staff Sgt. Eric Caban was born on March 28, 1978 in Manhattan, N.Y. He joined the Army in September, 1997. After attending Infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment where he served as a sniper platoon member and team leader. In October 2001, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and participated in a combat jump to overtake Kandahar Airfield. He then left active duty to attend college in February 2002.

Due to his patriotism and undeniable calling to serve, Caban returned to active duty in September 2003 and was assigned as a Sniper Instructor at Company C, 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.

In December 2004, he attended the Special Forces Qualification Course and graduated in March 2006 as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant. He was subsequently assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N. C.

Caban was a graduate of the Special Forces Engineer Course, Sniper School, the Special Operations Interdiction Course, the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Course, the U.S. Army Ranger School, the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, the Primary Leadership Development Course, and Airborne School.

His military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Basic Parachutist Badge with a Service Bronze Star. He has been posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Caban is survived by his father Efren and mother Iris, and his brothers Efren Caban Jr. and Edwin Caban.

[rosiegirl]

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[Gregor]

Cpl. Francisco Gomez 44 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Edmonton, Canada One of two Canadian soldiers killed when a suicide car bomber rammed their Bison troop carrier as their military convoy was returning to their base in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on July 23, 2006


Cpl. Jason Patrick Warren 29 The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada Montreal, Canada One of two Canadian soldiers killed when a suicide car bomber rammed their Bison troop carrier as their military convoy was returning to their base in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on July 23, 2006


Staff Sgt Eric Caban 28 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group Fort Worth, Texas Died on July 19, 2006, in southern Afghanistan of injuries sustained when his combat reconnaissance patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small-arms fire during combat operations on July 18


Staff Sgt. Robert J. Chiomento 34 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Fort Dix, New Jersey Killed when his patrol encountered enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and mortars in Khwaya Ahmad, Afghanistan, on July 17, 2006


Sgt. Robert P. Kassin 29 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Las Vegas, Nevada Died at Larzab Base, Afghanistan, on July 16, 2006, when his platoon encountered enemy forces small arms fire during combat operations


Cpl. Anthony Joseph Boneca 21 Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, Canadian Army Reserve Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Killed in a firefight with Taliban fighters 15 miles (25 km) west of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on July 9, 2006


Soldado Jorge Arnaldo Hernandez 26 Brigada Paracaidista (Parachute Brigade), Spanish Army Peru Killed when an anti-tank mine was remotely detonated near his vehicle while on patrol in Farah province in western Afghanistan, on July 8, 2006


Pfc. Kevin F. Edgin 31 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Dyersburg, Tennessee Killed when his convoy encountered enemy small-arms fire in Baghran Valley, Afghanistan, on July 6, 2006


Pvt. Damien Jackson 19 The 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England Killed in a firefight with Taliban forces that occurred during a security patrol to clear a helicopter landing site at Sangin in central Helmand province, Afghanistan, on July 5, 2006


Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. McLochlin 45 Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment, Indiana Army National Guard Rochester, Indiana Killed when his unit encountered enemy forces using small-arms fire during a patrol in Orgun-E, Afghanistan, on July 5, 2006


Chief Warrant Officer 3 William T. Flanigan 37 4th Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard Milan, Tennessee Killed when his AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed shortly after take off from Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan on July 2, 2006


Lance Cpl. Jabron Hashmi 24 Intelligence Corps Birmingham, England One of two British soldiers killed in a Taliban attack on the British base in Sangin, Helmand province in Afghanistan on July 1, 2006


Cpl. Peter Thorpe 27 Royal Signals Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England One of two British soldiers killed in a Taliban attack on the British base in Sangin, Helmand province in Afghanistan on July 1, 2006

[Gregor]

Cpl. Matthew P. Wallace 22 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Lexington Park, Maryland Died on July 21, 2006, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 16


Pfc. Derek J. Plowman 20 1st Battalion, 142nd Fires Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard Everton, Arkansas Died from a gun shot wound in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 20, 2006


Cpl. Julian A. Ramon 22 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Flushing, New York Died during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 20, 2006


Lance Cpl. Geofrey R. Cayer 20 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Fitchburg, Massachusetts Died of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 18, 2006. The incident is under investigation.


Sgt. Mark R. Vecchione 25 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division Tucson, Arizona Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank in Ramadi, Iraq, on July 18, 2006


Cpl. Nathaniel S. Baughman 23 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Monticello, Indiana Died of injuries sustained when his Humvee encountered enemy forces rocket-propelled grenades during patrol operations in Bayji, Iraq, on July 17, 2006


Staff Sgt. Michael A. Dickinson II 26 9th Psychological Operations Battalion, 4th Psychological Operations Group, U.S. Army Special Operations Command Battle Creek, Michigan Killed when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy forces small arms fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on July 17, 2006


Sgt. 1st Class Scott R. Smith 34 737th Explosive Ordnance Detachment, 52nd Ordnance Group Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near a controlled ordnance clearing mission in Iskandariya, Iraq, on July 17, 2006


Cpl. John J. Cosby 28 1st Battalion, The Devonshire and Dorset Light Infantry Exeter, England Died of gunshot wounds received when his unit came under small-arms fire during an operation to apprehend a terrorist leader and accomplice in a suburb of North Basra, Iraq, on July 16, 2006


Staff Sgt. Jason M. Evey 29 1st Squadron, 10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Stockton, California Died of injuries sustained when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 16, 2006


Spc. Manuel J. Holguin 21 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division Woodlake, California Died of injuries sustained when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy small arms fire and a roadside bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 15, 2006


Sgt. Thomas B. Turner Jr. 31 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Cottonwood, California Died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on July 14, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehcile in Muqdadiya, Iraq, on July 13, 2006


Sgt. Alkaila T. Floyd 23 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade Grand Rapids, Michigan Died at Landstuhl Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on July 13, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) in Ramadi, Iraq, on July 8, 2006. Three other soldiers were killed in the incident.


Sgt. Irving Hernandez Jr. 28 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team New York, New York Killed when he encountered enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Mosul, Iraq, on July 12, 2006


Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry A. Tharp 44 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25 Muscatine, Iowa Killed when his dismounted patrol was struck by a roadside bomb while operating in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 12, 2006


Spc. Damien M. Montoya 21 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Holbrook, Arizona Died from a non-combat related cause in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 9, 2006


Staff Sgt. Omar D. Flores 27 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade Mission, Texas One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on July 8, 2006


Spc. Troy C. Linden 22 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade Detroit Lakes, Minnesota One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on July 8, 2006


Spc. Joseph P. Micks 22 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade Rapid River, Michigan One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on July 8, 2006


Sgt. Duane J. Dreasky 31 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard Novi, Michigan Died at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on July 7, 2006, of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Habbaniya, Iraq, on November 21, 2005


Staff Sgt. Paul S. Pabla 23 139th Field Artillery, Indiana Army National Guard Fort Wayne, Indiana Killed by small arms fire during combat operations in Mosul, Iraq, on July 3, 2006


Pfc. Collin T. Mason 20 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Staten Island, New York Killed after encountering direct fire while manning a checkpoint in his vehicle in Taji, Iraq, on July 2, 2006


Sgt. Justin L. Noyes 23 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Vinita, Oklahoma Killed while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 2, 2006

[Cbtdoc2002]

To those Rakkasan's that have died...you will be missed. Rakkasan!
To those who were not Rakkasans...you will also be missed...
to all...I thank you and your families for paying the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms:frown:

[Gregor]

Sub Sgt. Donald Alberto Ramirez Garcia 35 Cuscatlan Battalion, El Salvadoran Army El Salvador Killed when his ambulance was hit by a roadside bomb while escorting a logistics convoy from Halliburton's KBR unit outside Diwaniya, Iraq, on July 27, 2006

Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward A. Koth 30 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight Towson, Maryland Died after ordnance exploded during a disposal operation at Camp Victory, Iraq, on July 26, 2006

Spc. Joseph A. Graves 21 110th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade Discovery Bay, California Killed in action while conducting combat operations and his unit encountered enemy fire north of Baghdad, Iraq, on July 25, 2006

Spc. Stephen W. Castner 27 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery, Wisconsin Army National Guard Cedarburg, Wisconsin Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Tallil, Iraq, on July 24, 2006

Spc. Dennis K. Samson Jr. 24 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Hesperia, Michigan Died of injuries sustained when he came under enemy small arms fire in Taqaddum, Iraq, on July 24, 2006

Capt. Jason M. West 28 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Killed by enemy forces using small arms fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on July 24, 2006

Cpl. Adam J. Fargo 22 4th Brigade Troop Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Ruckersville, Virginia Died of injuries sustained when his convoy encountered enemy forces small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 22, 2006

Capt. Blake H. Russell 35 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Forth Worth, Texas Died of injuries sustained from enemy forces munitions while investigating a possible mortar cache during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 22, 2006

Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Swanson 25 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division Rose Haven, Maryland Died of injuries sustained when his patrol encountered enemy forces using small arms fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on July 22, 2006

Capt. Christopher T. Pate 29 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Command Element, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Hampstead, North Carolina Died while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 21, 2006

Spc. Andrew Velez 22 Corps Support Battalion, Theater Support Command Lubbock, Texas Died of a non-combat related injury in Sharona, Afghanistan, on July 25, 2006

Sgt. David M. Hierholzer 27 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Lewisburg, Tennessee Died of injuries sustained when his platoon encountered enemy forces small arms fire in Pesch, Afghanistan, on July 24, 2006

[deannemil]

You posted today the 2nd son of a friend of mine, who has died in the war. Andrew Velez. He died on 7/25/06. His brother, Jose "Freddy" Velez died in November 2004, while serving and honoring his country as well. They come from a precious family I have only 2 years, but their belief in the war and the courage and strength are just as strong today as when I first met their father. Andrew's memorial service is tomorrow, the funeral is Friday, and there are supposed to be protestors that show up. Keep the family in your prayers. Thank you for your posts!

[Gregor]

You posted today the 2nd son of a friend of mine, who has died in the war. Andrew Velez. He died on 7/25/06. His brother, Jose "Freddy" Velez died in November 2004, while serving and honoring his country as well. They come from a precious family I have only 2 years, but their belief in the war and the courage and strength are just as strong today as when I first met their father. Andrew's memorial service is tomorrow, the funeral is Friday, and there are supposed to be protestors that show up. Keep the family in your prayers. Thank you for your posts!
You and their family have my sympathy, and they have my prayers.

[NascarGirl2448]

http://heartstorm.net/4july.htm

That was incredible!!! I hope we can win this war soon and get our soldiers home. My cousin left July 22nd to Iraq and every time I turn on the news and hear of more of our young soldiers dying for our country I end up hoping he's not one of them.

[Cbtdoc2002]

That was incredible!!! I hope we can win this war soon and get our soldiers home. My cousin left July 22nd to Iraq and every time I turn on the news and hear of more of our young soldiers dying for our country I end up hoping he's not one of them.

His prayer are with most of us, if not all of us!
There is a website that gives info on the soldiers if youd like it...PM me

[Gregor]

Lance Cpl. Jeremy Z. Long 18 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Sun Valley, Nevada Killed during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on August 10, 2006


1st. Sgt. Aaron D. Jagger 43 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division Hillsdale, Michigan One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on August 9, 2006


Spc. Ignacio Ramirez 22 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division Henderson, Nevada One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on August 9, 2006


Spc. Shane W. Woods 23 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division Palmer, Alaska One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on August 9, 2006


Sgt. Jeffery S. Brown 25 82nd Medical Company (Air Ambulance), 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Trinity Center, California One of two soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed into a lake near Rutba, Iraq, on August 8, 2006. His remains were recovered on August 10.


Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer 26 82nd Medical Company (Air Ambulance), 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Granite City, Illinois One of two soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed into a lake near Rutba, Iraq, on August 8, 2006. His remains were recovered on August 9.


Sgt. Carlton A. Clark 22 2nd Brigade Troop Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division South Royalton, Vermont One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 6, 2006


Staff Sgt. Tracy L. Melvin 31 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division Seattle, Washington Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on August 6, 2006


Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Seale 25 2nd Brigade Troop Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Grafton, West Virginia One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 6, 2006


Spc. Jose Zamora 24 2nd Brigade Troop Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Sunland Park, New Mexico One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 6, 2006


Pfc. Brian J. Kubik 20 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Harker Heights, Texas Died on August 5, 2006, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered on August 2 when his unit encountered enemy small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq


Sgt. Bradley H. Beste 22 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division Naperville, Illinois One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on August 4, 2006


Sgt. Leroy Segura Jr. 23 362nd Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion Clovis, New Mexico Died of injuries suffered from a Humvee accident in Habbaniya, Iraq, on August 4, 2006


Staff Sgt. Clint J. Storey 30 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division Enid, Oklahoma One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on August 4, 2006


Lance Cpl. Kurt E. Dechen 24 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve Springfield, Vermont Died of wounds received during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on August 3, 2006


Sgt. George M. Ulloa Jr. 23 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Austin, Texas Died of wounds received during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on August 3, 2006


Sgt. Ryan D. Jopek 20 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, Wisconsin Army National Guard Merrill, Wisconsin Died of injuries suffered when an roadside bomb detonated near his convoy in Tikrit, Iraq, on August 2, 2006


Sgt. Dustin D. Laird 23 913th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Battalion, Tennessee Army National Guard Martin, Tennessee Died during combat operations in Rawah, Iraq, on August 2, 2006


Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc A. Lee 28 Member of a West Coast-based SEAL Team Hood River, Oregon Killed during combat operations while on patrol in Ramadi, Iraq, on August 2, 2006


Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci 21 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Stow, Ohio Died while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on August 2, 2006


Cpl. Matthew Cornish 29 1st Battalion, The Light Infantry Yorkshire, England Died at Shaibah Logistics Base of wounds sustained in a mortar attack on a Multi-National Force base in Basra, Iraq, on August 1, 2006


Spc. Hai Ming Hsia 37 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division New York, New York Died during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on August 1, 2006


Sgt. Joshua A. Ford 20 189th Transportation Company, 485th Corps Support Battalion, Nebraska Army National Guard Wayne, Nebraska Died during combat operations in Numaniya, Iraq, on July 31, 2006


Cpl. Phillip E. Baucus 28 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Wolf Creek, Montana Died while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 29, 2006


Lance Cpl. Anthony E. Butterfield 19 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Clovis, California One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 29, 2006


Pfc. Jason Hanson 21 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Forks, Washington Died while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 29, 2006


Sgt. Christian B. Williams 27 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Winter Haven, Florida One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 29, 2006


Lance Cpl. James W. Higgins 22 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Frederick, Maryland Died of wounds received while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 27, 2006


Lance Cpl. Adam R. Murray 21 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Cordova, Tennessee Died while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on July 27, 2006

[Gregor]

Lance Cpl. Sean Tansey 26 D Squadron, The Life Guards, Household Cavalry Regiment Newcastle, England Killed in a non-hostile accident involving a British military vehicle undergoing routine maintenance at a UK military base in northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, on August 12, 2006


Cpl. Andrew James Eykelenboom 23 1 Field Ambulance Comox, British Columbia, Canada Killed when a suicide bomber detonated a car bomb near a re-supply convoy in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, on August 11, 2006


Spc. Rogelio R. Garza, Jr. 26 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Corpus Christi, Texas One of three soldiers killed when their platoon came in contact with enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire during combat operations in Nangalam, Afghanistan, on August 11, 2006


Pfc. Andrew R. Small 19 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Wiscasset, Maine One of three soldiers killed when their platoon came in contact with enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire during combat operations in Nangalam, Afghanistan, on August 11, 2006


Pfc. James P. White, Jr. 19 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Huber Heights, Ohio One of three soldiers killed when their platoon came in contact with enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire during combat operations in Nangalam, Afghanistan, on August 11, 2006


Pvt. Leigh Reeves 25 Headquarters, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion, Royal Logistic Corps Leicester, England Killed in a road traffic accident at Camp Souter, Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 9, 2006


Master Cpl. Jeffrey Scott Walsh 33 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Shilo, Manitoba, Canada Killed in a weapons-related accident during routine operations on Highway 1, about 12.4 miles (20 km) west of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on August 9, 2006


Pvt. Andrew Barrie Cutts 19 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps Mansfield, England Killed in action in Musa Qualeh in northern Helmand province, Afghanistan on August 6, 2006


Master Cpl. Raymond Arndt 31 The Loyal Edmonton Regiment, Canadian Forces Reserve Edmonton, Canada Killed when his G Wagon (Gelaendenwagen) light utility vehicle was involved in an accident with a civilian truck about 21 miles (35 km) southeast of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on August 5, 2006


Pvt. Kevin Dallaire 22 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Calgary, Canada One of three Canadian soldiers killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack that occurred near the village of Pashmul, 15 miles (25 km) southwest of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on August 3, 2006


Sgt. Vaughn Ingram 35 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Burgeo, Newfoundland, Canada One of three Canadian soldiers killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack that occurred near the village of Pashmul, 15 miles (25 km) southwest of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on August 3, 2006


Cpl. Bryce Jeffrey Keller Age not available 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada One of three Canadian soldiers killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack that occurred near the village of Pashmul, 15 miles (25 km) southwest of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on August 3, 2006


Cpl. Christopher Jonathan Reid 34 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Killed when his Light Armored Vehicle hit a roadside bomb near the village of Pashmul, 15 miles (25 km) south of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on August 3, 2006


Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Suplee 39 153rd Cavalry Squadron, Florida Army National Guard Ocala, Florida Died August 3, 2006, at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida, of injuries sustained when his Humvee was involved in a traffic accident in Kabul, Afghanistan, on April 1, 2006


Capt. Alex Eida 29 7 Parachute Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery Surrey, England One of three British soldiers killed when a British vehicle patrol was attacked by Taliban insurgents with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns in northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, on August 1, 2006


2nd Lt. Ralph Johnson 24 Household Cavalry Regiment Windsor, England One of three British soldiers killed when a British vehicle patrol was attacked by Taliban insurgents with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns in northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, on August 1, 2006


Lance Cpl. Ross Nicholls 27 Household Cavalry Regiment London, England One of three British soldiers killed when a British vehicle patrol was attacked by Taliban insurgents with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns in northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, on August 1, 2006


Sgt. Bart van Boxtel 29 11th Airmobile Infantry Battalion, Airmobile Brigade, Royal Dutch Army The Netherlands One of two Dutch servicemen killed when a civilian MI-8 helicopter crashed in rugged mountain terrain in Paktika province, Afghanistan, on July 26, 2006


Lt. Col. Jan van Twist 47 Royal Dutch Air Force The Netherlands One of two Dutch servicemen killed when a civilian MI-8 helicopter crashed in rugged mountain terrain in Paktika province, Afghanistan, on July 26, 2006

[FidelisAdMortem]

The PBA is saddened by the news that one of our own members, New York State Trooper John McKenna IV, was killed yesterday while serving with the U.S. military in Iraq as a Captain with the U.S. Marines. Trooper McKenna had been stationed at Troop F in Kingston and had been a member of the New York State Police since February 2005. The PBA sends our thoughts and prayers to the family and fellow Troopers of Trooper McKenna. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be posted here when they are finalized.