Fallen Heroes
Condolences to the Family, Friends, and Comrades of the following 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
05 - 400-06 - May 2006 Iraqi Freedom
US Marine Capt. Brian S. Letendre, 27, of Woodbridge, Va. and Cpl. Stephen R. Bixler, 20, of Suffield, Conn. died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Letendre died May 3. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s Inspector and Instructor Staff, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Plainville, Conn. (Blackfive has a tribute to Capt Letendre)
Bixler died May 4. He was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Blackfive has 2 posts on Capt Letendre here and here. Obituary from the Indy Star.
05 - 403-06 - May 2006 Iraqi Freedom
US Army Pfc. Christopher M. Eckhardt, 19, of Phoenix, Ariz., died in Taji, Iraq on May 3, from a non-combat related cause. Eckhardt was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. The incident is under investigation.
05 - 404-06 - May 2006 Iraqi Freedom
US Army Staff Sgt. Gavin B. Reinke, 32, of Pueblo, Colo. and Spc. Bryan L. Quinton, 24, of Sand Springs, Okla died in Baghdad, Iraq on May 4, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during combat operations. Reinke and Quinton were assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
05 - 405-06 - May 2006 Iraqi Freedom
US Marine Sgt. Elisha R. Parker, 21, of Taberg, N.Y., died May 4, while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Click on the names above for more information — Salute to Fallen Heroes Memorial
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