tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73992545728724062172024-02-18T18:25:05.080-08:00They Were Sons & DaughtersShenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.comBlogger485125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-78578279423504756212009-10-12T17:20:00.002-07:002009-10-12T17:21:02.501-07:002nd Lt. Darryn D. AndrewsThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br />2nd Lt. Darryn D. Andrews, 34, of Dallas, Texas, died Sept. 4 in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device and a rocket-propelled grenade. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-49994623055337359552009-10-12T17:20:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:20:32.039-07:00Lance Cpl. Christopher S. Baltazar Jr.The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br /> Lance Cpl. Christopher S. Baltazar Jr., 19, of San Antonio, Texas, died Sept. 3 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-74516542852209997612009-10-12T17:19:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:19:57.832-07:00Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin P. CastiglioneThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. <br /> <br /> Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin P. Castiglione, 21, of Howell, Mich., died Sept. 3 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Battalion.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-54566113576133922552009-10-12T17:18:00.000-07:002009-10-12T17:19:23.500-07:00Staff Sgt. Todd W. Selge, Spc. Jordan M. ShayThe Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 3 in Baqubah, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. The soldiers were assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.<br /> <br /> Killed were:<br /> <br /> Staff Sgt. Todd W. Selge, 25, of Burnsville, Minn.; and<br /> <br /> Spc. Jordan M. Shay, 22, of Salisbury, Mass.<br /> <br /> The incident is under investigation.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-47177329596676980792009-10-12T17:16:00.003-07:002009-10-12T17:16:49.954-07:00Spc. Jonathan D. Welch, Pfc. Jordan M. BrochuThe Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 31 in Shuyene Sufia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.<br /> <br /> Killed were:<br /> <br /> Spc. Jonathan D. Welch, 19, of Yorba Linda, Calif.<br /> <br /> Pfc. Jordan M. Brochu, 20, of Cumberland, Maine.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-11949332017978886692009-10-12T17:16:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:16:23.903-07:00Lance Cpl. David R. HallThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br />Lance Cpl. David R. Hall, 31, of Elyria, Ohio, died Aug. 31 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-1716809898446125122009-10-12T17:14:00.003-07:002009-10-12T17:14:46.799-07:00Staff Sgt. Jason S. Dahlke, Pfc. Eric W. HarioThe Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 29 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when they were shot by enemy forces Aug. 28 while conducting combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.<br /> <br />Killed were:<br /> <br />Staff Sgt. Jason S. Dahlke, 29, of Orlando, Fla.; and<br /> <br />Pfc. Eric W. Hario, 19, of Monroe, Mich.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-9541089491830599892009-10-12T17:14:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:14:25.606-07:00Spc. Abraham S. Wheeler IIIThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br />Spc. Abraham S. Wheeler III, 22, of Columbia, S.C., died Aug. 28 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-35004662386490666662009-10-12T17:13:00.004-07:002009-10-12T17:14:06.936-07:00Sgt. Earl D. Werner, Pvt. Taylor D. MarksThe Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 28 in Rashid, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their vehicle with an explosively formed penetrator. Both Soldiers were assigned to the 41st Special Troops Battalion, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Oregon Army National Guard in Portland.<br /> <br /> Killed were:<br /> <br /> Sgt. Earl D. Werner, 38, of Mondovi, Wis.; and<br /> <br /> Pvt. Taylor D. Marks, 19, of Monmouth, Ore.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-53419635950672986262009-10-12T17:13:00.003-07:002009-10-12T17:13:38.376-07:00Staff Sgt. Kurt R. CurtissThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br /> Staff Sgt. Kurt R. Curtiss, 27, of Murray, Utah, died Aug. 26 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he was shot while his unit was supporting Afghan security forces during an enemy attack. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-28848308934002324152009-10-12T17:13:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:13:21.691-07:00Pfc. Matthew E. WildesThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br /> Pfc. Matthew E. Wildes, 18, of Hammond, La., died Aug. 27 in Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-70789097371419299542009-10-12T17:11:00.000-07:002009-10-12T17:12:26.489-07:00IED Claims 4 SoldiersThe Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 25 in southern Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.<br /> <br /> Killed were:<br /> <br /> Capt. John L. Hallett III, 30, of California.<br /> <br /> Capt. Cory J. Jenkins, 30, of Arizona.<br /> <br /> Sgt. 1st Class Ronald W. Sawyer, 38, of Trenton, Mo.<br /> <br /> Pfc. Dennis M. Williams, 24, of Federal Way, Wash.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-74791141872943730972009-10-12T17:10:00.000-07:002009-10-12T17:11:14.345-07:00Lance Cpl. Donald J. HoganThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br /> Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan, 20, of San Clemente, Calif., died Aug. 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-66484043443365205042009-10-12T17:09:00.002-07:002009-10-12T17:10:10.270-07:00Cpl. Darby T. MorinThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. <br /><br />Cpl. Darby T. Morin, 25, of Victoria, Canada, died Aug. 22 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained during a vehicle rollover. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-8008782487220340842009-10-12T17:09:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:09:48.889-07:002nd Lt. Joseph D. FortinThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<br /> <br /> 2nd Lt. Joseph D. Fortin, 22, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., died Aug. 23 in Muhallah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-16784215853916162162009-10-12T17:08:00.002-07:002009-10-12T17:09:03.073-07:00Staff Sgt. Andrew T. LoboscoThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br /> Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Lobosco, 29, of Somerville, N.J., died Aug. 22 in Yakhchal, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-44431080553008513892009-10-12T17:08:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:08:26.058-07:00Spc. Troy O. Tom, Pfc. Jonathan C. YanneyThe Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 18 in Arghandab, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit. The soldiers were assigned to 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash..<br /> <br />Killed were:<br /> <br />Spc. Troy O. Tom, 21, of Shiprock, N.M.<br /> <br />Pfc. Jonathan C. Yanney, 20, of Litchfield, Minn.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-59337890463175238962009-10-12T17:07:00.003-07:002009-10-12T17:07:55.221-07:00Sgt. Matthew L. IngramThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br />Sgt. Matthew L. Ingram, 25, of Pearl, Miss., died Aug. 21 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle, and his unit came under small arms fire from enemy forces. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-14914010278305357312009-10-12T17:07:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:07:36.783-07:00Spc. Justin R. PellerinThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br />Spc. Justin R. Pellerin, 21, of Boscawen, N.H., died Aug. 20 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-2126513225232286432009-10-12T17:06:00.002-07:002009-10-12T17:07:04.073-07:00Pfc. Brian M. WolvertonThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br /> Pfc. Brian M. Wolverton, 21, of Oak Park, Calif., died Aug. 20 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-6437188089701158812009-10-12T17:06:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:06:44.420-07:00Army 1st Sgt. Jose S.N. CrisostomoThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br /> Army 1st Sgt. Jose S.N. Crisostomo, 59, of Inarajan, Guam, died Aug. 18 in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to International Security Assistance Force Kabul, Kabul, AfghanistanShenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-30216690569714249282009-10-12T17:05:00.002-07:002009-10-12T17:06:13.547-07:00Staff Sgt. Clayton P. Bowen, Pfc. Morris L. WalkerThe Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 18 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.<br /> <br />Killed were:<br /> <br />Staff Sgt. Clayton P. Bowen, 29, of San Antonio, Texas.<br /> <br />Pfc. Morris L. Walker, 23, of Chapel Hill, N.C.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-27337796497555065692009-10-12T17:05:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:05:40.694-07:00Spc. Paul E. DumontThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.<br /> <br />Spc. Paul E. Dumont, Jr., 23, of Williamsburg, Va., died Aug. 19 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 149th Transportation Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, Fort Eustis, Va.<br /> <br />The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-74508553172208733702009-10-12T17:04:00.000-07:002009-10-12T17:05:10.898-07:00Spc. Matthew D. HastingsThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<br /> <br /> Spc. Matthew D. Hastings, 23, of Claremore, Okla., died Aug. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 582nd Medical Logistics Company, 1st Medical Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command, Fort Hood, Texas.<br /> <br /> The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399254572872406217.post-81596633711674958462009-10-12T17:03:00.001-07:002009-10-12T17:03:48.109-07:00Pfc. William Z. VanosdolThe Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<br /> <br /> Pfc. William Z. Vanosdol, 23, of Pinson, Ala., died Aug. 19 at Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy rocket fire struck his quarters. He was assigned to the 172nd Support Battalion, Schweinfurt, Germany.Shenandoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480005657233307465noreply@blogger.com0