Proud Participant of Patriot Guard Riders, National Gathering of the Guard 2010.

Week ending Jul 17, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 21 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This past week also marked the passing of two notable veterans; a baseball legend & a WWII Medal of Honor Recipient
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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.

We are pleased to participate in the Patriot Guard Riders National Gathering of the Guard 2010 for more details visit http://www.usfallen.org/national-gotg-2010/

Details below.

Fallen Description:

Staff Sgt. Jesse W. Ainsworth, 24, of Dayton, Texas, 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Antonik, 29, of Crystal Lake, Ill., 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lt. Vernon J. Baker, 90, of St. Maries, Idaho, and Medal of Honor Recipient, Company C, 370 Regiment, 92nd Infantry Division, WWII
Sgt. Robert W. Crow, 42, of Kansas City, Mo., Missouri National Guard, 203rd Engineer Battalion, Joplin, Mo.
Spc. Joseph W. Dimock II, 21, of Wildwood, Ill, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
Sgt. Donald R. Edgerton, 33, of Murphy, N.C., 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Sgt. Zachary M. Fisher, 24, of Ballwin, Mo. 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat Airborne), 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Nathaniel D. Garvin, 20, of Radcliff, Ky., 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
1st Lt. Christopher S. Goeke, 23, of Apple Valley, Minn. 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Matthew J. Johnson, 21, of Maplewood, Minn. 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat Airborne), 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat), Fort Bragg, N.C.

Pvt. Brandon M. King, 23, of Tallahassee, Fla.; 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

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Staff Sgt. Shaun M. Mittler, 32, of Austin, Texas, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division , Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Christopher J. Moon, 20, of Tucson, Ariz. 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Carlos J. Negron, 40, of Fort Meyers, Fla., 426th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Lance Cpl. Daniel G. Raney, 21, of Pleasant View, Tenn., 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Spc. Jesse D. Reed, 26, of Orefield, Penn. 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat Airborne), 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Tyler A. Roads, 20, of Burney, CA. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.;

Pfc. Anthony W. Simmons, 25, of Tallahassee, Fla., 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Chase Stanley, 21, of Napa, Calif. 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat Airborne), 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat), Fort Bragg, N.C.George

Michael Steinbrenner III, 80, Tampa, Florida, Owner and CEO of the New York Yankees, USAF veteran.
Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Stout, 34, of Worthville, Ky. 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Week ending Jul. 10, 2010the US Department of Defense released the names of 18 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.  The DoD also announced the return of one MIA from WWI. This episode is dedicated to Rex Castillo (Jerry Castillo’s father) and Greg Missman in memoriam.

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.

Read more below.

Fallen Description:

Staff Sgt. Marc A. Arizmendez, 30, of Anaheim, Calif. 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.

Staff Sgt. Christopher F. Cabacoy, 30, of Virginia Beach, Va. 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Sgt. 1st Class Kristopher D. Chapleau, 33, of LaGrange, Ky., 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Keenan A. Cooper, 19, of Wahpeton, N.D. 73rd Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

WWI MIA Pvt. Thomas D. Costello of New York, N.Y., 60^th Infantry Regiment, 1^st Brigade, 5^th Infantry Division,

Sgt. Andrew J. Creighton 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Pfc. Jacob A. Dennis, 22, of Powder Springs, Ga., 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Sgt. Louis R. Fastuca, 24, of West Chester, Pa., 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Camp Ederle, Italy.

Spc. Ryan J. Grady, 25, of Bristow, Okla., Special Troops Battalion, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Bradford, Vt.

Pfc. David A. Jefferson, 23, of Philadelphia; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.;

Spc. Roger Lee, 26, of Monterey, Calif. 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany

Sgt. Johnny W. Lumpkin, 38, of Columbus, Ga., 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. Morganne M. McBeth, 19, of Fredricksburg, Va., 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Spc. Clayton D. McGarrah, 20, of Harrison, Ark., 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Spc. Jerod H. Osborne, 20, of Royse City, Texas. 4th Squadron, 73rd Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Pfc. Michael S. Pridham, 19, of Louisville, Ky. 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.

Sgt. Jordan E. Tuttle , 22,  of West Monroe, La., 156th Army Band in Bossier City, La., and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Orleans, La.

Capt David A. Wisniewski, 31, of Moville, Iowa, 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

Pfc. Edwin C. Wood, 18, of Omaha, Neb. 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Video Description:

Music:

Army Hymn – USA Ceremonial Band, Pershing’s Own

Wind beneath my wings – Bette Midler

Amazing Grace – USAF Ceremonial Band

Day is done – US Army Chaplain Col. (Ret)

Edward K. Maney

Photos/Resources:

defenselink.mil

kentucky.com

Week ending Jul 02, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 15 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.  The DoD also announced the return 7 WWII and 1 Korean War MIA. This episode also includes a courtesy update 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 Below:

Fallen Description:

Air Force

US Army Air Corp, 4th Troop Carrier Squadron, 60th Troop Carrier Group,

Army Capt. Joseph M. Olbinski, Chicago;

1st Lt. Joseph J. Auld, Floral Park, N.Y.;

1st Lt. Robert M. Anderson, Millen, Ga.;

Tech. Sgt. Clarence E. Frantz, Tyrone, Penn.;

Pfc. Richard M. Dawson, Haynesville, Va.;

Pvt. Robert L. Crane, Sacramento, Calif.;

Pvt. Fred G. Fagan, Piedmont, Ala.,

Marines

Sgt. Joseph D. Caskey, 24, of Pittsburgh, Pa., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Cpl. Daane A. Deboer, 24, of Ludington, Mich., 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Cpl. Larry D. Harris Jr., 24, of Thornton, Colo., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. William T. Richards, 20, of Trenton, Ga., 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Army

Pfc. Bryant J. Haynes, 21, of Epps, La., 199th Support Battalion, Louisiana Army National Guard, Alexandria, La.

Spc. Matthew R. Hennigan, 20, of Las Vegas, Nev., 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Bamberg, Germany.

Sgt. David A. Holmes, 34, of Tennille, Ga., 810th Engineer Company, Swainsboro, Ga.

Spc. Joseph D. Johnson, 24, of Flint, Mich., 161st Engineer Support Company, 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne), 20th Engineer Brigade, 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Edwardo Loredo, 34, of Houston, Texas, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Spc. Jared C. Plunk, 27, of Stillwater, Okla., 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pfc. Robert K. L. Repkie, 20, of Knoxville, Tenn., 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. John M. Rogers, 26, of Scottsdale, Ariz., 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Eric Shaw 31, of Exeter, Maine; 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Sgt. David W. Thomas, 40, of St. Petersburg, Fla. 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY.

Spc. Blair D. Thompson, 19, of Rome, N.Y., 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Navy

U.S. Navy Ensign Robert W. Langwell, of Columbus, Ind., Korean War MIA

USS Magpie 400 later changed to 25 , Sunk

USS MAGPIE CASUALTY LIST

1. LT. (jg) Warren R. Person, USN, Pacific Grove, CA
2. LT. (jg) Donald V. Wanee, USN, Gardena, CA
3. ENS. Robert E. Wainwright, USN, North Andover, MA
4. ENS. Robert W. Langwell, USN, Indianapolis, IN
5. Robert A. Beck, BMC, USN, Richmond, CA
6. Richard D. Scott, BM1, USN, Peru, IN
7. Seth D. Durkee, QM1, USN, Cashmere, WA
8. George G. Cloud, EN1, USN, Oakland, CA
9. Lloyd E. Hughes, CS1, USN, Ottawa, KS
10. Roy A. Davis, HM1, USN, Russellville, KY
11. Cleveland G. Rogers, SO2, USN, Foxworth, MS
12. Richard A. Coleman, YBN3, USN, Lewistown, MT
13. Vincente Q. Ferjaran, SD3, USN, Asan, Guam
14. Charles R. Bash, RDSN, USN, Dixon Valley, PA
15. Theodore A. Cook, QMSN, USN, Sacramento, CA
16. Stanley L. Calhoun, EMFN, USN, Pembroke, KY
17. James C. Dowell, EMFN, USN, Stockton, CA
18. Harry E. Ferrell, ENFN, USN, Cleveland, OH
19. Charles T. Horton, CSSN, USN, Columbiana, AL
20. Eugene P. Krouskoupf, SN, USN, Zanesville, OH
21. Unknown

Video Description:

Music

God Bless America – USAF Ceremonial Band

The National Anthem – Performed by: Tanya Gonzales

Song of the Heroes – Performed by: Reflections Home School Choir

Armed Forces Medley – USAF Ceremonial Band

Photos/Resources

coloradodaily.com

defenselink.mil

macon.com

militarycity.com

myfoxtampabay.com

pressherald.com

stripes.com

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Jerry Castillo

Producer