DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

[thedrifter]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 503-09
July 10, 2009


DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Roger G. Hager, 20, of Gibsonville, N.C., and Master Sgt. John E. Hayes, 36, of Middleburg, Fla., died July 8 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For additional background information on these Marines, news media representatives may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at(910) 451-7200.

Ellie


RIP

[deanajan911]

My son Charlie served with Master Sgt John Hayes at embassies in Jordan & Romania. He was my son's mentor & brother in arms. His death has left me breathless.

My deepest regards to his wife & 3 children. May they feel comfort from the arms of the Lord.

[thedrifter]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 508-09
July 13, 2009


DoD Identifies Marine Casualty


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

Cpl. Matthew R. Lembke, 22, of Tualatin, Ore., died July 10 of wounds sustained on June 24 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii public affairs office at(808) 257-8838.

Ellie

RIP

[FistFu68]

Another Marine reporting Sir I've served my time in Hell "RIP"

[thedrifter]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 511-09
July 14, 2009


DoD Identifies Marine Casualties


The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.



Lance Cpl. Pedro A. Barbozaflores, 27, of Glendale, Calif., and Master Sgt. Jerome D. Hatfield, 36, of Axton, Va., died July 11 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.



For additional background information on these Marines, news media representatives may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.

Ellie

RIP

[FistFu68]

Of their Honor @ their Glory the People shall Sing "RIP"

[jinelson]

Slow hand salute to these brothers that gave us their last full measure of devotion. May they rest in peace now.

Semper Fi

Jim

[thedrifter]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 519-09
July 15, 2009


DoD Identifies Marine Casualties


The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.



Sgt. Michael W. Heede Jr., 22, of Delta, Pa., and Staff Sgt. David S. Spicer, 33, of Zanesfield, Ohio, died July 13 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.



Heede was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.



Spicer was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.



For additional background information on Heede, news media representatives may contact the 1st Marine Division public affairs office at (760) 725-8766.



For additional background information on Spicer, news media representatives may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.

Ellie

RIP

[thedrifter]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 532-09
July 20, 2009


DoD Identifies Marine Casualty


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



Lance Cpl. Brandon T. Lara, 20, of New Braunfels, Texas, died July 19 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.



For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 1st Marine Division public affairs office at (760) 725-8766.

Ellie

RIP

[yellowwing]

Father, receive these Good Men into your Blessings and Eternal Care. Comfort us that are left to grieve their passing. Until we are at our Brothers' side again and in your Divine Mercy. Amen.

[FistFu68]

And When He gets too Heaven St.Peter He shall tell another Marine reporting Sir I've served my time in Hell

[FistFu68]

Rest In Peace It Will Be A Grand Reunion Someday S/F

[thedrifter]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 548-09
July 24, 2009


DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Sgt. Ryan H. Lane, 25, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died July 23 of wounds suffered while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.

Ellie

[thedrifter]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 549-09
July 24, 2009


DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Lasher, 27, of Oneida, N.Y., and Cpl. Nicholas G. Xiarhos, 21, of Yarmouth Port, Mass., died July 23 of wounds suffered while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at(910) 451-7200.

Ellie

[thedrifter]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 552-09
July 27, 2009


DoD Identifies Marine Casualty


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



Pfc. Donald W. Vincent, 26, of Gainesville, Fla., died July 25 of wounds sustained while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.



For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.

Ellie

RIP