Hero Stories for July 2009

Pfc. Aaron E. Fairbairn, 20, of Aberdeen, Washington, died July 4, 2009, at Combat Outpost Zerok, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked the outpost using small arms and indirect fire. Pfc. Fairbairn was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska. </d

Pfc. Justin A. Casillas, 19, of Dunnigan, California, died July 4, 2009, at Combat Outpost Zerok, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked the outpost using small arms and indirect fire. Pfc. Casillas was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska. </d

Lance Cpl. Charles S. Sharp, 20, of Adairsville, Georgia, died July 2, 2009, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. </d

My name is Jacquelyn Dixon and I reside in Lindenwold, NJ. My son, Army Specialist Anthony Dixon was killed in Iraq, August 1, 2004. In honor of his memory I have since opened a non-profit resource center that offers services to Camden County and surrounding areas. The Anthony Joseph Dixon Resource Center has been operating in Berlin, NJ. However, due to lack of funds we cannot operate full time. Dance classes, tutoring, family advocacy, and mentoring are some of the programs we currently ha...

We just got a note from a friend that they'd found a HeroBracelet in Lake Havasu. Anyone lose one? The name on the bracelet is Lance Cpl Andrew Francis Whitacre, Bryant, IN Marine 6/19/08. Anyone missing one? Write us and we'll get it to you.

Pfc. Peter K. Cross, 20, of Saginaw, Texas, died June 26, 2009, at Combat Outpost Carwile, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. Pfc. Cross was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York. </d

Sgt James M Dorsey    Beardstown, IL    Army     2/8/09    I    M Spc Christopher P Sweet    Kahului, HI    Army     2/6/09    I    M Sgt Darrell L Fernandez    Truth or Consequences, NM    Army     1/31/09    I    M Chief Warrant Officer Matthew G Kelley     Cameron, MO    Army     1/26/09    I    M Chief Warrant Officer Joshua M Tillery    Beaverton, OR    Army     1/26/09    I    M Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H Todd    Colville, WA    Army     1/26/09    I    M Chief Warrant Officer Phi...

SSgt. Beale is the only American Soldier from Henry County, GA to give his life for freedom in Afghanistan. He is survived by a wife and 2 children. A community tribute to a Fallen Hero and his family. From Fayettville to Mcdonough ,Ga Watch the whole thing