We must never forget that freedom is NOT free. The following troops made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country in the month of May. When a hero falls an angel rises, for our loss is Heaven’s gain. In the arms of the angels, may these brave young souls find eternal peace and rest.
Cpl. Kevin W. White, 22, of Westfield, NY, US Army, May 2, 2011
Spc. Riley S. Spaulding, 21, of Sheridan, TX, US Army, May 4, 2011
Sgt. Ken K. Hermogino, 30, of Edwards AFB, CA, US Army, May 9, 2011
1LT Demetrius M. Frison, 26, of Lancaster, PA, US Army, May 10, 2011
Sgt. Kevin Balduf, 27, of Nashville, TN, USMC, May 12, 2011
Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Palmer, 43, of Modesto, CA, USMC, May 12, 2011
Sgt. Amaru Aguilar, 26, of Miami, FL, US Army, May 13, 2011
Sgt. Robert C. Schlote, 26, of Norfolk, NE, US Army, May 14, 2011
Spc. Brian D. Riley Jr., 24, of Longwood, FL, US Army, May 15, 2011
Staff Sgt. David D. Self, 29, of Pearl, MS, US Army, May 16, 2011
Spc. Bradley L. Melton, 29, Rolla, MO, US Army, May 16, 2011
Pvt. Lamarol J. Tucker, 26, of Gainesville, FL, US Army, May 16, 2011
Pvt. Cheizray Pressley, 21, of North Charleston, SC, US Army, May 16, 2011
Spc. Brandon M. Kirton, 25, of Centennial, CO, US Army, May 18, 2011
SFC Clifford E. Beattie, 37, of Medical Lake, WA, US Army, May 22, 2011
Pfc. Ramon Mora Jr., 19, of Ontario, CA, US Army, May 22, 2011
SSG Kristofferson B. Lorenzo, 33, of Chula Vista, CA, US Army, May 23, 2011
Pfc. William S. Blevins, 21, of Sardinia, OH, US Army, May 23, 2011
Pvt. Andrew M. Krippner, 20, Garland, TX, US Army, May 23, 2011
Pvt. Thomas C. Allers, 23, of Plainwell, MI, US Army, May 23, 2011
CWO Christopher R. Thibodeau, 28, of Chesterland, OH, US Army, May 26, 2011
SSgt. Joseph J. Hamski, 28, of Ottumwa, IA, USAF, May 26, 2011
TSgt. Kristoffer M. Solesbee, 32, of Citrus Heights, CA, USAF, May 26, 2011
1st Lt. John M. Runkle, 27, of West Salem, OH, US Army, May 26, 2011
SSgt. Edward D. Mills Jr., 29, of New Castle, PA, US Army, May 26, 2011
SSgt. Ergin V. Osman, 35, of Jacksonville, NC, US Army, May 26, 2011
Sgt. Thomas A. Bohall, 25, of Bel Aire, KS, US Army, May 26, 2011
Sgt. Louie A. Ramos Velazquez, 39, of Camuy, Puerto Rico, US Army, May 26, 2011
Spc. Adam J. Patton, 21, of Port Orchard, WA, US Army, May 26, 2011
Pfc. John C. Johnson, 28, of Phoenix, AZ, US Army, May 27, 2011
Spc. Adam S. Hamilton, 22, of Kent, OH, US Army, May 28, 2011
LCpl. Peter J. Clore, 23, of New Philadelphia, OH, USMC, May 28, 2011
Capt. Joseph W. Schultz, 36, of Port Angeles, WA, US Army, May 29, 2011
SSgt. Martin R. Apolinar, 28, of Glendale, AZ, US Army, May 29, 2011
Sgt. Aaron J. Blasjo, 25, of Riverside, CA, US Army, May 29, 2011
Pfc. Anthony M. Nunn, 19, of Burnet, TX, US Army, May 30, 2011
Spc. Richard C. Emmons III, 22, of N. Granby, CT, US Army, May 31, 2011