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Mark William Evans Jr

Son of Mark Evans, Sr,


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Bryan Large
Bryan Large

Son of Larry Large

My son Sgt. Bryan W. Large was a medic with the 3/504 P.I.R. He was leed medic of Delta Co. He was on his third deployment when he was K.I.A. along with two other soldiers in and armored hummvie. A fourth soldier survived but was gravley wounded. He served in Afghanistan in 2002-2003, Iraq 2003, And his final deployment to Iraq in September 2005. He left behind two daughters whose lives have been changed forever. The one thing that I know has helped our entire family is knowing that Bryan was exactly where he wanted to be, with his men. He was not new to life and death. We are so proud of him and his accomplishments. He was a true patriot a proud member of the 82nd Airborne, a loving son, brother and father. Four years later I wonder if only that one second in time could be wiped away. What would life be like without that big empty spot.

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Corporal
Cpl Seamus MacLean Davey

Son of Derek Davey

Seamus was #2 in the stack through the door during a house clearing operation. All 3 Marines in the stack were hit by AK-47 automatic rifle fire upon coming on 4 individuals in the room. Seamus' valor citation states that although hit by the first volley of fire, he stood and fired back allowing the other Marines to escape the line of fire. He was pulled from the room by the Marines and a Corpsman after a fierce 30 minute firefight with the four enemy who were killed. His friends have honored him in many ways. Most still wear bracelets with his name, the operations room for the Force Recon units in Iraq bears his name, a drop zone in California was named after him and when his unit returned to Iraq in 2008, Seamus' name was used as the unit radio call sign.

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michael j-money jaurigue

Son of Jose Jaurigue

michael joined the army on 1apr05. went to jump school and stationed at ft bragg n.c. he went to iraq on aug06. he had over 110 missions and was promoted to spc4 months ahead of his time. his bn cmdr promoted ahead of his peers because of his attention to duty and coolness under fire. this was told to be by his bn cmdr.

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Sgt
Gregory Red-dog or Mad-dog Wahl

Son of Leonard Wahl

Vehicel over turned into a canal. Killing US Army Captain Christopher Kenny, US Army SSgt Marvin Sprayberry and US Army PFC Lyndon Marcus. On a mission to recover a Bradley. Assigned to Camp Warhose based out of Veslick, germany. (Rose Barricks)

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Spc
Bradley Brad Beard

Son of Randall Beard

Brad was in Korea in the 1-15 after voluntarily extending for a second year in Korea (he actually did not like Korea but negotiated a leave over Christmas 2003 if he would voluntarily extend for an additional year). When they announced the re-deployment of the 2-17 from Korea to Iraq they needed two more mechanics. Brad and his buddy vomunteered to transfer into the 2-17 and go into Iraq. When he got into Ramadi he had a job inside the wire but kept asking his Sgt. to let him go and do recon. He was on a sweep around the base at Camp Ramadi when they had pulled the humvee into an overwatch position where an insurgent had placed an IED somewhere in the sandbags. When they dismounted the humvee they set it off and Brad took shrapnel to the head. He died shortly later at the hospital in Bagdad after being flown there by helocopter.

LCPL Justin M. Ellsworth, USMC
LCPL
Justin M Ellsworth

Son of John Ellsworth

At approximately 1130 on November 13, 2004 a seven-man reconnaissance patrol left a platoon patrol base to interdict insurgent activity in the vicinity of Al Sadan, Iraq. Lance Corporal Ellsworth was assigned to the patrol in order to provide engineering capabilities in locating and destroying weapons caches. As the patrol was returning to the patrol base, Lance Corporal Ellsworth received an initial reading on his metal detector indicating the potential for a possible Improvised Explosive Device buried along an unimproved road. Realizing that a possible explosive device was only 50 meters away from the patrol base and numerous Marines were in the near proximity, he immediately focused his efforts to identify and neutralize the threat to his unit. Demonstrating a complete disregard for his own personal welfare he selflessly moved forward clearly exposing himself to the potential effects of the explosive. The object uncovered was determined to be a homemade explosive device. Once Lance Corporal Ellsworth positively identified the location of the improvised explosive device, determined that there were not wires and that it that was in all probability a remotely controlled device, he immediately sounded the warned for his fellow Marines to clear the area. He determined that the object consisted of three homemade explosive cylinders taped together with a cord running to a cell phone adjacent to the explosives. By this time, there were seven Marines within the immediate vicinity of the improvised explosive device and another four Marines were approximately 20-30 meters away. Shortly after discovering the cell phone, the explosive was detonated, mortally wounding Lance Corporal Ellsworth. At the time of the detonation, Lance Corporal Ellsworth was positioned directly over the improvised explosive device. His body directly absorbed a large portion of the detonation. Many Marines lives were spared and several others escaped severe injuries as a direct result of Lance Corporal Ellsworth's initiative and courageous actions. Lance Corporal Ellsworth's selfless dedication and personal bravery in the face of grave danger were heroic. His sacrifice prevented the serious injury or loss of further life among his fellow Marines. Lance Corporal Ellsworth actions and service are deserving of recognition consistent with that of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device. His courageous actions and exceptional dedication reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service.
www.justinellsworth.net


Captain
Mark Norman Stubenhofer

Son of Norman Stubenhofer


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Captain
Captain Christopher Sully Sullivan

Son of James Sullivan

Christopher graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1993, and received his degree in Mechanical Engineering at U MASS Lowell in 1998. He was Commissioned to 2nd Lieutenant at WPI Worcester, MA. Following his commissioning he attended officers training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He left Kentucky for Germany as Tank Commander in Germany. In 1999 he served a tour of duty in Kosovo. He became a Scout Platoon Leader in Germany. Christopher attended Captain Training School in Fort Benning, GA. and was then assigned to the 1st Cavalry in Fort Hood, TX. He deployed in Jan. 2004 to Iraq. He served in Headquarters in Iraq until Jan. 2005 when he was made Company Commander of the 2-12 Regiment of the 1st Cav. He was killed on Jan. 18, 2005 by and IED. Christopher was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Section 60 in April of 2007. Love, Honor and Remember Always and Forever.


Sgt
Mr Mike Finke Jr.

Son of Mike Finke

Age: 28 Hometown: Huron, OH Date of Death: 1/26/2005 Incident Location: Near Rutbah, Iraq Branch of Military: Marines Rank: Sgt. Unit: 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division Unit's Base: Marine Corps Base, Hawaii On the day his family completed arrangements for his funeral, a letter from Michael Finke Jr. arrived from Iraq at the home of his wife, Heather. "He was real upbeat," said his brother, Tim. "He just talked a lot about how he couldn't wait to get home to start a family." Finke, 28, of Huron, Ohio, was among the 31 killed Jan. 26 when a helicopter crashed in Iraq. He was stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Finke had been a Marine for nine years and had dreamed of it before then. He enlisted when he was a senior in high school. "We had to sign the papers because he was under age," said Michael Finke Sr. "Once he graduated, he went right out to basic training." He married his wife in 2002. "I know it sounds corny, but everybody loved Michael," his father said.

Eddie
SPC
Edward Eddie Myers

Son of thomas dick


Roger W. Deeds
LCPL
Roger Wayne Deeds

Son of Scott Deeds

Purple Heart (2004) with Gold Star (2005) BRONZE STAR MEDAL (posthumously) to LANCE CORPORAL ROGER W. DEEDS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy as Machinegun Team Leader, Company F, Battalion Landing Team, 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Regimental Combat Team 2, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 04-06 from 5 to 16 November 2005 in AI Anbar Province, Iraq. During Operation STEEL CURTAIN, Lance Corporal Deeds led his team in providing over-watch of urban assaults while clearing more than 600 buildings through Husaybah, Karabilah, and New Ubaydi. On 16 November, while attempting to clear New Ubaydi, 2d Platoon was engaged by enemy frontal and flanking machinegun and grenade fire from four mutually supporting positions. Upon enemy contact, and without regard for his safety, Lance Corporal Deeds maneuvered twenty meters forward under enemy fire, established a firing position, and suppressed the enemy with machinegun fire. Upon learning 2d Platoon had sustained severe casualties within the enemy's strongpoint, he launched a recovery effort. Again, without regard for his safety, he assaulted thirty meters under fire and through the enemy's kill zones to secure and render aid to the embattled Marines. Lance Corporal Deeds provided first aid and security for the wounded Marines before being mortally wounded. By his zealous initiative, courageous actions, and exceptional dedication to duty, Lance Corporal Deeds reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. With combat distinguishing device.


Spc.
Frederick Freddy Carlson IV

Son of Fred Carlson

Freddy was attached to the 228th. FSB His MOS was 92G. Once in Iraq he joined his units QRF (Quick Reaction Force)team and was assigned to personnal security for the Base Commander along with the other members in his team. He joined the Pa. National Guard in 2002 and was deployed to Iraq in 2005. He was very proud to serve his country. We are very proud of him and miss him every day. He left behind a son, my grandson Fred Carlson the 5th. My son died in Iraq in March of 2006.

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Capt
Brian Scott Letendre

of Milton Letendre

Capt Letendre was at OP296 with Capt Whalen White and two Army NCO's when the OP cam under a complex attack. SSGT Proctor USA, Cpt Letendre and Capt White exited the building and engaged. A large VBIED dump truck broke the gate and was heading into the compound. SSGT Proctor, Capt Letendre and Capt White engaged the truck killing the driver. The truck exploded killing SSGT Proctor. Capt Letendre and Capt White took cover behind a barrier continuing to engage. A mortar exploded between the building and the barrier killing Capt Letendre and seriously wounding Capt White. Capt White survived his wounds and relayed the story of the incident to me.


SGT
Steven Paul Mennemeyer

Son of Steven Mennemeyer

Age 26, Hometown: Granite City, Il, Date of Death: August 8, 2006.Steven was a flight medic assigned to the 82nd Air Ambulance , Fort Riley, KS. This was Steven’s 2nd tour in IRAQ. He was one of two soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed into a lake near Rutba, Iraq. Steven was an exceptional young man. He gave 100% in everything that he did. Steven loved helping people. As a father, I knew Steven was special, but when I read the all the wonderful things Steven’s friends and associates wrote about him, it just merely confirmed what we new about all along. There are so many great things to say about him it would be difficult to stop once I started. Steven is sorely missed by all of us. There isn’t a day go by that we don’t talk about him.

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SPC
SPC Tristan Trixy Smith

Son of Grant Smith

On August 27, 2006, 23-year-old Tristan Caleb Smith was killed by a roadside bomb in Taji, Iraq, where he was serving as a weapons specialist with the U.S. Army’s Fourth Infantry Division. In his 2002 high school yearbook, Tristan had chosen a somewhat prescient motto from Micah 7:8: “Do not rejoice against me, O my enemy. If I fall, I shall arise.” That is the kind of young man he was – all about giving and helping and volunteering, and knowing ultimately Who he was serving. Tristan was the son of Grant and Kim Smith ,and older brother to Alizah, Jennica and Jaron.


Sergeant
Sgt Thomas Michael Gilbert

Son of Michael Gilbert

Tom was responding to a call for assistance from a group of 8 Marines who were pinned down in a fire fight. Tom and his driver were killed about a mile from reaching his brothers by an IED. As they were leaving the FOB, Tom jumped ahead in the column and took the lead position in front of his friend who had just had twin boys delivered back home. As he passed him, Tom radioed that he "wouldn't want anything to happen to the little boys daddy". He was killed about 15 minutes later. The Marines in his unit meant everything to him and he would not have wanted the outcome any other way. He loved them all as he also loved his family. Tom was a great outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and all else that the outdoors offered. In his honor, a foundation called "Sgt. Tommy's Kids" was formed that provides young people the opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors as he did. May god bless all of our fallen.
http://www.sgttommyskids.org

Cpl. Matthew Stanley
Cpl.
Matthew Matt Stanley

Son of James Savage

Matt was killed on 12/16/06 while on mounted patrol in Taji. The humvee he was in came in contact with an IED killing him and the other 3 men in the vehicle. Matt would have celebrated his 23rd. birthday on 12/26 and his first anniversary on 12/31. It has been extremely difficult dealing with this great loss in our lives.

Everythings OK Dad
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Luke "Doc" Emch

Son of Wes Emch

Luke joined the Navy to become a Corpsman. He wanted to serve the country he loved and this was the way he thought he could make the most of his abilities. In the six months Luke was in Iraq he went on 240 missions, helped destroy/capture 10,000 net pounds of explosives. In that time he treated 80 casualties, often putting himself in danger doing so. He was killed on the last day of combat missions before he was to leave. His commendation stated; "He epitomized the qualities of courage in the face of extreme danger, demonstrated complete devotion to the Marines to which he was assigned and possessed unwavering dedication to his expertise as a Corpsman". And he kept his team smiling..............

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Corporal
CPL Wilfred "Willy" Flores Jr

Son of Wilfred Flores


Alex Funcheon
Sergeant
Alex James Funcheon

Son of Bob Funcheon

Alex was our high maintenance child. He grew from arguing with the drill sergeants in basic training to himself becoming a non-com in less than 3 years of active duty. Much of his daily routine was going from house-to-house during the 'surge' in Baghdad. Alex was well liked and knew how to break the tension of combat through his antics. Alex had plans to become a firefighter after his discharge from the service. He was not married and had no children.

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zachary zach gullett

Son of mike gullett


Cpl. Benjamin Ashley
Cpl.
Cpl. Benjamin Ben Ashley

Son of Ken Ashley

We never really realized how much of an influence our son was on other people until this tragedy happened. We are still hearing stories of his courage and patioticism and it's been two years. The convoy drivers were native Iraqians who even had a nickname for our son. They called him "greyhound". I have several stories that I love sharing with others but I will do that at a later time. I really do appreciate this website just to hear how other fathers are coping gives me strength. My son and I were very, very close. And I don't think I have started breathing normally yet.

Matthew
Staff Sgt
Matthew Joseph Kuglics

Son of Les Kuglics

Matthew J. Kuglics,KIA Kirkuk, Iraq, 05June 07.This was his 2nd deployment.He was an OSI agent,which is a branch of the USAF. He was collecting information from source meets & heading back to the air base in Kirkuk,when they took a hit with an "EFP" (explosive formed penetrator).Matthew was was just hitting his 90 day mark when I last spoke with him.He said dad, "90 down & 90 more to go". I am so PROUD of him for all his accomplishments he had done in his Air Force Career.As he often said,"No Worries,No Regrets".......


Corporal
Jeremy David Allbaugh

Son of Jon Allbaugh

His smile would light up the room, class clown and cut up. Loved to fish and play baseball and had piercing blue eyes. He loved life to the fullest - playing hard and working hard. We miss him everyday.

Mike and Matt
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MATTHEW MATT OR MURCH MURCHISON

Son of Michael Murchison

On Aug. 4, 2007, SPC Murchison was in the third vehicle in a 30-vehicle supply convoy traveling from Balad to south of Baghdad. Approximately six miles from Baghdad Airport, the fourth vehicle in the convoy struck an IED, but no one was injured. Then from an overpass, the insurgents fired an EFP at the third vehicle’s gunners turret, striking SPC Murchison, killing him instantly and wounding his other two team members. Apache and Blackhawk helicopters were called in and took out the insurgents.
http://www.matthew-murchison.memory-of.com/About.aspx


CPL.
JASON JOHN HERNANDEZ

Son of John Hernandez

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Chris Hake and wife Kelli
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Ssg Christopher Michael Hake

Son of Peter Hake

Chris's team was called out when their compound was taking mortar fire. Chris and his team were riding in a Bradley. The bradley drove over a shaped charge IED, compliments of Iran. The charge hit the weak spot in the Bradley's floor armor. All ammo and fuel in the Bradley were ignited. Rear door was jammed. Fellow soldiers could not get open. Several received severe burns trying to get them out. Chris and 3 team members died instantly. Turret gunner was blown out of turret. Lived over a month at a burn center and died suddenly of an infection. His wife and young daughter were by his side.

Adam
SGT
SGT Adam Job Kohlhaas

Son of Henry Kohlhaas


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1st Lt. Matthew Matt Vandegrift

Son of John Vandegrift

Matthew was a great kid and grew to be a wonderful man. He excelled in everything he did. He graduated with honors from high school, Texas A&M and from artillery school. His troops loved and respected him. There is no greater compliment. 1st. Lt. Matthew Ryan Vandegrift High School (Leander ISD) located near Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, will open beginning the Fall of 2010. Philippians 4:8 1 Corinthians 13.12


Sgt.
John Kyle Daggett Kyle

Son of Jack Daggett

Kyle Daggett started to hunt and fish at a very young age. He caught his first fish while in diappers; was swinging a 4-10 Shotgun at the age of 7 and took his first Elk at the age of 10. At 15 he could walk into any wilderness area in Arizona with just his pack and servive for an extended period of time. Besides his love for the outdoors, Kyle loved Football, paint balling, cooking, music, his church, his family, friend's and spending time with old folks at a retirement center. Kyle loved God and everyone loved Kyle. Kyle wanted to serve his country. Kyle and his life long friend R.J. Mann left for Boot Camp right after graduating from High School. PFC. Daggett graduated from Boot Camp at the top of his class. After graduating, the Army offered PFC Daggett a post at the Tumb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington that he declined on so he could attend Airborne training with his friend RJ. After graduating from the 82nd. Airborne School PFC Daggett was stationed with the 25th Battle Division out of Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. It did not take PFC Daggett long to earn the respect of his Commanding Officer and acting Sgt. Major who was a Ranger. PFC Daggett was acting as as a Team leader and in RECON Sniper training when he was promoted to Specialist so he could go to Ranger School. First he had to under go a 30 day, kick their Ass, smoke em hard pre-Ranger class that seperates the Wheat from the shaft. Of the 27 soldier's that went through the pre-Ranger class only 5 passed the course. Of the 5 only two passed all the requirments on their first attempt. SPC Daggett was one of two. After 4 straight months of pre-Ranger and Ranger Training, SPC Daggett graduated from Ranger School in Fort Bennings Georgia. A few months later he tested for the rank of Sgt. When SPC Daggett arrived to take the written part of the test, his Sgt. Major accompanied by other fellow Ranger's asked Daggett one question "Recite the Rangers Creed". He did so without missing a beat. This was his test. Before his 21st birthday he became a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger Sgt. first class. Sgt. Daggett was deployed with the 25th Battle Division on December 7th, 2007. He was stationed in Taji Iraq during his tour. When the fighting started in Sadr City, elements of the 25th- the 1-14 Golden Dragons- Alpha and Bravo Company were sent to the fight. After 37 days of non-stop sustained battle by American forces; the battle was all but over when Sgt Daggett volenteered for a security mission on the front line. Late in the afternoon of May 1st, 2008 an RPG was fired at Sgt. Daggett's parked Stryker. The RPG exsploded a few feet from his position on his 5 oclock. Both Sgt. Daggett and PFC. Stuart were critically injuried. Sgt. Daggett passed away on May 15th, 2008 in a hospital in Nova Scotia Canada. Even though he did not make it home, his family spent the last five days of his life by his side. Sgt. Daggett has been honored for his courage and service to his country. The Star's and Ribbon's he earned in combat along with his other military achievement's in his short carrier as a soldier are but a testamate to his commitment to our Country and his men. In April 2009, the Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S. spoke to a large crowd that had gathered to honor all our fallen son's who now rest in Section 60 at Arlington Memorial. The Ambassador used one young soldier's ability to show love and compassion towards the children of his Country as his model to honor all our fallen son's. The young soldier he spoke of was Sgt. John Kyle Daggett.

Andrew in MRAP
PFC
Andrew Sparky Shields

Son of Jon Shields


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Sgt Ryan Robinson
Sgt
Ryan Matthew Robinson

Son of Douglas Robinson

Ryan was our youngest son. His older brother, Jason, served in the USN and was assigned to the USS George Washington. Ryan, like my father, wanted to be a US Marine. He was a reservist and was deployed to Iraq, serving in 2005-2006. While in combat in Iraq he was involved in a number of serious exposions (IED's) that redendered him unconcious and resulted in brain trama. He came back to us having seizures, but he stayed in the US Marines and was scheduled to end his enlistedment in November. Although being seen by the VA, he left us for heaven on September 1st, 2008, from a seizure while at his apartment in North Richland Hills, Texas. He was very well decorated. A hero both in Iraq and here at home. In 2007, while driving home from the base, he witnessed a vehicle accident and a very high highway overpass. Even the though vehicle was on the highway ledge and starting on fire, he broke out the window with his fist and extracted the man from the burning truck. He was awarded the USMC Commendation Medal for his bravery. He was larger than life with more friends than I ever knew he had.


Staff Sargent
Kennith William Mayne

Son of Dan Benavidez



Cpl.
Cpl. Michael Mikey, MikeyT Thompson

Son of Kory Thompson

23, of Harrah, Okla.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, Task Force 34, Oklahoma National Guard, Lexington, Okla.; died Sept. 18 when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was in went down in the vicinity of Tallil, Iraq. Also killed were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Corry A. Edwards, Sgt. Daniel M. Eshbaugh, Sgt. Anthony L. Mason, 1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brady J. Rudolf and 1st Lt. Robert Vallejo II.
http://www.ourfallensoldier.com/ThompsonMichaelE_MemorialPage.html

CWO2 Corry Edwards
CWO2
Corry A. Edwards

Son of Charles Hamilton

Corry was five days shy of his 39th birthday. This was his second deployment to active duty, having served in eastern europe as a crew chief/gunner on a blackhawk. when he returned he was thinking about retiring since he would have his twenty in. His dream was a little place in the country. He loved the outdoors. He also loved what he did for his country and the men and women who served with him. Like all who are in aviation units Corry knew the dangers. Like all he did his job. My son, I love you and I miss you. Pop

James D. Pirtle
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James Jim Pirtle

Son of James Pirtle

Kunar River Valley, Afghanistan — A pre-dawn attack by the Taliban that killed three American soldiers and six other coalition troops earlier this month is raising new questions about many of the Afghan soldiers who were supposed to be fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with them. Officials are investigating whether the Afghan troops may have colluded with the Taliban in the brazen assault on the remote coalition outpost along the mountainous Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Their findings could complicate further the already difficult challenges U.S. trainers are having with the Afghan Army. American officials have questioned 11 Afghan Army soldiers and one Afghan interpreter who were taken prisoner after the battle and later released. Many U.S. troops in the area suspect that the Afghan POWs may have passively helped their Taliban attackers by laying down their arms, or even actively colluded with the enemy in the attack.


LCpl
Charles Seth Sharp

Son of Ric Sharp

Joined Marine Corps at age 17 post 9/11 attack. Served a tour in Iraq at age 18 and was serving in Afghanistan on this tour. Seth enjoyed life. He knew he was loved and we know that he loved us. He loved life to the fullest. Seth is my hero. Seth knew what he wanted to do in life -college,marriage,etc. I thought to myself, "He's 20 yrs. old and planning his future and I'm in my 40's trying to figure mine out". Seth was an exceptional football player in school. He loved all sports. We got to enjoy a day of golf when he returned from Iraq. We miss him. We think of him everday. I love you Seth. We will see you again at Heaven's gate very soon. Told to us by SSgt. Nunn who was state-side due to battlefield injury - Seth's mission on that fateful day was sent in by two helicopters with two machine gunners(one on each helo). When landed they set up with Seth being the machine gunner in the middle (the other on the left). The SSgt. said he looked Seth straight in the eyes as they exited the helo and said he know that Seth knew exactly what to do. He said most people doesn't realize what a .50 will do. He said Seth was laying them down left and right so the SSgt went to check on the other .50 and that is when he got the call that Seth had been hit in the neck by small arms fire. He said that Seth saved many lives that day. The ground that they were fighting for has been officially named Combat Outpost Sharp. God Bless All of the military. Like most of you, an AMERICAN flag flies at my home and will continue to do so until ALL come home.