Week ending May 08, 2010

May 9, 2010 · By Jerry Castillo

Dignified TransferWeek ending May 8, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 8 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This episode is dedicated to Ret. Army Col. Kenneth Facey, a Green Beret and veteran three wars.

Welcome viewers. These weekly episodes pay tribute to brave men and women who answered the call of our country and died while supporting our nation’s wars. We focus on the warrior as a human whose lives have impacted families, friends, and our neighbors around the world. Your respectful comments are welcomed and serve as memorial tributes to our fallen soldiers. Political opinions and debates are best suited elsewhere.

Fallen Description:

1st Lt. Brandon A. Barrett, 27, of Marion, Ind., 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Master Sgt. Mark W. Coleman, 40, of Centerville, Wash., 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Spc. Eric M. Finniginam, 26, of Colonia, Federated States of Micronesia, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
Airman 1st Class Austin H. Gates Benson, 19, of Hellertown, Pa., 54th Combat Communications Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Ga.
Sgt. Anthony O. Magee, 29, of Hattiesburg, Miss., 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
Sgt. Ralph Mena, 27, of Hutchinson, Kan., 72nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 7th Signal Brigade, 5th Signal Command, Mannheim, Germany.
Lance Cpl. Richard R. Penny, 21, of Fayetteville, Ark., 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Spc. Wade A. Slack, 21, of Waterville, Maine, 707th Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Music
Ballad of the Green Berets – City of Prague Symphony Orchestra
Taps – Army Ceremonial Band, Pershing’s Own

Photos/Resources
afmortuary.mil
clarionledger.com
defenselink.mil
dvidshub.org
macon.com
militarycity.com

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