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Honoring Fallen Heroes

This section will be articles, news releases and more about those who have paid the ultimate price in the war on terror and while serving their country. Also articles on the families.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

by Department of Defense

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

1st Lt. David A. Johnson, 24, of Horicon, Wis., died Jan. 25, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device while conducting a dismounted patrol. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

by Department of Defense

Wed, Jan 25, 2012

Capt. Joshua C. Pairsh, 29, of Equality, Ill., died Jan. 22 in the United States of a non-combat related illness. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

by Department of Defense

Tue, Jan 24, 2012

Cpl. Christopher G. Singer, 23, of Temecula, Calif., died Jan. 21 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.

DoD Identifies Seven Marine Casualties

by Department of Defense

Sat, Jan 21, 2012

Capt. Daniel B. Bartle, 27, of Ferndale, Wash., Capt. Nathan R. McHone, 29, of Crystal Lake, Ill., MSgt. Travis W. Riddick, 40, of Centerville, Iowa., Cpl. Jesse W. Stites, 23, of North Beach, Md., Cpl. Kevin J. Reinhard, 25, of Colonia, N.J., Cpl. Joseph D. Logan, 22, of Willis, Texas. These Marines died January 19 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

by Department of Defense

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

Cpl. Phillip D. McGeath, 25, Glendale, Ariz.., died Jan. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

by Department of Defense

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

Spc. Keith D. Benson, 27, of Brockton, Mass., died Jan. 18, in Paktika province, Afghanistan. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Marine Casualties

by Department of Defense

Wed, Jan 18, 2012

Cpl. Jon-Luke Bateman, 22, of Tulsa, Okla and Lance Cpl. Kenneth E. Cochran, 20, of Wilder, Idaho died Jan 15 conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

by Department of Defense

Tue, Jan 17, 2012

Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin B. Wise, 34, of Little Rock, Ark., died Jan. 15 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, of injuries sustained on Jan. 9 in Balkh province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

by Department of Defense

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

Pfc. Neil I. Turner, 21, of Tacoma, Wash., died Jan. 11, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

by Department of Defense

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Pfc. Michael W. Pyron, 30, of Hopewell, Va., died Jan. 10 in Parwan province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.

Sheamus, Marine Veteran and Veteran Supporter Passes away

Tue, Jan 10, 2012

You won't hear about Seamus death on any major news outlets.. yet, truly a patriot passed away and now lives in a better place with his brothers in arms who walked home before him.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

by Department of Defense

Tue, Jan 10, 2012

Pfc. Dustin P. Napier, 20, of London, Ky., died Jan. 8 in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from enemy small-arms fire. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties

by Department of Defense

Mon, Jan 09, 2012

Staff Sgt. Jonathan M. Metzger, 32, of Indianapolis, Ind., Spc. Robert J. Tauteris Jr., 44, of Hamlet, Ind., Spc. Christopher A. Patterson, 20, of Aurora, Ill., Spc. Brian J. Leonhardt, 21, of Merrillville, Ind. all with Indiana National Guard died Jan. 6 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enermy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Air Force Casualties

by Department of Defense

Sat, Jan 07, 2012

Senior Airman Bryan R. Bell, 23, of Erie, Pa, Tech. Sgt. Matthew S. Schwartz, 34, of Traverse City, Mich., Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler, 24, of Westminster, Md. died Jan. 5 in Shir ghazi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty

by Department of Defense

Wed, Jan 04, 2012

Petty Officer 1st Class Chad R. Regelin, 24, of Cottonwood, Calif., died Jan. 2 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

by Department of Defense

Mon, Jan 02, 2012

Spc. Pernell J. Herrera, 33, of Espanola, N.M., died Dec. 31, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat incident. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty

by Department of Defense

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

Petty Officer Stacy O. Johnson, 35, of Rolling Fork, Miss., died July 18, while supporting operations in Bahrain. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties

by Department of Defense

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

Sgt. Noah M. Korte, 29, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., Spc. Kurt W. Kern, 24, of McAllen, Texas, and Pfc. Justin M. Whitmire, 20, of Easley died Dec. 27, in Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

by Department of Defense

Tue, Dec 27, 2011

Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Altmann, 27, of Marshfield, Wis., died Dec. 25, in Kunar province Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.