In Memoriam

[Grace]

Great Britain

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Gunner Zak Cusack from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, serving as part of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (South), was killed in Afghanistan on 26 May 2010.

Gunner Cusack was participating in a routine reassurance patrol when he was killed during a small arms fire engagement with insurgent forces in an area around Enezai Village.

Gunner Zak Cusack was born on 16 September 1989 in Stoke on Trent. He joined the Army in September 2006, attending the Army Foundation College, Harrogate.

[Grace]

27 May 2010

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

Cpl. Jacob C. Leicht, 24, of College Station, Texas, died May 27 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

[Grace]

Great Britain

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Stephen Paul Curley from 40 Commando Royal Marines, serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 26 May 2010.

Corporal Curley was killed in an explosion while he was conducting a ground domination foot patrol through the southern Green Zone in order to reassure local nationals and understand their concerns about living in the area.

Corporal Stephen Curley was 26 years old and was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Married to Kirianne, he lived in Exeter with their five-month-old son William. He joined Royal Marines Recruit Training at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines on 31 March 2003, passing for duty on 17 March 2004

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Italy

Sgt. Massimiliano Ramadu

From: Velletri, Italy
Age: 33
Unit: 32° Reggimento Genio, Brigata Alpina Taurinense (32 Engineer Regiment, Alpine Brigade Taurinense)
Died: May 17, 2010

One of two Italian soldiers killed when their convoy struck a roadside bomb on its way from the western city of Herat to Bala Murghab in northern Afghanistan on May 17, 2010

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Italy

Cpl. Maj. Luigi Pascazio

From: Grumo Appula, Italy
Age: 27
Unit: 32° Reggimento Genio, Brigata Alpina Taurinense (32 Engineer Regiment, Alpine Brigade Taurinense)
Died: May 17, 2010

One of two Italian soldiers killed when their convoy struck a roadside bomb on its way from the western city of Herat to Bala Murghab in northern Afghanistan on May 17, 2010

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Canada

Col. Geoff Parker

From: Oakville, Ontario
Age: 42
Unit: Royal Canadian Regiment, attached to Land Forces Central Area Headquarters
Died: May 18, 2010

Killed along with five U.S. soldiers when a suicide car bomber detonated an explosive device near an ISAF convoy traveling on Darulaman Road in Kabul, Afghanistan, on May 18, 2010

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France

Capt. Christophe Barek-Deligny


From: Paris, France
Age: 38
Unit: 22e Compagnie d'Appui, 3e Régiment du Génie (22nd Support Company, 3rd Engineer Regiment)
Died: May 22, 2010

Killed along with a Dutch soldier and an Afghan interpreter when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, on May 22, 2010

[cassiesmom]

Grace, this is not a soldier on active duty, but I would like to post it anyway, if I could. This is a 30-year-old Chicago police officer and Iraq veteran who was killed when a group of 4 men tried to steal his motor cycle. He lived in a neighborhood on the south side of Chicago with nice houses, families, and people who are truly concerned that the kids in their neighborhood stay out of trouble, get the best possible education, and have opportunities to succeed in life. It's just a very sad story.


This is from the Officer Down Memorial Page:
Police Officer Thomas E. Wortham IV
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, May 20, 2010

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 11 months
Badge Number: 6181

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Thomas Wortham was shot and killed after identifying himself as a police officer when four suspects attempted to rob him while he was off duty at 11:25 pm.

Officer Wortham was visiting his parents' home to show them pictures from the previous week's Police Week activities that he attended in Washington. As he was leaving, four men approached and attempted to rob him of his motorcycle. Officer Wortham drew his service weapon and fired at the suspects, but was fatally shot in the abdomen. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.

His father, a retired Chicago police sergeant, witnessed the shooting and exchanged shots with the suspects, killing one and seriously wounding another. The remaining two suspects fled in a vehicle, but were taken into custody the following day.

Officer Wortham had served with the Chicago Police Department for nearly three years and was assigned to the Englewood District. He had recently returned from his second tour of duty in Iraq while serving with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Officer Wortham is survived by his sister and parents.