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Adams, Shawn G., 22
Sergeant (SGT)
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Assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Fort
Richardson, Alaska
Joined the Army in August 2004 and
entered Army Ranger school, became a paratrooper when he was 19 years old.
Killed on 22 July 07 in
Owaset, Iraq, by an improvised explosive device.
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Hometown: Dixon, California, a graduate of Vanden High School and played center on the varsity football
team in his junior year. Was offered a chance to study nuclear power with the Navy, but he wanted to do something a little
more exciting.
Relatives say that SGT Adams was following in the steps of his best friend when he enlisted. That friend,
Joseph Medeiros Jr., was killed on New Years Eve in a motorcycle accident in Texas, the same night that SGT Adams was
injured in Iraq by an explosive that left shrapnel in his leg. "Shawn believed in what he was doing, he believed in fulfilling
his commitment and we supported him all the way".
SGT Adams is survived by his wife, Wilhelmina Elizabeth Adams (Beth) of Anchorage, Alaska; his mother and stepfather,
Laura and Robert Gills of Dixon; his father and stepmother, Darcy and Gaye Adams of Vacaville; three sisters, Lacy and Samantha
of Dixon and Mary of Vacaville; grandparents, Jim and Gloria Paisley, Mike and Beatrice Bruno, Robert C. Gillis Sr. and Marijo
Gillis.
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“Serving in the United States Army, Sergeant Shawn Adams fulfilled a tremendous duty to our country.
He made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of his fellow Americans and will forever be remembered for his bravery and dedicated
service. Maria and I extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family and friends.” -California Gov.
Schwarzenegger -
In honor of Sgt. Adams, Capitol flags were flown at half-staff.
“Todd and I mourn the loss of Sgt. Adams, and we offer our condolences to his
family and friends, we are thankful for his service, and the service of all who serve, and we continue to pray for their safe
return.” -Alaska Governor Sarah Palin -
State flag over the Capitol was flown at half-staff in honor of Sgt. Adams
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Adcock, Shane T.,27
Captain
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Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery, at Schofield Barracks. Served as an artillery officer. Awarded
the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan.
Killed Oct. 11, 2006 when a grenade blew up near his Humvee during a convoy operation in Hawijah, Iraq.
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Originally from Mechanicsville, Virginia. He was a Eagle Scout and
member of the Order of the Arrow. Graduated from Atlee High School in 1997 and Long University in 2003. Commissioned in 2003 after completing R.O.T.C
Lved the outdoors, surfing in Hawaii. Married his wife Jennifer, who was from Hilo after he
met her in Virginia.
Buried in Arlington Cemetary on 27 Oct 06 and is survived by his wife Jennifer.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer May Adcock; his parents, Maris and Vera Adcock;
sister, Shannon Hathaway and her husband Michael; grandparents, John and Ruth Adcock; mother and father-in-law, Sherron and
David Skeele; brothers-in-law, Mark Skeele, Matthew Skeele and his wife Kristine; nieces and nephews, Isaac and Isaiah Hathaway,
Ka’eo, Keala, Kala’i and Kahiau Skeele.
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"He was the most upstanding, moral person you've ever met," . "He was caring and compassionate.
When he was in Afghanistan, he had more patience and joy in his life than people I know walking around every day in a free
country. He was so calm and collected that it blew me away." - Jennifer May Adcock
You can visit http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/stadcock.htm to view the site dedicated to the celebration of Captain Adcocks life.
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Agno, Randy S, 29
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to the325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Joined
the Army in 1998 and was trained as a food specialist assigned to Hawaii in 2001.Was on his second deployment to Iraq, had
also spent a year in Afghanistan.
Named the Junior Army Chef of the Year at the Army's 31st annual Culinary
Arts Competition in 2006.
Died 8 May 2009 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, of wounds sustained
27 April 2009 from a non-combat related incident at Forward Operating Base Olsen in Samarra, Iraq. His death is being
investigated.
Additional
awards and honors: Army Commendation
Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan
Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with arrowhead, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
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A 1997 Pearl City High School graduate
At the time of his death he was father of two children,
ages 5 and 3. In a interview with the Star-Bulletin his fellow soldiers recalled the following:
Sgt. Kathleen Pennicooke said Agno "was always there when you needed someone to talk to and
could make anyone feel better. He was a good friend and will be missed." Spc.
Erika Rivera said Agno "was the type of person that would go out of his way to do something nice for somebody else, not
asking for anything in return. He was very giving and somebody I can honestly say I looked at as a bigger brother." Staff Sgt. Rosemary Huff added, "I remember he asked me if he could cook a
meal for my family. Always talking about food and sharing his recipes."
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Aipoalani Sr., Robert Makaole, 76
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Albrecht, Jessey B.
Staff Sergeant (SSG)
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Assigned to the 725th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Richardson, Alaska;
He joined the Army in June 1993 as a high school junior, served as a motor transport operator.
Died May 17 in Iskandariya, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle.
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Hometown: Hager City, Wis, born in River Falls and raised in Hager City. graduated
from Prescott High School in Prescott in 1994 after returning from boot camp, wrestled in high school and enjoyed competitive
pursuits as well as snowboarding, fishing, snowmobiling and riding ATVs.
Denise Albrecht, his mother, said that his fellow soldiers told her he was one of the first to participate
in platoon outings that were scheduled most weekends, including paint ball and even ice hockey, and also enjoyed playing cards,
even though “he couldn’t bluff a 3-year-old in a poker game,” she said.
“Jesse was the kind of person who would brighten up a room with
his smile,” “He basically called me all the time.” adding, her son loved the Army and saw it as his
role to serve his country, “He would say, ‘Mom, it’s my
job.’ You go and work in a factory, and I work for the government. That’s my job,”.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Crystal, whom he
married last July, and an 11-year-old daughter, Salena, from his first marriage.
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Amos II, John, 20
Specialist
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1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
Killed 4 April 2004 after an explosive device hit his military vehicle in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk
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Originally from Valparaiso, Indiana
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Anaya, Michael, J., 29
Specialist
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
He joined the Army in 2006.
Killed 12 April 09 in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle.
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Hometown: Crestview, Fla
"I have a feeling that I'm
not going to make it back, but that's what I'm meant to do."
, "He knew the risk,
and he said that's what he loved and that's what his life was meant for. He has, ever since he was 5 years old, known
that's what he wanted to do." Katie Rowe,
who is engaged to his older brother, Carmelo Jr.,
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From memorial site posted by Cheryl Anaya
You are the joy of my life. I adored you. God only gave you to me
for a little while but we know we will have eternity, huh? I am so very proud of you! You are truly my JOY. The world has
no idea what a wonderful soldier you are - but you and I know. You have been such an awesome son. There are so many soldiers
all over the world calling me and they all love you too. Whenever I see a bird soar, and feel the wind, I know it will be
you. Soar my son - you fly with those eagles - Heaven is so much happier with you. Jesus only gave you to me for a little
while but you and I know we will have eternity to laugh and love. Fly my baby - you can do it so well. I LOVE YOU!
Mom
http://www.libertyunites.tv/tribute_v8343-us+army+michael+j+anaya.html
http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=126205023 http://theywere.blogspot.com/2009/05/spc-michael-j-anaya.html
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Ardron, Brian D. ,32
Sergeant (SGT)
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Assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Joined the Army in 1999.Previously completed three tours of duty in Middle East.
Killed 21 May 07 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated
near his vehicle.
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Hometown: Acworth, GA, earned a GED after leaving Sprayberry High School in Cobb County.
Sgt. Ardron planned to finish his tour and leave the Army. He wanted to spend more time with his hoped to become
a police officer, either in Alaska or in Texas. "Wanted to spend more time with his family" his mother Deborah said ,Adding
that when he first joined the military,he told her he planned to stay in the Army "unless it stops being fun,".
Survived by his wife, Jessica, and their son, B.J
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Armstrong, David C., 21
Corporal
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57th Military Police Company, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Pacific, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii
Died on 1 Feb 07 of injuries suffered from a vehicular accident in Baghdad
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Born in Galion, Ohio and moved to Zanesville with his parents. Played football and baseball in high
school, practiced karate and loved to ride motorcycles and four-wheelers.Graduated from Maysville High School in 2004.
Married to his high school sweetheart, Tasia Warne, loved animals, including his dogs Bo, Razor and Gage,
and wanted to be a law enforcement canine handler.
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“David was a very special young man with a bright future ahead of him,” . “Everyone
is devastated by his loss. He is sadly missed by his entire family and many, many friends. -Scott Armstrong,
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Born in Kahului, Maui. Retired Department of Education principal. Author and founder of Korean War Veterans
Association of Hawaii.
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Bandonill, Metodio A.,29
Staff Sergeant (SSG)
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Assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort
Campbell, Ky.
Killed on April 24 06, in Bagdad, Iraq from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations.
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Retired U.S Civil Engineering Command engineer at Pearl Harbor and former Army military police officer. Also former
President of the Moanalua Golf Club.
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Baum, Ryan J.
Sergeant(SGT)
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Assigned to B Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne),
25th Infantry Division at Fort Richardson, Alaska
Joined the United States Army in July 2003 and attended Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Advanced
Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Duty Assignments:Upon completion of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training he
attended Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Graduated from Airborne School, attended Ranger School also at Fort
Benning, Georgia. After graduating from Ranger School, was assigned to 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort
Benning, Georgia where he served as a platoon medic.
In June 2005 SGT Baum was reassigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne),
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division at Fort Richardson, Alaska where he served as the Company
Senior Medic. In October 2006 deployed with his unit to Iraq.
Died May 18, 2007 in Karmah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy
forces using small arms fire.
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf cluster,
Army Achievement Medal with three bronze Oak Leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq
Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Medical
Badge, Ranger Tab, and the Parachutist Badge. He was also a graduate of Jumpmaster School.
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Hometown: Aurora, Colorado, grew up in Aurora and attended Smoky Hill High School, where he played
on the lacrosse team.
He was attending college when he was informed in 2003 that he had been accepted into the Army. "He thought it was the great
thing to do, he just thought it was the right thing to do to serve his country," recalls his wife Amber.
Describing her husband as the typical "Colorado man." "I'd never met anybody from Colorado, and he was the definition
of a Colorado man," she said. "He loved camping, he loved climbing, he loved kayaking, boating and fishing."
Sgt. Baum, was supposed to fly home from Iraq on May 19 to be there for the birth of the couple's first child. "He just
flipped when he found out he was going to be a father," Amber said "From day one this man wanted me to have his
baby" , but died in combat just 11 days before her birth. She says believes the spirit of her husband will
now live in their daughter, Leia Ryan.
Sgt. Baum's family in Aurora has established the SGT Ryan John Baum Memorial Fund through US Bank, and
all proceeds will go to help Amber and Leia Baum.
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Bisson, Jeffrey D.,22
Specialist (SPC)
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Assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Fort
Richardson, Alaska
Joined the Army in December 2004 and was on his first
tour in Iraq
Died 20 Jan. 07 as a result of injuries
sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee in Karma, Iraq.
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Hometown: Vista, Ca, Born in Chula Vista, family relocated to Vista.
Graduated in 2003 from Rancho Buena Vista High School, he excelled in the Vista Unified School District as an honors student
and Eagle Scout. "He always set an example and inspired me to achieve more in my life," Bisson's brother, Chris, said. "He
was my older brother
"My husband served our country and he is a hero in my eyes and he should be a hero in anyone's eyes," "He was there doing
his job," Rebecca Bisson said of her husband, adding. "He was helping less fortunate people, trying to give
them the freedom that we have in our country."
During his high school years, SPC Bisson developed a passion for sky diving that would eventually play out in his
military service as a paratrooper. "That's all he wanted to do. Every minute he got free, that's what he wanted to do," said
Matt Clark, a friend and fellow Ranch Buena Vista classmate, who described their relationship as being "sky diving buddies."
Clark added that while their friendship began as teenagers who were addicted to the challenge of soaring through the sky,
it continued beyond their high school aerial adventures and into his days in Iraq. They kept in steady contact through e-mails
and online messaging sites. "I miss him," Clark said.
Rebecca described him as "caring, and loving, and a great husband, and a great father and a really great friend." "He felt
good," she added. "... The Army was a way that he could go out and see the world and help people."
In addition to
his wife, SPC Bisson is survived son, Andrew; parents Laurie and Richard Bisson of Vista; a younger brother, Chris Bisson;
grandparents; and friends and family.
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Private First Class (PFC)
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Assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort
Richardson, Alaska
Killed on 31 Dec 06 when a makeshift bomb exploded near his unit while on combat patrol in Baghdad.
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Hometown: Kenai, Alaska, graduated from Western High School in 2004, also attended St. Bart's.
''He loved football,'' brother,Jeremy Blohm said.He played defense and wore No. 77. At one point he weighed 250 pounds,
earning the nickname ''Biggins Blohm'' from Jim Eurick, Western's football coach.
Once when he was interview by Bay City Times on student views on the subject of privacy and rights, Blohm declared
that ''The First Amendment is what makes this country great.''
Mark Boileau, principal of St. Bartholomew Lutheran School, recalled Blohm as a ''likeable kid'' and leader at the school.
His brother further adds, ''He wanted to serve the country,'' , ''His grandfather had been in the Army, and it's
just something he wanted to do.''
Blohm is survived by his parents, Chris and Denise, and a sister, Kiana.
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Bolar, Matthew T.,24
Specialist (SPC)
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Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th
Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Joined the Army in 2004.
Died May 3 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his unit during combat operations.
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Hometown: Montgomery, Ala.; Graduated valedictorian of Canterbury
High School in 2002
His mother Ann says, as a boy, he dreamed of entering the military. And when the terrorist attacks
of Sept. 11, 2001, took place, it only reaffirmed his goal. she encouraged him to go to college, but after a year
at Auburn Montgomery, he enlisted at 21-year-old .
"He said it was a lot better for him to go than somebody that had a bunch of kids," 'Somebody will do
it for me in the future.' " recalls his father Vernon
His mother last spoke to him the previous Tuesday when he called her at work. "Thank God I talked
to him," she said. "I was at my desk when he called. He said, 'Just chill, mom, just chill. There's nothing to worry about.'
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He is survived by his parents, Anne and Vernon Adkins of Montgomery, and Gordon and Elly Bolar of Kalamazoo,
Mich., and his sister, Emma, 20,
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Bolor, Kelly Martin Liberato, 37
Sergeant First Class (SFC)
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Assigned to the 63rd Regional Readiness Command, 101st Airborne Division. Activated with the Army Reserve's 137th Quartermaster Company, which was attached to the
101st Airborne Division
He joined the Army after graduation and served for four years. After staying out for a year, Bolor enlisted
in the Army Reserve and served with the 411th Engineer Battalion on Maui before transferring to a California unit in 1990s,
served in 1991 Desert Storm Operations
Killed on 15 Nov 03 in the collision of two Black Hawk
helicopters.
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Born in Wailuku, he grew up in a Lahaina . He was
the third-eldest in a family of six, his father died when he was two: his mother raised the family alone. In 1984 graduated
from Lahainaluna High School. Played junior varsity football and also wrestled in his senior year.
At the time of his deployment was a Maui resident.
Survived by his wife Kelly, son Kyle , also survived by three other brothers -- his twin Keith Maxie Bolor of Lahaina,
Alvin Bolor of Wailuku, and 1st Sgt. Rocky Bolor, of Honolulu -- and a sister, Nita Kinimaka of Van Nuys, Calif.
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"SFC Kelly Bolor was the backbone of his unit! I had the honor of serving as this magnificent leader's Battalion Commander
during his unfortunate passing. He had his unit singing (literally) as they set up their morale boosting laundry and bath
services. Which were, by the way, the very best any of us had ever seen in our careers. Positive, energetic, caring, and totally
professional, Kelly Bolor was loved by all that knew him. On behalf of all of the soldiers of the 626 Forward Support Battalion,
101st Airborne Division, we salute you for making the ultimate sacrifice for your nation.
LTC Martin L. Herbert, Cdr,
626 FSB, 2002-2004 martin.herbert@us.army.mil"
LTC Martin L. Herbert of Washington, DC
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Specialist (SPC)
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Assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Enlisted in the Army in June 2005 and attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Duty Assignments:Upon completion of OSUT and Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia,
reported to Fort Richardson, Alaska in December 2005. Assigned to 3rd Platoon, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment
where he served as a dismount and as a machine gunner. Deployed to Iraq in October of 2006.
Killed 12 Apr. 07 :According to military
reports, SPC Borbonus was working 12 April 07 as a guard near a patrol base in south Baghdad and was manning a
machine gun when a dump truck full of explosives sped toward the southern end of the base. SPC Borbonus held his position
and shot and killed the driver, saving many soldiers’ lives, officials said. The bomb on the truck detonated and caused
multiple buildings to collapse, according to Army reports. Another soldier also died when the truck bomb detonated, and seven
paratroopers were injured.
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service
Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral
2, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Marksmanship Qualification Badge.
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Hometown: Boise, Idaho, a 2005 graduate of Boise High School, he liked various
sports, including skiing and lacrosse. He was a member of the USA Ski-team and Snowboard team when he attended middle school.
Other interests included video games, the Boise State Broncos, movies, and music. He was an avid listener
of many music genres ranging from rap to hip hop, metal, rock, alternative, and country. He had a red Ford explorer that he
enjoyed very much.
Often spoke to his friends in glowing terms about his world travels with his father, many of which
included hunting and fishing outings and planned to go to college later.
"He was cute and sweet and knew just what to say to make me laugh," "Most of our time together
was spent laughing. The more I got to know him I realized that he had a sweet side to go along with his humorous one. I suddenly
realized I could talk to him about anything." recalls Sarah Flores who sat across from him in health class during their junior
year of high school.
“Things have been rough here, but I should be able to make it out without too much difficulty,”
he wrote to his aunt, Heidi Borbonus.
"If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, I would walk right up to heaven and bring him back to you
again," his mother, Maggie, said at her son's funeral.
PFC Borbonus is survived by his mother Magdalene and his father Hans.
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Borm, Val John, 21
Specialist (SPC)
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Infantry Combat Team,
25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii;
Enlisted in the Army in August 2005. Assigned as a Gunner on a Humvee
Died 14 June 07 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle
Posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart
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Hometown: Sidney, Neb, SPC Borm was born in the Philippines and moved to Sidney with his family
in 2000. Graduated from Sidney High School in 2005, enlisted in the Army later that summer.
Enjoyed playing computer games and was an avid paintball competitor. SPC Borm's father, Larry, said his son enjoyed
his Army service.
"Everyone feels the impact of this, and our hearts go out to the family," said Sidney City Manager Gary Person.
In addition to his father, Specialist Borm is survived by his mother Lolita and his sister Kimberly
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Bouffart, Jeremy P, 21
Corporal (Cpl.)
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th
Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii;
Served as an infantry scout in the 25th Infantry Division, had applied for Warrant Officer school and
helicopter pilot training, he was third-generation soldier .
Awards include: the Bronze Star
Died Aug. 22 in Multaka, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his helicopter crashed.
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Hometown: Middlefield, Mass A graduate of Gateway High School, member of the wrestling team.
Thinker , Poet and Prankster and a die-hard Red Sox fan.
They really loved this guy," "He made friends naturally and spontaneously. He had a genuine appreciation for everyone
in his path." Starting with a boyhood drive to protect others from bullies transformed into a desire to serve his
country. These were some of the remarks made by Pastor Toby Quirk. Adding also, "that the church, with 300 seats,
is one of the biggest in its area. "But today, Jeremy, it's just not big enough for you and what you've done for us," he said.
He is survived by his wife, Amanda; a son, Caleb; mother Paula and father Stephen, a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve,
and three sisters, Davis, Therese, and Molly,
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Among the mourners were Gov. Deval L. Patrick and Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray, as well as several
of military personnel and local elected officials.
"He was a great soldier with a lot of heart, a soldier dedicated to all those other soldiers with whom he served. He made
a significant difference in the lives of all he knew," Brig. Gen. Dennis E. Rogers, deputy commanding general
and chief of staff, U.S. Army Accessions Command,
"He was smart and thoughtful and a wonderful thinker. He was braver and stronger than anyone we knew," Meagan
Davis, Cpl. Bouffart', sister
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Brennan, William I. 36
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Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation,
25th Infantry Division (Light), Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii;
Joined the National Guard and Reserves
and applied to Army flight school. Later stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y. and Bosnia. Also flew surveillance helicopters
around New York City after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Killed 16 Oct 04 when his OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
helicopter apparently collided with another OH-58D helicopter and crashed in Baghdad. He had served in the armed forces for
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Hometown: Bethlehem, Conn Born in
Waterbury, Conn He attended St. John the Evangelist School in Watertown and graduated in 1986 from Holy Cross
High School in Waterbury where he was on the lacrosse and wrestling teams. CW3 Brennan was an Eagle Scout and a
member of the Pine Meadow, CT 4-H Club. While attending Mattatuck Community College he was serving in the National Guard.
After receiving his associate's degree joined the United States Army pursuing his dream of flying helicopters.
Married for six years to Kathy Martinez Brennan, they have two daughters Katelyn and Cassidy. His family remembers
him "as a prankster, a fun-loving dad who doted on his daughters, still collected comic books and had a weakness for
Snickers bars.
They also recalled that he was the kind of guy who would make a friend wherever he went, a person
who could make the most serious of folks crack a smile. His nieces nicknamed him "Uncle Buck," after the goofy movie
character played in a 1980s comedy by the late John Candy.
"I'm proud of him and I'm proud of what he did,"
Theresa "T.J." Brennan, Brennan's sister-in-law, was quoted as saying.
In additiona to his wife and
daugthers, survived by his grandpa, Paul Horvay Sr., of Winsted, Neil and Marge Brennan of Shady Side, MD, Patrick and Katherine
Brennan of Corpus Christie, TX, Nicholas and T.J. Brennan of Woodbury, Patricia and Harry Traver, Mary-Kate and John Scenti
all of Bethlehem and Briana and Peter Wall of Woodbury; eight nieces, nine nephews;
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Sergeant First Class(SFC)
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Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.
Joined the Army in 1992
Duty Assignments: 1992-1995 he was assigned to the 813th ENG BN Reserves as an 88M. From 1998-2001 assigned to
the 84th CM BN as an 88M at Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri. In October 2001, assigned to the 1-501st PIR at Ft. Richardson, Alaska
and reclassed from 88M to 11B. From February 2003- February 2005 SFC Brevard was a Warrior Leaders Course Instructor at Ft.
Richardson, Alaska. Since February 2005, held the position of Weapons Squad Leader for 2nd PLT, A Co, 1-501st PIR.
Killed on 16 March 2007 when a roadside bomb exploded near his unit in Baghdad, Iraq.
Awards:Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with four Oak Leaf
Clusters, the Army Good Conduct Medal with two Knots, the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with one
Oak Leaf Cluster, The National Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service medal, the
Iraq Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Senior Parachutist Badge,
the Air Assault Badge, the Army Qualification Badge, Drivers Badge, and the Ranger Tab. SFC Brevard was an honor graduate
of the US Army Ranger School.
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Hometown: Phoenix, AZ, born in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a graduate of Diamond High School in Anchorage, Alaska, Central
Texas College, and the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Deer Valley, Arizona.
SFC Brevard' hobbies included skydiving, motorcycles, baseball, and camping. He was an avid snow-machiner and 4-wheeler.
From the memorial page
To Chris and Amber,
First to my brother in arms, I am here with you in this
forsaken country with a heavy heart. I remember the last time I saw you at my home prior to departing for Baghdad.You were
with your girls on your ATV enjoying your time with them, Chris you were a great Dad. Your men mourn your passing and will
remember you always as the finest of leaders. I will remember you as a fine leader, a wonderful Dad and a loving and loyal
husband and lastly a great friend. Our Neighborhood back home in Alaska will not be the same without you. Amber I am sorry
for your loss, I can not begin to understand the depth of your grief for the tremendous loss of such a wonderful man, but
please know me, my family and all of Chris's friends will always be there for you, for we to are now your family. May god
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SFC Brevard is survived by his wife, Amber Brevard; daughters, Emily and Jessica Brevard; father, Chris Brevard; mother,
Michele Brevard; sister, Kelly, and Kelly's three sons, Joe, Zachary and Aaron Pearson; grandmother, Marilyn Havlin; aunt,
Stacey Buskohl; great-grandmother, Rose Conner; uncles, Dan and Mark Brevard; aunts, Robin Boyles and Renee Byrd; mother-in-law,
Kathy Mason; brothers-in-law, Danny and Kyle Mason; sister-in-law, Jody Mason; and many relatives and friends in Missouri,
Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut and Arizona.
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Brodnick, Phillip J.,25
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Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii
Joined the Army at 18 years old. was on his second tour . In 2005, re-enlisted after completing an assignment in Kosovo.
Trained Iraqi police and served as an infantry scout during last assignment.
Was scheduled to come back from Iraq in July, but his tour was extended until November.
Killed 22 Aug. 07 in a Black Hawk helicopter crash in northern Iraq.
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Born in Mokena, Ill. lived in Burbank until he was 8, then moved to Frankfort, In 2000, graduated from then-Lincoln-Way
High School.
Planned on becoming a police officer when he returned from Iraq.
The city council of Burbank, unanimously approved the appointment of Phillip Brodnick, making him the "first honorary police
officer we have ever had in the city of Burbank," was issued star No. 140, which was then permanently retired.
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"I take comfort in knowing that my son did not die alone, but died in the company of other brave men who also gave their
lives for our country. My deepest condolences go out to the families of these brave men. I will say a prayer for your sons
while I pray for mine,"
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Assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, based in Vicenza, Italy.
Received a four-year ROTC scholarship at the University of Hawai'i, graduating in 2006.
Graduated from Airborne school, air assault school and a Navy dive class, and had
earned a Ranger tab. He reported to Vicenza, Italy, on June 26, 2007, and deployed to Afghanistan shortly afterward.
Killed on 13 July 2008 while he was leading the 2nd Platoon, Company C, of the 2nd Battalion,
503rd Infantry Regiment when their outpost was attacked by small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades.
1st Lt. Brostrom posthumously
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Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii, but was born in Germany, and
the family moved to Hawaii in 1999. He graduated from Damien Memorial High School in 2002 and received a four-year UH ROTC
scholarship and graduated in 2006 . His
father, David Brostrom, is a retired Army colonel.
said his son was a very independent child. He attended Damien Memorial School,
a Catholic school in Kalihi.
"He grew up in the military
with me, but he never talked about joining. He was very bright, but he wasn't a student. He liked to experience things
his own way. He was at times difficult. He was a natural athlete, excellent golfer on Damien golf team and when we lived in
New York he played hockey. He loved to surf."
Capt. Vic
Underwood, who recruited 1st Lt. Brostrom into the UH program, said the Army seeks people who can be scholars, leaders and
athletes, and that “Jon hit all three of those out of the ballpark.”
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Assigned to the Army 57th Military Police Company, Eighth Military Police Brigade, Eighth Theater Sustainment Command,
US Army Pacific, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Performed duty as a military police officer.
Killed on 1 Feb 07 in Iraq when the Humvee he was riding in overturned in a ravine in Baghdad, promoted to
private first class after his death.
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East Liverpool, Ohio was his hometown. His wife, Ashley, a former member of the same military police company,
now lives in Traverse City, Mich with their son.
He was set to come home to eastern Ohio at the end of that week to meet his son who was born Jan.
23, Austin Butler was only nine days old Feb. 1, when PFC Butler was killed
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Riley, Kan.
Died 6 April 07 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit.
Awards:Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terror
Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terror Service Medal.
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Hometown: Lahaina, Hawaii, born in Manila, Philippines, and moved with his parents to Maui, Hawaii,
when he was just three years old. Graduated from Lahainaluna High School in 2005.
His family described him as a shy person who loved the outdoors and surrounded himself with friends. He wasn't much of
a talker when he didn't know you," says his sister, Kaya.
His mother,Lilibeth Cajimat relates that after the Army, hehad planned to return home and enroll in college
to become a mechanical engineer."He was always a very loving son, kind and supportive to us,".
Marvin Viloria, a 2005 classmate, “The thing I really admire about Jay, he didn’t want us to be worried about
him. That was the last thing on his agenda,” “He was so proud about serving his county; and, that is why we are
so proud of him.”
Albert Andres another former classmate adds, “He will be missed; like anyone, he was part of 2005. It is saddening
to know that one of us has gone. It hurts a lot that among small groups of friends, joining together to form a mass at larger
gatherings, that there will no longer be Jay the one who laughed shyly, discreetly, the one who held his character,
his values, and his principles,” he noted.
His cousin, Renz Cajimat, wrote: "You didn't know how proud we are. To you, a true hero. We love
you so much and you will be forever in our heart."
SPC Cajimat is survived by his parents, Dionie and Lilibeth Cajimat, and three sisters, Kaya, LC
and LJ, two grandmothers, a grandfather and several uncles and aunts.
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Cariaga, Deyson K.,("Dice") 20
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Assigned to the Army National Guard's 229th Military Intelligence Company, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Oahu, Kalaeloa,
Hawaii.
Killed 5 July 05 when the Humvee in which he was riding struck a land mine in Hammadi, Iraq
Awards: Bronze Star and Purple Heart
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Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii, a graduate of Roosevelt High School in 2002,
Joined Junior ROTC when he was a freshman, surfed, excelled at judo and
was a youth leader at the YMCA.
In a statement released by the family, “Deyson was a good soldier
and a wonderful son and brother. We are very grateful to have been blessed by the time we had with him,” their statement
said. “We are very proud of him and of his service to his country.” Capt. Michael Desmond who served with
SGT Cariaga expresses “He always excelled in every mission that was asked of him.
He is survived by his mother, Theresa Inouye, and an
older brother, Lance.
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Carriker, Casey S., 20
Private 1st Class (PFC)
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii
Died on 13 June 07 from injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.
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Hometown: Hoquiam, Wash a 2005 Hoquiam high school graduate,
he was interested in philosophy, ethics, human behavior , how people think and feel.
“The world came at him from a different angle, he had an abstract personality. Things didn’t
hit him the same way. He had a way of looking at a situation and seeing something totally different than what other people
got out of it.” said his father. Pfc. Carriker is described as someone who questioned everything,
which could get him into trouble sometimes.
Additionally his father adds, "He signed up right around his 18th birthday and, while always an avid
runner, he started to run every day with his backpack full of books to prepare for basic training. Half of it was filled with
school books, the other with “whatever bizarre subject he was interested in,” He had planned to return to
the Harbor and attend Grays Harbor College. He liked to talk to me because I listened and understood what he was talking about.
Well, I didn’t always understand, but I loved him, so I tried to.”
Survived by his father, Terry, mother, Sandra Beaudry, and stepmother, Pammy Carriker. Also six brothers
and sisters
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Castro, Jesse J.J.
Sergeant (SGT)
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry
Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Ded Dec. 6 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle
while on patrol in Hawijah.
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Originally from Chalan Pago, Guam in the Mariana's Islands . He was a son of Saipan businessman Jesus Castro and stepson
of Ana Demapan-Castro.
He is survived by his wife of three years, Theresa, and son, Jesse Castro Jr.
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Cauthorn, Forrest D.
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Sergeant (SGT)
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division at Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
Killed on 5 Apr 07 when his unit came into contact with enemy forces using small arms and grenades during combat operations
in Hawija.
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Hometown: Charles City, VA., a 2003 graduate of Manchester High School in Chesterfield County.
When Sgt. (Dane)Cauthorn graduated from high school, his father gave him a motorcycle hoping he would ride
all summer, crisscrossing the country while he decided what to do with his life, his father didn't know that he had already
made up his mind to join the Army.
"He was a member of ROTC throughout high school, said Sgt. Maj. William J. Wilderman, an instructor. "He was a good,
hardworking kid," Wilderman said. "He was one of our cadet leaders."
"Dane was raised to be the best kid anyone could ask for. He always took care of himself and those around him. He did
what he thought was right when he joined the Army, and I stood behind his decision."
said his father, Forrest W. "Billy"
Cauthorn
He is survived by his father, Forrest W. Cauthorn of Charles City; grandparents, Jim and Laverne Schmidt of New Mexico;
great-uncle, Eugene Cauthorn and his wife, Fran of Chesterfield; aunt, Carolyn Cauthorn of Washington; uncles, Louis Cauthorn
and his wife, Maggie, of Tappahannock and David Cauthorn; cousins, Buddy Cauthorn and family and Megan Cauthorn, all of Richmond;
and many countless friends.
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Chism, Jonathan B.,22
Sergeant (SGT)
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Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort
Richardson, Alaska.
Died 20 Jan. 07 in Karbala, Iraq, from wounds sustained when his patrol was ambushed while conducting dismounted
operations.
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Hometown: Gonzales, La. after graduating high school, he had been studying at
Louisiana Technical College for an associate's degree.
Danny Chism called his son, a "little daredevil" and said he took part in many of the extreme
sports - snowboarding, skydiving, jumping into near-freezing water in Alaska - simply "because he wanted to try it." He liked
motorcycles, country and metal music and jumping out of airplanes ,"I get paid for that one" he would say.
He wanted to meet the band Tool, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Mudvayne and Slipknot, he didn't get to..he was abducted
and executed in an ambush Jan. 20 in Karbala.
He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed rock climbing and became an artillery specialist in the Army. He "liked anybond and
everybody'" said his mother, Elizabeth Chism.
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Church, Theodore U."Tuc",32
Chief Warrant Officer (CW 2)
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Assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii
Had served four years in the U.S. Navy before joing the Army. Was on
his third tour of duty in Iraq.
Killed on 28 May 07 in Muqdadiyah when his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter crashed after receiving heavy enemy fire during combat
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Hometown: South Point, Ohio a graduate of South Point High School, served four years
in the U.S Navy after graduating.
"In addition to being a competent aviator and strong soldier, Smith said there was another side to Church; his love and
respect for his wife and children were things that people that served with him tried to emulate, “He was a man’s
man. He wore spurs and he knew how to use them.” “There are few people that I would follow to the ends of the
earth, but Tuc was one.”, these were the sentiments of Fellow Chief Warrant Officer Eric Smith
Remembered fondly by family and friends as a charming guy who was sincere, loyal, thoughtful and dedicated to his family.
CW2 Church and his wife of 12 years, Mindi, were high school sweethearts.
He is survived by his wife, Mindy, and their two children, Maryn and Dorian; mother Betty (Kahn)
and two brothers, Darrell and Timothy. Other survivors include numerous aunts and uncles in Minnesota, Ohio and Louisiana.
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Collins, Ryan D.,20
Corporal (CPL)
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Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne),
25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Joined Army in May 2005 and attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Duty Assignments: Upon completion of One Station Unit
Training, attended Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Graduated from Airborne School, and In Dec 2005 assigned
to A Company, 725th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division at Fort Richardson,
Alaska. In February 2007 reassigned to Comanche Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry (Airborne), served as automatic rifleman.
Participated in numerous training exercises to include Joint Readiness Training Center
rotation 06-09. In October 2006 he deployed to Iraq, where he participated in numerous combat operations and patrols in North
Babil Province.
Died 18 May 07 in Hamiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small-arms fire.
Awards include: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Parachutist
Badge.
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Hometown: Vernon, Texas, grew up in Vernon and graduated from high school in 2004.
Growing up, enjoyed playing basketball, shooting his pellet gun and loved all kinds of music.
survived by his wife Erin.
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Corbett, Jason J., 23
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Assigned to the 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, at Fort Richardson.
Joined the Army in 2004.
Killed on 15 Jan 07 when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in
Karmah.
Awards Include: Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
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Hometown: Casper, Wyo, born in Oklahoma City, Okla formerly known as Jason
Vantrease,
Attended Fairdale Elementary, then Centennial Junior High, before graduating from Kelly Walsh High School
in 2001 where he ran on the track team. Studied biology at Casper College, loved animals, the outdoors and was
an avid fisherman. SPC Corbett enjoyed fishing for salmon, biking snowboarding, hunting, and hiking while living in Anchorage,
Alaska, where he had been stationed since November 2004.
Also, was a student of Greek mythology, science and Latin. With a unique sense of humor, he sometimes
wore wigs and dorky glasses when he went out with friends. Mark Hileman, who taught and coached Corbett at Kelly Walsh,
told mourners that Corbett touched his heart and made him laugh. "Sometimes you have a student that teaches you about life,"
Hileman said.
"It's tough to deal with a young person losing their life," said Sandy Sherman, his high school Latin teacher. He participated
in latin competitions. "We are all appreciative of what he has done for his country." "He was always the most polite
student,"
Before his senior year of high school, SPC Corbett and some of his classmates visited Italy and Greece. In Athens,
he had a friend time him as he ran around the ancient Olympic stadium, Sherman said. It was typical of her student, who was
always open to new experiences.
"He had read so much about the Romans and the Greeks," "He wanted to see what it was like."
In a statement released by his mother Megan Schafer, "Jason was proud to serve his country," "He was such a strong person
and a hard worker. It didn't matter what the task was, if it needed to be done and Jason was the one who had to do it, he
did whatever he had to do to make it happen. Jason was admired and respected by his commanding officers and the soldiers in
his company, some of whom remarked that he always had a smile on his face."
He was engaged and planned to marry Amanda Dodson after his return from Iraq. “Here’s Jason with his blazing, brilliant smile,” his fiancee said,
recalling their first meeting. “It just took my breath away.”
As he prepared to leave for Iraq, SPC Corbett told his fiancee that they’d just take their separation
one day at a time. I don’t think he was afraid to die as much as he didn’t want to hurt us,” said
his mother. “He didn’t want us to suffer.”
Before he left, I’d cry,” Amanda said. “He’d say, ‘Please don’t
cry. It kills me when you cry.”‘ “I don’t
want for him to see me like this,” It would just pain him. I try to be strong for him.”
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His mother is setting up a scholarship in his honor at Casper
College, hoping to raise $250,000, enough for several two-year scholarships.
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Correa, Richard V., 25
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.;
Enlisted in the Army in January 2000.
Duty Assignments: Completed Ranger Course in Fort Benning, Ga., Combat Life Saver Course and Airborne School,
Died 29 May 07in Ilbu Falris, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his position during a dismounted patrol. Tour had been extended four months.
Awards: Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge,
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Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii , born in the Philippines and lived with a cousin in Hawaii before enlisting
in the Air Force at age 18.
His family says that he became bored with his Air Force job as a vehicle mechanic, and switched to the Army, where he
completed airborne training and was selected to become an elite Army Ranger. He attained U.S. citizenship last November while
stationed in Iraq."He was happy. He was so proud" after he gained his citizenship, said his cousin Mae Correa Acosta Myhre
of Honolulu.
“I had never met anyone like him. He knew what he wanted. He wanted to do something extraordinary with his life.”
said his fiancee, Corey Dell. They had decided that they would not marry until she graduated from college and he returned
home safety from Iraq.
She continues, “He called me every day. He always downplayed things over there,” “The last conversation
I had with him, he said, ‘Things are real crazy here.’ ” A released statement says, "It was a rare admission
of concern by Correa, a gung ho soldier who planned to try out for Delta Force, the legendary U.S. counterterrorist unit,
when his enlistment was up in November".
Announcement of the tour extension prompted SGT Correa to write on his MySpace page, "I got extended!!! I ain't ever
coming home!!!" Although the family is devastated by his loss, they say "He died happy," "He's in love with the military
-- that's what he wants. He wants to serve his country. ... He served his mission in life."
In addition to his cousin and fiancée, he is survived by his parents in the Philippines, several sisters and a brother.
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Davis, Michael W.,22
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Assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th
Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Joined the Army in April 2005. Went on to Fort Benning, Ga. for training to become an Airborne Sapper. Received his
wings and assigned to Fort Richardson, Alaska. October 2006 deployed to
Baghdad, Iraq
Died May 21 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated
near their vehicle
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, the Purple heart, the Combat Action Badge and the Army Good
Conduct Medal,Army Achievement Medal
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Hometown: San Marcos, Texas, graduated from San Marcos high school later attended
Texas State University for two years. Joined military after 9/11.
His wife, Taryn, who he married in Dec 02 says "he was planning on finishing his degree in engineering after his time
of service was over and had plans of traveling the world together, swimming with sharks and starting a gorgeous family". Stating
also in her tribute to him, He was looked up to in his unit as a leader, someone all could trust, someone all his fellow soldiers
miss tremendously".
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother Sonya Davis Kennedy; father Myron Warner Davis; sisters Natalie
Davis and Jessica Bell; brother-in-law Freeman Bell and beloved nephew Grayson "lil Mikey" Bell.
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Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Joined the Army in 2003.
Killed on 15 October 2006 when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Kirkuk.
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Originally from Scotland County, S.C and was a member of the Lumbee tribe in North Carolina. Graduated from South
Robeson High School in 1999, then went to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and earned a degree in American History.
He was a member of Pi Sigma Nu. Also was a member of Hamer Church of God .
He is survived by his son, Jacob Dewayne Anderson of Maxton; father and mother, Ronnie and Rogina Clark Deese of Rowland;
a brother, Ronnie Dewayne Allen of Lumberton; two sisters, Myra Deese of Hamlet and Ronnean Collins of Copperas Cove, Texas;
maternal grandmother, Evelyn Clark of Lumberton; paternal grandfather, James Deese and his wife, Hoss; and paternal grandmother,
Ruby Deese of Rowland.
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14th out of over 4,000 cadets when we were rated on a national level in ROTC. Completed Infantry Officer Basic Course near
the top of his class also Completed Ranger School Airborne and Air Assault School
Led his platoon in combat in Afganistan. Served in position as Company Executive and Battaltion Intell
Officer in Iraq.
:the Bronze Star twice, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the Expert Infantry Badge
Killed on 22 August 07 in action in a helicopter crash in the northern part of Iraq, the Kirkuk area
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CPT Derek Dobogai was one of the
top students in his high school class when he graduated in 1999 from of Winnebago Lutheran Academy. The Rev. Rick Zahn, who
is on the academy faculty, remembered Cpt. Dobogai as a track and cross country athlete, as well as a student who was recognized
for his good grades. "It was Derek's dream to serve America, and his life ended during this service." He had been selected
to serve in the Army's elite Special Forces.
In addition, was a 4.0 graduate from Western Illinois University and competed in the WI Ironman with dreams of running
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Donica, Dustin R.,22
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Assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Joined Army in 2003,completed basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., where he received his airborne wings
as a qualified Army paratrooper.
Died Dec. 28 in Baghdad of wounds received from small arms fire while conducting combat operations.
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Hometown: Spring Texas Born and raised in Houston, SPC Dustin Donica was a 2002
graduate of Klein High School, attended University of Texas at Austin.
David Donica said he learned his son's death was the 3,000th for the U.S. military in Iraq after logging on to the Internet, not long after declining to be interviewed by reporters who
had come to the family's home.
"We had no idea why we were getting, within an hour almost, eight or nine people at
the door," he said later Sunday. "That was a surprise to us because none of them mentioned why they were there. Perhaps, they
were embarrassed. One guy was standing there shaking like a leaf."
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Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Regiment Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Joined the Army immediately after graduating high school
Based in Hawaii, Doria served in Afghanistan for a year, returning in April 2005. Awards include: the Combat Infantryman
Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart,
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Grew up in San Diego after moving from the Philippines when he was 11. Graduated from San Diego's Morse High School
in 2000.
His passion was cars, and he owned a Mercedes and a Honda Accord, and liked wearing designer clothing, especially Tommy
Hilfiger jeans, and flashing his gold rings according to friends and loved ones.
He is survived by his wife, Jasmine, and the couple's 4-month-old baby, Jada, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and many relatives
in San Diego and the Philippines.
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Dykman, Scott D.,27
Specialist (SPC)
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Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry
Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Joined Army in 2003
Dury Assignments:Upon completion of One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia
,assigned to A Co, 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment at Fort Bragg,
North Carolina, served as a Rifleman and a Fire Team Leader. On July 9, 2006 he arrived at A Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry
(Airborne) where he deployed to Iraqi.
Died 20 December 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device.
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Good Conduct
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Parachutist
Badge.
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Hometown: Helena, Montana, a 1998 high school graduate
SPC. Dykman boxed and competed in rodeos. He volunteered with the local fire department and worked as a logger
before joining the Army. "He was just a great kid. He was into everything, Scott and his brother, Michael, wanted to
becoming fishing and hunting guides in Alaska, It was always their dream, said his mother, Donna Koontz.
Additionally, he told his mother he wanted to change Iraqi opinions of Americans. He said, 'We've got to stop the hate
over there before it comes over here.' That's why he was there, and he truly believed that.
"His soldiers respected the fact that Dykman often made sacrifices to protect his fellow soldier. He took good care of
them and that's what he was out doing when he was killed, Army Lt. Col. Carolyn Battershell said.
SPC Dykman is survived by his wife, Chantelle, son, William, and daughter, Rachel.
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Elazzouzi, Farid, 26
Specialist (SPC)
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Infantry Combat Team, 25th
Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii;
Enlisted in the Army in 2005
Died June 14 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle
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Hometown: Patterson, New Jersey, but born and raised in Morocco where he managed to win a green card from an annual lottery and decided to come to the U.S .
SPC Elazzouzi arrived in New Jersey and got a 14-hour-a-day
menial job, one of his friends helped him open a bank account, where he managed to save a few thousand dollars. Several acquaintances
urged him to apply to Passaic County Community College.
His poor family,” “He was just trying to support them.” said Abdalilah Louhab, an
acquaintance.
Known by many as SPC Ez , he is described by he was a great friend, teacher, jack of all trades and was a
very competitive soldier he always wanted to do the best that he could no matter what it was.
"One of his main priority’s was to save his money up to purchase a house for his mother, sister and brothers in
Morocco so they could have a better life as he did in America he said. He was a very humble person to everyone he knew" states
SGT "B", stationed at Schofield Barracks, HI ,in his comments made in the memorial site guest book established
for SPC Elazzouzi
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Falter, Shawn P., 25
Private First Class
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Joined Army in 2005
Killed on 20 Jan PFC Falter and three other soldiers
were taken hostage by gunmen disguised in U.S. Army-style clothes from a provincial police headquarters in the Shiite holy
city of Karbala in Iraq. All four were later found dead in a neighboring province, bound and executed with bullet wounds to
the head.
Awards: Posthumously awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart
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Hometown: Cortland, N.Y, one of 13 brothers and sisters, graduated from Homer High
School in 1999.
He was remembered as a quiet, but had a "subtle sense of humor and would rather make a funny gesture
or expression than crack a loud joke" but was a hard working student in high school who played varsity football and basketball.
His grandmother has been a crossing guard at the village’s elementary school for 30 years, said Mayor Mike McDermott.
At the time of his death PFC Falter had three other brothers in the
military. Lucas, a master sergeant and instructor at the Air Force Academy brother Jason Sackett a staff sergeant in
the Army stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., and brother John Sackett is a first sergeant with the Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Both Jason and John have seen combat duty.
“My brother Shawn was and always will be a patriot. He stood up
and said, ‘I will defend you. I will protect you. I will keep you free.’ That’s honorable. It shows a man’s
character. It takes courage. And sometimes sacrifice,” Lucas said during the 75-minute memorial service.
“My brother Shawn was and always will be a patriot. He stood up
and said, ‘I will defend you. I will protect you. I will keep you free.’ That’s honorable. It shows a man’s
character. It takes courage. And sometimes sacrifice,” Lucas said during the 75-minute service. “Rest, Shawn, you’ve done your part. Your brothers will take it from here,”
he said.
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Fennerty, Sean P.,25
Sergeant (SGT)
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Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry
Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Joined Army in 2004
Died 20 Jan. 07 in Karma, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his Humvee.
Awarded: Bronze Star and Purple Heart
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Hometown: Corvallis, Ore, attended Fruchtendler Elementary School and St. Cyril’s School in Tucson,
graduated from Jesuit High School in Beaverton in 1999 and Oregon State University in 2004.
SGT Fennerty loved to ski, fish and be with friends,also enjoyed working with children as an umpire for Little League
games, volunteer with the Police Activities League of Greater Portland and had planned to one day become a high school
history teacher says his family.
“His classmates will miss his sense of humor and deep sense of loyalty to them,” “His awareness of
duty to make our world a better place is what led him into the military service of our country. Our thoughts and prayers are
with Sean’s parents, sisters, brother, and the extended Fennerty family during this difficult time.” Jesuit High
School spokesman Andy VanPelt said
Was a member of the Sigma Pi fraternity at Oregon State and was a Beaver fanatic, ended every e-mail from Iraq with “Go
Beavers!”
Younger brother, Conor Fennerty, told of a brother who lived “la dolce vita,” loving food
and drink, and making impulse purchases at the grocery store. And he told of a proud Catholic who loved the Army’s pomp
and ceremony.“He was not a saint, but what we should all aspire to be,” .
His younger sister, Colleen , told of a brother who loved “chick
flicks,” who took 30 minutes to wake up, who gave big bear hugs and giant grins. His older sister, Kell , recalls her
distress at learning he had joined the Army and his mother, Maureen
, remembers a son who loved Harry Potter books and cried easily — a simple man who was “so proud to be a soldier.”
He is survived by his mother, Maureen; father, Brian; two sisters, Kelly of Seattle and Colleen of Chicago; and brother
Conor of Washington, D.C.
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"Sergeant Fennerty loved Oregon and loved serving his country," "He was a leader and inspiration in his church, his community
and to his friends, family and all who had the honor to know him. Above all, he will be remembered for his compassion toward
people and his commitment to making the world a better place." Oregan Governor Kulongoski.
The family requests that donations in his memory be mailed to Army Emergency Relief, 200 Stovall St., Room
5-N-13, Alexandria, Va. 22332; or online at www.AERHQ.org.
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Fiscus, Keith E.,26
Sergeant (SGT)
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Assigned to 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
He enlisted in the Army in 2002.
Killed on 2 Dec 06 when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad.
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Hometown was Townsend, Delaware where he graduated in 1998 from high school. Was an avid golfer who played on his high
school team and loved music and bass fishing.
Re-enlisted while still in Iraq, had a hard time adjusting to civilian life and volunteered for a second deployment overseas.
According to Alicia Dove, a friend, despite his rough exterior and tattoos that he joked would scare children and
had an affinity for hard rock music. She also described him as the "most caring, most sensitive, most hopeless romantic.
He is survived by his father, Darrell and mother, Pamela
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Fontanilla, Victor M.,23
Private First Class
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Assigned to the 725th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Joined the Army in October 2005, was assigned as a motor transport operator.
Died May 17 in Iskandariya, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle
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Hometown: Stockton, CA, a native of Stockton with roots in Micronesia. After attending local schools,
PFC Fontanilla left Stockton to live with his mother and graduate from Tinian High School in the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands.
He returned to Stockton when he was 18, enrolled at San Joaquin Delta College, and 23 Oct 2004 married Noel Mokuahi.
Joined the Army as a way to support his family. His wife and child had been living in Alaska during his deployment, he was
scheduled to return home in a few weeks for the birth of their second child.
Devoted to his family, on His MySpace profile it is filled with pictures and tributes to his wife and child.
On his wifes site: Says Mokuahi on her MySpace page: "I am married to a great man ... my Michael. He's the one
and only in my life."
This tragedy is not borne by Victor's family alone," "The people of Tinian and all the other islands of the Marianas
grieve with them."said Del. Madeleine Bordallo, D-Guam
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Ford, Philip.c, 21
Specialist (SPC)
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Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry
Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Enlisted in Army on 20 October 2004
Duty Assignment: Upon completion of One Station Unit Training, assigned to the Ranger
Indoctrination Training Detachment. On 16 June 2005 he arrived to C Company,
3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne) where he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08. While deployed with 3-509th Infantry (Airborne), was attached to Task Force 1-26 where he participated
in numerous combat operations and patrols in Eastern Baghdad. .
Killed 10 Dec. 06 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his Humvee in Baghdad
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge,
and the Parachutist Badge.
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Hometown: Freeport, Texas a 2004 high school graduate
He had long been an outdoorsman, particularly enjoying hunting and enjoyed snowboarding and other winter sports.
"He wasn't scared about anything, she said. That boy was something else",said Helen Vincent, a family friend, also referring
to him as a fabulous and outgoing boy.
Michelle Melcher, his sister says "He was very patriotic, if he saw someone wearing an Army shirt, he'd flip and ask
if they were really in the Army". His mother, Marcia Self, recalled a conversation the two had when he was only about 7 years
old. Philip, who went by Cody, asked her who would get his flag when he died in war, he wanted his dad to have it and his
weapon, too.
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Assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
CPL Fraise enlisted June 25, 2001, served as a rifleman, SAW gunner,
RTO, Javelin gunner, grenadier, driver and rifle team leader. In addition, CPL Fraise served in HHC 2-35 Infantry for one
year in the S-3 section as the S-3 SGM / BN XO driver, RTO and company training calendar administrator. Planned to
change his MOS to being a Chaplain's Assistant.
Killed 7 June 2004 in Kandahar, Afghanistan,
when an improvised explosive device hit his patrol.
Awards: include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat
Infantryman�s Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Infantryman's
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Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Corporal David M. Fraise graduated from John F. Kennedy SR High School where he was active in the choir, participated in student government and also where he
met his future wife, NiecyConnie Craig, Cpl
Fraise' aunt says, “Helping people was one of his main priorities. He knew the Bible and I remember his mom
saying this was something she couldn’t talk him out of because this was something he wanted to do. He wanted to help
the country.”
Unit representatives report that CPL
Fraise was always willing to support battalion activities even during his free time and was a moral compass to the soldiers
so much that he wanted to change his MOS to being a Chaplain's Assistant.
Corporal David M. Fraise is survived by his wife Jen Niece, daughter Jireh and his mother Juanita Fraise.
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Fritz, Jacob. 25
1st Lieutenant
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Graduated from the West Point military academy in 2005,
Died 20 Jan. 07 in Karbala, Iraq, from wounds sustained when his patrol was ambushed while
conducting dismounted operations.
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Hometown: Verdon, Neb., the eldest of three brothers, graduated in 2000 from Dawson-Verdon High School,
active in , speech and drama. He was a three-sport athlete, a baritone player in the honor band and active
in anti-drug-abuse organizations in his school and statewide.
During summers worked as a lifeguard at a municipal pool and organized drug-free parties and dances. "He was a great
kid, great student, great athlete," said John Eickhoff, his former principal. "If I had a school full of Jacob Fritzs, I wouldn't
have had to do anything. He never caused trouble. He took his work seriously. Just a top-notch student."
“Jacob was an easygoing person who would do anything for you,” . “He was an all-around good guy and
he always did what he believed.”
says Kris Glathar of Falls City played football and basketball with 1LT Fritz at Dawson-Verdon High School.
A great young officer,” said Capt. Brent Fogleman, rear detachment commander of the 2nd Battalion of the 377th
Parachute Field Artillery Regiment. “This is a tough one for me because this is one of my own. I needed to be at this
one", he came to the funeral from Fort Richardson in Alaska. Adding that he and 1LT Fritz were “jump buddies,”
in line to parachute one after another in airborne exercises.
"This county and country have lost a young man who was destined to accomplish great things. I don't doubt that a bit.
And he would have done so in an honest and honorable way. Just like he was taught at home, at his church and at Dawson-Verdon
School and West Point." Scott Schock, editor of the Falls City Journal, wrote.
"He wanted to have a career in the Army and, more than anything, come back here and be a gentleman farmer,"says Karen
Mezger, a family friend and Fritz's former guidance counselor.
1Lt Fritz is survived by his parents, Lyle and Noala Fritz of rural Verdon, and two younger brothers, Daniel, a cadet
at West Point, and Ethan. Also, his aunt and uncle, Martha (Fritz) and Barney Owens of Elwood; cousins Monte and Shari (Owens)
Holl and their family of Omaha, formerly of Elwood, Mike and Stacy Owens of Omaha, Jill (Owens) and Brady Johnson and family
of Seward, and Major Robb Owens of Monterey, Calif., who served as a pallbearer for his cousin.
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Fuga, Michael T, 47
Sergeant First Class (SFC)
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Assigned to Army National Guard’s 35th Special Troops
Battalion
Kansas City, Missouri.
28 Years in the military.Killed by small arms fire
Sept. 9 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
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Hometown Nuuli American Samoa, recently resided in Independence with his wife Justina and 12-year-old daughter Salome.
Was planning to retire within the next three years.
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Futrell, Raphael A., 26
Staff Sergeant (SSG)
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Assigned to the 13th Military Police Detachment, 728th Police Battalion, 8th Military
Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command
Joined the military in 2001 and was assigned to
Schofield Barracks in 2008. Served as an Explosive Dector Dog Handler
Died 25 March 2009 from injuries sustained
from a non-combat related incident, his death is under investigation.
Awards include: Army Commendation
Medal, six Army Achievement Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism
w/Campaign Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star, Non-Commissioned Officer
Professional Development Ribbon w/numeral 2, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, Air Assult Badge and Driver
Badge.
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Hometown: Anderson, South Carolina
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Gagalac, Alexander U., 28
Sergeant (SGT)
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii;
Sgt Gagalac and his twin brother Alexander both joined in 2002. Both brothers were
in Iraq in 2004, but assigned to different units.
Died 9 Sept. 07 in Hawijah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with a
rocket during combat operations. He was on his second tour in Iraq
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Hometown: Wahiawa, Hawaii: Born in Honolulu, he graduated from Leilehua High
School and a university student at Leeward Community College on Oahu
His brother related that he planned to get out of the Army, maybe take a break, and go to school.
He is survived by parents Fabian B. and Regina U., brothers Charles F.U. and Alexis U., and sister Grace G. Tolentino
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"Our hearts are saddened by the loss of one of our native sons,"
"Our state and our nation are grateful for Sgt. Gagalac's service and will always remember the sacrifice he made fighting
for freedom and democracy. On behalf of the people of Hawai'i, I extend my deepest condolences to Sgt. Gagalac's family and
friends" Governor Linda Lingle-
Full text of Governor Lingle' comments can be view at: www.associatedcontent.com/article/394510/hawaii_soldier_killed_in_iraq_flags.html
On his MySpace blog, Alexander Gagalac wrote: “For
the past 13 months I have been living in a place that time forgot ‘Iraq.’ Now it is finally coming to an end with
a few weeks to go. I can’t wait to be back home with family and friends. This has been a long time coming and it’s
gonna feel a lot longer as it comes to those last hours that I’m here. The taste of freedom is going to be sweet.”
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Assigned to 2nd Battalion (Assault), 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Light Infantry
Division
Killed 12 August 2004 in a a helicopter crash in Salerno, Afghanistan
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Hometown: Moore, Okla
Blas Ernest Galvan, told the Daily Oklahoman newspaper his son joined the reserves
after leaving high school, but eventually decided to enlist full-time. "He was restless in his (high school) classes
and just wanted to start working," his father said.
"I supported my son," said his father, a Vietnam veteran. "The people we’re after in Afghanistan are the people responsible for what happened in New York
City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. I’m proud of my son." Mr.Galvan
said his son loved working on Black Hawk helicopters and planned to attend flight school.
Sergeant Daniel Lee Galvan is survived by his his wife, Sonya ,two children, Audrey and Joseph:his parents, Blas E. and
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Gamboa, Joseph D., 34
Staff Sergeant (SSG)
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Assigned to B Company, 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
Enlisted in the Army in 1999
Died 25 Mar 08 of wounds suffered when he came under indirect fire in Baghdad,
Iraq.
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Hometown: Yigo, Guam. He was the middle of nine children in the family. "He was supposed to finish up in Iraq, and with his wife, come back here to surprise my mom
and then head back to Washington State where he wanted to make his home," said his older brother Frank.
There will be fond memories of Joseph by his siblings. Frank recalls his brother as being a helpful person and was proud
of the fact that he joined the military. His sister Evelyn remembers her brother as a joker. "Since high school when we were classmates, he'd joked around.
He's a clown," she said. "But he's respectful." She also recalls the last time she spoke to him
and that her brother even teased her about a care package she was supposed to send off containing Guam goodies such as achote
for red rice.
Francisco Gamboa reflected on his son' death by saying "I think his time had been called."
Gov. Felix Camacho and Lt. Gov. Mike Cruz expressed their condolences to the Gamboa family calling Joseph Gamboa a brave soldier
who "fought for our freedom and made the ultimate sacrifice." Then declared the island in a state of mourning
and ordered all flags to be flown at half staff in his honor.
Survived by his wife Michelle and their five children, Tia, Austin, Ashton, Avery and Isabella,
who was one year old at the time of his death. As well as his mother Cecilia and father Francisco.
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Garcia, Ruel M., 34
Chief Warrant Officer(CWO)
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Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment (Attack), Combat Aviation
Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas;
Killed 16 Jan 07 when his AH64D Apache helicoptor was shot down while he
was conducting an aerial patrol in Baghdad.
Awards Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Air Medal.
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Gibson, Brennan
Sergeant (SGT)
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Assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Killed 10 December 06, 2006, when a roadside bomb detonated and destroyed the Humvee he was a passenger in.
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Hometown: Freeport, Tx, attended Thurston High School and graduated in 2003 from Oregon State University
with a bachelor of science in art, with a special focus on graphic design. Member of Theta Chi fraternity.
Described by those who knew him, as spending much of his free time designing graphics and houses on his computer or sketching
in one of a dozen sketch pads, had a great sense of humor and a strong sense of doing his best in all his commitments
"He loved being a soldier, and he was a good one. If there was a kid that you'd want representing us out there, it was
Brennan Gibson," Pastor Ken Brown a family friend said. "I would not describe him as flashy or having a big personality, but
he was fun and he was kind," Brown said. "It's just a shame." He added: "He was going to be a father, and he was so looking
forward to that."
He is survivied by his wife Corrina and son ,Kaden and his parents, John and Linda Gibson of Springfield, Oregon.
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Gifford, Micah S., 27
Specialist (SPC)
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Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th
Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska;
Died 7 Dec. 06 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
unit while on patrol during combat operations in Baghdad.
Awards: Good Conduct Medal , The Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service ,Purple Heart , Combat
Infantry Badge ,Army Achievement Medal ,National Defense Service Medal ,GWOT Service Medal , NCO Professional Development
Ribbon ,Army Service Ribbon , Expert Infantry Badge ,Parachutist Badge ,Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge ,
Graduate of the Warrior Leaders Course ,Graduate Combatives Level 1 ,Graduate Basic Airborne School , Squad Leader and
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Hometown: Redding, CA, graduated in class of 1997 from Torrance' South High School. His foootball
jersey No. 65 was retired, framed and hung high on a wall in the school gymnasium.
Attended Harding University where he played 31 games as a defensive lineman and linebacker. In his
senior season, had 43 of his 61 career tackles and helped lead one of the most successful Bison football teams in school history
to a 9-2 overall record.
Spc. Gifford was known by his friends for his big smile and even bigger heart. Many knew that beneath the happy-go-lucky,
class clown exterior of this Bison football player was a godly man, full of compassion, conviction, and love for his country.
Micah Gifford, (from his MySpace blog) October 2006
In case you are worried about my well being...don't. I am proud to be a part of this fight. I signed up to do this for
a reason and I hope that everyone understands why this fight continues to be important to every one of us...not just the Iraqi
people.
Don't pray that I come home soon.
Pray that the people that are causing us to stay out there can see the light and change their ways without harm
coming to them first.
Video memorials to Specialist Gifford can be viewed at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxGdnZEjZ0g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F90FLv_iBMI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNprV7nWPzA
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“Our heart goes out to Spc. Gifford’s family as they suffer the extraordinary loss of their
loved one. Micah was a heroic soldier and a brave leader who fought with determination and dignity. Maria and I offer our
condolences to his family, friends and fellow soldiers.” California Governor Schwarzenegger
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Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks
Enlisted in the Army in August 1997. Member of 25th
Infantry Division medical corps.
Died 27 Oct 04 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center,
Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained Oct. 20 when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Naka, Afghanistan
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Hometown: Perris, Calif Cpl Billy Gomez was
the youngest of triplets. His brothers are also in the Army. Mark is a member of 2nd Battalion, 35th
Infantry Regiment, serving on Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan and Joey assigned to a unit on Fort Sil , Oklahoma . Gomez’
friend Ron from North Carolina said that Army Cpl. Billy Gomez was a devoted son sending most of his paycheck home to his
parents.
Army Cpl.
Billy Gomez was a Combat Medic. Army Spc.Visala Tui an American Samoa had worked with Cpl. Gomez for three years as combat
medics, when Tui was called to help with casualties, he expected his best friend combat medic Army Cpl. Billy Gomez to already
have the situation under control, when he got there he found that it was his best friend, one of the casualties. The
two medics, both members of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, they were attached
to an anti-tank platoon for a mission that day. The explosion occurred near Naka , Afghanistan , an area known to have been
a Taliban stronghold in northern Paktika province. During a Memorial service at the remote base in southeastern Afghanistan
, his company gave their final respects to Army Cpl. Billy Gomez. Capt. Daniel Beard, commander of the battalion's
Headquarters Company, called Gomez an “infantryman's best friend.” He said not only was Gomez proficient as
a medic, but he was also a soldier with a can-do attitude.” However, for Visala Tui, the
loss rings deeper. He lost a friend who he had built an incredible bond with over the last three years. The bond has only
increased since they deployed to Afghanistan together in March. "My kids will always remember an Uncle Gomez, a person
who helped their dad in the Army, a hero who fought for their freedom," Tui said. "They will hear stories about
how brave he was, how tough he was, and how he inspired others to fight on. They will remember Billy Gomez because I will
tell them.”
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