Week ending Dec. 19, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 3 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This episode includes a courtesy photo for Sgt. Frietas and is dedicated to US Army Colonel (Retired) LEWIS LEE MILLETT.

Welcome viewers. These weekly episodes pay tribute to brave men and women who served our country with distinction. This video is more than an announcement of data typically found on mainstream media outlets. We focus on the warrior as a human whose lives have impacted a family, friends, and neighbors around our 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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Tech. Sgt. Anthony C. Campbell Jr., 35, of Florence, Ky., USAF Reservist,
932nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, IL.
Sgt. Ralph Anthony Webb Frietas, 23, of Detroit, MI., Support Squadron 172,
Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expedit. Force, Okinawa, Japan.
US Army Colonel (Retired) LEWIS LEE MILLETT of Idyllwild CA. Medal of Honor Recipient
Pfc. Jaiciae L. Pauley, 29, of Austell, Ga., 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA.
Pvt. Jhanner A. Tello, 29, of Los Angeles, CA., 3rd Aviation Support Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX.

Music:
Silent Night – US Army Field Band
Taps
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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.

Welcome viewers. These weekly episodes pay tribute to brave men and women who served our country with distinction. This video is more than an announcement of data typically found on mainstream media outlets. We focus on the warrior as a human whose lives have impacted a family, friends, and neighbors around our world. Your respectful comments are welcomed and serve as memorial tributes to our fallen soldiers. Political opinions and debates are best suited elsewhere.

Please visit “MY HERO” family tributes, videos of military funerals and homecomings. We have centralized other key resources for survivors and returning veterans.

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On Oct.26, 2009,18 Americans came home. President Obama was at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware – the first time a president has been present when remains of fallen military arrived home.

The president’s presence was significant. He will soon decide how to continue pursuing the war in Afghanistan. Welcoming home the 18 dead Americans and meeting with family members – when their grief and loss was still raw – will weigh on his decision.

Obama acknowledged as such after the Dover ceremony: “The burden that both our troops and our families bear in any wartime situation is going to bear on how I see these conflicts.”

The president participated in the arrival of one Fort Lewis soldier, Sgt. Dale Griffin, whose family had given permission for media coverage of his return. Because of the welcome change in military policy, which allows families to decide on coverage at Dover, more people around the world are able to witness the price paid by soldiers and their loved ones.

This has been the worst month for U.S. fatalities in Afghanistan since the United States invaded the country in October 2001. As long as U.S. troops are on the ground in such places as Afghanistan and Iraq, the grim ceremony at Dover will be repeated. Listed below are the fallen from the week before.

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Maj. David L. Audo, 35, of Saint Joseph, IL.,
Pfc. Brian R. Bates, Jr., 20, of Gretna, LA.,
Staff Sgt. Keith R. Bishop, 28, of Medford, N.Y.,
Spc. Robert K. Charlton, 22, of Malden, MO.,
Sgt. Fernando Delarosa, 24, of Alamo, TX..
Cpl. Gregory M.W. Fleury, 23, of Anchorage, AK.
Spc. Joseph L. Gallegos, 39, of Questa, N.M.,
Staff Sgt. Luis M. Gonzalez, 27, of South Ozone Park, N.Y.
Sgt. Dale R. Griffin, 29, of Terre Haute, IN.,
Pfc. Kimble A. Han, 30, of Lehi, UT.,
Sgt. Josue E. Hernandez Chavez, 23, of Reno, NV.,
Sgt. Issac B. Jackson, 27, of Plattsburg, MO.,
Capt. Eric A. Jones, 29, of Westchester, N.Y.,
Spc. Eric N. Lembke, 25, of Tampa, FL.
CWO Niall Lyons, 40, of Spokane, WA.,
Staff Sgt. Shawn H. McNabb, 24, of Terrell, TX..
S1C David E. Metzger, 32, of San Diego, CA.,
Pfc. Devin J. Michel, 19, of Stockton, IL. ,
Capt. David “Seth” Mitchell, 30, of Loveland, OH.,
CWO Michael P. Montgomery, 36, of Savannah, GA.,
Sgt. Nikolas A. Mueller, 26, of Little Chute, WI.
Spc. Jared D. Stanker, 22, of Evergreen Park, IL.,
Lance Cpl. Cody R. Stanley, 21, of Rosanky, TX.,
Spc. Brandon K. Steffey, 23, of Sault Sainte Marie, MI.,
Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen, 29, of N. Attleboro, MA.,
Pfc. Christopher I. Walz, 25, of Vancouver, WA.,
Sgt. Patrick O. Williamson, 24, of Broussard, LA.,
Sgt. Eduviges G. Wolf, 24, of Hawthorne, CA.,

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Music:
Time to Say Goodbye
Mansions of the Lord
Sgt. MacKenzie
TAPS

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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.

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Lance Cpl. David R. Baker, 22, of Painesville, OH.,
Spc. Kyle A. Coumas, 22, of Lockeford, CA.,
Spc. Michael A. Dahl Jr., 23, of Moreno Valley, CA.,
Staff Sgt. Bradley Espinoza, 26, of Mission, TX.,
Spc. Jesus O. Flores, Jr., 28, of La Mirada, CA.,
Spc. Anthony G. Green, 28, of Matthews, N.C.,
Spc. Daniel C. Lawson, 33, of Deerfield Beach, FL.,
Pfc. Daniel J. Rivera, 22, of Rochester, N.Y.,
Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski, 28, of Rantoul, IL.,
Staff Sgt. Chris N. Staats, 32, of Fredericksburg, TX.,
Staff Sgt. Glen H. Stivison, Jr., 34, of Blairsville, PA.,
Pfc. Brandon M. Styer, 19, of Lancaster, PA.

Music
“End Credits”
Glory Soundtrack
“TAPS”

Photos/Resources
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www.dailykos.com
www.facebook.com/group/ourfallenussoldiers
www.militarycity.com
www.myspace.com/fallenussoldiersmemorial

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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.

Welcome viewers. These weekly episodes pay tribute to brave men and women who served our country with honor.  This video and your respectful comments are memorial tributes to our fallen soldiers.

A grateful nation honors your service.  Your battle is over; rest in peace. Your courage, for our country, will forever be etched in our minds and hearts.

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Spc. George W. Cauley, 24, of Walker, MN.

Lance Cpl. Alfonso Ochoa Jr., 20, of Armona, CA.

Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Taylor, 27, of Bovey, MN.

Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth W. Westbrook, 41, of Shiprock, N.M.

Music

“They’ll Remember You”

From: Valkyrie Soundtrack

“TAPS”

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Week ending Oct.10, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 17 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 served our country with honor.  This video and your respectful comments are memorial tributes to our fallen soldiers.

A grateful nation honors your service.  Your battle is over; rest in peace. Your courage, for our country, will forever be etched in our minds and hearts.

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Spc. Paul E. Andersen, 49, of Dowagiac, MI.
Sgt. Justin T. Gallegos, 27, of Tucson, AZ.
Spc. Christopher T. Griffin, 24, of Kincheloe, MI.
Sgt. Joshua M. Hardt, 24, of Applegate, CA.
Maj. Tad T. Hervas, 48, of Coon Rapids, MN.
Spc. Kevin O. Hill, 23, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Sgt. Joshua J. Kirk, 30, of South Portland, ME.
Spc. Stephan L. Mace, 21, of Lovettsville, VA.
Staff Sgt. Vernon W. Martin, 25 of Savannah, GA.
Pfc. Alan H. Newton Jr., 26, of Asheboro, N.C.
Spc. Brandon A. Owens, 21, of Memphis, TN.
Staff Sgt. Thomas D. Rabjohn, 39, of Litchfield Park, AZ.
Sgt. Roberto D. Sanchez, 24 of Satellite Beach, FL.
Sgt. Michael P. Scusa, 22, of Villas, N.J.
Capt. Benjamin A. Sklaver, 32, of Medford, MA.
Sgt. Aaron M. Smith, 25, of Manhattan, KA.
Pfc. Kevin C. Thomson, 22, of Reno, NV.

Music

Band of Brothers Requiem
Mansion of the Lord
TAPS

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Fallen Update:

Army Releases September Suicide Data

The Army today released suicide data for the month of September.  Among active-duty soldiers, there were seven potential suicides.  One has been confirmed as a suicide, and six are pending determination of the manner of death.  For August, the Army reported 11 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers.  Since the release of that report, four have been confirmed as suicides and seven remain under investigation.

There were 117 reported active-duty Army suicides from January 2009 through September 2009.  Of those, 81 have been confirmed, and 36 are pending determination of manner of death.  For the same period in 2008, there were 103 suicides among active-duty soldiers.

During September 2009, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were seven potential suicides.  Among that same group, from January 2009 through September 2009, there were 35 confirmed suicides.  Twenty-five potential suicides are currently under investigation to determine the manner of death.  For the same period in 2008, there were 40 suicides among reserve soldiers who were not on active duty.

Soldiers and families in need of crisis assistance can contact Military OneSource or the Defense Center of Excellence (DCOE) for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Outreach Center.  Trained consultants are available from both organizations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

The Military OneSource toll-free number for those residing in the continental U.S. is 1-800-342-9647, their Web site address is http://www.militaryonesource.com.