This page is dedicated to the memories of all the certified CROWS operators who have paid the ultimate price for freedom. May we never forget their sacrifices. "May our fallen soldiers Rest In Peace, for they now have no fear on earth" Sgt. Jeremy E. King
Hometown: Meridian, Idaho, U.S.
Age: 23 years old
Died: August 24, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed by enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/kingjeremye.htmlLegacy.com TributeSeptember 3, 2006 Thank you, Jeremy. You served with my grandson Jeremy. He thought the world of you. We are devestated for the loss of your life. My love and concern for your wife and baby. My prayers are with your family. God's many blessings to them all. A praying grandmother. Sheri McCurdy (Pismo Beach, CA)
Pfc. Daniel J. Agami
Hometown: Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.
Age: 25 years old
Died: June 21, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near their vehicle in Baghdad.
Related Links:http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/561655/view/topic/Default.aspx http://www.lindasog.com/archives/2007/06/in_memory_of_daniel_agami.htmlLegacy.com TributeJuly 1, 2007 Agami you are truly missed! I am so thankful we shared 14 weeks together in A co 2-54 Inf. As I have said on every post or guest book, your death has made this war personal for me and many other soldiers. I love you Bro and will see you soon! SPC Greg Buck (Ft. Bragg, NC) Pfc. Dean R. Bright
Hometown: Roseburg, Oregon, U.S.
Age: 32 years old
Died: October 4, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed after being attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and other weapons in Taji.
Related Links:Sutherlin soldier Dean Bright's burial announced for Saturday (The News-Review, Oct. 12, 2006)
Slain Soldier laid to Rest (The News-Review, Oct. 15, 2006)
Legacy.com TributeOctober 21, 2006 Our hearts mourn the loss of your son, husband, father, brother, and our American Hero. Psalm 34:18 reads: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and gives strength to those who are crushed in spirit." Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely, Jimmy & Dena Lloyd Parents of SSG Michael C. Lloyd (KIA 8-12-06 Operation Iraqi Freedom, 4th ID, Ft. Hood) (Sulphur Springs, TX) Staff Sgt. Joan J. Duran
Hometown: Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Age: 24 years old
Died: August 10, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident: Died from a non-combat related incident.
Related Links:Roxbury soldier mourned: Paratrooper loved by all (Boston Herald, Aug. 20, 2007)
Roxbury GI remembered as hero by kin (Boston Herald, Aug. 14, 2007)
Legacy.com TributeSeptember 12, 2007 This is joan durans fiancee. Thank you all for your sympathy. This has been the hardest few weeks of my life, but i know joan is always with me. we were planning to get married and buy a house together when he came home. We were so much in love and i couldnt wait for him to be home for good after 5 years. Joan, i love you with all my heart and you will always be the love of my life. Forever and ever baby, thats what you always told me. You have always steered me in the right direction and i know you will continue to. " Its not a goodbye, its an ill see you later", one of the last things you said to me before you got on that plane..and you were right. So be waiting for me with your arms open because when i make it to heaven, thats where i will be spending eternity, in the arms of my hero. I love you joan. andrea silva (woburn, MA)
< Staff Sgt. James D. Ellis
Hometown: Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Age: 25 years old
Died: October 2, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Taji.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute October 30, 2006 Writing this is hard. I want to do this so that James's daughter is able to look back and see how many people supported her father and they did not know him. At this time she is only a year old, but as a cousin I want to make sure that she knows how much he was loved for his courageous acts. He was a good, loving, high-spirited person and I am glad to say that I knew him. Kenya Morrison (Valdosta, GA) Sgt. Alexander U. Gagalac
Hometown: Wahiawa, Hawaii, U.S.
Age: 28 years old
Died: September 9, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield, Barracks, Hawaii
Incident: Killed when a rocket propelled grenade exploded near his vehicle during combat operations.
Related Links:Hawaii soldier killed in Iraq was 8 days from return (Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Sept. 12, 2007)
Legacy.com TributeSeptember 26, 2007 To our brave and loving nephew Stg. Alexander U. Gagalac. You are our hero because you served our country with pride and dignity. You will alwalys be remembered in our hearts. We were so glad that you came to our house with Alexis before you two joined the Army. That's the last time we saw you. We missed you at our family reunion last July 9, 2007 in Hawaii. We were sad to hear the news about you. We do not have a son and it hurts us so much to see you go. Alexander, May You Rest In Peace And God Bless You Always. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. "WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH"! From All Of Us the Umali-Abarintos Family Uncle Henry, Auntie Dely, Elaine, Melody, Hydee, Nanay Mely and Allan ADELAIDA "Dely" U. ABARINTOS (ANTIOCH, CA)
Spec. Michael L. Hermanson
Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: May 23, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army National Guard, 164th Engineer Battalion, Army National Guard, Minot, N.D.
Incident: Died of injuries sustained when his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle came under makeshift bomb, rocket-propelled grenade and enemy small arms fire while on a route-clearing mission during combat operations in Abayachi.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute August 7, 2006 please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son michael, our son was with him over there. he gave the biggest sacrifice of all. we will always be praying for you and thinking of you pam & randy meissner (hazen, ND)
Spec. Seth A. Hildreth
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S.
Age: 26 years old
Died: August 27, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute July 23, 2007 I served with seth, he was actually in my platoon for a while, and we spent many nights together at NTC before the deployment. There isnt enough room on this site for me to explain what kind of guy he was. I was there that night it happened, and I will never in my life time forget seth or the times we all shared with him, I love this guy and my heart still hurts just as much as it did that day. I miss him, I really do, you'll never be forgotten brother, never... Ken Miley (Knox, KY)
Spec. Joshua U. Humble
Hometown: Appleton, Maine, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: February 26, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum, N.Y.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute March 8, 2006 Rick, Just a note to let you know our family's prayers are with you and yours. I was comforted by our telephone conversion. Clay and Josh were one and the same. They truly were brothers in arms. Though they left this earth together that day, they continue to be soldiers in God's Army. God bless you and your wife along with the rest of the family. Sincerely, >Patrick and Silver Farr Spc. Clay Patrick Farr KIA, Balad, Iraq 02/26/06 Patrick & Silver Farr (Bakersfield, CA)
Spec. Justin R. Jarrett
Hometown: Jonesboro, Georgia, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: October 2, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Taji.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute February 22, 2007 God Bless your son for everything he did. I am one of his friends in 7-10 cav. I served with him in Iraq and I was there to make sure he was able to get home to you guys there. we all miss him so much and we all loved him so much. He always kept everyone in a good mood over there. I thank you for allowing him to serve and to be a great person you and him will always be in my prayers. Spc. Todd Lee (Killeen, TX)
Sgt. Jonathan P. Kingman
Hometown: Nankin, Ohio, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: January 20, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 41st Engineer Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb detonated near his vehicle in Baji.
Related Links:Profiles of courage (themercury.com, January, 2007)
Legacy.com TributeApril 19, 2007 To My Loving Daughter and her 3 beautiful children and my grandchildren. In Loving Memory of their father, husband, and my son-in-law, You will Greatly be missed by us all. Melissa is a strong woman and with family and friends she and us all will get through this tragidy together one day at a time. Jonathan the good times you've given us all and the laughter we have all shared will never be forgotten but live forever in us all. For anyone whom did not know SGT. Jonathan Kingman he was very dedicated to the military and his responsability he show th them, at times his family came second but he was a very loving husband and father, always wanted to make people happy and some of the silly things he'd do kept us all in stiches. He knew what he wanted to do at 17 and that was to serve his country as did my son SPC. Joshua Hartsel, whom sreved in Iraq 2004-2005, he as Jonathan had his calling and decided to serve his country, he served his time and got out after his tour in Iraq in 2005. The PRIDE I have in my heart for both my son's is more then any mother can say, the words just can't say enough. I also have a nephew whom has served in Deasert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, the hard work all our military women and men do for each of us everyday we just can't express our gratitude to eah of them enough. My front porch is covered with American Flags and they went up when my boys left and they won't come down until this ugly war is over. Jonathan is servived by my daughter Melissa and three beautiful children ages 3 and a set of twins whom just turned 19 months, She is a strong woman and will make it through OK. Jonathan always said she was his angle and know she can tell everyone now she has an Angle her husband SGT Jonathan P. C. Kingman may "He Live Long In Us All" and my prayes go out to all the other Military Families just like ours GOD BLESS AMERICA and GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY EACH AND EVERY BRANCH , GOG Speed to you all for a safe return home . Sharon Hartsel and Family Sharon Hartsel (Ashland, OH)
Spec. Joshua B. Madden
Hometown: Sibley, Louisiana, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: December 6, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle while on patrol in Hawija.
Related Links:A Soldier at Peace (nwlanews.com, Dec. 18, 2006)
Legacy.com TributeSeptember 20, 2007 Madden its been a while since you have been gone its been almost a year i can still remeber that day, it was so painful to have to carry you home or to get you home to your final resting place, i wish i could have been there to be with you when they layed you to rest but i promised i would fight until i was back home well i am back home and i was injured so i am in Washington DC at Walter Reed Army Medical Center i made it so i can tell everyone about the best friend i had in Iraq Sgt. Joshua B. Madden, i still think about you everyday and wish you were still here you were always the biggest help one day i will see you again friend and we will party till the end i miss you and love you brother SPC Aaron Tieffel D Co 2/27 INF RIP Madden
Sgt. Steve M. Sakoda
Hometown: Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.
Age: 29 years old
Died: April 29, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Incident: Died of injuries sustained when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:Legacy.com TributeMay 3, 2006 Dear Sakoda Family- It's been a while since i've last seen Scrottie, but before I left for the mainland we'd surf mornings and nights together, there wasn't anywhere else as peaceful we'd agree. I'd always call him my little bro and as time went by we lost touch and i've been trying to contact him since, but I knew he was tryin' to start a life of his own. He makes me proud, he was always the guy doing what he said he would.... I'm glad he found love, happiness and fulfilled his dream before heading out on a better ride!!! My blessings are with you and I have no doubts that he left knowing he did all he could and that those he loved would be happy for him. May god bless you and your family and if Mrs. Suga evr reads this please contact my parents so that I can contact you. Much love from my family to yours. Mary Pedro (Hilo, HI)
Spec. Kristofer C. Walker
Hometown: Creve Coeur, Illinois, U.S.
Age: 20 years old
Died: October 2, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Taji.
Related Links:Friends die one day apart in Iraq (Springfield Journal-Register, Oct. 6, 2006)
Illinois town struggles with deaths of high school buddies (USA Today, Oct. 12, 2006)
Legacy.com TributeOctober 15, 2006 to family of kristofer walker; im very sorry for your loss.as a parent of a nineteen year who is thinking of going into tne service after high school . the dream these boys feel they need to do to go over and protect there country is a wonderful dream. im also a parent of a east peoria high school who was standing out on the side walk to pay their respect to a fellow classmate was a very touching way for the city of east peoria to do.god bless you and the world katie rose (east peoria, IL)
Cpl. Matthew P. Wallace
Hometown: Lexington Park, Maryland, U.S.
Age: 22 years old
Died: July 21, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Died in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on July 16, when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:Cavalry Scout, 22, Dies Five Days After Roadside Bomb Attack (Washington Post, July 24, 2006 )
Legacy.com TributeJuly 25, 2006 Words are sometimes difficult to find when your loss is so deep. I am so truly sorry for your loss. I know just getting a few hours of sleep can be a blessing during these times. I won't try and tell you I understand your loss, but I recently loss my son in Iraq. The pain I still feel is unbearable, and this must seem like a nightmare to you and your family. Please allow God to help you with this and don't try and do it alone. Matthew is our nation's hero and will owe him and every other brave soldier who has bravely worn the uniform. May God bless those who loved Matthew and all those Matthew loved. Etta Robinsno (Las Vegas, NV)
Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte
Hometown: Beardsley, Minnesota, U.S.
Age: 27 years old
Died: October 20, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during a combat patrol in Baghdad.
Related Links:Legacy.com TributeNovember 27, 2006 A Letter to Heaven: Kevin, it's taken me this long to be able to get to a place where i can put my pain into perspective. Losing you has been a terrible shock to so many, and, as so many have already said, the loss is incalculably huge. You have been an extraordinary soldier, always giving 100%. You have been my daughter's best friend and northern star, giving her an everlasting legacy in your love for her. Your devotion to your little son will be recounted to him in many ways, many times, by all of us. Your fun-loving sense of humor, your willingness to always go out of your way for others, your drive and ambition and energy have been and will continue to be the inspiration for us to be the best we, in turn, have to offer to the world. I do not have any idea why this has happened, but perhaps by following your ideals we can continue your mission to make this a better place. You would not want us to be too grieved for too long, i think, but like our paris trip, pause to regroup and then carry on. You will be missed every day, until we meet again. Peace and love from all of us. "They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." laurel (laurel, MD)
Sgt. Gregroy A. Wright
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Age: 28 years old
Died: January 13, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in Muqdadiyah, Iraq.
Related Links:Legacy.com TributeJanuary 28, 2007 Conroy Wright . Sir , Sitting waiting to disembark from a flight from Washington DC last night I watched as people retrieved items from the overhead compartments . As a cardboard box was eased out I wondered it's contents until first seeing it was triangularly shaped , then that it had " Sgt " with a name written on one of the sides with a marker . It was a folded flag . Leaving the area we spoke briefly , directly , you in a soft voice . I will remember you , and wish you well into the future . Henry Deeks (Ashburnham, MA)
Spec. Christopher D. Young
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Age: 20 years old
Died: March 2, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army National Guard, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 160th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard, San Pedro, Calif.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Safwan, Iraq.
Related Links:Legacy.com TributeMarch 27, 2007 To the young family: It is with a heavy heart that I say my condolence’s go out to you. I was one of the Drill Sergeants that had daily interactions with your loved one. It's not hard to tell from all the other entries in this guest book, that you raised a fine young man. I know he put a number of smiles on my face during the 13 weeks he was here at Ft. Lee. He was a person that looked to make everyone around him smile. It's tough to find out that someone you know is no longer with us, especially such a great warrior. He will truly be missed, but NEVER be forgotten. Damian Anglin (Ft. Lee, VA)
Click here to leave a message for any of the above soldiers This page is dedicated to the memories of all the certified CROWS operators who have paid the ultimate price for freedom. May we never forget their sacrifices. "May our fallen soldiers Rest In Peace, for they now have no fear on earth" Sgt. Jeremy E. King
Hometown: Meridian, Idaho, U.S.
Age: 23 years old
Died: August 24, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed by enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/kingjeremye.htmlLegacy.com TributeSeptember 3, 2006 Thank you, Jeremy. You served with my grandson Jeremy. He thought the world of you. We are devestated for the loss of your life. My love and concern for your wife and baby. My prayers are with your family. God's many blessings to them all. A praying grandmother. Sheri McCurdy (Pismo Beach, CA)
Pfc. Daniel J. Agami
Hometown: Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.
Age: 25 years old
Died: June 21, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near their vehicle in Baghdad.
Related Links:http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/561655/view/topic/Default.aspx http://www.lindasog.com/archives/2007/06/in_memory_of_daniel_agami.htmlLegacy.com TributeJuly 1, 2007 Agami you are truly missed! I am so thankful we shared 14 weeks together in A co 2-54 Inf. As I have said on every post or guest book, your death has made this war personal for me and many other soldiers. I love you Bro and will see you soon! SPC Greg Buck (Ft. Bragg, NC) Pfc. Dean R. Bright
Hometown: Roseburg, Oregon, U.S.
Age: 32 years old
Died: October 4, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed after being attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and other weapons in Taji.
Related Links:Sutherlin soldier Dean Bright's burial announced for Saturday (The News-Review, Oct. 12, 2006)
Slain Soldier laid to Rest (The News-Review, Oct. 15, 2006)
Legacy.com TributeOctober 21, 2006 Our hearts mourn the loss of your son, husband, father, brother, and our American Hero. Psalm 34:18 reads: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and gives strength to those who are crushed in spirit." Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely, Jimmy & Dena Lloyd Parents of SSG Michael C. Lloyd (KIA 8-12-06 Operation Iraqi Freedom, 4th ID, Ft. Hood) (Sulphur Springs, TX) Staff Sgt. Joan J. Duran
Hometown: Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Age: 24 years old
Died: August 10, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident: Died from a non-combat related incident.
Related Links:Roxbury soldier mourned: Paratrooper loved by all (Boston Herald, Aug. 20, 2007)
Roxbury GI remembered as hero by kin (Boston Herald, Aug. 14, 2007)
Legacy.com TributeSeptember 12, 2007 This is joan durans fiancee. Thank you all for your sympathy. This has been the hardest few weeks of my life, but i know joan is always with me. we were planning to get married and buy a house together when he came home. We were so much in love and i couldnt wait for him to be home for good after 5 years. Joan, i love you with all my heart and you will always be the love of my life. Forever and ever baby, thats what you always told me. You have always steered me in the right direction and i know you will continue to. " Its not a goodbye, its an ill see you later", one of the last things you said to me before you got on that plane..and you were right. So be waiting for me with your arms open because when i make it to heaven, thats where i will be spending eternity, in the arms of my hero. I love you joan. andrea silva (woburn, MA)
< Staff Sgt. James D. Ellis
Hometown: Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Age: 25 years old
Died: October 2, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Taji.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute October 30, 2006 Writing this is hard. I want to do this so that James's daughter is able to look back and see how many people supported her father and they did not know him. At this time she is only a year old, but as a cousin I want to make sure that she knows how much he was loved for his courageous acts. He was a good, loving, high-spirited person and I am glad to say that I knew him. Kenya Morrison (Valdosta, GA) Sgt. Alexander U. Gagalac
Hometown: Wahiawa, Hawaii, U.S.
Age: 28 years old
Died: September 9, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield, Barracks, Hawaii
Incident: Killed when a rocket propelled grenade exploded near his vehicle during combat operations.
Related Links:Hawaii soldier killed in Iraq was 8 days from return (Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Sept. 12, 2007)
Legacy.com TributeSeptember 26, 2007 To our brave and loving nephew Stg. Alexander U. Gagalac. You are our hero because you served our country with pride and dignity. You will alwalys be remembered in our hearts. We were so glad that you came to our house with Alexis before you two joined the Army. That's the last time we saw you. We missed you at our family reunion last July 9, 2007 in Hawaii. We were sad to hear the news about you. We do not have a son and it hurts us so much to see you go. Alexander, May You Rest In Peace And God Bless You Always. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. "WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH"! From All Of Us the Umali-Abarintos Family Uncle Henry, Auntie Dely, Elaine, Melody, Hydee, Nanay Mely and Allan ADELAIDA "Dely" U. ABARINTOS (ANTIOCH, CA)
Spec. Michael L. Hermanson
Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: May 23, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army National Guard, 164th Engineer Battalion, Army National Guard, Minot, N.D.
Incident: Died of injuries sustained when his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle came under makeshift bomb, rocket-propelled grenade and enemy small arms fire while on a route-clearing mission during combat operations in Abayachi.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute August 7, 2006 please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son michael, our son was with him over there. he gave the biggest sacrifice of all. we will always be praying for you and thinking of you pam & randy meissner (hazen, ND)
Spec. Seth A. Hildreth
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S.
Age: 26 years old
Died: August 27, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute July 23, 2007 I served with seth, he was actually in my platoon for a while, and we spent many nights together at NTC before the deployment. There isnt enough room on this site for me to explain what kind of guy he was. I was there that night it happened, and I will never in my life time forget seth or the times we all shared with him, I love this guy and my heart still hurts just as much as it did that day. I miss him, I really do, you'll never be forgotten brother, never... Ken Miley (Knox, KY)
Spec. Joshua U. Humble
Hometown: Appleton, Maine, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: February 26, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum, N.Y.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute March 8, 2006 Rick, Just a note to let you know our family's prayers are with you and yours. I was comforted by our telephone conversion. Clay and Josh were one and the same. They truly were brothers in arms. Though they left this earth together that day, they continue to be soldiers in God's Army. God bless you and your wife along with the rest of the family. Sincerely, >Patrick and Silver Farr Spc. Clay Patrick Farr KIA, Balad, Iraq 02/26/06 Patrick & Silver Farr (Bakersfield, CA)
Spec. Justin R. Jarrett
Hometown: Jonesboro, Georgia, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: October 2, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Taji.
Related Links:Legacy.com Tribute February 22, 2007 God Bless your son for everything he did. I am one of his friends in 7-10 cav. I served with him in Iraq and I was there to make sure he was able to get home to you guys there. we all miss him so much and we all loved him so much. He always kept everyone in a good mood over there. I thank you for allowing him to serve and to be a great person you and him will always be in my prayers. Spc. Todd Lee (Killeen, TX)
Sgt. Jonathan P. Kingman
Hometown: Nankin, Ohio, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: January 20, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 41st Engineer Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb detonated near his vehicle in Baji.
Related Links:Profiles of courage (themercury.com, January, 2007)
Legacy.com TributeApril 19, 2007 To My Loving Daughter and her 3 beautiful children and my grandchildren. In Loving Memory of their father, husband, and my son-in-law, You will Greatly be missed by us all. Melissa is a strong woman and with family and friends she and us all will get through this tragidy together one day at a time. Jonathan the good times you've given us all and the laughter we have all shared will never be forgotten but live forever in us all. For anyone whom did not know SGT. Jonathan Kingman he was very dedicated to the military and his responsability he show th them, at times his family came second but he was a very loving husband and father, always wanted to make people happy and some of the silly things he'd do kept us all in stiches. He knew what he wanted to do at 17 and that was to serve his country as did my son SPC. Joshua Hartsel, whom sreved in Iraq 2004-2005, he as Jonathan had his calling and decided to serve his country, he served his time and got out after his tour in Iraq in 2005. The PRIDE I have in my heart for both my son's is more then any mother can say, the words just can't say enough. I also have a nephew whom has served in Deasert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, the hard work all our military women and men do for each of us everyday we just can't express our gratitude to eah of them enough. My front porch is covered with American Flags and they went up when my boys left and they won't come down until this ugly war is over. Jonathan is servived by my daughter Melissa and three beautiful children ages 3 and a set of twins whom just turned 19 months, She is a strong woman and will make it through OK. Jonathan always said she was his angle and know she can tell everyone now she has an Angle her husband SGT Jonathan P. C. Kingman may "He Live Long In Us All" and my prayes go out to all the other Military Families just like ours GOD BLESS AMERICA and GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY EACH AND EVERY BRANCH , GOG Speed to you all for a safe return home . Sharon Hartsel and Family Sharon Hartsel (Ashland, OH)
Spec. Joshua B. Madden
Hometown: Sibley, Louisiana, U.S.
Age: 21 years old
Died: December 6, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle while on patrol in Hawija.
Related Links:A Soldier at Peace (nwlanews.com, Dec. 18, 2006)
Legacy.com TributeSeptember 20, 2007 Madden its been a while since you have been gone its been almost a year i can still remeber that day, it was so painful to have to carry you home or to get you home to your final resting place, i wish i could have been there to be with you when they layed you to rest but i promised i would fight until i was back home well i am back home and i was injured so i am in Washington DC at Walter Reed Army Medical Center i made it so i can tell everyone about the best friend i had in Iraq Sgt. Joshua B. Madden, i still think about you everyday and wish you were still here you were always the biggest help one day i will see you again friend and we will party till the end i miss you and love you brother SPC Aaron Tieffel D Co 2/27 INF RIP Madden
Sgt. Steve M. Sakoda
Hometown: Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.
Age: 29 years old
Died: April 29, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Incident: Died of injuries sustained when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:Legacy.com TributeMay 3, 2006 Dear Sakoda Family- It's been a while since i've last seen Scrottie, but before I left for the mainland we'd surf mornings and nights together, there wasn't anywhere else as peaceful we'd agree. I'd always call him my little bro and as time went by we lost touch and i've been trying to contact him since, but I knew he was tryin' to start a life of his own. He makes me proud, he was always the guy doing what he said he would.... I'm glad he found love, happiness and fulfilled his dream before heading out on a better ride!!! My blessings are with you and I have no doubts that he left knowing he did all he could and that those he loved would be happy for him. May god bless you and your family and if Mrs. Suga evr reads this please contact my parents so that I can contact you. Much love from my family to yours. Mary Pedro (Hilo, HI)
Spec. Kristofer C. Walker
Hometown: Creve Coeur, Illinois, U.S.
Age: 20 years old
Died: October 2, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Taji.
Related Links:Friends die one day apart in Iraq (Springfield Journal-Register, Oct. 6, 2006)
Illinois town struggles with deaths of high school buddies (USA Today, Oct. 12, 2006)
Legacy.com TributeOctober 15, 2006 to family of kristofer walker; im very sorry for your loss.as a parent of a nineteen year who is thinking of going into tne service after high school . the dream these boys feel they need to do to go over and protect there country is a wonderful dream. im also a parent of a east peoria high school who was standing out on the side walk to pay their respect to a fellow classmate was a very touching way for the city of east peoria to do.god bless you and the world katie rose (east peoria, IL)
Cpl. Matthew P. Wallace
Hometown: Lexington Park, Maryland, U.S.
Age: 22 years old
Died: July 21, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Tex.
Incident: Died in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on July 16, when a makeshift bomb exploded near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad.
Related Links:Cavalry Scout, 22, Dies Five Days After Roadside Bomb Attack (Washington Post, July 24, 2006 )
Legacy.com TributeJuly 25, 2006 Words are sometimes difficult to find when your loss is so deep. I am so truly sorry for your loss. I know just getting a few hours of sleep can be a blessing during these times. I won't try and tell you I understand your loss, but I recently loss my son in Iraq. The pain I still feel is unbearable, and this must seem like a nightmare to you and your family. Please allow God to help you with this and don't try and do it alone. Matthew is our nation's hero and will owe him and every other brave soldier who has bravely worn the uniform. May God bless those who loved Matthew and all those Matthew loved. Etta Robinsno (Las Vegas, NV)
Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte
Hometown: Beardsley, Minnesota, U.S.
Age: 27 years old
Died: October 20, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during a combat patrol in Baghdad.
Related Links:Legacy.com TributeNovember 27, 2006 A Letter to Heaven: Kevin, it's taken me this long to be able to get to a place where i can put my pain into perspective. Losing you has been a terrible shock to so many, and, as so many have already said, the loss is incalculably huge. You have been an extraordinary soldier, always giving 100%. You have been my daughter's best friend and northern star, giving her an everlasting legacy in your love for her. Your devotion to your little son will be recounted to him in many ways, many times, by all of us. Your fun-loving sense of humor, your willingness to always go out of your way for others, your drive and ambition and energy have been and will continue to be the inspiration for us to be the best we, in turn, have to offer to the world. I do not have any idea why this has happened, but perhaps by following your ideals we can continue your mission to make this a better place. You would not want us to be too grieved for too long, i think, but like our paris trip, pause to regroup and then carry on. You will be missed every day, until we meet again. Peace and love from all of us. "They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." laurel (laurel, MD)
Sgt. Gregroy A. Wright
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Age: 28 years old
Died: January 13, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in Muqdadiyah, Iraq.
Related Links:Legacy.com TributeJanuary 28, 2007 Conroy Wright . Sir , Sitting waiting to disembark from a flight from Washington DC last night I watched as people retrieved items from the overhead compartments . As a cardboard box was eased out I wondered it's contents until first seeing it was triangularly shaped , then that it had " Sgt " with a name written on one of the sides with a marker . It was a folded flag . Leaving the area we spoke briefly , directly , you in a soft voice . I will remember you , and wish you well into the future . Henry Deeks (Ashburnham, MA)
Spec. Christopher D. Young
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Age: 20 years old
Died: March 2, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army National Guard, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 160th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard, San Pedro, Calif.
Incident: Killed when a makeshift bomb exploded near his vehicle in Safwan, Iraq.
Related Links:Legacy.com TributeMarch 27, 2007 To the young family: It is with a heavy heart that I say my condolence’s go out to you. I was one of the Drill Sergeants that had daily interactions with your loved one. It's not hard to tell from all the other entries in this guest book, that you raised a fine young man. I know he put a number of smiles on my face during the 13 weeks he was here at Ft. Lee. He was a person that looked to make everyone around him smile. It's tough to find out that someone you know is no longer with us, especially such a great warrior. He will truly be missed, but NEVER be forgotten. Damian Anglin (Ft. Lee, VA)
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