Army SSGT. Shawn H. McNabb, 24, of Terrell, TX. died Oct. 26 of wounds suffered when the MH-47 helicopter he was aboard crashed in Darreh-ye Bum, Afghanistan. A grateful community welcomed their hometown hero home.

Week ending Oct. 31, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 27 (9 more than the mainstream media covered) military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.

Week ending Oct. 24, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 12 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.

Week ending Oct. 17, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 4 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.

Ken was special, every soldier lost was special but Ken was our family – my Big brother. In my heart no one can honor these men enough…

Sgt. 1st Class Alejandro “Alex” Granado. He died from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device Aug. 2 in Qole Gerdsar, Afghanistan.

Sgt. Jay M. Hoskins, 24, of Paris, Texas. Died Aug. 6, while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. Hoskins’ final journey home began after a chartered plane delivered his flag draped coffin.

Week ending Oct. 3, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 11 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.

Week ending Sep. 26, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 9 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.

Week ending Sep. 19, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 13 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.