| IRAQ (as of 12 January 2010, DOD Release) |
| Afghanistan (as of 12 January 2010 DOD Release) |
| Bovey- Taylor, Aaron J. Staff Sergeant 09-Oct-2009 Clarks Grove- Goodnature, Corey J. Chief Warrant Officer 28-Jun-2005 Eagan- Gramith, Thomas J Captain 18-July-2009 Granite Falls- Kahler, Matthew R. Sergeant 1st Class 26-Jan-2008 Litchfield Yanney, Jonathan C Private 1st Class 18-Aug-2009 Roseau Studer, Brian E. Staff Sergeant 21-Aug-2008 Rosemount Kopp, Benjamin S Corporal 18-July-2009 Woodbury - Masterson, Conor G. PFC 07-Apr-2007 White Bear Lake- Feistner, Curtis D. Major 1-Feb-2002 Walker- MinnCauley, George W Specialist 10-Oct-2009 |
| Minnesotans killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom |
| “Fallen but never forgotten.” |
| Alexandria- Lhotka, Jesse M. Sergeant 21-Feb-2005 Andover- Pospisil, Kenneth B. Staff Sergeant 14-Dec-2005 Apple Valley- Doring, Nathanael J. Captain 27-May-2006 Beardsley- Witte, Kevin M. Staff Sergeant 20-Oct-2006 Brooklyn Park- Zaun, Mickey E. Sergeant 1st Class 28-Jan-2005 Buffalo- Dorff, Patrick D. Chief Warrant Officer 25-Jan-2004 Bovey - Pickering, Randy W. Specialist 09-Dec-2007 Windorski, Jr., Philip E. Chief Warrant Officer 06-Jan-2009 Cambridge- Kemple, Andrew J. Corporal 12-Feb-2006 Cass Lake- McFarlane Jr., Dwayne Specialist 09-Jan-2005 Cloquet- Angell, Levi T. Lance Corporal 08-Apr-2004 Coon Rapids- Beardsley, William J. Sergeant 26-Feb-2007 Coon Rapids- Hervas, Tad T. Major 06-Oct-2009 Cottage Grove- Wilcox,Carlos Specialist 16-July-2009 Detroit Lakes- Linden, Troy Carlin Specialist 08-Jul-2006 Duluth- McConnell, Daniel James Specialist 16-Nov-2004 Eagan- Olsen, Daniel R. Lance Cpl. 2-Apr-2007 Gramith,Thomas J. Capt. USAF 17-July-2009 East Bethel- Lourey, Matthew Scott CW4 27-May-2005 E Grand Forks- Holmes, James J. Specialist 08-May-2004 Eden Prairie- Fey, Tyler R. Corporal 04-Apr-2004 Frazee- Riewer, Greg N. Sgt. 23-Mar-2007 Freeport- Hellerman, Brian R. Staff Sergeant 06-Aug-2003 Hawley- Schumann, Jason A. Sergeant 19-May-2007 Hennepin- Modeen, Scott T. Lance Corporal 01-Dec-2005 Jordan Anderson, Joshua R. Private 1st Class 02-Jan-2008 Kettle River- Milczark, Matthew G. Private 1st Class 08-Mar-2004 Lake City- Hebert, Anthony D. Private 1st Class 21-Jun-2007 Little Falls- McElveen, Anthony T. Corporal 01-Dec-2005 Mankato- Fasnacht, Michael J. 1st Lieutenant 08-Jun-2005 Maple Grove- Turcotte, Nick Specialist 04-Dec-2006 Maple Lake- Allen, Chad M. Sergeant 28-Feb-2007 * |
| Maplewood- McDonough, Bryan T. Specialist 02-Dec-2006 Minneapolis- Lee, Qixing Specialist 27-Aug-2006 Minneapolis- Dixon, Robert J. Specialist 06-MAY-2007 Moose Lake- Langhorst, Moises A. Private 1st Class 05-APR-2004 Moorhead- Nelson, Andrew P Staff Sergeant 29-AUG-2007 Morton- Koch, Brent W. Specialist 16-JUN-2006 North Branch- Benson, Johnathan Corporal 09-SEP-2006 North Mankato- Thompson, Jacob M. Staff Sergeant 06-AUG-2007 Northome- Panchot, Dale A. Staff Sergeant 17-NOV-2003 Olivia Wertish, James Specialist 16-July-2009 Ortonville- Rice, Demetrius L. Corporal 14-JUL-2004 Princeton- Opskar, Bryan J. Sergeant 23-JUL-2005 Red Lake Falls- Rystad, Corey J. Specialist 02-DEC-2006 Rochester- Bruce, Travis R. Specialist 23-MAR-2005 Rosemount- McDonald, Sean K. Spc. 25-MAR-2007 Kopp, Ben 19-July-2009 St Louis Park- Day, David F. Staff Sergeant 21-FEB-2005 Shakopee- Herrgott, Edward J. Private 1st Class 03-JUL-2003 Sherburn- Posivio III, Robert G. Lance Corporal 23-MAY-2006 South St. Paul- Cedergren, David A. Petty Officer 3rd Class 11-SEP-2004 St. Paul- Carlson, Michael C. Sergeant 24-JAN-2005 Angus, Brett E. Master Sergeant 26-NOV-2005 Fairbanks, Jacob J., Army Specialist, 09-APR-2008 Hanson, Joshua R. Sergeant 30-AUG-2006 Rundell, Gregory B., Army Specialist, 26-MAR-2008 Wosika, James M. Jr., Sergeant 09 JAN 2006 Tracy - Timmerman, Jason G. 1st Lieutenant 21-Feb-2005 Vadnais Heights- Vanderbosch, Jacob T. Specialist 03-OCT-2005 West St. Paul- Mettille, Michael C. Sergeant Major 01-FEB-2007 White Bear Lake- Arcand, Elden D. Private 1st Class 21-AUG-2005 Willmar- Miller, Kyle Specialist 29-JUN-2006 Willmar- Schmit, Joshua Sergeant 14-APR-2007. Winona- Benson, Michael A. Sergeant 1st Class 10-AUG-2005 Woodbury- Hinz, Kelly C. Captain 02-May-2005 Woodbury Drevnick, Danny Specialist 16-July-2009 * |
THE FINAL INSPECTION 'The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass, He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. * "Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?" * The soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't, Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint. * I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough, And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. * But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep, * And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear, And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. * I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here, They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. * If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand, I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand." * There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod, As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. * "Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well, Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell."' ~Author Unknown~ It's the Soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It's the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It's the Soldier, not the politicians that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's the Soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag. If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. |
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