The Department of Defense announced the deaths of the following American Heroes who gave their up their lives supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(Names are listed according to the date reported by the DOD)
Master Sgt. Jared N. Van Aalst, 34, of Laconia, New Hampshire
Cpl. Max W. Donahue, 23, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Spc. Faith R. Hinkley, 23, of Colorado Springs, Colorado (Iraq)
Sgt. Andrew C. Nicol, 23, of Kensington, New Hampshire
Pfc. Bradley D. Rappuhn, 24, of Grand Ledge, Michigan
Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Cornelius, 20, of Ashtabula, Ohio
Pfc. Vincent E. Gammone III, 19, of Christiana, Tennessee
Pfc. Paul O. Cuzzupe, 23, of Plant City, Florida
Pfc. John E. Andrade, 19, of San Antonio, Texas
Sgt. Jose L. Saenz III, 30, of Pleasanton, Texas
Sgt. Christopher N. Karch, 23, of Indianapolis, Indiana
Cpl. Kristopher D. Greer, 25, of Ashland City, Tennessee
Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bock, 26, of Leesburg, Florida
Spc. Jamal M. Rhett, 24, of Palmyra, New Jersey
Staff Sgt. Derek J. Farley, 24, of Nassau, New York
Pfc. Benjamen G. Chisholm, 24, of Fort Worth, Texas
Pvt. Charles M. High, IV, 21, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lance Cpl. Kevin E. Oratowski, 23, of Wheaton, Illinois
Sgt. 1st Class Edgar N. Roberts, 39, of Hinesville, Georgia
Sgt. Martin A. Lugo, 24, of Tucson, Arizona
Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Collin Thomas, 33, of Morehead, Kentucky
Cpl. Christopher J. Boyd, 22, of Palatine, Illinois
Lance Cpl. Cody S. Childers, 19, of Chesapeake, Virginia
Spc. Christopher S. Wright, 23, of Tollesboro, Kentucky
Lance Cpl. Nathaniel J. A. Schultz, 19, of Safety Harbor, Florida
Pfc. Alexis V. Maldonado, 20, of Wichita Falls, Texas
Sgt. Brandon E. Maggart, 24, of Kirksville, Missouri (Iraq)
Sgt. Jason D. Calo, 23, of Lexington, Kentucky
Spc. Pedro A. Millet Meletiche, 20, of Elizabeth, New Jersey
Sgt. Steven J. Deluzio, 25, of South Glastonbury, Connecticut
Spc. Tristan H. Southworth, 21, of West Danville, Vermont
Sgt. Ronald A. Rodriguez, 26, of Falls Church, Virginia
Lance Cpl. Robert J. Newton, 21, of Creve Coeur, Illinois
Spc. Justin B. Shoecraft, 28, of Elkhart, Indiana
Petty Officer 3rd Class James M. Swink, 20, of Yucca Valley, California
Master Sgt. Daniel L. Fedder, 34, of Pine City, Minnesota
Staff Sgt. James R. Ide, 32, of Festus, Missouri
Spc. James C. Robinson, 27, of Lebanon, Ohio
Spc. Chad D. Coleman, 20, of Moreland, Georgia
Pvt. Adam J. Novak, 20, of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Capt. Ellery R. Wallace, 33, of Utah
Pfc. Bryn T. Raver, 20, of Harrison, Arkansas
Gunnery Sgt. Floyd E. C. Holley, 36, of Casselberry, Florida
Sgt. Patrick K. Durham, 24, of Chattanooga, Tennessee
Spc. Andrew J. Castro, 20, of Westlake Village, California
Capt. (Chaplain) Dale A Goetz, 43, of South Dakota
Staff Sgt. Jesse Infante, 30, of Cypress, Texas
Staff Sgt. Kevin J. Kessler, 32, of Canton, Ohio
Staff Sgt. Matthew J. West, 36, of Conover, Wisconsin
Pfc. Chad D. Clements, 26, of Huntington, Indiana
Sgt. Joseph A. Bovia, 24, of Kenner, Louisiana
Lance Cpl. Cody A. Roberts, 22, of Boise, Idaho
1st Lt. Mark A. Noziska, 24, of Papillon, Nebraska
Staff Sgt. Casey J. Grochowiak, 34, of Lompoc, California
Staff Sgt. Vinson B. Adkinson III, 26, of Harper, Kansas
Sgt. Raymond C. Alcaraz, 20, of Redlands, California
Pfc. Matthew E. George, 22, of Gransboro, North Carolina
Pfc. James A. Page, 23, of Titusville, Florida
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