DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

[thedrifter]

No. 042-05
Jan 14, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE



DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Matthew W. Holloway, 21, of Fulton, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Juan R. Rodriguez Velasco, 23, of El Cenizo, Texas.

Both Marines died Jan. 13 from injuries received as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Both Marines were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Corpus Christi, Texas.

For further information on these Marines, contact the Inspector/Instructor Staff in Corpus Christi, Texas, at (361) 961-2885.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

No. 049-05
Jan 18, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE



DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Jayton D. Patterson, 26, of Sedley, Va., died Jan. 15 as result of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about this Marine can contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.



No. 050-05
Jan 18, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE




DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Paul C. Holter III, 21, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Jan. 14, due to a non-combat related incident at Camp Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The incident is under investigation.

Media with questions related to this release, contact Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.


Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

No. 085-05
Jan 27, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE



DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Jesse W. Strong, 24, of Irasburg, Vt., died Jan. 26 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Strong was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, headquartered in Lynchburg, Va.

Media requesting further information on this Marine should contact the Inspector/Instructor Staff at Lynchburg, Va., at (434) 237-2206.



No. 084-05
Jan 27, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE




DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Jonathan W. Bowling, 23, of Patrick, Va.

Lance Cpl. Karl R. Linn, 20, of Chesterfield, Va.

Cpl. Christopher L. Weaver, 24, of Fredericksburg, Va.

Bowling and Linn died Jan. 26 of wounds received as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Weaver died Jan. 26 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. All Marines were assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, headquartered in Lynchburg, Va.

Media who need more information should contact the Inspector/Instructor Staff at Lynchburg, Va., at (434) 237-2206.


Ellie

Rest In Peace

[troop901]

We lost a local Marine here, Lcpl. Jonathan E. Etterling, age 22. He was killed in the CH53E crash in Iraq. Might not sound like much to some but he is the first local Marine from here, Scioto county, to die in Iraq. His parents and his sister are in my prayers.
SF

[thedrifter]

Troop we lost two from the crash....and many others since the begining of this war...My Prayers are with all ....

Ellie


No. 087-05
Jan 27, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE



DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 16 Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Capt. Paul C. Alaniz, 32, of Corpus Christi, Texas

Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Etterling, 22, of Wheelersburg, Ohio

Capt. Lyle L. Gordon, 30, of Midlothian, Texas

Lance Cpl. Brian C. Hopper, 21, of Wynne, Ark.

Lance Cpl. Saeed Jafarkhani-Torshizi Jr., 24, of Fort Worth, Texas

Cpl. Sean P. Kelly, 23, of Gloucester, N.J.

Staff Sgt. Dexter S. Kimble, 30, of Houston, Texas

Lance Cpl. Allan Klein, 34, of Clinton Township, Mich.

Cpl. James L. Moore, 24, of Roseburg, Ore.

Lance Cpl. Mourad Ragimov, 20, of San Diego, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Rhonald D. Rairdan, 20, of San Antonio, Texas

Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos, 20, of Aurora, Ill.

Lance Cpl. Darrell J. Schumann, 25, of Hampton, Va.

1stLt. Dustin M. Shumney, 30, of Vallejo, Calif

Cpl. Matthew R. Smith, 24, of West Valley, Utah

Lance Cpl. Joseph B. Spence, 24, of Scotts Valley, Calif

All died Jan. 26 when the CH-53E helicopter they were in crashed near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. Alaniz, Gordon, and Kimble were assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. The others were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

News media with questions about Alaniz, Gordon or Kimble can call the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-7542 during working hours and (858) 864-3406 after hours. News media with questions about the other Marines can call the Marine Corps Base, Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839.

Ellie


Rest in Peace

[thedrifter]

No. 113-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb 01, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Jason C. Redifer, 19, of Stuarts Draft, Va.

Lance Cpl. Harry R. Swain IV, 21, of Cumberland, N.J.

Cpl. Christopher E. Zimny, 27, of Cook, Ill.

All three Marines died Jan. 31 as a result of hostile action in Babil
Province, Iraq. They were all assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

_ _ Media with questions about these Marines can call the 2nd Marine
Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.


Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

No. 122-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb 04, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Sean P. Maher, 19, of Grays Lake, Ill., died Feb. 2 as a
result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Corps Base,
Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839.


Ellie


Rest In Peace

[jinelson]

LCpl Sean Maher your dutys done rest in peace brother God speed, and thank you for giving your last full measure of devotion to our Corps and Country.

Semper Fidelis
Jim

[artymarine]

Another young brother we will meet on post at Heavens gate.

Semper Fi

[thedrifter]

No. 131-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb 07, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Travis M. Wichlacz, 22, of West Bend, Wis., died Feb. 5 as
a result of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
Milwaukee, Wis.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Inspector/Instructor Staff in
Milwaukee, Wis., at (414) 481-3860.


Ellie


Rest In Peace

[1shot1kill]

SEMPER FI MY BROTHERS

[thedrifter]

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 143-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb 09, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Capt. Sean L. Brock, 29, of Redondo Beach, Calif., died Feb. 2 from
wounds received as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the III Marine
Expeditionary Force Public Affairs Office in Okinawa, Japan, at
011-81-611-745-0790.

Ellie


Rest in Peace!

[sadsis]

Rest in peace our brave soldiers. You guys will always be mt angels.

[sadsis]

O my gosh. I used to date Cpl. Matthew R. Smith, 24, of West Valley, Ut. This totally shocked me when i just saw this. I really don't know what to say besides Rest in Peace to all of the Angels Who defended our country. And please pray for my lil brother whom is in Iraq as well. I am so worried about him. My prayers are sent out to all of the families who are dealing with tregedies of death. SF.

[thedrifter]

No. 186-05
Feb 22, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE




DoD Identifies Marine Casualty



The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Kevin M. Clarke, 21, of Tinley Park, Ill., died Feb. 19 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.


Ellie

Rest in Peace