In Memoriam

**Grace** · 12-22-2009, 05:29 PM

20 December 2009

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Serge Kropov, 21, of Hawley, Pa., died Dec. 20 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

This incident is under investigation.

**Grace** · 12-22-2009, 05:30 PM

18 December 2009

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Albert D. Ware, 27, of Chicago, Ill., died Dec. 18 in Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 782nd Combat Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

**Grace** · 12-23-2009, 04:45 PM

UNITED KINGDOM
20 December 2009

Lance Cpl. Michael David Pritchard, 22, Maidstone, England.

160 Provost Company, 4th Regiment, Royal Military Police

Killed as a result of small arms fire -- possibly friendly fire, according to the British Ministry of Defense -- in the Sangin area of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

**Grace** · 12-23-2009, 05:59 PM

Nominated for the Medal of Honor 3 times - 8 Purple Hearts - 5 tours in Vietnam

Robert Howard - obituary

**Cinder & Smoke** · 12-23-2009, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Grace

Nominated for the Medal of Honor 3 times -
8 Purple Hearts -
5 tours in Vietnam

Robert Howard - obituary

And coverage on the evening news >>>

Colonel Bob Howard - an American Hero
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540...79550#34579550

**Daisy and Delilah** · 12-23-2009, 09:09 PM

Happy Holidays to all of our servicemen and women. Also, to all their families. Thank you to each and every one of you for all you do.

**Grace** · 12-23-2009, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

And coverage on the evening news >>>

Colonel Bob Howard - an American Hero
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540...79550#34579550

Thanks, Phred.

I think the one statistic that really got me was the 5 tours in Vietnam. You only went once - unless you volunteered. Douglas was in the Air Force, and volunteered for a 2nd tour.

Robert Howard volunteered for 4 extra tours!!

**cassiesmom** · 12-23-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Grace

18 December 2009

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Albert D. Ware, 27, of Chicago, Ill., died Dec. 18 in Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 782nd Combat Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

This was on the news last night. Sgt. Ware leaves behind his parents, his wife and three young children. His father wept when he spoke on camera about trying to keep Christmas normal for the children. I know a lot of hearts went out to that family last night from people who saw it on the 10 o'clock news.