In Memorium


The Department of Defense announced the following deaths during the week of 9 thru 16 January 2009:

January 12, 2009
US Army (Enduring Freedom)
- Maj. Brian M. Mescall, 33, of Hopkinton, Mass.,
Spc. Joseph M. Hernandez, 24, of Hammond, Ind.
Sgt. Jason R. Parsons, 24, of Lenoir, N.C.
Sgt. Joshua L. Rath, 22, of Decatur, Ala.
Spc. Keith E. Essary, 20, of Dyersburg, Tenn.
US Army (Iraqi Freedom)
- Staff Sgt. Justin L. Bauer, 24, of Loveland, Colo.
January 13, 2009
US Army (Iraqi Freedom)
- Pvt. Sean P. McCune, 20, of Euless, Texas (under investigation)
US Marine ((Enduring Freedom)
- Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Bennett, 23, of Clifton, Va. (under investigation)
January 16, 2009
US Marine (Iraqi Freedom.)
- Sgt. Marquis R. Porter, 28, of Brighton, Mass. (under investigation)

Condolences to the Family, Friends, and Comrades of these Americans who lost their lives while in the pursuit of gaining freedom for others.
May God hold them in his hands and may their families carry them forever in their hearts.
“Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold.” — George Fabricius
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