NorCalVets
Services and Honors
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Services to be held at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery NCVC in Igo, California
07 Sept, Tuesday, at 10:15, Service for Ashley McCaleb, Veteran Merchant Marines
07 Sept, Tuesday, at 12:45, Service for Alfred Rich, Veteran Army
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 9:00, Service for Richard Locke, Veteran Army
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 11:00, MIAP Honors
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 11:00, Lyle Chidester, Veteran Navy
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 11:00, Jeanette Chidester, Dependent
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 11:00, Jack Tidd, Veteran Army
09 Sept, Thursday, at 10:15, Service for Tom Elizalde, Veteran USMC
08 Sept, Thursday, at 11:30, Service for Robert Hohnson, Veteran Navy
09 Sept, Friday, at 9:00. Service for Russell Fullingim, Veteran USAF
09 Sept, Friday, at 10:15, Service for Gary Brimhall, Veteran USMC
09 Sept, Friday, at 11:30, Service for Bill Montgomery, Veteran Navy
07 Sept, Tuesday, at 10:15, Service for Ashley McCaleb, Veteran Merchant Marines
07 Sept, Tuesday, at 12:45, Service for Alfred Rich, Veteran Army
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 9:00, Service for Richard Locke, Veteran Army
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 11:00, MIAP Honors
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 11:00, Lyle Chidester, Veteran Navy
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 11:00, Jeanette Chidester, Dependent
08 Sept, Wednesday, at 11:00, Jack Tidd, Veteran Army
09 Sept, Thursday, at 10:15, Service for Tom Elizalde, Veteran USMC
08 Sept, Thursday, at 11:30, Service for Robert Hohnson, Veteran Navy
09 Sept, Friday, at 9:00. Service for Russell Fullingim, Veteran USAF
09 Sept, Friday, at 10:15, Service for Gary Brimhall, Veteran USMC
09 Sept, Friday, at 11:30, Service for Bill Montgomery, Veteran Navy
NCVC Link, Map and directions are available on this web site
NCVC Telephone contact information for service schedule and general questions:
Toll Free (866) 777- 4533
Veterans' Medallion Available for veterans' grave sites
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Public Affairs
Media Relations
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 461-7600
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2010
Veterans' Medallion Available for Order - New Option for Marking Veterans' Graves in Private Cemeteries
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki announced today that the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions to attach to existing,
privately purchased headstones or markers, signifying a deceased's status as a Veteran.
"For Veterans not buried in a national or state Veterans cemetery, or those without a government
grave marker, VA is pleased to offer this option that highlights their service and sacrifices for our
country," said Secretary Shinseki.
Each service has own medallion.
The new item can be furnished instead of a traditional government headstone or marker for Veterans
whose death occurred on or after Nov. 1, 1990, and whose grave in a private cemetery is marked
with a privately purchased headstone or marker.
Under federal law, eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to either a government-furnished
grave marker or the new medallion, but not both. Veterans buried in a national or state Veterans cemetery
will receive a government headstone or marker of the standard design authorized at that cemetery.
The medallion is available in three sizes: 5 inches, 3 inches and 1inches in width. Each bronze medallion
features the image of a folded burial flag adorned with laurels and is inscribed with the word "Veteran"
at the top and the branch of service at the bottom.
Next of kin will receive the medallion, along with a kit that will allow the family or the staff of a private
cemetery to affix the medallion to a headstone, grave marker, mausoleum or columbarium niche cover.
More information about VA-furnished headstones, markers and medallions can be found at
http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/hm/hmtype.asp.
VA is currently developing an application form for ordering the medallion. Until it is available, applicants
may use the form for ordering government headstones and markers, VA Form 40-1330
Instructions on how to apply for a medallion are found on the VA Web site at www.cem.va.gov/hm_hm.asp.
Veterans with a discharge issued under conditions other than dishonorable, their spouses and eligible
dependent children can be buried in a VA national cemetery. Other burial benefits available for all
eligible Veterans, regardless of whether they are buried in a national cemetery or a private cemetery,
include a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate and a government headstone or grave marker.
The new medallions will be available only to Veterans buried in private cemeteries without a government
headstone or marker. Families of eligible decedents may also order a memorial headstone or marker
when remains are not available for interment.
VA operates 131 national cemeteries in 39 states and Puerto Rico and 33 soldiers' lots and monument sites.
More than 3 million Americans, including Veterans of every war and conflict -- from the Revolutionary
War to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan -- are buried in VA's national cemeteries on more
than 19,000 acres.
Information on VA burial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery offices, from the VA Web site
on the Internet at www.cem.va.gov or by calling VA regional offices toll-free at 1-800-827-1000.
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Alameda - 3 Fallen
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Antioch - 2 Fallen
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Cameron Park - 1 Fallen
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Orland - 1 Fallen
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Antelope - 1 Fallen
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San Francisco County
San Francisco - 4 Fallen
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Foster City - 1 Fallen
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Burney - 1 Fallen
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Siskiyou County
Hornbrook - 1 Fallen
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Solano County
Dixon - 1 Fallen
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Sonoma County
Santa Rosa - 6 Fallen
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Los Molinos - 1 Fallen
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Trinity Center - 1 Fallen
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Alameda County: Remembers Our Fallen
Lance Cpl. Aaron Boyles of Alameda, California
At the age of 24 was killed September, 24th, 2004 by hostile fire in
Anbar province Iraq. He was serving with the Marine Headquarters and Service Company,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine
Corps Air Ground Combat Center based in Twentynine Palms, California.
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Spec. Michael T. Manibog, of Alameda, California
Died February 8th, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his vehicle encountered a makeshift
bomb in Jaji Iraq. Spec Manibog was assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
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Sgt. 1st Class Merideth L. Howard, of Alameda, California
Died at the age of 52 years old on September 8th, 2006 in Operation Enduring Freedom when
a vehicle-borne makeshift bomb exploded near her Humvee in Kabul, Afghanistan. Sgt 1st Class
Howard was assigned to the Army Reserve 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve,
Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Staff Sgt. Sean D. Diamond of Dublin, California
Was killed on February 15th, 2009 at the age of 41 years old when a makeshift bomb detonated
near his vehicle in Salam Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Diamond served with the
Army 610th Engineer Support Company, 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade,
Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Spec. Cheyenne C. Willey of Fremont, California
Died at the age of 36 years old on December 23rd, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when
a makeshift bomb exploded near her Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq. Spec. Willey served with the
Army Reserve 351st Civil Affairs Command, U.S. Army Reserve, Mountain View, California.
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Lance Cpl. Travis J. Layfield of Fremont, California
Died on April 6th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 19 years old, killed by enemy
fire in Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Layfield served with the Marine 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines,
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Spec. Avealalo Milo of Hayward California
Died at the age of 23 years old on October 4th, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by
insurgents who attacked his unit using small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Spec. Avealalo served
with the Army 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team,
1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.
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Sgt. Andrews J. Higgins of Hayward, California
Killed on June 5th, 2007 at the age of 28 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom from wounds
suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire. Sgt. Higgins
served with the Army 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), in Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Pfc. Michael C. Balsley of Hayward, California
Died at the age of 19 years old on January 25th, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when a
makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq.
PFC. Baisley served with the Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Amador County: Remember Our Fallen
Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins of Ione, California
At the age of 21 years old, died April 28th, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his vehicle was
struck with a makeshift bomb and small arms fire during combat operations in Salman Pak, Iraq.
Serving with the Army 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Infantry Division. Fort Benning, Georgia.
Butte County: Remember Our Fallen
Spec. Arron R. Clark from Chico, California
Died on December 5th, 2003 at the age of 20 years old by a makeshift bomb in
Baghdad, Iraq. Spec. Clark was assigned to the Army 440th Signal Battalion, 22nd Signal
Brigade, V Corps, Darmstadt, Germany.
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Pfc. Steven J. Walberg from Paradise, California
Died on April 15th, 2007 at the age of 18 years old. KIlled during Operation Iraqi Freedom by enemy
small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Pfc. Walberg served with the Army 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
Contra Costa County: Remember Our Fallen
Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Scheile of Antioch, California
Died at the age of 37 years old on September 23, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom from injuries
sustained when a makeshift bomb exploded near his armored personnel carrier in Baghdad Iraq.
Served with the Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
Army National Guard, Oakdale, California.
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Sgt. John D. Aragon of Antioch, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on June 12th, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom from wounds
suffered when his vehicle encountered a makeshift bomb in Khadamiyah, Iraq. Sgt. Arogan
was assigned to the Army 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
101st Airborne Division.
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Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges from Bay Point, California
At the age of 21 years old Lance Cpl. Hodges died on November 10th, 2004 during the
U.S. Assault on Fallujah, Iraq. Assigned to the Marine 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Pfc. Scott G. Barnett from Concord, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on January 28th 2010 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Barnett served with the 412th Aviation Support Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade,
Katterbach, Germany. Killed in Tallil, Iraq, of injuries sustained while supporting combat
Operations.
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Army Capt. John L. Hallett III, from Concord California
Died in southern Afghanistan of wounds suffered at the age of 30 on August 25th, 2009 when
enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Capt. Hallet III was
assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Pfc. Benjamin T. Zieske of Concord, California
At the age of 20 years old Pfc. Zieske died on May 3rd, 2006 when a makeshift bomb exploded
during a dismounted patrol in Kirkuk Iraq. Assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Cambell, Kentucky.
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Pfc. Benjamin B. Tollefson of Concord, California
At the age of 22 years old died on December 31st, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom of
wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire in Ghazalya Iraq. Pfc. Tollefson
was assigned to the Army Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
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Cpl. Mike R. Bekowsky of Concord California
Died at the age of 21 years old on September 6th, 2004 during operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bekowsky Served as a Marine.
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Spec. Joseph A. Graves of Discovery Bay, California
At the age of 21 years old died on July 25th, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his convoy encountered enemy fire in Baghdad Iraq. Spec. Graves was assigned to the Army 110th Military
Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Lance Cpl. Travis J. Layfield of Fremont, California
Died at the age of 19 years old on April 6th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom by enemy fire in
Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Layfield served in the Marine 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines,
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendelton, California.
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Spec. Cheyenne C. Willey of Fremont, California
Died on December 23rd, 2005 at the age of 36 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom when a
makeshift bomb exploded near their Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq. Spec. Willey served in the Army
Reserve 351st Civil Affairs Command, U.S. Army Reserve, Mountain View, California.
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Pfc. Michael C. Balsley of Hayward, California
Died at the age of 23 years old on January 25th, 2007 when a makeshift bomb exploded near his
vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Pfc. Balsley was assigned to the Army
3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Spec. Avealalo Milo of Hayward California
Was killed on October 4th, 2007 at the age of 23 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom by
insurgents who attacked his unit using small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Spec. Milo was serving
in the Army 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.
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Sgt. Andrews J. Higgins of Hayward, California
Died on June 5th, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 28 years old from wounds
suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire. Sgt. Higgins served
in the Army 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Senior Airman Jonathan A.V. Yelner of Lafeyette, California
At the age of 29 years old, died April 29th, 2008 during Operation Enduring Freedom when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. Served with the Air Force 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.
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Master Sgt. Patrick D. Magnani of Martinez, California
At the age of 38 years old, died during Operation Enduring Freedom from a non-combat related
incident in Bagram, Afghanistan. Served with the Air Force 31st Medical Support Squadron,
Aviano Air Base, Italy.
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Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Crowley of San Ramon, California
Died at the age of 18 years old on April 6th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi freedom, Killed by enemy fire
east of Ramadi, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Crowley served with the Marine 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine,
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Spec. Sean K. A. Langevin from Walnut Creek, California
Died at the age of 23 years old on November 9th, 2007 in Operation Enduring Freedom, died of
wounds sustained when his patrol was attacked by direct fire from enemy forces in Aranus,
Afghanistan. Spec. Sangevin served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment,
173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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Spec. James J. Coon from Walnut Creek, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on April 4th, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a
makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Balad, Iraq. Spec Coon served with the Army
1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Del Norte County: Remembers Our Fallen
Capt. Bruno G. De Solenni of Crescent City, California
Died on September 20th, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom in Kandahar, Afghanistan of wounds sustained when a makeshift bomb detonated near his vehicle. Capt. Solenni was assigned to the Army National Guard, Joint Forces Headquarters, Element Training Team, Oregon Army National Guard.
El Dorado County: Remembers Our Fallen
Pfc. Mathew D. Taylor of Cameron Park, California
At the age of 21 years old, Pfc. Taylor died on September 26th, 2007 in San Antonio of wounds
sustained when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle on July 23rd in Sarobi District,
Afghanistan. Assigned to the Army 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd
Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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Lance Cpl. Brad S. Shuder of El Dorado, California
Died on April 12th, 2004 by hostile fire in Falujah, Iraq at 21 years old. Lance Cpl. Shuder was
assigned to the Marine 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Sgt. Kyle Dayton of El Dorado Hills, California
At the age of 22 years old was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom from injuries suffered from a
non-combat related incident in Ashwah Iraq. The incident is under investigation. Sgt. Dayton
was assigned to the Army 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Sgt. Timothy M. Smith from South Lake Tahoe, California
Died at the age of 25 years old on April 7th, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when his
vehicle encountered a makeshift bomb in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. Smith served in the Army 4th
Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry), Located at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Glen County: Remember Our Fallen
Sgt. Harvey E. Parkerson III of Orland, California
Died at the age of 27 years old on August 18th, 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by
enemy action in the Anbar Province of Iraq. Sgt Parkerson III served with the Marine Battalion
Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable),
Camp Pendleton, California.
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Spec. Thai Vue from Willows, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on June 18th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed in Baghdad
when a mortar round hit the motor pool where he was working. Spec. Vue served with the
Army 127th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade,
V Corps, Hanau, Germany.
Humboldt County: Remembers Our Fallen
Cpl. Peter W. Schmidt of Eureka, California
At the age of 30 years old was killed on November 13th, 2007 when a makeshift bomb detonated
during dismounted combat operations in Mukhisa Iraq. Cpl. Schmidt was assigned to the
Army 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Capt. Andrew David La Mont of Eureka, California
Died on May 19th, 2003 during operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 31 years old when his
CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter went down shortly after takeoff in the Shat Hillah Canal. Capt. La Mont served with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39,
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Camp Pendleton, California.
Lake County: Remembers Our Fallen
Pfc. Ivan I. Wilson from Clearlake, California
At the age of 22 years old Pfc. Wilson was killed on July 21st, 2008 while supporting combat
operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. A member of the Marine 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, California.
Died at the age of 37 years old on September 23, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom from injuries
sustained when a makeshift bomb exploded near his armored personnel carrier in Baghdad Iraq.
Served with the Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
Army National Guard, Oakdale, California.
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Sgt. John D. Aragon of Antioch, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on June 12th, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom from wounds
suffered when his vehicle encountered a makeshift bomb in Khadamiyah, Iraq. Sgt. Arogan
was assigned to the Army 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
101st Airborne Division.
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Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges from Bay Point, California
At the age of 21 years old Lance Cpl. Hodges died on November 10th, 2004 during the
U.S. Assault on Fallujah, Iraq. Assigned to the Marine 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Pfc. Scott G. Barnett from Concord, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on January 28th 2010 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Barnett served with the 412th Aviation Support Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade,
Katterbach, Germany. Killed in Tallil, Iraq, of injuries sustained while supporting combat
Operations.
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Army Capt. John L. Hallett III, from Concord California
Died in southern Afghanistan of wounds suffered at the age of 30 on August 25th, 2009 when
enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Capt. Hallet III was
assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Pfc. Benjamin T. Zieske of Concord, California
At the age of 20 years old Pfc. Zieske died on May 3rd, 2006 when a makeshift bomb exploded
during a dismounted patrol in Kirkuk Iraq. Assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Cambell, Kentucky.
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Pfc. Benjamin B. Tollefson of Concord, California
At the age of 22 years old died on December 31st, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom of
wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire in Ghazalya Iraq. Pfc. Tollefson
was assigned to the Army Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
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Cpl. Mike R. Bekowsky of Concord California
Died at the age of 21 years old on September 6th, 2004 during operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bekowsky Served as a Marine.
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Spec. Joseph A. Graves of Discovery Bay, California
At the age of 21 years old died on July 25th, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his convoy encountered enemy fire in Baghdad Iraq. Spec. Graves was assigned to the Army 110th Military
Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Lance Cpl. Travis J. Layfield of Fremont, California
Died at the age of 19 years old on April 6th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom by enemy fire in
Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Layfield served in the Marine 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines,
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendelton, California.
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Spec. Cheyenne C. Willey of Fremont, California
Died on December 23rd, 2005 at the age of 36 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom when a
makeshift bomb exploded near their Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq. Spec. Willey served in the Army
Reserve 351st Civil Affairs Command, U.S. Army Reserve, Mountain View, California.
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Pfc. Michael C. Balsley of Hayward, California
Died at the age of 23 years old on January 25th, 2007 when a makeshift bomb exploded near his
vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Pfc. Balsley was assigned to the Army
3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Spec. Avealalo Milo of Hayward California
Was killed on October 4th, 2007 at the age of 23 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom by
insurgents who attacked his unit using small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Spec. Milo was serving
in the Army 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.
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Sgt. Andrews J. Higgins of Hayward, California
Died on June 5th, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 28 years old from wounds
suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire. Sgt. Higgins served
in the Army 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Senior Airman Jonathan A.V. Yelner of Lafeyette, California
At the age of 29 years old, died April 29th, 2008 during Operation Enduring Freedom when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. Served with the Air Force 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.
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Master Sgt. Patrick D. Magnani of Martinez, California
At the age of 38 years old, died during Operation Enduring Freedom from a non-combat related
incident in Bagram, Afghanistan. Served with the Air Force 31st Medical Support Squadron,
Aviano Air Base, Italy.
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Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Crowley of San Ramon, California
Died at the age of 18 years old on April 6th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi freedom, Killed by enemy fire
east of Ramadi, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Crowley served with the Marine 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine,
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Spec. Sean K. A. Langevin from Walnut Creek, California
Died at the age of 23 years old on November 9th, 2007 in Operation Enduring Freedom, died of
wounds sustained when his patrol was attacked by direct fire from enemy forces in Aranus,
Afghanistan. Spec. Sangevin served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment,
173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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Spec. James J. Coon from Walnut Creek, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on April 4th, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a
makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Balad, Iraq. Spec Coon served with the Army
1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Del Norte County: Remembers Our Fallen
Capt. Bruno G. De Solenni of Crescent City, California
Died on September 20th, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom in Kandahar, Afghanistan of wounds sustained when a makeshift bomb detonated near his vehicle. Capt. Solenni was assigned to the Army National Guard, Joint Forces Headquarters, Element Training Team, Oregon Army National Guard.
El Dorado County: Remembers Our Fallen
Pfc. Mathew D. Taylor of Cameron Park, California
At the age of 21 years old, Pfc. Taylor died on September 26th, 2007 in San Antonio of wounds
sustained when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle on July 23rd in Sarobi District,
Afghanistan. Assigned to the Army 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd
Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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Lance Cpl. Brad S. Shuder of El Dorado, California
Died on April 12th, 2004 by hostile fire in Falujah, Iraq at 21 years old. Lance Cpl. Shuder was
assigned to the Marine 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Sgt. Kyle Dayton of El Dorado Hills, California
At the age of 22 years old was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom from injuries suffered from a
non-combat related incident in Ashwah Iraq. The incident is under investigation. Sgt. Dayton
was assigned to the Army 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Sgt. Timothy M. Smith from South Lake Tahoe, California
Died at the age of 25 years old on April 7th, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when his
vehicle encountered a makeshift bomb in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. Smith served in the Army 4th
Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry), Located at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Glen County: Remember Our Fallen
Sgt. Harvey E. Parkerson III of Orland, California
Died at the age of 27 years old on August 18th, 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by
enemy action in the Anbar Province of Iraq. Sgt Parkerson III served with the Marine Battalion
Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable),
Camp Pendleton, California.
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Spec. Thai Vue from Willows, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on June 18th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed in Baghdad
when a mortar round hit the motor pool where he was working. Spec. Vue served with the
Army 127th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade,
V Corps, Hanau, Germany.
Humboldt County: Remembers Our Fallen
Cpl. Peter W. Schmidt of Eureka, California
At the age of 30 years old was killed on November 13th, 2007 when a makeshift bomb detonated
during dismounted combat operations in Mukhisa Iraq. Cpl. Schmidt was assigned to the
Army 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Capt. Andrew David La Mont of Eureka, California
Died on May 19th, 2003 during operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 31 years old when his
CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter went down shortly after takeoff in the Shat Hillah Canal. Capt. La Mont served with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39,
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Camp Pendleton, California.
Lake County: Remembers Our Fallen
Pfc. Ivan I. Wilson from Clearlake, California
At the age of 22 years old Pfc. Wilson was killed on July 21st, 2008 while supporting combat
operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. A member of the Marine 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, California.
Marin County: Remembers Our Fallen
Spec. Jake R. Velloza of Inverness, California
At the age of 22 years old Spec. Velloza died in Operation Iraqi Freedom of wounds sustained
after being shot by enemy forces in Mosul, Iraq. Assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Spec. Nicholas P. Olson of Novato, California
At the age of 22 years old was killed on the 18th of September, 2007 during Operation Iraqi
Freedom from injuries when a makeshift bomb detonated near his unit during combat operations
in Muqdadiyah, Iraq. Spec Olson served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Spec. Ray M. Fuhrmann II from Novato, California
Died at the age of 28 years old on August 18th, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when a
makeshift bomb detonated near their Humvee following a mine assessing mission in Samarra Iraq.
Spec Fuhrmann II served with the Army 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
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Spec. Stephen M. Kowalczyk of San Geromino, California
Died at the age of 32 years old on March 14th, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire in Jugdadiyah, Iraq.
Spec Kowalczyk served with the Army 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Mendocino County: Remembers Our Fallen
Staff Sgt. Dwight J. Morgan of Mendocino, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on January 19th, 2002 in Operation Enduring Freedom. Served
with the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft
Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, California.
Modoc County: Remembers Our Fallen
Sgt. Adam W. Estep, of Campbell, California
Died at the age of 23 years old on April 29th, 2004, in Operation Iraqi Freedom while on
patrol in Baghdad Iraq, struck down by a rocket-propelled grenade. Sgt. Estep Served with the
Army 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spec. Jake R. Velloza of Inverness, California
At the age of 22 years old Spec. Velloza died in Operation Iraqi Freedom of wounds sustained
after being shot by enemy forces in Mosul, Iraq. Assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Spec. Nicholas P. Olson of Novato, California
At the age of 22 years old was killed on the 18th of September, 2007 during Operation Iraqi
Freedom from injuries when a makeshift bomb detonated near his unit during combat operations
in Muqdadiyah, Iraq. Spec Olson served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Spec. Ray M. Fuhrmann II from Novato, California
Died at the age of 28 years old on August 18th, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when a
makeshift bomb detonated near their Humvee following a mine assessing mission in Samarra Iraq.
Spec Fuhrmann II served with the Army 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
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Spec. Stephen M. Kowalczyk of San Geromino, California
Died at the age of 32 years old on March 14th, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire in Jugdadiyah, Iraq.
Spec Kowalczyk served with the Army 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Mendocino County: Remembers Our Fallen
Staff Sgt. Dwight J. Morgan of Mendocino, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on January 19th, 2002 in Operation Enduring Freedom. Served
with the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft
Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, California.
Modoc County: Remembers Our Fallen
Sgt. Adam W. Estep, of Campbell, California
Died at the age of 23 years old on April 29th, 2004, in Operation Iraqi Freedom while on
patrol in Baghdad Iraq, struck down by a rocket-propelled grenade. Sgt. Estep Served with the
Army 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Phillip G. West from American Canyon, California
Died at 19 years old on November 19th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by enemy action in
Fallujah Iraq. Lance Cpl. West served with the Marine 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif..
Died at 19 years old on November 19th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by enemy action in
Fallujah Iraq. Lance Cpl. West served with the Marine 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif..
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Pfc. Jennifer L. Cole from American Canyon, California
At 34 years old Pfc. Cole died of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Bayji, Iraq on
August 2nd, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Served with the Army 426th Support Battalion, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann from Napa, California, U.S.
Died at the age of 21 years old on November 27th, 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
by enemy action in Fallujah, Iraq. Cpl. Bosselmann served in the Marine 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Nevada County: Remembers Our Fallen
Lance Cpl. Hohn A. Lucente of Grass Valley, California
Died on November 16th, 2005 at the age of 19 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in
Ubaydi, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Lucente served in the Marine Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, California.
Placer County: Remembers Our Fallen
Pfc. Jennifer L. Cole from American Canyon, California
At 34 years old Pfc. Cole died of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Bayji, Iraq on
August 2nd, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Served with the Army 426th Support Battalion, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann from Napa, California, U.S.
Died at the age of 21 years old on November 27th, 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
by enemy action in Fallujah, Iraq. Cpl. Bosselmann served in the Marine 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Nevada County: Remembers Our Fallen
Lance Cpl. Hohn A. Lucente of Grass Valley, California
Died on November 16th, 2005 at the age of 19 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in
Ubaydi, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Lucente served in the Marine Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, California.
SGT Joshua M. Hardt of Applegate California
SGT Hardt was killed in Afghanistan at the age of 24 years old, one of Eight soldiers who were
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 3 in Kamdesh, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when enemy forces attacked their contingency outpost with small arms fire, rocket-propelled grenades and indirect fire. They were assigned to the Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Shasta County: Remembers Our Fallen
Lance Cpl. Tyler A. Roads of Burney, California
Died at the age of 20 years old on July 10th, 2010 while supporting combat operations in
Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Tyler A. Roads served with the
Marines, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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Sgt. Thomas B. Turner Jr. of Cottonwood, California
At 31 years old, died on July 14th, 2006 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on July 13th when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Bradley fighting vehicle in Mugdadiyah Iraq. Sgt. Turner was assigned to the Army 125 Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 125 Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Cpl. Travis M. Woods from Redding, California
Died on September 9th, 2007 during Operation Enduring Freedom while conduction combat
operations in the Northern Helmand province, Afghanistan. Cpl. Woods served with the Marine 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California
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Spec. Casey M. LaWare of Redding, California
Died at the age of 19 years old on April, 9th, 2005 duirng Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. LaWare served in the U.S. Army.
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Spec. Micah S. Gifford from Redding, California
Died at the age of 27 years old on December 7th, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when a
makeshift bomb exploded near his unit while on patrol during operations in Baghdad, Iraq.
Spec. Gifford served with the Army 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne),
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
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Spec. Tyler R. Walshe from Shasta, California
Died at the age of 21 years old on August 31st, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom, died
of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a makeshift bomb.
Spec. Walshe served with the Army 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade,
2nd Infantry Division, fort Lewis, Washington.
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Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft of Shasta, California
Died at the age of 29 years old on January 9th, 2002 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Bancroft served with the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352,
Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, California.
Siskiyou County: Remembers Our Fallen
Sgt. Gabriel Guzman of Hornbrook, California
At the age of 25 years old Sgt. Guzman died in Operation Enduring Freedom on March 8th, 2008 of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered a makeshift bomb in Gholam Haydar Kala, Afghanistan. Sgt. Guzman was serving with the Army 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Spec. Matthew P. Steyart of Mount Shasta, California
At the age of 21 years old, died in Operation Enduring Freedom on November 22nd, 2005 when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during patrol operations in Shah Wall Kot, Afghanistan. Served with the Army 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Vicenza, Italy.
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Sgt. Michael S. Hancock from Yreka, California
Killed on October 24th, 2003 at the age of 29 years old in Operation Iraqi Freedom when
he was shot on guard duty in Mosul, Iraq. Sgt. Hancock served with the Army 1st Battalion,
320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Solano County: Remembers Our Fallen
Sgt. Shawn G. Adams of Dixon, California
Died on July 22nd, 2007 at the age of 21 years old by a makeshift bomb in Owaset, Iraq.
Sgt. Adams was assigned to the Army 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
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Spec. Adam G. Kinser from Rio Vista, California
At the age of 21 Spec Kinser died on January 29th, 2004 during Operation Enduring Freedom
when a weapons cache near the troops exploded outside Ghazni, Afghanistan. Spec Kinser served
with the Army Reserve 304th Psychological Operation Company, U.S. Army Reserve,
Sacramento, California.
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Spec. Casey Sheehan from Vacaville, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on April 4th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when their
units were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Spec.
Sheehan served with the Army 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hoot, Texas.
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Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio Jr. from Vacaville, California
Died at the age of 28 years old on October 10th, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when a makeshift bomb exploded near his checkpoint in Baghdad, Iraq. Staff Sgt. Bonifacio Jr.
served with the Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment,
Army National Guard, Dublin, California.
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1st Lt. Dustin M. Shumney from Vallejo, California
Died at the age of 30 years old on January 26th 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when
a Marine Corps transport helicopter crashed during a sandstorm near Rutbah, Iraq.
1st Lt. Shumney served with the Marine 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, Hawaii.
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Master Sgt. Jude C. Mariano from Vallejo, California
Died at the age of 39 years old on February 10th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died in a
hospital in Doha, Qatar of injuries suffered in a military vehicle accident five days earlier.
Master Sgt. Mariano served with the Air Force 615th Air Mobility Operations Squadron,
Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California.
Sonoma County: Remembers Our Fallen
Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Williams of Santa Rosa, California
Died at the age of 25 years old on April 8th, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died of
wounds suffered from small arms fire while conducting combat operations in Baqubah, Iraq.
Served with the Army 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Lance Cpl. Patrick T. O'Day of Santa Rosa, California
Died at the age of 20 years old on March 25th 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died when his
tank plunged off a bridge in the middle of the night and landed upside-down in the Euphrates River. Lance Cpl. O'Day served with the marine 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Div. Marine Corps
Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine palms, California.
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Spec. Christopher Gathercole of Santa Rosa, California
Died at the age of 21 years old on May 26th 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom, killed by
small arms fire during combat operations in Ghazni, Afghanistan. Spec Gathercole served with
the Army 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Pfc. Caesar S. Viglienzone of Santa Rosa, California
Died on February 1st, 2006 at the age of 21 years old duirng Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq. Pfc Viglienzone served
with the Army 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Spec. Joshua J. Kynoch from Santa Rosa, California
Died at the age of 23 years old on October 1st, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a
makeshift bomb exploded near his Bradley fighting vehicle during convoy operations in Bayji, Iraq.
Spec Kynoch served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
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Sgt. Ryan J. Connolly of Santa Rosa, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on June 24th, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom, died of
wounds suffered when his vehicle struck a suspected landmine. Sgt Connolly served with the
Army 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.
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Staff Sgt. Michael C. Ottolini from Sebastopol, California
Died at the age of 45 years old on November 10th, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Balad, Iraq. Staff Sgt. Ottolini served with
the Army 579th Engineer Battalion, Army National Guard, Petaluma, California.
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Cpl. Timothy M. Shea from Sonoma, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on August 25th, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a
makeshift bomb detonated near his position in Husaybah, Iraq. Cpl. Shea served with the
Army 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia.
Sutter County: Remembers Our Fallen
Pfc. Daniel P. Cagle from Carson City, California
At the age of 22 years old, Pfc. Cagle was killed in Ramadi, Iraq when a makeshift bomb
exploded near his unit. Assigned to the Army, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Tehama County: Remembers Our Fallen
Sgt. 1st Class Allen C. Hohnson of Los Molinos, California
At the age of 31 years old, died in Operation Enduring Freedom by small-arms fire during an attack
on his patrol in Khanaqin, Afghanistan. Served with the Army 1st Battalion, 7th Special
Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Sgt. Timothy C. Kiser from Tehama, California
Died at the age of 37 years old on April 28th, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by a makeshift
bomb while on patrol in Riyhad, Iraq. Sgt Kiser served with the Army National Guard, Army National Guard's 350th Forward Support Battalion, 40th Infantry Division, Red Bluff California.
Trinity County: Remembers Our Fallen
Sgt. Jeffrey S. Brown from Trinity Center, California
Died at the age of 25 years old on August 8th, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died when his
UH-60 Blackhawk crashed into a lake in Rutbah, Iraq. Sgt Brown served with the Army 82nd
Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Riley, Kansas.
Yolo County: Remembers Our Fallen
Pfc. Justin A. Casillas of Dunnigan, California
Died on July 4th, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom when insurgents attacked the
outpost using small arms and indirect fire. Pfc. Casillas was assigned to the Army 3rd Battalion,
509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry
Divination, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
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Petty Officer 1st Class Neil C. Roberts from Woodland, California
Died at the age of 32 years old on March 4th, 2002 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Roberts served in the Navy.
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Staff Sgt. Jimmy J. Arroyave from Woodland, California
Died at the age of 30 years old on April 15th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed in a vehicle
accident in Ramadi, Iraq. Staff Sgt. Arroyave served with the Marine Combat Service Support
Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
Yuba County: Remembers Our Fallen
Lance Cpl. Adam J. Strain from Smartsville, California
Died at the age of 20 years old on August 3rd, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by small
arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Strain served
with the Marine 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 3 in Kamdesh, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when enemy forces attacked their contingency outpost with small arms fire, rocket-propelled grenades and indirect fire. They were assigned to the Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Cpl. Sean A. Stokes of Auburn, California
Died on July 30th, 2007 at the age of 24 years old while conducting combat operations in
Anbar Province, Iraq. Cpl. Stokes was assigned to the Marine 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Pvt. David L. Waters from Auburn California
Died on October 14th, 2004 at the age of 19 Years old when a makeshift bomb exploded near
his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Pvt. Waters was assigned to the Army 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (light infantry), Fort Drum, New York.
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Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener of Auburn, California
Died January 7th, 2004 at the age of 24 years old during a mortar attack in Baghdad Iraq.
PFC Mizener was assigned to the Army 542nd Maintenance Company, 44th Corps Support
Battalion, 593rd Corps Support Group, Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Pfc. Kristofer D.S. Thomas from Roseville, California
Died on February 18th, 2007 at the age of 18 years old during Operation Enduring Freedom when the Chinook helicopter he was in crashed. Pfc. Thomas served with the Army 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Pvt. Sean A. Silva from Roseville, California
Died on October 9th, 2003 at the age of 23 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when his patrol was ambushed by rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire.
Pvt. Silva served with the Army 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, Louisiana.
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Spec. Harley D. Andrews from Weimar, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on September 11th, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. Spec. Andrews served with the Army 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks,
Bamberg, Germany.
Plumas County
Spec. Jeremiah P. McCleery from Portola, California
Died on May 2nd, 2009 at the age of 24 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died from
wounds sustained after being shot by enemy forces in Mosul, Iraq. Spec McCleery served with the
Army 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Sacramento County: Remembers Our Fallen
Staff Sgt. Adam L. Perkins from Antelope, California
Died at the age of 27 years old on May 17th 2010, while supporting combat operations in
Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Adam L. Perkins served with the Marines,
7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, California
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Pfc. Raymond N. Spencer Jr. from Carmichael, California
Died June 21st, 2007 at the age of 23 years old. Died of wounds sustained when his unit was
attacked by insurgents using a makeshift bomb and small arms fire. Pfc. Spencer was assigned
to the Army 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Sgt. Keicia M. Hines of Citrus Heights, California
Died on January 14th 2004 at the age of 27 years old during operation Iraqi Freedom when she
was struck by a vehicle on an airfield in Mosul. Served with the Army 108th Military Police Company,
16th Military Pokice Brigade, 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Sgt. 1st Class Bryan E. Hall of Elk Grove, California
Died on April 10th, 2009 at the age of 32 years old in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his military
vehicle was struck by a suicide vehicle-borne makeshift bomb in Mosul, Iraq. Sgt. 1st Class Hall
was assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Spec. Ty J. Johnson of Elk Grove, California
Died on April 4th, 2006 at the age of 28 years old when a makeshift bomb exploded near his
Humvee during combat operations in Kirkuk, Iraq. Spec. Johnson was assigned to the
Army 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Sgt. Ronald L. Coffelt of Fair Oaks, California
Was killed on July 19th, 2007 at the age of 36 years old. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom
until his death by a makeshift bomb in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. Coffelt Served with the Army
503rd Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), 18th Airborne Corps,
Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Spec. Genaro Acosta of Fair Oaks, California
Died on November 11th, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 26 years old when
his Bradley Fighting Vehicle hit two makeshift bombs in Taji, Iraq. Spec. Genaro Served with the
Army 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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1st Sgt. Michael S. Barnhill of Folsom, California
Died at the age of 39 years old on May 28th, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when his vehicle
struck a roadside bomb near Haglaniyah, Iraq. 1st Sgt. Barnhill served with the Marine 6th engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Marine Corps Reserve, Eugene, Oregon.
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Sgt. Robert B. Thrasher of Folsom, California
At the age of 23 years old died in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his unit came in contact with the
enemy using small arms fire during combat patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. Assigned to the Army
2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Sgt. Derek T. Roberts of Gold River, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on June 14th, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when a
makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Kirkuk Iraq. Sgt. Roberts served in the Army 2nd
Battalion,35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Infantry Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
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1st Sgt. Michael S. Barnhill of Folsom, California
Died at the age of 39 years old on May 28th, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when his
vehicle struck a roadside bomb near Haglaniyah, Iraq. 1st Sgt. Barnhill served in the Marine
6th engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Marine Corps Reserve, Eugene, Oregon.
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Sgt. Robert B. Thrasher of Folsom, California
At the age of 23 years old died in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his unit came in contact with the
enemy using small arms fire during combat patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. Assigned to the Army
2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer from Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on August 21st, 2005 during Operation Enduring Freedom,
killed near Baylough when a makeshift bomb detonated near his Humvee. Pvt. Palmer served
in the Army 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.
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Sgt. Arnold . Duplantier II from Sacramento, California
Died on June 22nd, 2005 at the age of 26 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed from
small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. Duplantier II served with the Army National Guard,
1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Army National Guard, Auburn, California.
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Spec. Frank L. Cady III from Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 20 years old on October 10th, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died from
injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. Spec Cady III served with the Army 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1s Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
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Staff Sgt. Joseph W. Stevens from Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 26 years old on January 24th, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when
their Bradley Fighting Vehicle overturned in a region northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. Staff Sgt Stevens
served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
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Sgt. 1st Class Isaac S. Lawson from Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 35 years old on June 5th, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died of injuries
sustained when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in
Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt 1st Class Lawson served with the Army National Guard, 49th Military Police
Brigade, Army National Guard, Fairfield, California.
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Sgt. Michael K. Clark of Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on October 7th, 2008 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died of
wounds suffered when he encountered small arms fire while on dismounted patrol. Sgt Clark
served with the Army 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown of Sacramento, California
Died on November 14th, 2006 at the age of 21 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom while
conducting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Brown served with the
Marine 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
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Spec. Joseph C. Nurre from Wilton, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on August 21st, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a
makeshift bomb detonated near his tractor during convoy operations near Samarra, Iraq.
Spec. Nurre served with the Army Reserve 463rd Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve,
Weirton, W. Virginia.
San Francisco County: Remembers Our Fallen
Pfc. Keith J. Moore from San Francisco, California
Died on October 14th, 2006 at the age of 28 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died of
non-combat related injuries in Baghdad, Iraq. Served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
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Cpl. Christopher D. Rose of San Francisco, California
Died at the age of 21 years old on June 29th, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by a
makeshift bomb during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Cpl Rose served with the Army
1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
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Sgt. Mario K. De Leon from San Francisco, California
Died on April 16th, 2007 at the age of 26 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by
enemy small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. De Leon served with the Army 1st Battalion, 18th
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
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Staff Sgt. David H. Gutierrez from San Francisco, California
Died at the age of 35 years old on December 25th, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gutierrez died at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when insurgents
attacked his dismounted patrol with a makeshift bomb in Howz-e Madad, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt
Gutierrez served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade,
2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington.
San Mateo County: Remembers Our Fallen
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Dang of Foster City, California
At the age of 20 years old, died on March 22nd, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his
patrol was attacked near Ramadi, Iraq. Assigned to the Marine 1st Combat Engineer Battalion,
1st Marine division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Pfc. Angelo A. Zawaydeh from San Bruno, California
Died at the age of 19 years old on March 15th, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when his
traffic control point came under mortar attack during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq.
Pfc. Zawaydeh served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 502nd infantry, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Died on July 30th, 2007 at the age of 24 years old while conducting combat operations in
Anbar Province, Iraq. Cpl. Stokes was assigned to the Marine 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Pvt. David L. Waters from Auburn California
Died on October 14th, 2004 at the age of 19 Years old when a makeshift bomb exploded near
his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Pvt. Waters was assigned to the Army 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (light infantry), Fort Drum, New York.
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Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener of Auburn, California
Died January 7th, 2004 at the age of 24 years old during a mortar attack in Baghdad Iraq.
PFC Mizener was assigned to the Army 542nd Maintenance Company, 44th Corps Support
Battalion, 593rd Corps Support Group, Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Pfc. Kristofer D.S. Thomas from Roseville, California
Died on February 18th, 2007 at the age of 18 years old during Operation Enduring Freedom when the Chinook helicopter he was in crashed. Pfc. Thomas served with the Army 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Pvt. Sean A. Silva from Roseville, California
Died on October 9th, 2003 at the age of 23 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when his patrol was ambushed by rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire.
Pvt. Silva served with the Army 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, Louisiana.
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Spec. Harley D. Andrews from Weimar, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on September 11th, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. Spec. Andrews served with the Army 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks,
Bamberg, Germany.
Plumas County
Spec. Jeremiah P. McCleery from Portola, California
Died on May 2nd, 2009 at the age of 24 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died from
wounds sustained after being shot by enemy forces in Mosul, Iraq. Spec McCleery served with the
Army 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Sacramento County: Remembers Our Fallen
Staff Sgt. Adam L. Perkins from Antelope, California
Died at the age of 27 years old on May 17th 2010, while supporting combat operations in
Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Adam L. Perkins served with the Marines,
7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, California
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Pfc. Raymond N. Spencer Jr. from Carmichael, California
Died June 21st, 2007 at the age of 23 years old. Died of wounds sustained when his unit was
attacked by insurgents using a makeshift bomb and small arms fire. Pfc. Spencer was assigned
to the Army 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Sgt. Keicia M. Hines of Citrus Heights, California
Died on January 14th 2004 at the age of 27 years old during operation Iraqi Freedom when she
was struck by a vehicle on an airfield in Mosul. Served with the Army 108th Military Police Company,
16th Military Pokice Brigade, 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Sgt. 1st Class Bryan E. Hall of Elk Grove, California
Died on April 10th, 2009 at the age of 32 years old in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his military
vehicle was struck by a suicide vehicle-borne makeshift bomb in Mosul, Iraq. Sgt. 1st Class Hall
was assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Spec. Ty J. Johnson of Elk Grove, California
Died on April 4th, 2006 at the age of 28 years old when a makeshift bomb exploded near his
Humvee during combat operations in Kirkuk, Iraq. Spec. Johnson was assigned to the
Army 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Sgt. Ronald L. Coffelt of Fair Oaks, California
Was killed on July 19th, 2007 at the age of 36 years old. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom
until his death by a makeshift bomb in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. Coffelt Served with the Army
503rd Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), 18th Airborne Corps,
Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Spec. Genaro Acosta of Fair Oaks, California
Died on November 11th, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 26 years old when
his Bradley Fighting Vehicle hit two makeshift bombs in Taji, Iraq. Spec. Genaro Served with the
Army 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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1st Sgt. Michael S. Barnhill of Folsom, California
Died at the age of 39 years old on May 28th, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when his vehicle
struck a roadside bomb near Haglaniyah, Iraq. 1st Sgt. Barnhill served with the Marine 6th engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Marine Corps Reserve, Eugene, Oregon.
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Sgt. Robert B. Thrasher of Folsom, California
At the age of 23 years old died in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his unit came in contact with the
enemy using small arms fire during combat patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. Assigned to the Army
2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Sgt. Derek T. Roberts of Gold River, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on June 14th, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when a
makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Kirkuk Iraq. Sgt. Roberts served in the Army 2nd
Battalion,35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Infantry Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
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1st Sgt. Michael S. Barnhill of Folsom, California
Died at the age of 39 years old on May 28th, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when his
vehicle struck a roadside bomb near Haglaniyah, Iraq. 1st Sgt. Barnhill served in the Marine
6th engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Marine Corps Reserve, Eugene, Oregon.
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Sgt. Robert B. Thrasher of Folsom, California
At the age of 23 years old died in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his unit came in contact with the
enemy using small arms fire during combat patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. Assigned to the Army
2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer from Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on August 21st, 2005 during Operation Enduring Freedom,
killed near Baylough when a makeshift bomb detonated near his Humvee. Pvt. Palmer served
in the Army 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.
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Sgt. Arnold . Duplantier II from Sacramento, California
Died on June 22nd, 2005 at the age of 26 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed from
small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. Duplantier II served with the Army National Guard,
1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Army National Guard, Auburn, California.
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Spec. Frank L. Cady III from Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 20 years old on October 10th, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died from
injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. Spec Cady III served with the Army 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1s Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
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Staff Sgt. Joseph W. Stevens from Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 26 years old on January 24th, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when
their Bradley Fighting Vehicle overturned in a region northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. Staff Sgt Stevens
served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
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Sgt. 1st Class Isaac S. Lawson from Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 35 years old on June 5th, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died of injuries
sustained when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in
Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt 1st Class Lawson served with the Army National Guard, 49th Military Police
Brigade, Army National Guard, Fairfield, California.
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Sgt. Michael K. Clark of Sacramento, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on October 7th, 2008 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died of
wounds suffered when he encountered small arms fire while on dismounted patrol. Sgt Clark
served with the Army 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown of Sacramento, California
Died on November 14th, 2006 at the age of 21 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom while
conducting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Brown served with the
Marine 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
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Spec. Joseph C. Nurre from Wilton, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on August 21st, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a
makeshift bomb detonated near his tractor during convoy operations near Samarra, Iraq.
Spec. Nurre served with the Army Reserve 463rd Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve,
Weirton, W. Virginia.
San Francisco County: Remembers Our Fallen
Pfc. Keith J. Moore from San Francisco, California
Died on October 14th, 2006 at the age of 28 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died of
non-combat related injuries in Baghdad, Iraq. Served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
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Cpl. Christopher D. Rose of San Francisco, California
Died at the age of 21 years old on June 29th, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by a
makeshift bomb during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Cpl Rose served with the Army
1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
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Sgt. Mario K. De Leon from San Francisco, California
Died on April 16th, 2007 at the age of 26 years old during Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by
enemy small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt. De Leon served with the Army 1st Battalion, 18th
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
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Staff Sgt. David H. Gutierrez from San Francisco, California
Died at the age of 35 years old on December 25th, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gutierrez died at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when insurgents
attacked his dismounted patrol with a makeshift bomb in Howz-e Madad, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt
Gutierrez served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade,
2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington.
San Mateo County: Remembers Our Fallen
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Dang of Foster City, California
At the age of 20 years old, died on March 22nd, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his
patrol was attacked near Ramadi, Iraq. Assigned to the Marine 1st Combat Engineer Battalion,
1st Marine division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Pfc. Angelo A. Zawaydeh from San Bruno, California
Died at the age of 19 years old on March 15th, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when his
traffic control point came under mortar attack during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq.
Pfc. Zawaydeh served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 502nd infantry, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Lance Cpl. Tyler A. Roads of Burney, California
Died at the age of 20 years old on July 10th, 2010 while supporting combat operations in
Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Tyler A. Roads served with the
Marines, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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Sgt. Thomas B. Turner Jr. of Cottonwood, California
At 31 years old, died on July 14th, 2006 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on July 13th when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Bradley fighting vehicle in Mugdadiyah Iraq. Sgt. Turner was assigned to the Army 125 Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 125 Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Cpl. Travis M. Woods from Redding, California
Died on September 9th, 2007 during Operation Enduring Freedom while conduction combat
operations in the Northern Helmand province, Afghanistan. Cpl. Woods served with the Marine 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California
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Spec. Casey M. LaWare of Redding, California
Died at the age of 19 years old on April, 9th, 2005 duirng Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. LaWare served in the U.S. Army.
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Spec. Micah S. Gifford from Redding, California
Died at the age of 27 years old on December 7th, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom when a
makeshift bomb exploded near his unit while on patrol during operations in Baghdad, Iraq.
Spec. Gifford served with the Army 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne),
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
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Died at the age of 21 years old on August 31st, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom, died
of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a makeshift bomb.
Spec. Walshe served with the Army 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade,
2nd Infantry Division, fort Lewis, Washington.
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Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft of Shasta, California
Died at the age of 29 years old on January 9th, 2002 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Bancroft served with the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352,
Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, California.
Sgt. Gabriel Guzman of Hornbrook, California
At the age of 25 years old Sgt. Guzman died in Operation Enduring Freedom on March 8th, 2008 of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered a makeshift bomb in Gholam Haydar Kala, Afghanistan. Sgt. Guzman was serving with the Army 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Spec. Matthew P. Steyart of Mount Shasta, California
At the age of 21 years old, died in Operation Enduring Freedom on November 22nd, 2005 when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during patrol operations in Shah Wall Kot, Afghanistan. Served with the Army 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Vicenza, Italy.
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Sgt. Michael S. Hancock from Yreka, California
Killed on October 24th, 2003 at the age of 29 years old in Operation Iraqi Freedom when
he was shot on guard duty in Mosul, Iraq. Sgt. Hancock served with the Army 1st Battalion,
320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Solano County: Remembers Our Fallen
Sgt. Shawn G. Adams of Dixon, California
Died on July 22nd, 2007 at the age of 21 years old by a makeshift bomb in Owaset, Iraq.
Sgt. Adams was assigned to the Army 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
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Spec. Adam G. Kinser from Rio Vista, California
At the age of 21 Spec Kinser died on January 29th, 2004 during Operation Enduring Freedom
when a weapons cache near the troops exploded outside Ghazni, Afghanistan. Spec Kinser served
with the Army Reserve 304th Psychological Operation Company, U.S. Army Reserve,
Sacramento, California.
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Spec. Casey Sheehan from Vacaville, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on April 4th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when their
units were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Spec.
Sheehan served with the Army 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hoot, Texas.
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Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio Jr. from Vacaville, California
Died at the age of 28 years old on October 10th, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when a makeshift bomb exploded near his checkpoint in Baghdad, Iraq. Staff Sgt. Bonifacio Jr.
served with the Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment,
Army National Guard, Dublin, California.
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1st Lt. Dustin M. Shumney from Vallejo, California
Died at the age of 30 years old on January 26th 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when
a Marine Corps transport helicopter crashed during a sandstorm near Rutbah, Iraq.
1st Lt. Shumney served with the Marine 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, Hawaii.
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Master Sgt. Jude C. Mariano from Vallejo, California
Died at the age of 39 years old on February 10th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died in a
hospital in Doha, Qatar of injuries suffered in a military vehicle accident five days earlier.
Master Sgt. Mariano served with the Air Force 615th Air Mobility Operations Squadron,
Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California.
Died at the age of 25 years old on April 8th, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died of
wounds suffered from small arms fire while conducting combat operations in Baqubah, Iraq.
Served with the Army 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Lance Cpl. Patrick T. O'Day of Santa Rosa, California
Died at the age of 20 years old on March 25th 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died when his
tank plunged off a bridge in the middle of the night and landed upside-down in the Euphrates River. Lance Cpl. O'Day served with the marine 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Div. Marine Corps
Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine palms, California.
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Spec. Christopher Gathercole of Santa Rosa, California
Died at the age of 21 years old on May 26th 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom, killed by
small arms fire during combat operations in Ghazni, Afghanistan. Spec Gathercole served with
the Army 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Pfc. Caesar S. Viglienzone of Santa Rosa, California
Died on February 1st, 2006 at the age of 21 years old duirng Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq. Pfc Viglienzone served
with the Army 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Spec. Joshua J. Kynoch from Santa Rosa, California
Died at the age of 23 years old on October 1st, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a
makeshift bomb exploded near his Bradley fighting vehicle during convoy operations in Bayji, Iraq.
Spec Kynoch served with the Army 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
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Sgt. Ryan J. Connolly of Santa Rosa, California
Died at the age of 24 years old on June 24th, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom, died of
wounds suffered when his vehicle struck a suspected landmine. Sgt Connolly served with the
Army 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.
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Staff Sgt. Michael C. Ottolini from Sebastopol, California
Died at the age of 45 years old on November 10th, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed
when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Balad, Iraq. Staff Sgt. Ottolini served with
the Army 579th Engineer Battalion, Army National Guard, Petaluma, California.
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Cpl. Timothy M. Shea from Sonoma, California
Died at the age of 22 years old on August 25th, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed when a
makeshift bomb detonated near his position in Husaybah, Iraq. Cpl. Shea served with the
Army 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia.
Pfc. Daniel P. Cagle from Carson City, California
At the age of 22 years old, Pfc. Cagle was killed in Ramadi, Iraq when a makeshift bomb
exploded near his unit. Assigned to the Army, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Sgt. 1st Class Allen C. Hohnson of Los Molinos, California
At the age of 31 years old, died in Operation Enduring Freedom by small-arms fire during an attack
on his patrol in Khanaqin, Afghanistan. Served with the Army 1st Battalion, 7th Special
Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Sgt. Timothy C. Kiser from Tehama, California
Died at the age of 37 years old on April 28th, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by a makeshift
bomb while on patrol in Riyhad, Iraq. Sgt Kiser served with the Army National Guard, Army National Guard's 350th Forward Support Battalion, 40th Infantry Division, Red Bluff California.
Sgt. Jeffrey S. Brown from Trinity Center, California
Died at the age of 25 years old on August 8th, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died when his
UH-60 Blackhawk crashed into a lake in Rutbah, Iraq. Sgt Brown served with the Army 82nd
Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Riley, Kansas.
Pfc. Justin A. Casillas of Dunnigan, California
Died on July 4th, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom when insurgents attacked the
outpost using small arms and indirect fire. Pfc. Casillas was assigned to the Army 3rd Battalion,
509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry
Divination, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
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Petty Officer 1st Class Neil C. Roberts from Woodland, California
Died at the age of 32 years old on March 4th, 2002 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Roberts served in the Navy.
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Staff Sgt. Jimmy J. Arroyave from Woodland, California
Died at the age of 30 years old on April 15th, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed in a vehicle
accident in Ramadi, Iraq. Staff Sgt. Arroyave served with the Marine Combat Service Support
Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
Lance Cpl. Adam J. Strain from Smartsville, California
Died at the age of 20 years old on August 3rd, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed by small
arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Strain served
with the Marine 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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