Week ending Jun 19, 2010

June 21, 2010 · By Jerry Castillo

Dignified Transfer

Dignified Transfer

Week ending Jun 19, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 17military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. The DoD also announced the identification of 4 MIA from the Vietnam War. This episode also includes a courtesy photo and comments for a soldier previously reported on.

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:

Spc. Christian M. Adams, 26, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Brian M. Anderson, 24, of Harrisonburg, Va., 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Michael C. Bailey, 29, of Park Hills, Mo., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, IMarine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Spc. Matthew R. Catlett, 23, of Houston, Texas; 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. 1st Class Robert J. Fike, 38, of Conneautville, Pa. Army National Guard, 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment, Connellsville, Pa.
Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Hoover, 29, of West Elizabeth, Pa. Army National Guard, 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment, Connellsville, Pa.
Spc. Charles S. Jirtle, 29, of Lawton, Okla.; 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. Joshua A. Lukeala, 23, of Yigo, Guam; 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. Israel P. O’Bryan, 24, of Newbern, Tenn., 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash
Spc. Christopher W. Opat, 29, of Spencer, Iowa, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Spc. Benjamin D. Osborn, 27, of Queensbury, N.Y., 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Blaine E. Redding, 22, of Plattsmouth, Neb. 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. Mario Rodriguez, 24, of Smithville, Texas, 264th Clearance Company, 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne), 20th Engineer Brigade, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. David C. Smith, 26, of Eight Mile, Ala., 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base.
Cpl. Jeffrey R. Standfest, 23, of St. Clair, Mich., 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, IIIMarine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Seaman William Ortega, 23, of Miami, Fla., and Capt. Michael P. Cassidy, 41, of Simpsonville, S.C., names were released late Saturday afternoon and will be featured on next week’s episode due to no information or photos being available at production time.

Video Description:

Music
Theme JFK – John Williams
In the Arms of an Angel – Sarah Mclachlan
Taps – US Army Ceremonial Band, Pershing’s Own -

Photos/Resources
defenselink.mil
ky3.com
lvrj.com
militarycity.com
pennlive.com
post-gazette.com
todaysthv.com

USFallen.org Video Production
Jerry Castillo
Producer

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