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Week ending May 22, 2010

Posted on 23 May 2010 by Jerry Castillo

Casualty Return AfghanistanWeek ending May 22, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 12 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.

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.

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Pfc. Billy G. Anderson, 20, of Alexandria, Tenn., 508th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Shane S. Barnard, 38, of Desmet, S.D., 3rd Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Lt. Col. Paul R. Bartz, 43, of Waterloo, Wis., assigned to Headquarters, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.;

Lt. Col. Thomas P. Belkofer, 44, of Perrysburg, Ohio, assigned to Headquarters, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.;

Sgt. Denis D. Kisseloff, 45, of Saint Charles, Mo., 1141st Engineer Company, Kansas City, Mo.
Col. John M. McHugh, 46, of New Jersey, U.S. Army Battle Command Training Program, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.;

Cpl. Nicholas D. Parada Rodriguez, 29, of Stafford, Va., 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Adam L. Perkins, 27, of Antelope, Calif. 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Richard J. Tieman, 28, of Waynesboro, Pa., assigned to Special Troops Battalion, V Corps, Heidelberg, Germany;

Spc. Joshua A. Tomlinson, 24, of Dubberly, La., assigned to Special Troops Battalion, V Corps, Heidelberg, Germany

Petty Officer Zarian Wood, 29, of Houston, Texas, Third Battalion, First Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Patrick Xavier Jr., 24, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Music
Mansions of the Lord – West Point Glee Club
Taps – Army Ceremonial Band, Pershing’s Own

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Week ending May. 15, 2010

Posted on 16 May 2010 by Jerry Castillo

WWI Veterans visiting Tomb of the Unknown SoldierWeek ending May. 15, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 10 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This episode also includes a courtesy photo 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.

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Spc. Jeremy L. Brown, 20, of McMinnville, Tenn., 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Capt. Kyle A. Comfort, 27, of Jacksonville, Ala., 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.

Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Davis, 19, of Perry, Iowa, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges, 23, of Ludlow, Mass., 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Esau S.A. Gonzales, 30, of White Deer, Texas, 38th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Cpl. Jeffery W. Johnson, 21, of Tomball, Texas, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Sgt. Donald J. Lamar II, 23, of Fredericksburg, Va., 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Kenneth B. May, Jr., 26, of Kilgore, Texas. 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

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.

Lance Cpl. Christopher Rangel, 22, of San Antonio, Texas, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Kurt S. Shea, 21, of Frederick, Md., 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Band of Brothers Requiem – Michael Kamen
Taps – Army Ceremonial Band, Pershing’s Own

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Week ending Apr. 17, 2010 US Fallen

Posted on 20 April 2010 by Jerry Castillo

Dignified TransferWeek ending Apr. 17, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 4 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This episode also includes courtesy photos for soldiers 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. Joseph T. Caron, 21, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Roberto E. Diaz Borio, 47, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 92nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Cayay, Puerto Rico.
Sgt. Sean M. Durkin, 24, of Aurora, Colo. 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Jonathon D. Hall, 23, of Chattanooga, Tenn., 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Cpl. Michael D. Jankiewicz, 23, of Ramsey, N.J., 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
Senior Master Sgt. James B. Lackey, 45, of Green Cove Springs, Fla. 8th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Lt. Miroslav Zilberman, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121.

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I’m a Soldier – Army Field Band
Taps – Army Ceremonial Band

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Week ending Apr. 3, 2010

Posted on 04 April 2010 by Jerry Castillo

Navy Honor GuardWeek ending Apr. 3, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 4 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This episode is dedicated to the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Delbert D. Black. The Dept. of the Navy conducted a memorial ceremony to honor Black, at Arlington National Cemetery, and to commemorate the establishment of the rank.

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.

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In memoriam – Delbert D. Black, 77, Winter Park, Fl. First Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Washington, DC
Mr. John Forsythe, 92, of LA, CA., Actor and Army Air Force WWII veteran.
Lance Cpl. Randy M. Heck, 20, of Steubenville, Ohio, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. James L. Miller, 21, of Yakima, Wash., 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Pfc. Raymond N. Pacleb, 31, of Honolulu, Hawaii, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment, Wahiawa, Hawaii.

Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Ross, 19, of Gillette, Wyo., 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Music
Eternal Father Strong To Save – Naval Ceremonial Band
Amazing Grace – Braveheart
Taps – Marine Ceremonial Band

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Week ending Mar. 6, 2010

Posted on 07 March 2010 by Jerry Castillo

Week ending Mar. 6, 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 also includes a courtesy photo for a soldier previously reported on. This episode is dedicated to US Army General (Ret) Alexander Haig Jr. and US Army Lt. Gen. (Ret) James F. Hollingsworth; both gentlemen were recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross.

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 and notable veterans. Political opinions and debates are best suited elsewhere.

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Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Aragon, 19, of Orem, Utah, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Spc. Josiah D. Crumpler, 27, of Hillsborough, N.C. 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Ian T.D. Gelig, 25, of Stevenson Ranch, Calif., 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
General (Ret) Alexander M Haig Jr. 85, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (NATO), 1974—1979, United States Secretary of State, Served under: Ronald Reagan, 1981–1982
Lt. Gen. (Ret) James Hollingsworth, 91 of San Antonio, TX, Division Commander, Vietnam XXIV Corps,
U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam.
Spc. Matthew D. Huston, 24, of Athens, Ga. 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Cpl. Daniel T. O’Leary, 23, of Youngsville, N.C., 307th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Nigel K. Olsen, 21, of Orem, Utah, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Sgt. Vincent L.C. Owens, 21, of Fort Smith, Ark., 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Anthony A. Paci, 30, of Rockville, Md., 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry, 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

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Amazing Grace – Bagpipe
Requiem for a Soldier – Katherine Jenkins
Taps

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