Defense Officials Identify Casualties

DoD ^ | May 25 - 31, 2004

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

 

 

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~* Defense Officials Identify Casualties *~

 

 

 

  WASHINGTON, May 25, 2004  

 

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

 

            * Staff Sgt. Jorge A. MolinaBautista, 37, of Rialto, Calif.,* died May 23 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  He was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaisance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

 

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

 

            * Spc. Jeremy L. Ridlen, 23, of Paris, Ill.,* died May 23 in East Fallujah, Iraq, from small arms fire after a dump truck on the side of the road was detonated while his military convoy passed by.  Ridlen was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1544 Transportation Company, Paris, Ill.

 

  WASHINGTON, May 26, 2004  

 

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

 

            * Spc. Beau R. Beaulieu, 20, of Lisbon, Maine,* died May 24 in Taji, Iraq, during a mortar attack on Camp Cooke.  Beaulieu was assigned to the 27th Main Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

 

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

 

           * Pfc. Owen D. Witt, 20, of Sand Springs, Mont.,* died May 24 in Ad Dawr, Iraq, when his armored high-mobility-multipurpose-wheeled vehicle rolled over.  Witt was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

 

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  They died May 25 in Forward Operating Base Kalsu (Iskandariyah, Iraq,) when their unit came under mortar attack.  Both Soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 86th Field Artillery, from Williston, Vt.  Killed were:
 
           * Spc. Alan N. Bean Jr., 22, of Bridport, Vt.*

 

           * Sgt. Kevin F. Sheehan, 36, of Milton, Vt.*

 

  WASHINGTON, May 27, 2004  

 

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  They died May 25 in Fallujah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit their patrol.  Both Soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.  Killed were:

 

           * Pfc. Richard H. Rosas, 21, of Saint Louis, Mich.*

 

           * Pfc. James P. Lambert, 23, of New Orleans, La.*

 

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

 

           * Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Codner, 19, of Wood River, Neb. *

 

           * Cpl. Matthew C. Henderson, 25, of Lincoln, Neb.*

 

            Both Marines died May 26, due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  They were assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

 

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

 

           * Pfc. Daniel P. Unger, 19, of Exeter, Calif.,* died May 25 in Forward Operating Base Kalsu (Iskandariyah, Iraq) during a rocket attack.  Unger was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 185th Armor, 81st Separate Armor Brigade, Visalia, Calif.

 

  WASHINGTON May 31,  2004

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

            * Lance Cpl. Benjamin R. Gonzalez, 23, of Los Angeles, Calif.,*  died May 29 due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  He was assigned to 2^nd Battalion, 4^th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

 

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Soldiers supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died May 29 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when their vehicle hit a land mine.  Killed were:

           * Capt. Daniel W. Eggers, 28, of Cape Coral, Fla.*   He was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 3^rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), from Fort Bragg, N.C.

            * Staff Sgt. Robert J. Mogensen, 26, of Leesville, La.*   He was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 3^rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

            * Pfc. Joseph A. Jeffries, 21, of Beaverton, Ore.*   He was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 329^th Psychological Operations Company, Portland, Ore.

 

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

 

           * Spc. Michael J. Wiesemann, 20, of North Judson, Ind.,* died May 29, at Forward Operating Base Q-West (Quyarrah Air Base, Iraq) of non-combat related injuries.  Wiesemann was assigned to the Army's 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

 

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

 

           * Petty Officer 1st Class Brian J. Ouellette, 37, of Needham, Mass.,* died on May 29.  He was a U.S. Navy SEAL serving with Navy Special Warfare Group Two, Little Creek, Va.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

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1^st Cavalry Division

 

1^st  Infantry Division

 

10^th  Mountain  Division

 

3^rd Brigade, 2^nd Infantry Division

 

3^rd  Special  Forces Group

 

Oregon  Army  Reserve

 

Illinois Army National  Guard

 

Vermont Army National Guard

 

California Army National Guard

 

Navy Special Warfare Group Two

 

I   Marine  Expeditionary  Force

 

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TAPS

Day is done,
gone to the  sun

 from the lakes, from the hills,
from the sky.

All  is  well, safely rest.
God is high.

Thanks  and  praise,
 for our days

'neath the sun, 'neath the stars,
'neath the sky,

As we go, this we know,
God is nigh.

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   Some  gave  all.

 

 

[snippy_about_it]

Thanks for posting the names RC.

[Soaring Feather]

bump

[The Mayor]

Welcome Home

[mystery-ak]

Spc. Jeremy Ridlen of Paris, Il...actually that is where his unit is based...he lives in Maroa, Il, right outside Decatur....his twin brother who is in the same unit, escorted Jeremy home....his funeral is tomorrow.

[BushisTheMan]

Very sad. I pray for these soldiers.

[TEXOKIE]

1st Cavalry Division

1st Infantry Division

10th Mountain Division

3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division

3rd Special Forces Group

Oregon Army Reserve

Illinois Army National Guard

Vermont Army National Guard

California Army National Guard

Navy Special Warfare Group Two

I Marine Expeditionary Force



Beloved Father of Us All,

We place before you the members of the above units who have lost comrades. We ask that you will comfort them and help them in the process of adjusting to the losses. Father, we ask that you will help them in their efforts to remain focused, courageous, and dedicated to the duties to which they are pledged. Father, these are the very best our nation has to offer, and they are performing amazing feats, both under arms and in the process of rebuilding and guiding newly-freed countries in their first faltering steps of freedom. Guide, guard, direct, and protect each of these.

We hold these who shall not be returning to their families in our hearts and continue to ask you for your instructions on how to live our lives in such a way so that we do not in any way dishonor their sacrifice. Father, we can never repay the debt, but we can certainly allow our hearts to be full of pride and thankfulness for each one who has given all. Please gather them to your heart and let their corner of your magnificent Heaven be in the most beautiful parts.

Reach down into the lives of the families and loved ones who are mourning the loss of their young hero. Comfort them and lead them through their grief process. Grant them abundant peace and joy despite the disruption of the very fabric of their lives. Help them in the fullness of time be able to take up their lives once more with their faith intact and even strengthened.

Father, we are ever grateful for these who have 'placed themselves between their loved homes and the war's desolation.'*

Amen



* Words from the Star Spangled Banner

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Amen!

Thank you, TEX.

Joining you in prayer!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank God for our heroes and their loved ones!

[DanielLongo]

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