DoD Identifies Marine Casualties [Archive] - Marine Corps

thedrifter

06-28-04, 01:13 PM

DoD identifies Lejeune Marines killed in Afghanistan
June 28,2004
STAFF REPORTS
DAILY NEWS STAFF

Two Camp Lejeune Marines killed Thursday in Afghanistan were deployed almost two months ago on a mission to provide security and humanitarian aid, military officials said Sunday.

The Department of Defense announced late Saturday that Pfc. Daniel B. McClenney, 19, of Shelbyville, Tenn., and Lance Cpl. Juston T. Thacker, 21, of Bluefield, W. Va., were the Lejeune troops killed by hostile fire near Bari Khout. Both were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, according to the DoD.

The unit deployed in early May. As part of its mission the 900 Marines and sailors in the unit did everything from operate check points for traffic to security patrol to civilian and humanitarian assistance programs, said Gunnery Sgt. Marcus McAllister, spokesman for 2nd Marine Division.

McAllister said the Marine Corps won't be releasing details of where McClenney and Thacker were at the time of the attack or what they were doing because they don't want enemy forces to know any areas where troops might be vulnerable.

There was no information about whether a memorial service will be held for the two slain Marines at Camp Lejeune, McAllister said.

Thacker's uncle, Kenneth Meadows, told The Associated Press his nephew was shot in the chest and abdomen when he was returning to camp.

Thacker's body was brought back to the United States Saturday, but military officials told his family it would take eight to 10 days before he would be returned to his hometown..

Thacker, who was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, was an only child. His mother, Sharon Bowling, was planning his funeral and had contacted people she wanted to serve as honorary pall bearers.

After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Thacker dropped out of college to join the Marine Corps. He had recently been engaged and planned to marry once he left the military.

McClenney was a 2003 graduate of Shelbyville (Tenn.) Central High School.

He was a member of Flat Creek Church of Christ in Flat Creek, Tenn., the Shelbyville Times-Gazette reported. He planned to become a police officer after his military service.

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Lejeune troops Lance Cpl. Juston T. Thacker, 21, of Bluefield, W. Va. (pictured), and Pfc. Daniel B. McClenney, 19, of Shelbyville, Tenn., were killed in Afghanistan last Thursday by hostile fire near Bari Khout.

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Ellie

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thedrifter

06-28-04, 02:17 PM

Marine Pfc. Sean Horn, 19, of Orange; Dies in Nonhostile Incident

By David Haldane, Times Staff Writer

Sean Horn wanted to be the best man he could be.

So early last June, shortly after graduating with honors from Irvine's Creekside High School, he became a Marine.

"He went straight into boot camp," said his sister, Melissa, 21. "He knew what he was getting into. He loved the brotherhood. He gave it a lot of thought, and decided that this would make him a better man."

Today would have been Pfc. Sean Horn's 20th birthday. But his family is making plans to bury him with full military honors at a Cypress cemetery.

"We are very proud of him," his sister said. "He would have had a great life if this hadn't happened."

It is unclear exactly what happened to the young man from Orange County who, by all accounts, loved his country and family enough to risk his life for both.

He was an engineer equipment operator assigned to Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton. Horn died June 19 in what military officials described as a "nonhostile incident" at Camp Taqaddum, about 150 miles northwest of Baghdad.

According to his sister, the young Marine was found dead in his bunker with a bullet wound to the head after failing to show up for a 4 p.m. roll call.

"I think it was an accident," Melissa Horn said of the incident, which military authorities say they are investigating.

"My brother was a wonderful person who had so many plans for coming home. The kid was very positive, very supportive of the other guys."

For Sean Horn, those ties began in Lakewood, where he was born and lived until age 11, when his family moved to Irvine.

Always patriotic but never very political, Horn was a talented artist who loved camping and fishing, and had long aspired to the military life. "He loved the support because it's so solid," his sister said. "The Marines don't let each other down. They are very family-oriented."

She said her brother's only fear was that he might somehow "mess up" by making a mistake. "He didn't want to let the other guys down," she said.

Horn relished graduating from boot camp, looking forward to going abroad. And after arriving in Iraq in February, his enthusiasm reached even greater heights, his sister said.

"He was extra positive," she said, "making sure to support everyone else."

She said their last conversation was a phone call about three weeks before his death. "He said he needed new coveralls," she recalled, "and asked me not to forget his birthday,"

The family didn't: It sent a birthday package containing, among other things, the requested coveralls and a silver cross from Mission San Juan Capistrano identical to one worn by his sister. "Sean found God through boot camp," she said. "He was baptized Christian and came out with a Bible in his hand."

The package was expected to arrive in Iraq by today, in time for Horn's birthday.

"I love that kid," his sister said. "I'll always love that kid. I won't make sense of this for years to come."

In addition to his sister, Horn is survived by his mother, Maryse, and father, Steven, both of Irvine. A funeral is scheduled this week at Forest Lawn Memorial-Park in Cypress.

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Pfc. Sean Horn

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/iraq/complete/la-me-horn27jun27,1,5500778.story

Ellie

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thedrifter

06-29-04, 08:26 AM

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Ceniceros, 23, of Santa Ana, Calif., died June 26
as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
Regimental Combat Team 1 Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact the Marine
Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

07-21-04, 11:33 PM

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

Cpl. Todd J. Godwin, 21, of Muskingum County, Ohio, died July 20 due to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information related to this release, contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie Rest In Peace

thedrifter

07-21-04, 11:34 PM

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

Staff Sgt. Michael J. Clark, 29, of Leesburg Lake, Fla., died July 20 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

07-22-04, 07:45 PM

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

Lance Cpl. Mark E. Engel, 21, of Grand Junction, Calif., died July 21 at Brook Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of wounds he received as result of enemy action on July 6 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information related to this release, contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

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thedrifter

07-28-04, 08:10 AM

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Vincent M. Sullivan, 23, of Chatham, N.J., died July 23 due to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information related to this release, contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

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thedrifter

07-29-04, 09:28 PM

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

Lt. Col. David S. Greene, 39, of Raleigh, N.C., died July 28 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was a reservist assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3D Marine Air Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-04-04, 09:04 AM

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

Sgt. Juan Calderon Jr., 26, of Weslaco, Texas, died Aug. 2 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expaditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-04-04, 08:15 PM

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

Capt. Gregory A Ratzlaff, 36, of Olympia, Wash., died Aug. 3 due to a non-combat related incident at

Forward Operating Base Duke, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact the MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-06-04, 12:27 PM

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Cpl. Dean P. Pratt, 22, of Stevensville, Mont., died Aug. 2 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Gunnery Sgt. Elia P. Fontecchio, 30, of Milford, Mass., died Aug. 4 from injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Joseph L. Nice, 19, of Nicoma Park, Okla., died Aug. 4 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information on Pratt contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044. For further information on Fontecchio or Nice, contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-08-04, 08:54 AM

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

Lance Cpl. Larry L. Wells, 22, of Mount Hermon, La., died August 6 due to enemy action in An Najal Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Unit Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Sgt. Moses D. Rocha, 33, of Roswell, N.M., died August 5 due to injuries received from enemy action in An Najaf, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-09-04, 09:30 PM

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Sgt. Yadir G. Reynoso, 27, of Wapato, Wash., died Aug. 5 due to enemy action in An Najaf Province, Iraq.

Cpl. Roberto Abad, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Aug. 6 due to enemy action in An Najaf Province, Iraq.

Both Marines were assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-10-04, 09:16 PM

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Jonathan W. Collins, 19, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died Aug. 8 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-14-04, 08:44 PM

No. 776-04
Aug 14, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Kane M. Funke, 20, of Vancouver, Wash., died August 13 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-16-04, 07:27 PM

No. 777-04
Aug 15, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Nicholas B. Morrison, 23, of Carlisle, Penn., died August 13 due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

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tophor

08-16-04, 07:42 PM

REST IN PEACE BROTHERS! SEMPER FIDELIS!

thedrifter

08-17-04, 04:57 PM

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Staff Sgt. John R. Howard, 26, of Covington, Va.
Lance Cpl. Tavon L. Hubbard, 24, of Reston, Va.

Both Marines died August 11 in a helicopter crash in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Howard was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

Hubbard was assigned to the Command Element, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to Staff Sgt. Howard, contact the MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000. For further information related to Lance Cpl. Hubbard, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-18-04, 07:59 PM

No. 786-04
Aug 17, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Pfc. Fernando B. Hannon, 19, of Wildomar, Calif.

Pfc. Geoffrey Perez, 24, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Both Marines died Aug. 15 from injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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DSchmitke

08-19-04, 09:15 AM

Rest In Peace now brothers

thedrifter

08-20-04, 05:16 PM

No. 805-04
Aug 20, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Caleb J. Powers, 21, of Manfield, Wash., died Aug 17 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Powers was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Fitzgerald, 22, of Huber Heights, Ohio, died Aug 18, in a non-combat related vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Fitzgerald was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/2, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Harvey E. Parkerson III, 27, Yuba City, Calif., died Aug 18 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Sgt. Parkerson was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to Lance Cpl. Powers and Sgt. Parkerson, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044. For further information related to Lance Cpl. Fitzgerald, contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-23-04, 06:26 PM

No. 813-04
Aug 23, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Nicanor Alvarez, 22, of San Bernardino, Calif., died Aug. 21 from injuries received from to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Alvarez was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Sgt. Jason Cook, 25, of Okanogan, Wash., died Aug. 21 from injuries received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cook was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Seth Huston, 19, Perryton, Texas, died Aug. 21 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Huston was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Pfc. Nachez Washalanta, 21, of Bryan, Okla., died Aug. 21 from injuries received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Washalanta was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-23-04, 06:27 PM

No. 814-04
Aug 23, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Christopher Belchik, 30, of Jersey, Ill., died Aug. 22, due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information related to this release, contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-24-04, 08:43 PM

No. 819-04
Aug 24, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Sgt. Richard M. Lord, 24, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Aug. 18 from injuries received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-24-04, 08:43 PM

No. 818-04
Aug 24, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Gunnery Sgt. Edward T. Reeder, 32, of Camp Verde, Ariz., died Aug. 21 in a non-combat related vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Reeder was assigned to Headquarters and Service Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-28-04, 07:56 AM

No. 836-04
Aug 27, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Barton R. Humlhanz, 23, of Hellertown, Pa., died Aug. 26 from injuries received due to enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 24, 24th MEU, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information contact the 2nd Force Service Support Group Public Affairs officer at Camp Lejeune at (910) 451-3589.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-28-04, 07:56 AM

No. 831-04
Aug 26, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Alexander S. Arredondo, 20, of Randolph, Mass., died Aug. 25 as result of enemy action in An Najaf, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-28-04, 07:57 AM

No. 827-04
Aug 26, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Jacob R. Lugo, 21, of Flower Mound, Texas, died Aug. 24 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

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thedrifter

08-31-04, 07:06 PM

No. 847-04
Aug 31, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Pfc. Nicholas M. Skinner, 20, of Davenport, Iowa, died Aug. 26 from injuries received due to enemy action in An Najaf, Iraq. Skinner was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Nickalous N. Aldrich, 21, of Austin, Texas, died Aug. 27 from a non-hostile vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Aldrich was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Sgt. Edgar E. Lopez, 27, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Aug. 28 due to enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Lopez was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information related to Pfc. Skinner or Lance Cpl. Aldrich, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044. For further information related to Sgt. Lopez, call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Officer at Camp Lejeune, N.C. at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

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thedrifter

09-06-04, 08:39 AM

No. 858-04
Sep 05, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wilt, 23, of Tampa, Fla, died Sept 3 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Wilt was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information related to these Marines contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

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Mavrick

09-06-04, 03:07 PM

How long will it be before we know who the 7 marines that were killed in fallujah this morning.My son is with the 3/1 Weapons CAAT platoon.He is PFC Eubanks

thedrifter

09-06-04, 03:10 PM

As soon as family is notified...is when we get a release of the names...A day or two sometimes.

Ellie

mrbsox

09-07-04, 07:38 PM

I HATE reading this thread
I DREAD seeing it every day

Thanks for keeping it up to date, Ellie.

May our Lords blessings be with the families of those listed here, as he receives them into his bosom.

Rest in his arms my Brothers
Semper Fidelis.

Osotogary

09-07-04, 08:29 PM

I feel the same way as mrbsox. The fallen aren't my brothers, in the Marine Corps sense, but they are Americans and I am equally saddened at such a loss of vital American life. May they rest n peace.

marinemom

09-07-04, 09:01 PM

Mavrick - if you have not had a Marine at the door, your son is probably unhurt and well.

I understand your feelings as he is in the same unit as my son, and I sweated the last 24 hours, too.

mrbsox - you are not alone in hating this thread. But these young men must be known - must be counted and must be honored.

snipowsky

09-08-04, 01:37 AM

Semper Fi and God bless you my fellow Teufelhunden brothers!

My prayers are with you and your loved ones always!

You paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country and you will be rewarded greatly in Heaven!

God bless these fallen Marines!

thedrifter

09-08-04, 09:33 AM

No. 863-04
Sep 07, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Michael J. Allred, 22, of Hyde Park, Utah.

Pfc. David P. Burridge, 19, of Lafayette, La.

Lance Cpl. Derek L. Gardner, 20, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Quinn A. Keith, 21, of Page, Ariz.

Lance Cpl. Joseph C. McCarthy, 21, of Concho, Calif.

Cpl. Mick R. Nygardbekowsky, 21, of Concord, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Lamont N. Wilson, 20, of Lawton, Okla.

The Marines died Sept. 6 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Gardner was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The other Marines were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to these Marines contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-13-04, 07:33 PM

No. 892-04
Sep 13, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

1st Lt. Alexander E. Wetherbee, 27, of Fairfax, Va., died Sept. 12 from injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Wetherbee was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

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thedrifter

09-13-04, 07:34 PM

No. 893-04
Sep 13, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Pfc. Jason T. Poindexter, 20, of San Angelo, Texas, died Sept. 12 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Poindexter was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-14-04, 10:03 PM

Subject: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 897-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 14, 2004
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. Cesar F. Machado-Olmos, 20, of Spanish Fork, Utah, died
Sept. 13 due a non-combat related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact the 2nd
Marine Division Public Affairs Officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-15-04, 07:34 PM

Subject: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 856-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 04, 2004
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 deaths of two Marines who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Perez, 19, of Austin, Texas.

Capt. Alan Rowe, 35, of Hagerman, Idaho.

Both Marines died Sept 3 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Perez was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine
Palms, Calif. Rowe was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center,
Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information related to these Marines contact the Marine Corps Air
Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-15-04, 07:35 PM

No. 904-04
Sep 15, 2004
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. Dominic C. Brown, 19, of Austin, Texas, died Sept. 13 due a non-combat related incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Michael J. Halal, 22, of Glendale, Ariz., died Sept. 13 due a non-combat related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Both incidents are under investigation.

For further information related to Brown, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044. For further information related to Halal, contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-16-04, 05:33 PM

No. 912-04
Sep 15, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Mathew D. Puckett, 19, of Mason, Texas, died Sept. 13 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Puckett was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-16-04, 05:33 PM

No. 911-04
Sep 15, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Maj. Kevin M. Shea, 38, of Washington, D.C., died Sept. 14 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-16-04, 05:34 PM

No. 916-04
Sep 16, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Adrian V. Soltau, 21, of Milwaukee, Wis., died Sept. 13 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-16-04, 05:34 PM

No. 917-04
Sep 16, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles, 20, of DuQuoin, Ill., died Sept. 15 from injuries received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-17-04, 06:04 PM

No. 918-04
Sep 17, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Jaygee Meluat, 24, of Tamuning, Guam, died Sept. 13 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-18-04, 05:14 PM

No. 922-04
Sep 17, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

1st Lieutenant Andrew K. Stern, 24, of Germantown, Tenn., died Sept. 16 from injuries received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-18-04, 06:32 PM

No. 925-04
Sep 18, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Christopher S. Ebert, 21, of Mooresboro, N.C., died Sept. 17 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Ebert was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-18-04, 06:33 PM

No. 924-04
Sep 18, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Steven A. Rintamaki, 21, of Lynnwood, Wash., died Sept 16 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Rintamaki was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-20-04, 07:09 PM

No. 926-04
Sep 20, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Gregory C. Howman, 28, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 15 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Howman was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-22-04, 06:15 PM

No. 929-04
Sep 22, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Steven C. T. Cates, 22, of Mount Juliet, Tenn., died Sept. 20 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cates was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

rebelfemme

09-24-04, 11:12 PM

He was a young "kid" I knew, came to my cabin with my daughters for bonfires....my youngest took a liking to him, claiming he was one of the least judgemental people she had ever met...I liked him...he stayed at my home the night before he left for boot camp...i remember telling him Thank You for doing what takes courage and strength...not only for what you believe in...but because he was hoping for a better life for himself than what was here...I am saddened and sickened at the way this has turned out...confused and tormented at times by someone i barely knew but haunts me in my own daily living...why...maybe to be grateful for the here and now...appreciative of those who do what i wouldnt...i am really not sure...but i find myself being a little angry too...and maybe those who read this will know why and at who...
The point is ...Someone who was a Soldier before a Marine died..unjustfully...and I for one am sad, grateful, and apppreciative of that...God Bless those you left behind Steve...
You are somewhere we all hope to be someday....
Thank You for your friendship to my daughters..your friends...and all that you have done for those who may not give a damn...
Hats off...forever...
CN

thedrifter

09-26-04, 06:25 PM

Subject: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 955-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 25, 2004
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 four Marines who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Aaron Boyles, 24, of Alameda, Calif.

Sgt. Timothy Folmar, 21, of Sonora, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Ramon Mateo, 20, of Suffolk, N.Y.

2nd Lieutenant Ryan Leduc, 28, of Pana, Ill.

All four Marines died Sept. 24. Boyles, Folmar, and Mateo were killed as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Leduc died as result of a non-combat
vehicle accident in Rutbah, Iraq.

Boyles and Mateo were assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, 7th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air
Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Folmar was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Leduc was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information related to Boyles and Mateo contact the Marine Corps Air
Ground Combat Center Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

For further information related to Folmar contact the Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

For further information related to Leduc contact the 2nd Marine Division Public
Affairs Officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-26-04, 06:26 PM

Marine Killed in Anbar Province
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 -- A U.S. Marine with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force in Baghdad was killed today while conducting security and stability operations in the Anbar province in Iraq, military officials reported today.

The name of the Marine killed is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

Three leaders of a known terrorist network and some 20 other individual were detained during cordon and search operations in the Mosul neighborhood of Al Intisar Sept. 21.

Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade's 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, arrested the leaders as they met in a local office building. Military officials say intelligence documents were confiscated during a search of the office.

Also in Mosul Sept. 21, multinational forces from the Stryker Brigade Combat Team) of the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, detained several individuals wanted for anti-Iraqi activities in the city.

A variety of weapons and munitions were collected during the arrest.

Elsewhere, soldiers from 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, discovered a 120 mm artillery round during a patrol west of Mosul. An explosive ordnance disposal team from the unit secured the round for destruction.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-26-04, 06:26 PM

Subject: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 946-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 23, 2004
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.

Sgt. Benjamin K. Smith, 24, of Carterville, Ill., died Sept. 22 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Smith was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat
Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Marine Corps
Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-29-04, 08:40 PM

Subject: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 968-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 29, 2004
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.

Pfc. Kenneth L. Sickels, 20, of Apple Valley, Calif., died Sept. 27 due
to a non-combat related incident in Al Anbar Privince, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps Air Ground
Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this Marine contact the Marine Corps
Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

10-11-04, 09:16 AM

No. 1009-04
Oct 10, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Pfc. Andrew Halverson, 19, of Grant, Wis. died Oct 9 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Halverson was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

10-14-04, 05:47 PM

Oct 13, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Pfc. Oscar A. Martinez, 19, of North Lauderdale, Fla.

Cpl. Ian T. Zook, 24, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Both Marines died Oct. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Martinez was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Zook was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For further information on Martinez, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044. For further information on Zook, contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

10-15-04, 10:43 AM

No. 1026-04
Oct 14, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Wyatt, 22, of Calendonia, Wis., died on Oct. 12 due to enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Wyatt was assigned to Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in Chicago, Ill.

2nd Lt. Paul M. Felsberg, 27, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Lance Cpl. Victor A. Gonzalez, 19, of Watsonville, Calif., died on Oct. 13 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force of Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information related to Wyatt, contact the Marine Forces Reserve public affairs office at (504) 678-0700. For further information about Felsberg or Gonzalez, contact the Camp Pendleton public affairs office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

Osotogary

10-15-04, 10:56 AM

Never a good read but a necessary one. Thanks for the post. May they rest in immortal peace.

thedrifter

10-18-04, 01:05 PM

No. 1038-04
Oct 17, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. William I. Salazar, 26, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Oct. 15 from wounds received as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Salazar was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Camp Pendleton public affairs office at (760) 725-5044.

No. 1039-04
Oct 17, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Oct. 14, in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their convoy.

Staff Sgt. Omer T. Hawkins, II, 31, of Cherry Fork, Ohio. Hawkins was assigned to the Army's 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea.

Spc. Bradley S. Beard, 22, of Chapel Hill, N.C. Beard was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Red Cloud, Korea.

Pfc. Mark A. Barbret, 22, of Shelby Township, Mich. Barbret was assigned to the Army's 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

10-18-04, 01:06 PM

No. 1040-04
Oct 18, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Oct. 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their OH-58D helicopter apparently collided with another OH-58D helicopter and crashed. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii.

Killed were:

Capt. Christopher B. Johnson, 29, of Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Chief Warrant Officer William I. Brennan, 36, of Bethlehem, Conn.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

DSchmitke

10-18-04, 01:16 PM

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

10-22-04, 12:27 PM

No. 1054-04
Oct 21, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Sgt. Douglas E. Bascom, 25, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Oct. 20 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Bascom, a member of the Individual Ready Reserves, was mobilized and assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Public Affairs Officer for the Marine Corps Mobilization Command at (816) 843-3013.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

10-23-04, 08:26 PM

No. 1062-04
Oct 23, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Gadsden, 21, of Charleston, S.C. died Oct. 22 at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, Fla., from injuries as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on Aug. 21. Gadsden was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

snipowsky

10-23-04, 10:24 PM

God bless you and rest in peace brothers!

thedrifter

10-26-04, 09:48 PM

No. 1069-04
Oct 26, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Richard P. Slocum, 19, of Saugus, Calif., died Oct 24 due a non-combat related vehicle accident near Abu Gharib, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, Hawaii.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact the Marine Corps Base, Hawaii, Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

hector verduzco

10-27-04, 09:51 PM

My family hearts goes out to the familys of our MARINES who did their best from the training they recieved from boot camp.
All MARINES know, "ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE !!!!!!!!

thedrifter

10-27-04, 10:29 PM

No. 1075-04
Oct 27, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Brian Oliveira, 22, of Raynham, Mass., died Oct. 25 from injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Oliveira was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marine, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-01-04, 04:36 PM

No. 1091-04
Nov 01, 2004
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. Jeremy D. Bow, 20, of Lemoore, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Michael P. Scarborough, 28, of Washington, Ga.

Both Marines died Oct. 30, due enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

For further information related to these Marines, contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839.

No. 1095-04
Nov 01, 2004
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. Travis A. Fox, 25, of Cowpens, S.C.

Cpl. Christopher J. Lapka, 22, of Peoria, Ariz.

Both Marines died Oct 30, due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

For further information related to these Marines, contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839.

No. 1092-04
Nov 01, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

1st Lt. Matthew D. Lynch, 25, of Jericho, N.Y., died Oct. 31 from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lynch was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marine, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

mrbsox

11-01-04, 04:47 PM

I long for the day when this thread can be marked

CLOSED !!

But until then, our brothers (and sisters), in every branch, are doing what needs to be done.

Rest in Peace ! :marine:

Terry

HardJedi

11-01-04, 08:02 PM

Amen, mrbsox. amen to that.

thedrifter

11-01-04, 11:38 PM

No. 1093-04
Nov 01, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. John T. Byrd II, 23, of Fairview, W.V.

Sgt. Kelley L. Courtney, 28, of Macon, Ga.

Pfc. Andrew G. Riedel, 19, of Northglenn, Colo.

All three Marines died Oct 30, due enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Byrd and Riedel were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Courtney was assigned to 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III MEF, Okinawa, Japan.

For further information related to Byrd or Riedel, contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839. For more information on Courtney, contact the III MEF Public Affairs Office at 011-81-611-745-0790.

No. 1094-04
Nov 01, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Pfc. John Lukac, 19, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Oct. 30, due to enemy 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.

For further information related to this Marine, contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839.

Ellie

Rest in Peace

thedrifter

11-06-04, 12:50 PM

No. 1106-04
Nov 05, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Jeremiah A. Baro, 21, of Fresno, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Jared P. Hubbard, 22, of Clovis, Calif.

Both Marines died Nov. 4 from injuries received as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on these Marines, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

jinelson

11-06-04, 01:22 PM

These two Marines went to high school together were on their high school wrestling team together as well as joining our Corps on the buddy plan. So it is no surprise that they would die together in combat. They gave the last full measure of devotion to their Corps and country for our freedom. God speed and smooth breezes my brothers. I will join you at the gates one day.

Semper Fi
Jim

heifergro

11-06-04, 06:25 PM

semper fi
i know what it is to lose friends in combat but it cannot compare
to losing a father or husdand my prayers go out to the troops everday and the thanks of the country. russ

thedrifter

11-08-04, 04:38 PM

No. 1113-04
Nov 08, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Sean M. Langley, 20, of Lexington, Ky., died Nov. 7 from injuries received as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Langley was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marine, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

marinemom

11-08-04, 05:02 PM

My prayers go out to his family - he was one of my son's students..........

hrscowboy

11-08-04, 09:38 PM

Rest in peace my brother we will meet again...

snipowsky

11-08-04, 09:55 PM

Rest in peace brother I'll relieve you at the gates!:mad:

thedrifter

11-09-04, 04:47 PM

No. 1117-04
Nov 09, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Nathaniel T. Hammond, 24, of Tulsa, Okla.

Lance Cpl. Shane K. O’Donnell, 24, of DeForest, Wisc.

Both Marines died Nov. 8 as a result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. They were assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Chicago, Ill.

For further information on these Marines contact the Marine Corps Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-10-04, 08:03 PM

No. 1126-04
Nov 10, 2004 IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Zapp, 20, of Houston, Texas, died Nov. 8 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on these Marines, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

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No. 1127
Nov 10, 2004 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Robert P. Warns II, 23, of Waukesha, Wis., died Nov. 8 as a result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Chicago, Ill.

For further information on these Marines contact the Marine Corps Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700.

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Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-11-04, 05:24 PM

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Sgt. Lonny D. Wells, 29, of Vandergrift, Pa., died Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

outdoorsman_Sr

11-11-04, 06:21 PM

This being Veteran's Day... I pray for all of our fallen Marines and their families. I know the Lord will keep them close at his side.

Semper Fi

thedrifter

11-12-04, 05:37 PM

No. 1130-04
Nov 11, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Juan E. Segura, 26, of Homestead, Fla., died Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marines contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

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No. 1131-04
Nov 11, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. William C. James, 24, of Huntington Beach, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas D. Larson, 19, of Wheaton, Ill.

Lance Cpl. Nathan R. Wood, 19, of Kirkland, Wash.

All three Marines died Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marines contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

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No. 1132-04
Nov 11, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Staff Sgt. Russell L. Slay, 28, of Humble, Texas, died Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information on these Marines, contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.

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No. 1137-04
Nov 12, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Sgt. David M. Caruso, 25, of Naperville, Ill., died Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

1st Lt. Dan T. Malcom Jr., 25, of Brinson, Ga., died Nov. 10 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information on Caruso, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-7440. For more information on Malcom, contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.

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No. 1138-04
Nov 12, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges, 21, of Bay Point, Calif., died Nov. 10 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marine, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

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No. 1139-04
Nov 12, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Aaron C. Pickering, 20, of Marion, Ill., died Nov. 10 as a result of enemy 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.

Staff Sgt. Gene Ramirez, 28, of San Antonio, Texas, died Nov. 10 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Justin D. Reppuhn, 20, of Hemlock, Mich., died Nov. 11 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on Ramirez or Reppuhn, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044. For more information on Pickering, contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8871.

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No. 1140-04
Nov 12, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Abraham Simpson, 19, Chino, Calif., died Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marine, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

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No. 1143-04
Nov 12, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Peter J. Giannopoulos, 22, of Inverness, Ill., died Nov. 11 as a result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Chicago, Ill.

Cpl. Romulo J. Jimenez II, 21, of Miami, Fla., died Nov. 10 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information on Cpl. Giannopoulos contact the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700. For more information on Cpl. Jimenez contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 751-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-14-04, 10:55 AM

No. 1155-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov 13, 2004
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 two Marines who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. David M. Branning, 21, of Cockesville, Md.

Lance Cpl. Brian A. Medina, 20, of Woodbridge, Va.

Both Marines died Nov. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. They both were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd
Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public
Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-14-04, 07:33 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1156-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov 14, 2004
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. Wesley J. Canning, 21, of Friendswood, Texas, died Nov. 10
as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Canning was assigned to 2nd
Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs
Officer at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-15-04, 07:28 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1159-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov 14, 2004
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.

Cpl. Kevin J. Dempsey, 23, of Monroe, Conn., died Nov. 13 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Dempsey was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance
Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-7426.

__________________________________________________ ___________________________________

No. 1160-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov 14, 2004
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. Justin M. Ellsworth, 20, of Mount Pleasant, Mich., died Nov.
13 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Ellsworth was assigned
to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force
Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on these Marines contact the Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

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DSchmitke

11-15-04, 07:41 AM

Rest In Peace Marines!

thedrifter

11-15-04, 08:52 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1164-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov 15, 2004
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. Benjamin S. Bryan, 23, of Lumberton, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Victor R. Lu, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Justin D. McLeese, 19, of Covington, La.

All three Marines died Nov. 13 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. Bryan and McLeese were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif. Lu was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5st Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.

Cpl. Nicholas L. Ziolkowski, 22, of Towson, Md. He was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs
Office at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

thedrifter

11-16-04, 05:26 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1169-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov 16, 2004
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 two Marines who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Dale A. Burger Jr., 21, of Port Deposit, Md.

Cpl. Andres H. Perez, 21, of Santa Cruz, Calif.

Both Marines died Nov. 14 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. They both were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-16-04, 09:15 PM

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Bradley L. Parker, 19, of Marion, W.V., died Nov. 15 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For information on this Marine contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-17-04, 06:21 PM

No. 1175-04
Nov 17, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Capt. Patrick Marc M. Rapicault, 34, of St. Augustine, Fla.

Lance Cpl. Antoine D. Smith, 22, of Orlando, Fla.

Both Marines died Nov. 15 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Rapicault was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Smith was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

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No. 1171-04
Nov 17, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Shane E. Kielion, 23, of La Vista, Neb., died Nov. 15 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For information on this Marine contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

jeffoki

11-18-04, 07:26 PM

I went to boot camp with LCpl Justin Thacker, he was one of the best Marines I have ever met. The Marine Corp lost a great Marine. It was a honor to have met him. God Bless his family. Rest in peace Justin. ohroo

thedrifter

11-20-04, 04:39 AM

No. 1192-04
Nov 19, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Luis A. Figueroa, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Nov. 18 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marine contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-20-04, 05:18 PM

No. 1194-04
Nov 20, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Michael W. Hanks, 22, of Gregory, Mich., died Nov. 17, as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marine contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

DSchmitke

11-20-04, 05:40 PM

Rest In Peace Marines..........

thedrifter

11-23-04, 12:09 PM

No. 1200-04
Nov 22, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Bradley T. Arms, 20, of Charlottesville, Va.

Lance Cpl. Demarkus D. Brown, 22, of Martinsville, Va.

Lance Cpl. Michael A. Downey, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia, 22, of Santa Maria, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Joseph T. Welke, 20, of Rapid City, S.D.

Arms and Brown died Nov. 19, as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Downey died Nov. 19 at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from wounds received as a result of enemy action on Nov. 11 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Heredia died Nov. 20 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds received as a result of enemy action on Nov 10 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Welke died Nov. 20 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds received as a result of enemy action on Nov 19 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Arms was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, headquartered in Baltimore, Md. Brown was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Downey was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Heredia was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Welke was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For more information on Arms, contact the Inspector/Instructor Staff at Lynchburg, Va., at (434) 237-2206. For more information on Brown, contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033. For more information on Downey, contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839. For more information on Heredia or Welke contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

artymarine

11-23-04, 04:04 PM

God Bless these young DevilDogs and their families. I served with 3/1 in Vietnam. I wasnt as affected then as I am now when we lose one of our young Brothers.

thedrifter

11-29-04, 10:08 PM

No. 1219-04
Nov 29, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann, 21, of Napa, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Bradley M. Faircloth, 20, of Mobile, Ala.

Lance Cpl. Jeffery S. Holmes, 20, of White River Junction, Vt.

Lance Cpl. David B. Houck, 25, of Winston Salem, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Joshua E. Lucero, 19, of Tucson, Ariz.

Sgt. Nicholas S. Nolte, 25, of Falls City, Neb.

Nolte died Nov. 24 at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Md., from injuries received Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Holmes died Nov. 25, Faircloth and Houck died Nov. 26, and Bosselmann and Lucero died Nov. 27, all as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province Iraq.

Bosselmann, Faircloth, Holmes and Houck were assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Lucero was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Nolte was assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point N.C.

For more information on Nolte contact the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Public Affairs Office at (252) 466-4241. For information on any of the other Marines contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 751-9033.

No. 1220-04
Nov 29, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Jordan D. Winkler, 19, of Tulsa, Okla, died Nov 26 due to a non-combat related incident at Camp Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-30-04, 12:22 PM

No. 1221-04
Nov 30, 2004
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. Adam R. Brooks, 20, of Manchester, N.H.

Lance Cpl. Charles A. Hanson Jr., 22, of Panacea, Fla.

Both Marines died Nov. 28 as a result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For more information on these Marines contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 751-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

11-30-04, 07:06 PM

No. 1227-04
Nov 30, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Gentian Marku, 22, of Warren, Mich., died Nov. 25 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-01-04, 05:49 PM

No. 1228-04
Dec 01, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Blake A. Magaoay, 20, of Pearl City, Hawaii, died Nov. 29 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

News media with questions about this Marine should contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-02-04, 08:50 PM

No. 1239-04
Dec 02, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl Zachary A. Kolda, 23, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Dec. 1 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserves’ 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Houston, Texas.

News media with questions about this Marine can call (512) 458-4019.

No. 1238-04
Dec 02, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Gunnery Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, of Falls Church, Va., died Dec. 1 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from injuries received Nov. 25, as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-03-04, 06:18 PM

No. 1247-04
Dec 03, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Bryan S. Wilson, 22, of Otterbein, Ind., died Dec. 1 as result of a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

News media with questions about this Marine can contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-06-04, 11:18 PM

No. 1252-04
Dec 06, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Binh N. Le, 20, of Alexandria, Va.

Cpl. Matthew A. Wyatt, 21, of Millstadt, Ill.

Both Marines died Dec. 3 from injuries received as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

News media with questions about these Marines can contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-11-04, 09:46 AM

No. 1278-04
Dec 10, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Pfc. Christopher S. Adlesperger, 20, of Albuquerque, N.M. died Dec. 9 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Adlesperger was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-11-04, 09:47 AM

No. 1277-04
Dec 10, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Kyle J. Renehan, 21, of Oxford, Pa., died Dec. 9 in Kaiserslautern, Germany, from injuries received on Nov. 29 as result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.

News media with questions about this Marine can contact the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Public Affairs Office at (252) 466-4241.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-14-04, 06:16 PM

No. 1288-04
Dec 14, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Cpl. Jason S. Clairday, 21, of Camp Fulton, Ark.

Cpl. Ian W. Stewart, 21, of Lake Hughes, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Richard D. Warner, 22, of Waukesha, Wis.

Clairday and Stewart died Dec. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Warner died Dec 13 from wounds received as a result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Clairday and Stewart were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Warner was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, headquartered in Chicago, Ill.

News media with questions about Clairday and Stewart can contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044. News media with questions about Warner can contact the Inspector/Instructor Staff, Milwaukee, Wis., at (414) 481-3860.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-14-04, 06:17 PM

No. 1293-04
Dec 14, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Sgt. Jeffrey L. Kirk, 24, of Baton Rouge, La., died Dec. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

No. 1294-04
Dec 14, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Pfc. Brent T. Vroman, 21, of Oshkosh, Wis., died Dec. 13 from wounds received as a result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, headquartered in Chicago, Ill.

News media with questions aboutVroman can contact the Inspector/Instructor Staff, Milwaukee, Wis., at (414) 481-3860.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-14-04, 06:18 PM

No. 1287-04
Dec 14, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Staff Sgt. Melvin L. Blazer, 38, of Moore, Okla.

Lance Cpl. Hilario F. Lopez, 22, of Ingleside, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Gregory P. Rund, 21, of Littleton, Colo.

Rund died Dec. 11 and Blazer and Lopez died Dec. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. All three were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-27-04, 10:33 PM

No. 1320-04
Dec 27, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Eric Hillenburg, 21, of Marion, Ind.

Lance Cpl. James R. Phillips, 21, of Hillsboro, Fla.

Cpl. Raleigh C. Smith, 21, of Lincoln, Mont.

All three Marines died Dec. 23 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

News media with questions about these Marines can contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

12-29-04, 08:00 PM

No. 1329-04
Dec 29, 2004
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Staff Sgt. Jason A. Lehto, 31, of Mount Clemens, Mich., died Dec. 28 in a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lehto was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s Marine Wing Support Group 47, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Mt. Clemens, Mich.

For further information related to this Marine contact Marine Wing Support Group 47 at (586) 273-2089.

Ellie

B A Hall

12-29-04, 08:54 PM

They, will always remain hero's in our hearts and minds. may there souls rest in pease and may there dreams be of that happy place they loved so well home. Thank so much for your love of people and there freedom! B. A. Hall & Family

thedrifter

01-05-05, 12:47 AM

No. 003-05
Jan 03, 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. Brian P. Parrello, 19, of West Milford, N.J.

Lance Cpl. Jason E. Smith, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Smith died Dec. 31, and Parrello died Jan. 1, both as result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Smith was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Parrello was assigned to Small Craft Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about Smith can contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044. Media with questions about Parrello can call 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

01-06-05, 08:57 AM

No. 013-05
Jan 05, 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. Thomas E. Houser, 22, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died Jan. 3 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For further information on this Marine, contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-6197.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

01-07-05, 08:39 PM

No. 018-05
Jan 07, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Julio C. CisnerosAlvarez, 22, of Pharr, Texas, died Jan. 6 as 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 contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

No. 023-05
Jan 07, 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. Zachariah S. Davis, 25, of Twentynine Palms, Calif., died Jan. 6 as result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Media with questions about this Marine can contact the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

Lotus_fire1

01-07-05, 10:21 PM

War=death, any way you look at it. I pray that all the young Marines who have passes away have made peace with the Marine's Keeper. He alone will stand and give these men Honour without fail. God be with you ALL here who have a loved Marine pass away or know anyone who has a Marine who passed away.

thedrifter

01-10-05, 08:58 PM

No. 030-05
Jan 10, 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. Joseph E. Fite, 23, of Round Rock, Texas, died Jan. 9 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Austin, Texas.

Media with questions about this Marine can contact the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

brettt

01-10-05, 09:31 PM

Lance Corporal Parrello from West Milford, NJ was a 19 year old infantrymen in small craft company out of Camp Lejune. He died January first in the Al Anbar Province as a result of hostile action. ...

thedrifter

01-15-05, 09:38 AM

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

01-18-05, 07:56 PM

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

01-27-05, 10:16 PM

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

01-27-05, 10:51 PM

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

01-28-05, 10:19 AM

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

02-01-05, 11:48 PM

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

02-04-05, 06:58 PM

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

02-04-05, 07:07 PM

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

02-04-05, 07:21 PM

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

Semper Fi

thedrifter

02-08-05, 09:16 AM

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

02-08-05, 04:10 PM

SEMPER FI MY BROTHERS

thedrifter

02-09-05, 07:52 PM

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

02-09-05, 08:18 PM

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

sadsis

02-09-05, 08:30 PM

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

03-01-05, 12:34 AM

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

thedrifter

03-01-05, 12:34 AM

No. 208-05
Feb 28, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Andrew W. Nowacki, 24, of South Euclid, Ohio, died Feb. 26 from wounds received 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, Erie, Pa.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700.

llie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

03-01-05, 12:46 AM

No. 161-05
Feb 15, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Richard A. Perez Jr., 19, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Feb. 10 as a result of non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 6th Motor Transport Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Las Vegas, Nev.

The incident is under investigation.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

03-16-05, 09:29 AM

No. 257-05
Mar 15, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Joshua L. Torrence, 20, of Lexington, S.C., died March 14 of wounds received as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

03-23-05, 09:26 AM

No. 280-05
Mar 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.

Lance Cpl. Kevin S. Smith, 20, of Springfield, Ohio, died March 21 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Ellie

May He Rest In Peace

1shot1kill

03-26-05, 09:04 AM

RIP my Brothers and Sisters who have died Defending our Country.
OEF-OIF
Semper Fidelis

thedrifter

03-28-05, 04:31 PM

No. 292-05
Mar 28, 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. Bryan J. Richardson, 23, of Summersville, W.Va., died March 25 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

jinelson

03-28-05, 06:33 PM

Thank you for giving your last full measure of devotion to our Corp and Country.

crossram

03-31-05, 06:44 PM

Lord....there are Marines at the Gate.

thedrifter

04-01-05, 05:26 PM

No. 306-05
Apr 01, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Warrant Officer Charles G. Wells Jr., 32, of Montgomery, Ala., died March 30 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 6th Motor Transport Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Orlando, Fla.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-6539.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

04-04-05, 08:59 PM

No. 318-05
Apr 04, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Tenzin Dengkhim, 19, of Falls Church, Va., died April 2 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

04-05-05, 08:55 PM

No. 319-05
Apr 05, 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. Garrywesley T. Rimes, 30, of Santa Maria, Calif., died April 1 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Rimes was attached to 2nd Marine Division.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

04-06-05, 08:28 PM

No. 331-05
Apr 06, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Jeremiah C. Kinchen, 22, of Salcha, Alaska, died April 4 from an explosion that occurred during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. During Operation Iraq Freedom, Kinchen was attached to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-6539.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

04-09-05, 09:53 PM

No. 342-05
Apr 08, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Lance Cpl. Juan C. Venegas, 21, of Simi Valley, Calif., died April 7 as a result of a vehicle accident while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Venegas was attached to Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

The incident is currently under investigation.
Media with questions about this Marine can call the Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-6213.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

04-25-05, 11:49 PM

No. 394-05
Apr 25, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Pfc. Robert A. Guy, 26, of Willards, Md., died April 21 as a result of a non-hostile incident near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The incident is under investigation.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

04-25-05, 11:49 PM

No. 388-05
Apr 21, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Cpl. Kelly M. Cannan, 21, of Lowville, N.Y.

Lance Cpl. Marty G. Mortenson, 22, of Flagstaff, Ariz.

Both Marines were killed April 20 as the result of the detonation of an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to a 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

yellowwing

04-25-05, 11:56 PM

Rest easy young Brothers. That hardest part of my week is reading that you have given the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the highest traditions or our Marine Corps.

God bless you and keep you, and give some measure of comfort to your families.

Long Live The Corps!

mrbsox

04-26-05, 06:27 AM

I'm with ya yellowwing.

I DREAD seeing this thread pop up, but I cannot NOT read it.

May the Lords peace be with your families, as they realize that your sacrifice has led you to his busom, and us to a better world to live in.

Rest in Peace, my brothers.

Semper Fidelis :marine:

thedrifter

05-03-05, 10:38 AM

No. 423-05
May 02, 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. Joseph S. Tremblay, 23, of New Windsor, N.Y., died April 27 from injuries received from a mine explosion while conducting combat operations in vicinity of Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.

Ellie

Rest in Peace

thedrifter

05-05-05, 07:35 AM

No. 435-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 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.

Maj. John C. Spahr, 42, of Cherry Hill, N.J., died May 2 from injuries received when the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft he was piloting apparently crashed in Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Marine Aircraft Group
11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. His unit was embarked aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Public Affairs Office at (85 577-7542 during working hours and (85 864-3406 after working hours.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-05-05, 02:47 PM

No. 438-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 05, 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. Kelly C. Hinz, 30, of Woodbury, Minn., died May 2 from injuries received when the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft he was piloting crashed in Iraq while flying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. His unit was embarked aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.

News media with questions about Hinz can call the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Public Affairs Office at (85 577-7542 during working hours and (85 864-3406 after hours.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-09-05, 07:20 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 448-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 09, 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:

Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda Sr., 22, San Antonio, Texas
Lance Cpl. Lance T. Graham, 26, San Antonio, Texas
Lance Cpl. Michael V. Postal, 21, Glen Oaks, N.Y.

All died May 7 from explosions as a result of enemy action while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Cepeda and Graham were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Postal was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about Cepeda and Graham can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178. Media with questions about Postal can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-10-05, 06:27 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 450-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 09, 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 two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Dustin A. Derga, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, died May 8 as the result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ubaydi, Iraq.

Sgt. Michael A. Marzano, 28, of Greenville, Pa., died May 7 as the result of an explosion caused by suicide vehicle borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Hadithah, Iraq.

Both Marines were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Marzano's company is based in Phoenix, Ariz., and Derga's company is based Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-10-05, 06:28 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 449-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 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.

Lance Cpl. Lawrence R. Philippon, 22, of Hartford, Conn., died May 8 from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Al Qa'im, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-10-05, 07:38 PM

No. 454-05
May 10, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Cpl. Richard P. Schoener, 22, of Hayes, La., died May 8 in Alishang, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

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

Ellie

Resat In Peace

thedrifter

05-11-05, 05:25 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 463-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 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.

Staff Sgt. Anthony L. Goodwin, 33, of Mount Holly, N.J., died May 9 from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-11-05, 05:26 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 464-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 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 Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas C. Kirven, 21, of Richmond, Va., was killed May 8 as a result of enemy action in Alishang, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (80 257-8840.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-12-05, 07:02 AM

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Pfc. Stephen P. Baldwyn, 19, of Saltillo, Miss.

Lance Cpl. Taylor B. Prazynski, 20, of Fairfield, Ohio

Both Marines died May 9. Baldwyn died as a result of wounds received from an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq. Prazynski died from an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Karmah, Iraq.

Both Marines were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th 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

05-12-05, 07:34 AM

LCpl Marcus Mahdee
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No. 462-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Marcus Mahdee, 20, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died May 9 as a result of wounds received from an enemy explosion while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-13-05, 06:57 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 468-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 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. Wesley G. Davids, 20, of Dublin, Ohio, died May 11 from an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his reserve unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.

Ellie

CplCrotty

05-13-05, 07:28 AM

Those Columbus Marines are taking it on the chin. Rest in peace, brothers.

marinefamily5

05-13-05, 07:33 AM

If anyone hears anything about when they are doing the services for these marine PLEASE LET ME......i knew some of these Marine and I live about an 40-45 minutes from where they drill out of.

thedrifter

05-13-05, 01:55 PM

No. 472-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. John T. Schmidt III, 21, of Brookfield, Conn., died May 11 from wounds received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Jan. 30. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Schmidt’s unit was attached to 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-16-05, 10:48 AM

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

Pfc. Christopher R. Dixon, 18, of Columbus, Ohio

Lance Cpl. Nicholas B. Erdy, 21, of Williamsburg, Ohio

Lance Cpl. Jonathan W. Grant, 23, of Santa Fe, N.M.

Lance Cpl. Jourdan L. Grez, 24, of Harrisonburg, Va.

All Marines were killed May 11 when their amphibious assault vehicle struck an explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabilah, Iraq.

Dixon and Erdy were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. Grant was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Albuquerque, N.M., and Grez was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Roanoke, Va.

For Operation Iraqi Freedom, these Marines’ units were attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.

Ellie

May They Rest In Peace

thedrifter

05-25-05, 06:24 PM

No. 518-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 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.

Sgt. Christopher S. Perez, 30, of Hutchinson, Kan., died May 23 from wounds received as a result of an indirect fire attack while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters
and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In PeaCE

thedrifter

06-01-05, 09:18 AM

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

First Sgt. Michael S. Barnhill, 39, of Folsom, Calif., died May 28 after his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device near Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve's 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Eugene, Ore. During Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd FSSG, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.

No. 538-05
May 31, 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. Jeffrey B. Starr, 22, of Snohomish, Wash., died May 30 from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Ellie

Rest in Peace

thedrifter

06-07-05, 12:33 PM

No. 560-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 6, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Cpl. Antonio Mendoza, 21, of Santa Ana, Calif., died June 3 at Brook Army Medical Center, San Antonio, from wounds received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on Feb. 22. At the time of his injury, Mendoza was assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

Rest In Peace

Ellie

yellowwing

06-07-05, 02:46 PM

This is one discusion thread I do not look forward to. But I read it anyway to honor those that are listed. God Bless Them and keep them one and all.

thedrifter

06-11-05, 04:11 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 584-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jun 10, 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 five Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Dustin V. Birch, 22, of Saint Anthony, Idaho

Lance Cpl. Daniel Chavez, 20, of Seattle, Wash.

Lance Cpl. Thomas O. Keeling, 23, of Strongsville, Ohio

Lance Cpl. Devon P. Seymour, 21, of St. Louisville, Ohio

Cpl. Brad D. Squires, 26, of Middleburg Heights, Ohio

All five Marines died June 9 as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Haqlaniyah, Iraq.

Keeling, Seymour, and Squires were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Akron, Ohio.

Birch was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Boise, Idaho. Chavez was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Media with questions about Keeling, Seymour, Squires, and Birch can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178. Media with questions about Chavez can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760)
725-5044.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

06-14-05, 07:10 AM

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

Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo, 20, of Brownwood, Texas

Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Kilpela, 22, of Fowerville, Mich.

Both Marines died June 10 as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations in Saqlawiyah, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 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

Cheezballz

06-15-05, 09:38 PM

That's crazy i knew both Marines, i got an e-mail from my buddy 2day. He's at 2nd CEB and told me, i didn't believe him so i checked here and it saddened me. I'll never forget them. Kilpela was in Okinawa with me and Castillo was in MOS school with me.

thedrifter

06-16-05, 01:19 PM

No. 607-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Pfc. Joshua P. Klinger, 21, from Easton, Pa., died June 14 as a result of an explosion from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

06-16-05, 01:22 PM

No. 610-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Flores, 18, of San Antonio, Texas
Cpl. Jesse Jaime, 22, of Henderson, Nev.
Cpl. Tyler S. Trovillion, 23, of Richardson, Texas
Lance Cpl. Dion M. Whitley, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif.

All four Marines died June 15 when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. All four Marines were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was operating with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

May They Rest In Peace

Ellie

thedrifter

06-17-05, 09:47 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 614-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jun 17, 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.

Pfc. Nathan B. Clemons, 20, of Winchester, Tenn., died June 14 from wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

06-17-05, 04:16 PM

No. 618-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2005
Media with questions about these Marines can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Chad B. Maynard, 19, of Montrose, Colo., died June 15 when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was operating with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

06-20-05, 12:56 PM

No. 624-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Adam J. Crumpler, 19, from Charleston, W.Va., died June 18 as a result of small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Spear in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

GySgtRet

06-20-05, 01:25 PM

And people are complaining about the treatment at Gitmo. Give me a break. I had to read this but I have to. To give due respect for my fellow Marines. May they rest in peace.

Semper Fidelis

FREDDY

06-20-05, 03:32 PM

RIP- LCPL CASTILLO, CASTILLO IS FROM MY HOMETOWN OF BROWNWOOD TEXAS AND WILL BURIED ON 06/20/05 I KNOW HIS FAMILY AND THIS HAS HIT THEM HARD.
WITH RESPECT
FB III

MontezumaCpl

06-22-05, 10:20 PM

Rest in Peace, Brothers.

We will all see you again someday.

/salute

Semper Fi

thedrifter

06-25-05, 04:57 AM

No. 642-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette, 21, from Cranston, R.I., died June 23 from wounds sustained when a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device struck her vehicle in Fallujah, Iraq. She was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

06-25-05, 07:29 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 643-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jun 25, 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.

Cpl. Carlos Pineda, 23, Los Angeles, Calif., died June 24 as a result of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations
in Falluhah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

06-27-05, 02:18 PM

No. 648-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Pfc. Veashna Muy, 20, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Cpl. Chad W. Powell, 22, of West Monroe, La.

Both Marines died June 23 while traveling in a convoy that was attacked by a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. Both Marines were assigned to 8th 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

06-28-05, 03:36 AM

No. 647-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Cpl. Ramona M. Valdez, 20, of Bronx, N.Y., died June 23 while traveling in a convoy that was attacked by a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. She was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

06-29-05, 05:49 AM

No. 651-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2005
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

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

Petty Officer 1st Class Regina R. Clark, 43, of Centralia, Wash., died June 23 in a convoy that was attacked by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in Fallujah. She was a culinary specialist deployed with Naval Construction Regiment Detachment 30, Port Hueneme, Calif., and was temporarily assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

For further information related to this release, contact Navy Public Affairs at (703) 697-5342.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

07-11-05, 05:50 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 698-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jul 11, 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 two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Goodrich, 32, of Allegheny, Pa.

Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Kovacicek, 22, of Washington, Pa.

Both Marines died July 10 from enemy indirect fire while conducting combat operations in Hit, Iraq. They were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va. During Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.

Ellie

May They Rest In Peace

thedrifter

07-12-05, 02:14 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 704-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jul 12, 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 Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Kevin B. Joyce, 19, of Ganado, Ariz., died June 25 after falling into the Pech River while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan.

He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

For further information related to this release, contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (80 257-8840 or mailto ao@mcbh.usmc.mil.

gapeach

07-14-05, 02:21 AM

God Bless you all, the gates of Heaven are guarded by the fallen ones. Semper Fi

thedrifter

08-23-05, 05:48 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 871-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug 23, 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.

Pfc. Ramon Romero, 19, of Huntington Park, Calif., died Aug. 22 when the vehicle he was in was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. Romero was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

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

thedrifter

08-23-05, 05:49 PM

Borrowed from Mark aka The Fontman
NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 869-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug 23, 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.

2nd Lt. James J. Cathey, 24, of Reno, Nev., died Aug. 21 of injuries caused by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

__________________

thedrifter

09-06-05, 03:14 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 917-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 06, 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 Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Nass, 21, of Franklin, Wis., died Sept. 3 from a non-hostile gunshot wound at Camp Blessing, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

The incident is under investigation.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (80 257-8840 or (80 257-8839.

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-27-05, 06:50 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 971-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 26, 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.

Sgt. Brian E. Dunlap, 34, of Vista, Calif., died Sept. 24 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Los Alamitos, Calif.

As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at 817-782-5800, ext. 234.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

09-30-05, 12:05 PM

II MEF Marine killed in Afghanistan
Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Friday, September 30, 2005

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — A III Marine Expeditionary Force Marine was killed Sunday in Afghanistan in a mortar attack on Camp Blessing, a U.S. forward operating base near Asadabad, Afghanistan.

Lance Cpl. Steven A. Valdez, 20, of McRea, Ark., was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, based at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, according to a Defense Department news release.

Marines at Camp Blessing reported receiving enemy mortar, rocket-propelled-grenade and small-arms fire, and Valdez was killed in the attack, the release said.

Coalition forces responded with mortar fire and close air support, it stated.

thedrifter

10-05-05, 05:44 AM

osted on Wed, Oct. 05, 2005
Brunswick Marine killed by mine in Iraq
Associated Press

BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A Marine from Brunswick was killed in Iraq when the Humvee he was driving struck a mine, his father said.

Cpl. John R. Stalvey, 22, had been with the Marines for four years.

"He joined because of 9/11," his father, Billy Stalvey, said. "He wanted to serve his country and keep us free."

Stalvey said his son had planned to leave the military next summer.

"He had just met a young lady in Jacksonville, N.C.," Stalvey said. "They were getting pretty serious. He was looking forward to getting out and starting a life with her."

Three Marines who were in the same vehicle were also wounded in Monday's incident.

After graduating from Marine sniper school in Quantico, Va., Cpl. Stalvey had been back in Iraq for about a month where he was serving with the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, his father said.

Ellie

thedrifter

10-08-05, 07:42 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1020-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 08, 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 two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Patrick B. Kenny, 20, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Oct. 6 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Daniel M. McVicker, 20, of Alliance, Ohio, died Oct. 6 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Detachment 21, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Cherry Point, N.C. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about McVickers can call the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Public Affairs Office at 252-466-4241. Media with questions about Kenny can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at 910-451-9033.

thedrifter

10-08-05, 05:49 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 1022
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 08, 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. Shayne M. Cabino, 19, of Canton, Mass., died Oct. 6 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

thedrifter

10-09-05, 05:34 AM

EWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 1023-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 08, 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.

Cpl. Nicholas O. Cherava, 21, of Ontonagon, Mich., and Pfc. Jason L. Frye, 19, of Landisburg, Pa., died Oct. 6 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Carl L. Raines II, 20, of Coffee, Ala, died Oct. 6 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Detachment 21, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Cherry Point, N.C. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about Cherava or Frye can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at 910-451-9033. Media with questions about Raines can call the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Public Affairs Office at 252-466-4241.

thedrifter

10-20-05, 04:17 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1064-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 19, 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. Daniel Scott R. Bubb, 19, of Grottoes, Va., died Oct. 17 from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II MEF (Forward)

thedrifter

10-20-05, 04:18 AM

EWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1058-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 18, 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. Chad R. Hildebrandt, 22, of Springer, N.M., died Oct. 17 from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II MEF (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at 760-725-5044.

thedrifter

10-21-05, 05:35 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1072-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 20, 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. Norman W. Anderson III, 21, of Parkton, Md., died Oct. 19 from a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

thedrifter

10-22-05, 08:16 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1080-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 22, 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.

Staff Sergeant Richard T. Pummill, 27, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Lance Cpl. Andrew D. Russoli, 21, of Greensboro, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Steven W. Szwydek, 20, of Warfordsburg, Pa.

All three Marines died Oct. 20 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd 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.

thedrifter

10-26-05, 12:00 PM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 1093-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 26, 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. Jonathan R. Spears, 21, of Molino, Fla., died Oct. 23 from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

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

thedrifter

10-26-05, 12:47 PM

Posted on Wed, Oct. 26, 2005
Pensacola area Marine who lost weight to enlist killed in Iraq
Associated Press

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Lance Cpl. Jonathan Spears, who shed some of the weight that made him a formidable football player before the Marines would let him enlist, is the first service member from the Pensacola area to die in Iraq.

The Pentagon confirmed Wednesday that Spears, 21, of Molino, a rural community north of Pensacola, was killed by small-arms fire Sunday in Ar Ramadi. He had been with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment of the 1st Marine Division based at Twentynine Palms, Calif.

"He was one of the best sons a daddy could want," his father, Timothy Spears, said Tuesday as tears rolled down his cheeks. "He gave his life doing what he believed in, and he served his country proudly."

A 6-foot-1, 265-pound offensive lineman at Tat High School, he was too big and too bulky for the Marines. He worked at a home improvement store and attended Pensacola Junior College while dropping nearly 60 pounds.

By the time he came home on leave last month, he was down to 180 pounds.

His former football coach, Charlie Armstrong, didn't even recognize him. He told Armstrong he was unsure if he would re-enlist, thinking it might be time to pursue his plans of becoming an FBI or Secret Service agent.

"He was a great kid," Armstrong said. "He had to work for everything he got, but he was very motivated, very dedicated."

Family members said Spears, known as J.R., was a shy, polite young man who answered "Yes, sir" or "Yes, ma'am" long before he became a Marine.

When Spears joined the Marines in 2003, his father and mother, Marie Spears, pushed aside their fear and supported his decision.

"He loved his country, and he wanted a sense of purpose," uncle Edward Spears said. "The other services, he didn't say anything against them, but it was the Marines or nothing for him."

Spears told family members in an e-mail that his duty in Iraq fulfilled a search for purpose by helping ensure democracy for people who had never known it. He closed, as he always did, with a message for his mother: "Don't worry, Mom. I'll be fine."

Ellie

thedrifter

10-27-05, 08:04 AM

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 1096-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 26, 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 deaths of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Benny G. Cockerham III, 21, of Conover, N.C.

Capt. Tyler B. Swisher, 35, of Cincinnati, Ohio

Both Marines died when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amariyah, Iraq on Oct. 21. Their vehicle was traveling beside a canal when the attack occurred and the two Marines were thrown from the vehicle into the water. They were assigned to the 2nd 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.

thedrifter

10-27-05, 08:07 AM

N.C. Marines, sailor killed in Iraq bombing
October 27,2005
BY STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS View stories by reporter

A Marine Corps officer who lived locally and a North Carolina sailor attached to a Camp Lejeune-based Marine unit were killed last week in Iraq, the Defense Department said Wednesday.

Marine Capt. Tyler B. Swisher, 35, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was killed Friday along with Marine Cpl. Gray Cockerham III, 21, of Conover, after a roadside bomb in Al Amariyah, Iraq, threw them both from their vehicle and into a nearby canal, the DoD said.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson, 25, of North Wilkesboro, died in the same accident, his family said Wednesday.

Swisher, an infantry officer and company commander, and Cockerham, a machine gunner, were assigned to Lejeune's 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Lt. Barry Edwards, a spokesman for 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune.

Thompson, a hospitalman, was attached to 2/2. He was riding in the left rear seat of an armored vehicle when an improvised explosive device was set off, said his parents, Larry and Geraldine Thompson.

Swisher attended Mariemont High School, according to an NBC affiliate in Cincinnati. He joined the Corps in December 1993 - 2/2 in April, Edwards said.

A family friend told the Ohio TV station that Swisher graduated from Butler University with a degree in biology. This tour is Iraq was his third, the station reported.

According to the NBC affiliate, Swisher had a wife, two daughters, ages 15 and 7, and a 5-year-old son who live in the Jacksonville area.

His commendations include a Joint Service Commendation Medal, five Sea Service Deployment ribbons, an Iraqi Campaign Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Korean Defense Medal, two National Defense Service medals and a Meritorious Unit Commendation, Edwards said.

Thompson's executive officer said he was proud to go to war with Thompson, his brother, David Thompson said.

"He knew if something happened, he'd take care of them," David Thompson said. "If things were worst, he'd be the first one to step up."

David Thompson also is a Navy corpsman assigned to the Marines.

When Thompson came home from his first combat tour, he was asked how he managed to insert an IV in someone's arm on a battlefield while bullets were crackling by and bombs were exploding.

"He said, 'All I can tell you is I haven't missed yet. When you've got somebody dying, you've got to do what you can do," Larry Thompson said.

During his first tour from March 2004 to October 2004, Thompson helped four Marines hurt when a bomb exploded beside the Humvee in front of his. A fifth Marine, his best friend, died in his arms.

At home, he talked to his father about still seeing the faces of those who had died.

Larry Thompson, an Army veteran, said he still sees the faces of those who died when he was in Vietnam.

"I don't want to forget them," he says he told his son. "I want to remember them and honor them.

"â?¦ You do the best you can and come home. That's all you can do."

Thompson joined the Navy when he was 21.

He finished basic training three days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and was sent to the USS Austin.

Eighteen months later, he started corpsman training.

Thompson's mother remembered him as a funny boy. As a teenager, he would sneak her convertible out to take his friends for a ride, she said. She never told him she knew.

He played football and baseball at North Wilkes High School, and hoped to study at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. when his military duty ended.

He wanted to become a coach and teacher, his family said.

A prior Purple Heart recipient, Cockerham joined the Marines in May 2003 and left soon after for Iraq.

He married his girlfriend, Amanda Johnson, on a trip home to Catawba County about a year ago.

Both graduated from Hickory's St. Stephen's High School in 2002, where Cockerham played on the school soccer team all four years, according to friends.

Over the summer, he was called back for a second tour of duty.

Cockerham was initially listed as missing in action, and friends and family members held out hope he would be found alive.

They learned the bad news Monday night.

Chuck Davis, the former boys' soccer coach at St. Stephens, remembers Cockerham's work ethic, which he shared with younger players.

"I told them how Gray was a hard worker and how he sacrificed," he said Tuesday. "If you want to score goals bad enough, you'll be like Gray Cockerham."

Members of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church posted a message on its sign asking people to pray for the Cockerham family.

Cockerham joined 2/2 in October 2003, Edwards said. Apart from the Purple Heart, his commendations include a Combat Action Ribbon, two Sea Service Deployment ribbons, an Iraqi Campaign Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a National Defense Service Medal, Edwards said.

Cockerham is survived by his wife, Amanda Johnson Cockerham; his parents, Ben and Jill Cockerham; and a younger brother, Adam.

He will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Ellie

junker316

10-27-05, 09:23 AM

May GOD keep an eye on those left behind and take those that gave their lives serving and protecting. My prayers go to the families of the Marines and the Marines that gave all they had. May the healing process begin and the Marines never be forgotten.

junker316

10-27-05, 10:08 AM

thedrifter

11-02-05, 11:42 AM

No. 1120-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Sgt. Michael P. Hodshire, 25, of North Adams, Mich., died Oct. 30 of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device during combat operations near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq on Oct. 29. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

thedrifter

11-03-05, 04:39 AM

No. 1134-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Staff Sgt. Joel P. Dameron, 27, of Ellabell, Ga., died Oct. 30 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Al Amiriyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the 2nd FSSG Public Affairs Office at 910-467-3932.

thedrifter

11-04-05, 06:02 AM

o. 1141-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov 03, 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.

Sgt. Daniel A. Tsue, 27, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died Nov. 1 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Force Service Support Group, II MEF (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.

thedrifter

11-04-05, 06:02 AM

No. 1144-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Maj. Gerald M. Bloomfield II, 38, of Ypsilanti, Mich.

Capt. Michael D. Martino, 32, of Fairfax, Va.

Both Marines died Nov. 2 when their AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed while flying in support of security and stabilization operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Both Marines were with Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II MEF (Forward).

The crash is currently under investigation.

Media with questions about these Marines can call the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Public Affairs Office at (85 577-6021.

thedrifter

11-15-05, 10:42 PM

Deaths of Three Marines
LCpl Daniel F. Swaim / LCpl David A. Mendez / LCpl Scott A. Zubowski
No. 1188-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Lance Cpl. Daniel F. Swaim, 19, of Yadkinville, N.C., died Nov. 10 of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. David A. Mendez Ruiz, 20, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Lance Cpl. Scott A. Zubowski, 20, of Manchester, Ind., both died Nov. 12 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Amiriyah, Iraq. Both Marines were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about Swaim can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033. Media with questions about Mendez Ruiz and Zubowski can call the Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-5472

thedrifter

11-16-05, 08:36 AM

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Cpl. John M. Longoria, 21, of Nixon, Texas, died Nov. 14 of wounds sustained from small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in New Ubaydi, Iraq.

Maj. Ramon J. Mendoza Jr., 37, of Columbus, Ohio, and Lance Cpl. Christopher M. McCrackin, 20, of Liverpool, Texas, both died Nov. 14 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in New Ubaydi, Iraq.

All three Marines were assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760)

thedrifter

11-17-05, 07:24 AM

No. 1192-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Nickolas D. Schiavoni, 26, of Haverhill, Mass., died Nov. 15 from a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

thedrifter

11-18-05, 05:51 AM

No. 1198-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Lance Cpl. Roger W. Deeds, 24, of Biloxi, Miss.

Lance Cpl. John A. Lucente, 19, of Grass Valley, Calif.

Cpl. Jeffry A. Rogers, 21, of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Cpl. Joshua J. Ware, 20, of Apache, Okla.

All four Marines died Nov. 16 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. Deeds, Rogers and Ware all died as a result of enemy small arms fire, while Lucente died from wounds sustained from an enemy hand grenade. All four Marines were assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 720-5044.

thedrifter

11-18-05, 05:52 AM

No. 1197-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

2nd Lt. Donald R. McGlothlin, 26, of Lebanon, Va., died Nov. 16 from small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. His unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 720-5044.

thedrifter

11-19-05, 07:07 AM

No. 1208-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 18, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray, 27, of Atwater, Ohio, died Nov. 16 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Hadithah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 720-5044.

thedrifter

11-23-05, 07:52 AM

No. 1216-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Troyer, 21, of Tangent, Ore., died Nov. 19 from wounds received as a result of small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

thedrifter

11-23-05, 07:52 AM

No. 1217-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Miguel Terrazas, 20, of El Paso, Texas died Nov. 19 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Hadithah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760)-725-5044.

thedrifter

11-28-05, 08:31 PM

No. 1234-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Master Sgt. Brett E. Angus, 40, of St. Paul, Minn., died Nov. 26 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Camp Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-372, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the 3rd MAW Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6021.

thedrifter

12-01-05, 06:49 PM

No. 1245-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 1, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Cpl. Joshua D. Snyder, 20, of Hampstead, Md., died Nov. 30 of wounds sustained from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

thedrifter

12-02-05, 06:12 PM

No. 1249-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Staff Sgt. William D. Richardson, 30, of Houston, Texas, died Nov. 30 of wounds sustained from a non-hostile vehicle accident near Al Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-372, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

The accident is currently under investigation.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Public Affairs Office at (85 577-6021.

thedrifter

12-03-05, 09:13 AM

No. 1252-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 3, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of 10 Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Clay, 27, of Pensacola, Fla.

Lance Cpl. John M. Holmason, 20, of Suprise, Ariz.

Lance Cpl. David A. Huhn, 24, of Portland, Mich.

Lance Cpl. Adam W. Kaiser, 19, of Naperville, Ill.

Lance Cpl. Robert A. Martinez, 20, of Splendora, Texas

Cpl. Anthony T. McElveen, 20, of Little Falls, Minn.

Lance Cpl. Scott T. Modeen, 24, of Hennepin, Minn.

Lance Cpl. Andrew G. Patten, 19, of Byron, Ill.

Sgt. Andy A. Stevens, 29, of Tomah, Wis.

Lance Cpl. Craig N. Watson, 21, of Union City, Mich.

All 10 Marines died Dec. 1 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. All 10 Marines were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at (760) 830-621

yellowwing

12-03-05, 11:58 AM

God Bless These Marines. Prayers to their families that they might be comforted.

"Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted."

thedrifter

12-10-05, 06:45 AM

IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty

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

Cpl. Joseph P. Bier, 22, of Centralia, Wash., died Dec. 7 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Bier’s unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
Media with questions about this Marine can call the Twentynine Palms public affairs office at (760) 830-6213.

yellowwing

12-10-05, 08:33 AM

God rest and keep Cpl. Joseph P. Bier. May he look on the face of the Lord and hear, "Well done, my faithful servant." Amen.

thedrifter

12-15-05, 05:47 PM

No. 1299-05
December 15, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Cpl. Michael B. Presley, 21, of Batesville, Miss., died Dec. 14 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany of wounds sustained from a suicide, vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq, on Dec. 12. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

01-09-06, 10:17 AM

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 019-06
January 9, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Sgt. Adam L. Cann, 23, of Davie, Fla.

Cpl. Albert P. Gettings, 27, of New Castle, Pa.

Lance Cpl. Ryan S. McCurdy, 20, of Baton Rouge, La.

Cann was killed in action Jan. 5 by a suicide bomb attack on an Iraqi police recruitment center in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Gettings and McCurdy died Jan. 5 from wounds received as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. Gettings was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. McCurdy was assigned to Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about Cann can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 720-5044. Media with questions about Gettings and McCurdy can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

thedrifter

01-11-06, 09:22 AM

No. 030-06
January 11, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:

Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Brown, 22, of Newport News, Va.

Lance Cpl. Jeriad P. Jacobs, 19, of Clayton, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Jason T. Little, 20, of Climax, Mich.

Cpl. Brett L. Lundstrom, 22, of Stafford, Va.

Lance Cpl. Raul Mercado, 21, of Monrovia, Calif.

All five Marines died on Jan. 7.

Mercado was killed when his vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Little was killed when his tank was attacked with an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ferris, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Brown, Jacobs and Lundstrom were killed by enemy small arms fire in separate attacks while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about Brown, Jacobs, Little, or Lundstrom can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033. Media with questions about Mercado can call the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-3577.

Ellie

Rest In Peace