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

September 8, 2006
The Department of Defense anounces the death of 1 Marine and 2 Soldiers:

Operation Iraqi Freedom
Release#: No. 875-06 US Marine Pfc. Vincent M. Frassetto, 21, of Toms River, N.J., died Sept. 7 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Release#: No. 879-06 US Army Sgt. Jason L. Merrill, 22, of Mesa, Ariz. and Pvt. Edwin A. Andino II, 23, of Culpeper, Va. died on Sep. 3 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Wurzburg, Germany.

DoD Releases

 

Click on the names above for more information — Salute to Fallen Heroes Memorial

5 Comments

1. David, Sgt. Merrill was a friend of my sons and both he and Andino were in the same company as my son - they are Army rather than Marines.

   Comment by beth — September 17, 2006 @ 2:06 pm | Edit This

2. In Remembrance Sgt Jason L Merrill

   The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Sep. 3 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat…

   Trackback by Blue Star Chronicles — September 17, 2006 @ 4:48 pm | Edit This

3. In Remembrance Pvt Edwin A. Andino II

   The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Sep. 3 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat…

   Trackback by Blue Star Chronicles — September 17, 2006 @ 6:38 pm | Edit This

4. Beth. I am sorry for how close these deaths hit home for you. They, as all, are in my thoughts and prayers.

   I have made the correction to Service.

   Davd

   Comment by Echo9er — September 17, 2006 @ 10:23 pm | Edit This

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