With the war still going on in Afghanistan, and a continuing military presence in Iraq, the new year began with the death of a 20-year-old Marine from Camp Lejeune, NC. This is the first page of 2011, of the ongoing roll call of fallen Heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. They all leave behind friends, families, and loved ones whose hearts will be broken and whose lives will be forever changed because of their loss.
When a hero falls an angel rises, for our loss is Heaven’s gain. March proudly into Heaven, brave Warriors, for you have surely served more than enough time in Hell already. In the arms of the angels, may your souls find eternal peace and rest.
LCpl. Maung P. Htaik, 20, of Hagerstown, MD, USMC, Jan. 1, 2011
Cpl. Jacob A. Tate, 21, of Columbus, OH, USMC, Jan. 2, 2011
Sgt. Jose M. Cintron Rosado, 38, of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, US Army, Jan 2, 2011
Spc. Jose A. Delgado Arroyo, 41, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, US Army, Jan 2, 2011
Sgt. Eric M. Nettleton, 26, of Wichita, KS, US Army, Jan. 5, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Robert W. Pharris, 48, of Seymour, MO, US Army, Jan. 5, 2011
Spc. Christian J. Romig, 24, of Kenner, LA, US Army, Jan. 5, 2011
Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Giese, 24, of Winder, GA, USMC, Jan. 7, 2011 Spc.
Ethan C. Hardin, 25, of Fayetteville, AR, US Army, Jan. 7, 2011 Pfc.
Ira B. Laningham, IV, 22, of Zapata, TX, US Army, Jan. 7, 2011
Pfc. Robert J. Near, 21, of Nampa, ID, US Army, Jan. 7, 2011
Sgt. Omar Aceves, 30, of El Paso, TX, US Army, Jan. 12, 2011
Spc. Jarrid L. King, 20, of Erie, PA, US Army, Jan. 12, 2011
Pfc. Benjamin G. Moore, 23, of Robbinsville, NJ, US Army, Jan. 12, 2011
Sgt. Zainah C. Creamer, 28, of Texarkana, TX, US Army, Jan. 12, 2011
Maj. Evan J. Mooldyk, 47, of Ranch Murieto, CA, US Army, Jan. 12, 2011
Pfc. Zachary S. Salmon, 21, of Harrison, OH, US Army, Jan. 12, 2011
Spc. Jose A. Torre, Jr., 21, of Garden Grove, CA, US Army, Jan. 15, 2011
Sgt. Michael P. Bartley, 23, of Barnhill, IL, US Army, Jan. 15, 2011
Spc. Martin J. Lamar, 43, of Sacramento, CA, US Army, Jan. 15, 2011
Cpl. Joseph C. Whitehead, 22, of Axis, AL, USMC, Jan. 17, 2011
Maj. Michael S. Evarts, 41, of Concord, OH, US Army, Jan. 17, 2011
Spc. Joshua T. Lancaster, 22, of Millbrook, AL, US Army, Jan. 19, 2011
Petty Officer Dominique Cruz, 26, of Panama City, FL, US Navy, Jan. 19, 2011
Sgt. Jason G. Amores, 29, of Lehigh Acres, FL, USMC, Jan. 20, 2011
Pfc. Amy R. Sinkler, 23, of Chadbourn, NC, US Army, Jan. 20, 2011
Tech. Sgt. Leslie D. Williams, 36, of Juneau, AK, USAF, Jan. 25, 2011
SFC Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of Prince William, VA, US Army, Jan. 28, 2011
Spc. Joshua R. Campbell, 22, of Bennett, CO, US Army, Jan. 28, 2011
Spc. Shawn A. Muhr, 26, of Coon Rapids, IA, US Army, Jan. 28, 2011
Spc. Omar Soltero, 28, of San Antonio, TX, US Army, Jan. 31, 2011