Thank you, Former Military Chick.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13
Posted on 08/16/2004 2:11:56 PM PDT by Former Military Chick
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. John R. Howard, 26, of Covington, Va.
Lance Cpl. Tavon L. Hubbard, 24, of Reston, Va.
Both Marines died August 11 in a helicopter crash in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Howard was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
Hubbard was assigned to the Command Element, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
The incident is under investigation.
For further information related to Staff Sgt. Howard, contact the MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000. For further information related to Lance Cpl. Hubbard, contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.
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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel Michael Shepherd, 23, of Elyria, Ohio, died August 15 in Ar Ramabi, Iraq, when his M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Shepherd was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment from Fort Riley, Kan.
The incident is under investigation.
For further information related to this release, please contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20040816-1129.html
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brandon R. Sapp, 21, of Lake Worth, Fla., died August 15 in Najaf, Iraq, when his M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Sapp was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
The incident is under investigation.
For further information related to this release, please contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Neil Anthony Santoriello, 24, of Verona, Penn., died August 13 in Khalidiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his mounted reconnaissance patrol vehicle. Santoriello was assigned to 1st Battalion, 34th Armor, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
The incident is under investigation.
For further information related to this release Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas B. Morrison, 23, of Carlisle, Penn., died August 13 due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For further information contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Officer at (910) 451-9033.
Perhaps one of these brave souls hailed from your neck of the woods.
Amen,........Infinite Grace and Mercy,.........In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!!!
Rest in peace, my brother. May God finally shine his light upon you. You will always be in my thoughts.
God Bless...
May God keep and bless them forevermore, they have earned a place at his side. Please pray for their loved ones, they have achieved Glory. Semper Fidelis.
Thank you, Former Military Chick.
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Prayers for them and their families.
I join in prayer, thanking God for these heroes and their loved ones and asking for His blessings and peace for all of them.
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