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April's Fallen
A silent stroll one night in the darkness of my mind Brought contemplation of a purpose I thought that I might find For sixty years of walking; I haven't learned much in that time I know somehow my purpose wasn't to know war's filth and grime I should drum out a stern warning as often as I can I should stand on my soap box; preach to every man That any war is useless, a practice we need to ban Taking lives is senseless just too advance some virulent plan Take a walk in your own mind; carefully sort your thoughts See with reason an awakening; firmly carve a spot For contemplating purpose; see what mental wonder wrought Embroider in every mind why foolish wars are fought Educate your brothers and members of your clan Have them compass a steady course for peace in every land Finally end forever futile battles fought for sand War was never part of the Makers master plan.
-- A poem titled Contemplation, written by Terry Sutherland, April 10, 2007 and posted at International War Veterans' Poetry Archives
April 2007 marked the sixth deadliest month, with 104 fatalities, for US troops in Iraq since the war began in March 2003. Major combat operations were declared accomplished on May 1, 2003. 139 soldiers had died. Post combat operations have since claimed the lives of 3243 troops. Troops dying for causes which--out of respect for their opinions about the war, as well as the opinions of their surviving family, friends, and fellow soldiers--won't be discussed or debated here. Here, we take a moment to solemnly contemplate each of the following 104, lingering over their names, their ages, where they lived--envisioning all the family, friends, communities, hopes, and dreams they left behind.
In Memoriam
Army Staff Sgt. Jason R. Arnette, 24, of Amelia, Virginia
Army Sgt. Robert M. McDowell, 30, of Deer Park, Texas
Army Spc. William G. Bowling, 24, of Beattyville, Kentucky
Army Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick, 25, of Spring Hope, North Carolina
Army Staff Sgt. David A. Mejias, 26, of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Marine Pfc. Miguel A. Marcial III, 19, of Secaucus, New Jersey
Army Spc. Curtis R. Spivey, 25, of Chula Vista, California
Army Staff Sgt. Bradley D. King, 28, of Marion, Indiana
Army Spc. Brian E. Ritzberg, 24, of New York;
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Olsen, 20, of Eagan, Minnesota
Army Pfc. Gabriel J. Figueroa, 20, of Baldwin Park, California
Army Staff Sgt. Shane R. Becker, 35, of Helena, Montana
Army Pfc. James J. Coon, 22, of Walnut Creek, California
Army Staff Sgt. Jerry C. Burge, 39, of Carriere, Mississippi
Army Cpl. Joseph H. Cantrell IV, 23, of Ashland, Kentucky
Army Pfc. Walter Freeman Jr., 20, of Lancaster, California
Army Pfc. Derek A. Gibson, 20, Eustis, Florida
Army Spc. Jason A. Shaffer, 28, of Derry, Pennsylvania
Army Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn, 22, of Midlothian, Virginia
Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Joseph C. Schwedler, 27, of Crystal Falls, Michigan
Army Pfc. Daniel A. Fuentes, 19, of Levittown, New York
Army Pfc. Jay S. Cajimat, 20, of Lahaina, Hawaii
Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Diver) Gregory J. Billiter, 36, of Villa Hills, Kentucky
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class (Diver) Curtis R. Hall, 24, of Burley, Idaho
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class (Diver) Joseph A. McSween, 26, of Valdosta, Georgia
Army Capt. Anthony Palermo, 26, of Brockton, Massachusetts
Army Spc. Ryan S. Dallam, 24, of Norman, Oklahoma
Army Pvt. Damian Lopez Rodriguez, 19, Tucson, Arizona
Navy Cmdr. Philip A. Murphy-Sweet, 42, of Caldwell, Idaho
Army Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, 25, of East Hampstead, New Hampshire
Army Spc. Ebe F. Emolo, 33, of Greensboro, North Carolina
Army Spc. Levi K. Hoover, 23, of Midland, Michigan
Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless, 21, of Camden, Arkansas
Army Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Williams, 25, of Santa Rosa, California
Army Staff Sgt. Harrison Brown, 31, of Prichard, Alabama
Army Sgt. Todd A. Singleton, 24, of Muskegon, Michigan
Army Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy, 25, of Norfolk, Massachusetts
Army 1st Lt. Phillip I. Neel, 27, of Fredericksburg, Texas
Army Pfc. David N. Simmons, 20, of Kokomo, Indiana
Army Spc. Clifford A. Spohn III, 21, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Army Spc. Ismael G. Solorio, 21, of San Luis, Arizona
Army Pfc. Brian L. Holden, 20, of Claremont, North Carolina
Army Pvt. Brett A. Walton, 37, of Hillsboro, Oregon
Army Pfc. Kyle G. Bohrnsen, 22, of Philipsburg, Montana
Army Sgt. Raymond S. Sevaaetasi, 29, of Pago Pago, American Samoa
Army Cpl. Jason J. Beadles, 22, of LaPorte, Indiana
Army 1st Lt. Gwilym J. Newman, 24, of Waldorf, Maryland
Army Spc. James T. Lindsey, 20, of Florence, Alabama
Army Cpl. Cody A. Putnam, 22, of Lafayette, Indiana
Army Pfc. John G. Borbonus, 19, of Boise, Idaho
Army Sgt. Larry R. Bowman, 29, of Granite Falls, North Carolina
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee, 21, of Mission Viejo, California
Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Basham, 22, of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Army Spc. Ryan A. Bishop, 32, of Euless, Texas
Army Sgt. Joshua A. Schmit, 26, of Willmar, Minnesota
Army Sgt. Brandon L. Wallace, 27, of St. Louis, Missouri
Army Pfc. Steven J. Walberg, 18, of Paradise, California
Marine 1st Lt. Shaun M. Blue, 25, of Munster, Indiana
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Scherry, 20, of Rocky River, Ohio
Marine Lance Cpl. Jesse D. Delatorre, 29, of Aurora, Illinois
Army Pfc. Lucas V. Starcevich, 25, of Canton, Illinois
Army Pfc. Aaron M. Genevie, 22, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Army Sgt. Mario K. DeLeon, 26, of San Francisco, California
Army Pfc. Richard P. Langenbrunner, 19, of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Army Pfc. Jason M. Morales, 20, of La Puente, California
Army Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby, 27, of Grand Junction, Colorado
Army Cpl. Michael M. Rojas, 21, of Fresno, California
Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dwayne L. Moore, 31, of Williamsburg, Virginia
Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Bishop, 23, of Dickson, Tennessee
Army Pvt. Michael J. Slater, 19, of Scott Depot, West Virginia
Army Pfc. Christopher M. North, 21, of Sarasota, Florida
Army Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper, 34, of Baltimore, Maryland
Army Sgt. William W. Bushnell, 24, of Jasper, Arkansas
Army Cpl. Ray M. Bevel, 22, of Andrews, Texas
Army Staff Sgt. Steven R. Tudor, 36, of Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Army Pfc. Jeffrey A. Avery, 19, of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Marine Lance Cpl. Dale G. Peterson, 20, of Redmond, Oregon
Army 1st Lt. Kevin J. Gaspers, 26, of Hastings, Nebraska
Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth E. Locker Jr. , 28, of Wakefield, Nebraska
Army Staff Sgt. William C. Moore, 27, of Benson, North Carolina
Army Sgt. Randell T. Marshall, 22, of Fitzgerald, Georgia
Army Sgt. Brice A. Pearson , 32, of Phoenix;, Arizona
Army Sgt. Michael L. Vaughan, 20, of Otis, Oregon
Army Spc. Jerry R. King, 19, of Browersville, Georgia
Army Spc. Michael J. Rodriguez, 20, of Sanford, North Carolina
Army Pfc. Garrett C. Knoll, 23, of Bad Axe, Michigan
Army Spc. Jeremy E. Maresh, 24, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Marine Cpl. Willie P. Celestine Jr., 21, of Lafayette, Louisiana
Marine Lance Cpl. Adam E. Loggins, 27, of Athens, Alabama
Marine Cpl. Christopher Degiovine, 25, of Lone Tree, Colorado
Marine Sgt. Peter Woodall, 25, of Sarasota, Florida
Army Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl, 21, of Shiocton, Wisconsin
Marine Sgt. William J. Callahan, 28, of South Easton, Massachusetts
Army Pfc. David A. Kirkpatrick, 20, of Upland, Indiana
Army Spc. Eddie D. Tamez, 21, of Galveston, Texas
Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., 24, of College Station, Texas
Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, 21, of Ione, California
Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, 21, of Gays, Illinois
Army Sgt. Norman L. Tollett, 30, of Columbus, Ohio
Army Sgt. Michael R. Hullender, 29, of Little Falls, New Jersey
Army Staff Sgt. Jay E. Martin, 29, of Baltimore, Maryland
Army Pfc. Brian A. Botello, 19, of Alta, Iowa
Marine 1st Lt. Travis L. Manion, 26, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Army Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon, 21, of Bel Aire, Kansas
Information compiled from Iraq Coalition Casualty Count , the Department of Defense, and the Military Times. For more detailed information, including photographs and links to biographical information and obituaries, visit the Military Times.
Debi Smith has a son who is 17 and a daughter who is 14. She looks at the ages of so many of the fallen and can't imagine what it must be like to send one's child off to war, and what it must be like when they return with injuries, nightmares, and missing limbs (as have almost 25,000), or worse, in a box. Back in 2003, when her son was just 13, she thought she'd never have to worry about such things herself, but four years and 3,386 dead soldiers later, she is becoming increasingly concerned.
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April's Fallen
A silent stroll one night in the darkness of my mind Brought contemplation of a purpose I thought that I might find For sixty years of walking; I haven't learned much in that time I know somehow my purpose wasn't to know war's filth and grime I should drum out a stern warning as often as I can I should stand on my soap box; preach to every man That any war is useless, a practice we need to ban Taking lives is senseless just too advance some virulent plan Take a walk in your own mind; carefully sort your thoughts See with reason an awakening; firmly carve a spot For contemplating purpose; see what mental wonder wrought Embroider in every mind why foolish wars are fought Educate your brothers and members of your clan Have them compass a steady course for peace in every land Finally end forever futile battles fought for sand War was never part of the Makers master plan.
-- A poem titled Contemplation, written by Terry Sutherland, April 10, 2007 and posted at International War Veterans' Poetry Archives
April 2007 marked the sixth deadliest month, with 104 fatalities, for US troops in Iraq since the war began in March 2003. Major combat operations were declared accomplished on May 1, 2003. 139 soldiers had died. Post combat operations have since claimed the lives of 3243 troops. Troops dying for causes which--out of respect for their opinions about the war, as well as the opinions of their surviving family, friends, and fellow soldiers--won't be discussed or debated here. Here, we take a moment to solemnly contemplate each of the following 104, lingering over their names, their ages, where they lived--envisioning all the family, friends, communities, hopes, and dreams they left behind.
In Memoriam
Army Staff Sgt. Jason R. Arnette, 24, of Amelia, Virginia
Army Sgt. Robert M. McDowell, 30, of Deer Park, Texas
Army Spc. William G. Bowling, 24, of Beattyville, Kentucky
Army Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick, 25, of Spring Hope, North Carolina
Army Staff Sgt. David A. Mejias, 26, of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Marine Pfc. Miguel A. Marcial III, 19, of Secaucus, New Jersey
Army Spc. Curtis R. Spivey, 25, of Chula Vista, California
Army Staff Sgt. Bradley D. King, 28, of Marion, Indiana
Army Spc. Brian E. Ritzberg, 24, of New York;
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Olsen, 20, of Eagan, Minnesota
Army Pfc. Gabriel J. Figueroa, 20, of Baldwin Park, California
Army Staff Sgt. Shane R. Becker, 35, of Helena, Montana
Army Pfc. James J. Coon, 22, of Walnut Creek, California
Army Staff Sgt. Jerry C. Burge, 39, of Carriere, Mississippi
Army Cpl. Joseph H. Cantrell IV, 23, of Ashland, Kentucky
Army Pfc. Walter Freeman Jr., 20, of Lancaster, California
Army Pfc. Derek A. Gibson, 20, Eustis, Florida
Army Spc. Jason A. Shaffer, 28, of Derry, Pennsylvania
Army Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn, 22, of Midlothian, Virginia
Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Joseph C. Schwedler, 27, of Crystal Falls, Michigan
Army Pfc. Daniel A. Fuentes, 19, of Levittown, New York
Army Pfc. Jay S. Cajimat, 20, of Lahaina, Hawaii
Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Diver) Gregory J. Billiter, 36, of Villa Hills, Kentucky
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class (Diver) Curtis R. Hall, 24, of Burley, Idaho
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class (Diver) Joseph A. McSween, 26, of Valdosta, Georgia
Army Capt. Anthony Palermo, 26, of Brockton, Massachusetts
Army Spc. Ryan S. Dallam, 24, of Norman, Oklahoma
Army Pvt. Damian Lopez Rodriguez, 19, Tucson, Arizona
Navy Cmdr. Philip A. Murphy-Sweet, 42, of Caldwell, Idaho
Army Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, 25, of East Hampstead, New Hampshire
Army Spc. Ebe F. Emolo, 33, of Greensboro, North Carolina
Army Spc. Levi K. Hoover, 23, of Midland, Michigan
Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless, 21, of Camden, Arkansas
Army Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Williams, 25, of Santa Rosa, California
Army Staff Sgt. Harrison Brown, 31, of Prichard, Alabama
Army Sgt. Todd A. Singleton, 24, of Muskegon, Michigan
Army Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy, 25, of Norfolk, Massachusetts
Army 1st Lt. Phillip I. Neel, 27, of Fredericksburg, Texas
Army Pfc. David N. Simmons, 20, of Kokomo, Indiana
Army Spc. Clifford A. Spohn III, 21, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Army Spc. Ismael G. Solorio, 21, of San Luis, Arizona
Army Pfc. Brian L. Holden, 20, of Claremont, North Carolina
Army Pvt. Brett A. Walton, 37, of Hillsboro, Oregon
Army Pfc. Kyle G. Bohrnsen, 22, of Philipsburg, Montana
Army Sgt. Raymond S. Sevaaetasi, 29, of Pago Pago, American Samoa
Army Cpl. Jason J. Beadles, 22, of LaPorte, Indiana
Army 1st Lt. Gwilym J. Newman, 24, of Waldorf, Maryland
Army Spc. James T. Lindsey, 20, of Florence, Alabama
Army Cpl. Cody A. Putnam, 22, of Lafayette, Indiana
Army Pfc. John G. Borbonus, 19, of Boise, Idaho
Army Sgt. Larry R. Bowman, 29, of Granite Falls, North Carolina
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee, 21, of Mission Viejo, California
Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Basham, 22, of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Army Spc. Ryan A. Bishop, 32, of Euless, Texas
Army Sgt. Joshua A. Schmit, 26, of Willmar, Minnesota
Army Sgt. Brandon L. Wallace, 27, of St. Louis, Missouri
Army Pfc. Steven J. Walberg, 18, of Paradise, California
Marine 1st Lt. Shaun M. Blue, 25, of Munster, Indiana
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Scherry, 20, of Rocky River, Ohio
Marine Lance Cpl. Jesse D. Delatorre, 29, of Aurora, Illinois
Army Pfc. Lucas V. Starcevich, 25, of Canton, Illinois
Army Pfc. Aaron M. Genevie, 22, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Army Sgt. Mario K. DeLeon, 26, of San Francisco, California
Army Pfc. Richard P. Langenbrunner, 19, of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Army Pfc. Jason M. Morales, 20, of La Puente, California
Army Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby, 27, of Grand Junction, Colorado
Army Cpl. Michael M. Rojas, 21, of Fresno, California
Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dwayne L. Moore, 31, of Williamsburg, Virginia
Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Bishop, 23, of Dickson, Tennessee
Army Pvt. Michael J. Slater, 19, of Scott Depot, West Virginia
Army Pfc. Christopher M. North, 21, of Sarasota, Florida
Army Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper, 34, of Baltimore, Maryland
Army Sgt. William W. Bushnell, 24, of Jasper, Arkansas
Army Cpl. Ray M. Bevel, 22, of Andrews, Texas
Army Staff Sgt. Steven R. Tudor, 36, of Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Army Pfc. Jeffrey A. Avery, 19, of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Marine Lance Cpl. Dale G. Peterson, 20, of Redmond, Oregon
Army 1st Lt. Kevin J. Gaspers, 26, of Hastings, Nebraska
Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth E. Locker Jr. , 28, of Wakefield, Nebraska
Army Staff Sgt. William C. Moore, 27, of Benson, North Carolina
Army Sgt. Randell T. Marshall, 22, of Fitzgerald, Georgia
Army Sgt. Brice A. Pearson , 32, of Phoenix;, Arizona
Army Sgt. Michael L. Vaughan, 20, of Otis, Oregon
Army Spc. Jerry R. King, 19, of Browersville, Georgia
Army Spc. Michael J. Rodriguez, 20, of Sanford, North Carolina
Army Pfc. Garrett C. Knoll, 23, of Bad Axe, Michigan
Army Spc. Jeremy E. Maresh, 24, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Marine Cpl. Willie P. Celestine Jr., 21, of Lafayette, Louisiana
Marine Lance Cpl. Adam E. Loggins, 27, of Athens, Alabama
Marine Cpl. Christopher Degiovine, 25, of Lone Tree, Colorado
Marine Sgt. Peter Woodall, 25, of Sarasota, Florida
Army Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl, 21, of Shiocton, Wisconsin
Marine Sgt. William J. Callahan, 28, of South Easton, Massachusetts
Army Pfc. David A. Kirkpatrick, 20, of Upland, Indiana
Army Spc. Eddie D. Tamez, 21, of Galveston, Texas
Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., 24, of College Station, Texas
Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, 21, of Ione, California
Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, 21, of Gays, Illinois
Army Sgt. Norman L. Tollett, 30, of Columbus, Ohio
Army Sgt. Michael R. Hullender, 29, of Little Falls, New Jersey
Army Staff Sgt. Jay E. Martin, 29, of Baltimore, Maryland
Army Pfc. Brian A. Botello, 19, of Alta, Iowa
Marine 1st Lt. Travis L. Manion, 26, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Army Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon, 21, of Bel Aire, Kansas
Information compiled from Iraq Coalition Casualty Count , the Department of Defense, and the Military Times. For more detailed information, including photographs and links to biographical information and obituaries, visit the Military Times.
Debi Smith has a son who is 17 and a daughter who is 14. She looks at the ages of so many of the fallen and can't imagine what it must be like to send one's child off to war, and what it must be like when they return with injuries, nightmares, and missing limbs (as have almost 25,000), or worse, in a box. Back in 2003, when her son was just 13, she thought she'd never have to worry about such things herself, but four years and 3,386 dead soldiers later, she is becoming increasingly concerned.
April's Fallen
A silent stroll one night in the darkness of my mind Brought contemplation of a purpose I thought that I might find For sixty years of walking; I haven't learned much in that time I know somehow my purpose wasn't to know war's filth and grime I should drum out a stern warning as often as I can I should stand on my soap box; preach to every man That any war is useless, a practice we need to ban Taking lives is senseless just too advance some virulent plan Take a walk in your own mind; carefully sort your thoughts See with reason an awakening; firmly carve a spot For contemplating purpose; see what mental wonder wrought Embroider in every mind why foolish wars are fought Educate your brothers and members of your clan Have them compass a steady course for peace in every land Finally end forever futile battles fought for sand War was never part of the Makers master plan.
-- A poem titled Contemplation, written by Terry Sutherland, April 10, 2007 and posted at International War Veterans' Poetry Archives
April 2007 marked the sixth deadliest month, with 104 fatalities, for US troops in Iraq since the war began in March 2003. Major combat operations were declared accomplished on May 1, 2003. 139 soldiers had died. Post combat operations have since claimed the lives of 3243 troops. Troops dying for causes which--out of respect for their opinions about the war, as well as the opinions of their surviving family, friends, and fellow soldiers--won't be discussed or debated here. Here, we take a moment to solemnly contemplate each of the following 104, lingering over their names, their ages, where they lived--envisioning all the family, friends, communities, hopes, and dreams they left behind.
In Memoriam
Army Staff Sgt. Jason R. Arnette, 24, of Amelia, Virginia
Army Sgt. Robert M. McDowell, 30, of Deer Park, Texas
Army Spc. William G. Bowling, 24, of Beattyville, Kentucky
Army Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick, 25, of Spring Hope, North Carolina
Army Staff Sgt. David A. Mejias, 26, of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Marine Pfc. Miguel A. Marcial III, 19, of Secaucus, New Jersey
Army Spc. Curtis R. Spivey, 25, of Chula Vista, California
Army Staff Sgt. Bradley D. King, 28, of Marion, Indiana
Army Spc. Brian E. Ritzberg, 24, of New York;
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Olsen, 20, of Eagan, Minnesota
Army Pfc. Gabriel J. Figueroa, 20, of Baldwin Park, California
Army Staff Sgt. Shane R. Becker, 35, of Helena, Montana
Army Pfc. James J. Coon, 22, of Walnut Creek, California
Army Staff Sgt. Jerry C. Burge, 39, of Carriere, Mississippi
Army Cpl. Joseph H. Cantrell IV, 23, of Ashland, Kentucky
Army Pfc. Walter Freeman Jr., 20, of Lancaster, California
Army Pfc. Derek A. Gibson, 20, Eustis, Florida
Army Spc. Jason A. Shaffer, 28, of Derry, Pennsylvania
Army Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn, 22, of Midlothian, Virginia
Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Joseph C. Schwedler, 27, of Crystal Falls, Michigan
Army Pfc. Daniel A. Fuentes, 19, of Levittown, New York
Army Pfc. Jay S. Cajimat, 20, of Lahaina, Hawaii
Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Diver) Gregory J. Billiter, 36, of Villa Hills, Kentucky
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class (Diver) Curtis R. Hall, 24, of Burley, Idaho
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class (Diver) Joseph A. McSween, 26, of Valdosta, Georgia
Army Capt. Anthony Palermo, 26, of Brockton, Massachusetts
Army Spc. Ryan S. Dallam, 24, of Norman, Oklahoma
Army Pvt. Damian Lopez Rodriguez, 19, Tucson, Arizona
Navy Cmdr. Philip A. Murphy-Sweet, 42, of Caldwell, Idaho
Army Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, 25, of East Hampstead, New Hampshire
Army Spc. Ebe F. Emolo, 33, of Greensboro, North Carolina
Army Spc. Levi K. Hoover, 23, of Midland, Michigan
Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless, 21, of Camden, Arkansas
Army Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Williams, 25, of Santa Rosa, California
Army Staff Sgt. Harrison Brown, 31, of Prichard, Alabama
Army Sgt. Todd A. Singleton, 24, of Muskegon, Michigan
Army Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy, 25, of Norfolk, Massachusetts
Army 1st Lt. Phillip I. Neel, 27, of Fredericksburg, Texas
Army Pfc. David N. Simmons, 20, of Kokomo, Indiana
Army Spc. Clifford A. Spohn III, 21, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Army Spc. Ismael G. Solorio, 21, of San Luis, Arizona
Army Pfc. Brian L. Holden, 20, of Claremont, North Carolina
Army Pvt. Brett A. Walton, 37, of Hillsboro, Oregon
Army Pfc. Kyle G. Bohrnsen, 22, of Philipsburg, Montana
Army Sgt. Raymond S. Sevaaetasi, 29, of Pago Pago, American Samoa
Army Cpl. Jason J. Beadles, 22, of LaPorte, Indiana
Army 1st Lt. Gwilym J. Newman, 24, of Waldorf, Maryland
Army Spc. James T. Lindsey, 20, of Florence, Alabama
Army Cpl. Cody A. Putnam, 22, of Lafayette, Indiana
Army Pfc. John G. Borbonus, 19, of Boise, Idaho
Army Sgt. Larry R. Bowman, 29, of Granite Falls, North Carolina
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee, 21, of Mission Viejo, California
Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Basham, 22, of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Army Spc. Ryan A. Bishop, 32, of Euless, Texas
Army Sgt. Joshua A. Schmit, 26, of Willmar, Minnesota
Army Sgt. Brandon L. Wallace, 27, of St. Louis, Missouri
Army Pfc. Steven J. Walberg, 18, of Paradise, California
Marine 1st Lt. Shaun M. Blue, 25, of Munster, Indiana
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Scherry, 20, of Rocky River, Ohio
Marine Lance Cpl. Jesse D. Delatorre, 29, of Aurora, Illinois
Army Pfc. Lucas V. Starcevich, 25, of Canton, Illinois
Army Pfc. Aaron M. Genevie, 22, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Army Sgt. Mario K. DeLeon, 26, of San Francisco, California
Army Pfc. Richard P. Langenbrunner, 19, of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Army Pfc. Jason M. Morales, 20, of La Puente, California
Army Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby, 27, of Grand Junction, Colorado
Army Cpl. Michael M. Rojas, 21, of Fresno, California
Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dwayne L. Moore, 31, of Williamsburg, Virginia
Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Bishop, 23, of Dickson, Tennessee
Army Pvt. Michael J. Slater, 19, of Scott Depot, West Virginia
Army Pfc. Christopher M. North, 21, of Sarasota, Florida
Army Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper, 34, of Baltimore, Maryland
Army Sgt. William W. Bushnell, 24, of Jasper, Arkansas
Army Cpl. Ray M. Bevel, 22, of Andrews, Texas
Army Staff Sgt. Steven R. Tudor, 36, of Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Army Pfc. Jeffrey A. Avery, 19, of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Marine Lance Cpl. Dale G. Peterson, 20, of Redmond, Oregon
Army 1st Lt. Kevin J. Gaspers, 26, of Hastings, Nebraska
Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth E. Locker Jr. , 28, of Wakefield, Nebraska
Army Staff Sgt. William C. Moore, 27, of Benson, North Carolina
Army Sgt. Randell T. Marshall, 22, of Fitzgerald, Georgia
Army Sgt. Brice A. Pearson , 32, of Phoenix;, Arizona
Army Sgt. Michael L. Vaughan, 20, of Otis, Oregon
Army Spc. Jerry R. King, 19, of Browersville, Georgia
Army Spc. Michael J. Rodriguez, 20, of Sanford, North Carolina
Army Pfc. Garrett C. Knoll, 23, of Bad Axe, Michigan
Army Spc. Jeremy E. Maresh, 24, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Marine Cpl. Willie P. Celestine Jr., 21, of Lafayette, Louisiana
Marine Lance Cpl. Adam E. Loggins, 27, of Athens, Alabama
Marine Cpl. Christopher Degiovine, 25, of Lone Tree, Colorado
Marine Sgt. Peter Woodall, 25, of Sarasota, Florida
Army Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl, 21, of Shiocton, Wisconsin
Marine Sgt. William J. Callahan, 28, of South Easton, Massachusetts
Army Pfc. David A. Kirkpatrick, 20, of Upland, Indiana
Army Spc. Eddie D. Tamez, 21, of Galveston, Texas
Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., 24, of College Station, Texas
Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, 21, of Ione, California
Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, 21, of Gays, Illinois
Army Sgt. Norman L. Tollett, 30, of Columbus, Ohio
Army Sgt. Michael R. Hullender, 29, of Little Falls, New Jersey
Army Staff Sgt. Jay E. Martin, 29, of Baltimore, Maryland
Army Pfc. Brian A. Botello, 19, of Alta, Iowa
Marine 1st Lt. Travis L. Manion, 26, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Army Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon, 21, of Bel Aire, Kansas
Information compiled from Iraq Coalition Casualty Count , the Department of Defense, and the Military Times. For more detailed information, including photographs and links to biographical information and obituaries, visit the Military Times.
Debi Smith has a son who is 17 and a daughter who is 14. She looks at the ages of so many of the fallen and can't imagine what it must be like to send one's child off to war, and what it must be like when they return with injuries, nightmares, and missing limbs (as have almost 25,000), or worse, in a box. Back in 2003, when her son was just 13, she thought she'd never have to worry about such things herself, but four years and 3,386 dead soldiers later, she is becoming increasingly concerned.