Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Pfc. Sarina N. Butcher, 19, of Checotah, Okla.
Lt. Col. David E. Cabrera, 41, of Abilene, Texas
Sgt. James M. Darrough, 38, of Austin, Texas
Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Dunning, 31, of Milpitas, Calif.
Sgt. Carlo F. Eugenio, 29, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Spc. Christopher D. Gailey, 26, of Ochelata, Okla
Sgt. Edward S. Grace, 39, of South Dartmouth, Mass.
Sgt. John A. Lyons, 26, of Seaside Park, N.J.
Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Newman, 26, of Shelby, N.C.
Sgt. 1st Class David G. Robinson, 28, of Winthrop Harbor, Ill.

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Lance Cpl. Jason N. Barfield, 22, of Ashford, Ala.
Lance Cpl. Jordan S. Bastean, 19, of Pekin, Ill.
Chief Petty Officer Raymond J. Border, 31, of West Lafayette, Ohio
Capt. Shawn P. T. Charles, 40, of Hickory, N.C.
Sgt. 1st Class Kristoffer B. Domeij, 29, of San Diego, Calif.
Pfc. Christopher A. Horns, 20, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Airmen 1st Class Jerome D. Miller Jr., 23, of Washington, D.C.
Staff Sgt. Jorge M. Oliveira, 33, of Newark, N.J.
Cpl. Paul A. Rivera, 26, of Round Rock, Texas
Pfc. Steven F. Shapiro, 29, of Hidden Valley Lake, Calif.
1st. Lt. Ashley I. White, 24, of Alliance, Ohio

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Staff Sgt. Robert B. Cowdrey, 39, of Atwater, Ohio
Spc. Michael D. Elm, 25, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Lance Cpl. Scott D. Harper, 21, of Winston, Ga.
Staff Sgt. James R. Leep Jr., 44, of Richmond, Va
Spc. Jeremiah T. Sancho, 23, of Palm Bay, Fla.
Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Michael R. Tatham, 33, of University Place, Wash.
Staff Sgt. Houston M. Taylor, 25, of Hurst, Texas

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Diocesan Life for November 2011

Open publication - Free publishing - More bluegrass

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Spc. Ricardo Cerros Jr., 24, of Salinas, Calif.
Capt. Joshua S. Lawrence, 29, of Nashville, Tenn.
Capt. Drew E. Russell, 25, of Scotts, Mich.
Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt, 24, of San Antonio, Texas
Chief Warrant Officer James B. Wilke, 38, of Ione, Calif.
Sgt. Nathan L. Wyrick, 34, of Enumclaw, Wash.

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Spc. James A. Butz, 21, of Porter, Ind.
Lance Cpl. John R. Wimpey Cagle, 19, of Tucker, Ga.
Pvt. Danny Chen, 19, of New York, N.Y.
Sgt. Christopher Diaz, 27, of Albuquerque, N.M
Pfc. David A. Drake, 21, of Lumberton, Texas
Spc. Garrett A. Fant, 21, of American Canyon, Calif.
Spc. Steven E. Gutowski, 24, of Plymouth, Mass.
1st Lt. Ivan D. Lechowich, 27, of Valrico, Fla.
Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Caleb A. Nelson, 26, of Omaha, Neb.
First Sgt. Billy J. Siercks, 32, of Velda Village, Mo.
Staff Sgt. Nicholas A. Sprovtsoff, 28, of Davison, Mich.
1st. Lt. Andres Zermeno, 26, of San Antonio, Texas

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Pfc. Carlos A. Aparicio, 19, of San Bernadino, Calif.
Sgt. Rafael E. Bigai Baez, 28, of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Spc. Ryan J. Cook, 29, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Spc. Robert E. Dyas, 21, of Nampa, Idaho
Sgt. Tyler N. Holtz, 22, of Dana Point, Calif.
Sgt. Andy C. Morales, 32, of Longwood, Fla.
Spc. Jakob J. Roelli, 24, of Darlington, Wis.
Sgt. Timothy D. Sayne, 31, of Reno, Nev.
Lance Cpl. Franklin N. Watson, 21, of Vonore, Tenn.
Lance Cpl. Terry C. Wright, 21, of Scio, Ohio

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Sgt. 1st Class Danial R. Adams, 35, of Portland, Ore.
Staff Sgt. Estevan Altamirano, 30, of Edcouch, Texas
Spc. Chazray C. Clark, 24, of Ecorse, Mich.
Cpl. Michael J. Dutcher, 22, of Asheville, N.C.
Sgt. Garrick L. Eppinger Jr., 25, of Appleton, Wis.
Staff Sgt. Michael W. Hosey, 27, of Birmingham, Ala.
Sgt. Mycal L. Prince, 28, of Minco, Okla.
Sgt. Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr., 26, of Pharr, Texas
Sgt. Chester G. Stoda, 32, of Black River Falls, Wis.

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Diocesan Life for October 2011

Open publication - Free publishing - More 9-11

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

James W. Coker, 59, of Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Spc. Koran P. Contreras, 21, of Lawndale, Calif.
Cmdr. James K. Crawford, 50, of East Concord, N.Y.
Spc. Christopher D. Horton, 26, of Collinsville, Okla.
Sgt. Bret D. Isenhower, 26, of Lamar, Okla.
Pfc. Douglas J. Jeffries Jr., 20, of Springville, Calif.
Petty Officer Brian K. Lundy, 25, of Austin, Texas
Pfc. Tony J. Potter Jr., 20, of Okmulgee, Okla.
Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Quintana, 30, of Huntington Park, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Keith F. Rudd, 36, of Winder, Ga.
Spc. Kevin R. Shumaker, 24, of Livermore, Calif.
Pfc. Brett E. Wood, 19, of Spencer, Ind.

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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September 11 Services of Remembrance in the diocese

September 11 Services of Remembrance from around the diocese in chronological order

St. Anne's, Trexlertown:  8:00 and 10:15 A.M. During both services on September 11 we will have special prayers and remembrances to commemorate the lives that were lost on this dreadful day and to seek God’s guidance and wisdom as we live with the ramifications and impact of this national tragedy on our country and on the world. Please come to church prepared to stop whatever you are doing when you hear the sound of the drum and the cymbal. It will be a sacred moment of silent prayer. When you arrive at church on September 11, the greeters will remind you about keeping silence at these significant moments of September 11.

Christ Church, Forest City: 9:00 A.M. service with special hymns, prayers, and will host "first responders" from the surrounding communities.

Church of the Good Shepherd and St. John, Milford: 10:00 A.M. "Eucharist in Remembrance of 9/11" Church bells will be rung 10 times each on the times of the four plane crashes - 8:46am, 9:03am, 9:38am, and 10:03am. After a silent processional the service with continue with special prayers, hymns, and anthem. The church will remain open from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. as a sanctuary for those who wish to observe a reverent silence, hosted by the Daughters of the King.

Trinity Church, Carbondale: 11:00 A.M. service with special hymns, prayers of the people and remembrances for the victims and their families.

Providence Place Retirement Home, Drums: 1:00 P.M. Members of a Gospel Quartet will lead the hymns, members of the staff and resident will assist with the readings. Lead by Deacon Marion Meiss of St. Peter's, Hazleton

Trinity Church, Easton: 1:30 P.M. organ voluntary followed by the service at 2:00 P.M. An Interfaith Service of Remembrance and Hope  to be webcast live on Sunday, September 11. The service will be streamed live at live.trinityeaston.org. A Service of Remembrance and Hope will include interfaith prayers and hymns. In addition, music will be provided by: a double quartet of members of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus of New York City, a local Chamber Orchestra and the Easton Area High School Choir. Scheduled selections will include: Faure's "Requiem in d minor, Op 48" (Intoit and Kyrie; Sanctus; Pie Iesu; Agnus Dei and Lux Aeterna; In Paradisum.), Bach's "Cantata 106: Gottes Zeit ist dis Allerbeste Zeit" movement III a & b. Participating congregations include: B'nai Abraham Synagogue, Easton; College Hill Presbyterian Church; 1st Presbyterian Church of Easton; 1st United Church of Christ of Easton; St. John's Lutheran Church of Easton; Temple Covenant of Peace, in Easton; The Muslim Community of Easton/Phillpsburg and Trinity Episcopal Church.  Go to www.trinityeaston.org and click on the link to the webcast.. Read more about it, including compatibilities with your computer, smartphone or tablet here. You may also go to Trinity's UShare page, live.trinityeaston.org. For information, call Trinity Church at 610-253-0792

Grace Church, Honesdale: 2:00 P.M. Service of Remembrance for 9/11 Meditation, inter-faith prayers, music and sharing will all be a part of the service as we remember all who were affected by the tragedies, especially within our community.  A time to remember those who were killed in New York City, southwestern Pennsylvania and Washington DC will be an important part of the service.  Grief counselors will be on hand should anyone need to talk privately.  “It is our hope to move forward bringing God’s peace into our community,” commented Ms. Frances Hlavacek of Grace Church who has been a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem’s Peace Commission. The service will be held in the handicap-accessible Parish Hall of Grace Church, located on the corner of Church and Ninth Streets in downtown Honesdale.  For more information, you may call the parish office at (570) 253-2760.  All are welcome to attend.

Trinity, Mt. Pocono: 2:00 P.M. Interfaith Service of Remembrance and Prayer. Representatives and members of our global community, Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh, will gather together to speak about our lives as one in community and to pray together as one for a world of peace and community which can only be gained through the gift of open dialogue as sisters and brothers who seek to move forward beyond the smoke and ashes and offer healing in order to embrace a renewed life together. Please contact the Parish Office at 570 839 9376 for information or go to www.tinitymtpocono.org for directions.

Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem: 5:00 P.M.  9/11 Interfaith Service of Remembrance and Reconciliation, Nativity, Bethlehem 5:00 P.M. Clergy participating are: The Rt. Rev. Paul V. Marshall, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem; The Very Rev. Anthony R. Pompa, Cathedral Dean & Rector; Rabbi Allen Juda,  Congregation Brith Sholom; Metin Bor, Muezzin, Lehigh Dialogue Center; Mohamed Rajmohamed, Al-Ahad Islamic Center; The Rt. Rev. Hopeton Clennon, Bishop of the Moravian Church, Northern Province and Chaplain, Moravian College; The Rev. Canon Mariclair Partee, Cathedral Canon, Ministry of the Baptized; Cantor Ellen Sussman, Temple Shirat Shalom; and The Rev. Canon George Loeffler, Deacon and Bishop's Chaplain. Music provided by the Cathedral Choir under the direction of Canon Russell Jackson will present selections from Faure’s Requiem, with Naoko Cauller as soloist. A reception will follow in Sayre Hall, and all are welcome.

St. Paul's, Montrose: 5:00 P.M. Vesper Service to Remember 9/11will be held at the Second Sunday Vesper Service on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Church Street Montrose, PA  The solemn service will provide a time of deep spiritual reflection and include scripture readings, prayers, and music prepared especially for the anniversary.  The Rev. Canon Charles Cesaretti will welcome the congregation; the greeters are Linda and George Gardner.  The Lector will be Amy Johnson.  Sarah S. Bertsch will be the organist.  MaryAnn DeWitt will be at the piano.  A buffet supper will be served immediately following the service in the Parish House.  The cooks are Ed and Barbara Schmidt and John and Sharon Siedlecki.  Gail and Doug Overfield will be the servers. All are welcome on this special day to remember the victims and those who miss them, as well as the rescue workers and all responders.

Church of the Epiphany, Clarks Summit: 7:00 P.M. Service of Remembrance with two church joint choir, psalms and prayers

Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Sgt. Devin J. Daniels, 22, of Kuna, Idaho
Spc. Dennis James Jr., 21 of Deltona, Fla.
Pfc. Christophe J. Marquis, 40, of Tampa, Fla.
Pfc. Alberto L. Obod Jr., 26, of Orlando, Fla.
Sgt. Colby L. Richmond, 28, of Providence, N.C.
Spc. Christopher J. Scott, 21, of Tyrone, N.Y.

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Pfc. Jesse W. Dietrich, 20, of Venus, Texas
Spc. Douglas J. Green, 23, of Sterling, Virginia
Pfc. Brandon S. Mullins, 21, of Owensboro, Kentucky
Spc. Michael C. Roberts, 23, of Watauga, Texas
1st Lt. Timothy J. Steele, 25, of Duxbury, Massachusetts
Sgt. Andrew R. Tobin, 24, of Jacksonville, Illinois

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Resources for the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001

Worship Resources for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
compiled by the staff of the Diocese of Bethlehem

The Presiding Bishop calls for reflection

A compilation of prayers, links and resources from Christian Formation Specialist Sharon Pearson

Textweek offers clip art, multimedia, preaching and worship resources

Congregational Resource Guide has sermon ideas

Resources from Forward Movement

9/11 Beyond Hate-Resources Odyssey Networks gathers & provides videos, articles and educational materials to help promote dialog within and among faith communities leading up to the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Also on Facebook

Actions for Interfaith Solidarity Toolkit from URI (united Religions Initiative)

Download Tenth Anniversary Prayers for 9-11 provided by Canon Cliff Carr
Download PrayerCard911 that can be printed on card stock for members of your parish.

Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Pfc. Douglas L. Cordo, 20, of Kingston, New York
Lance Cpl. Travis M. Nelson, 19, of Pace, Florida

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Diocesan Life for September 2011

Download the September issue of Diocesan Life as a .pdf
Download September2011_DiocesanLife_SMALL (3.3 MB file)

Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

2nd Lt. Joe L. Cunningham, 27, of Kingston, Oklahoma
Sgt. Edward J. Frank II, 26, of Yonkers, New York
Spc. Jameel T. Freeman, 26, of Baltimore, Maryland
Hospitalman Riley Gallinger-Long, 19, of Cornelius, Oregon
Sgt. Matthew A. Harmon, 29, of Bagley, Minnesota
Spc. Dennis G. Jensen, 21, of Vermillion, South Dakota
Spc. Patrick L. Lay II, 21, of Fletcher, North Carolina
st Lt. Damon T. Leehan, 30, of Edmond, Oklahoma
Pfc. Rueben J. Lopez, 27, of Williams, California
Spc. Jordan M. Morris, 23, of Stillwater, Oklahoma
Cpl. Nicholas S. Ott, 23, of Manchester, New Jersey
Master Sgt. Charles L. Price III, 40, of Milam, Texas
Spc. Joshua M. Seals, 21, of Porter, Oklahoma
Spc. Joseph A. VanDreumel, 32, of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Pfc. Cody G. Baker, 19, of Holton, Kansas
Sgt. Alexander J. Bennett, 24, of Tacoma, Washington
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Darrik C. Benson, 28, of Angwin, California
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Brian R. Bill, 31, of Stamford, Connecticutt
Tech. Sgt. John W. Brown, 33, of Tallahassee, Florida
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Parachutist) Christopher G. Campbell, 36, of Jacksonville, North Carolina
Chief Warrant Officer David R. Carter, 47, of Centennial, Colorado
Information Systems Technician Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Jared W. Day, 28, of Taylorsville, Utah
Pfc. Gil I. Morales Del Valle, 21, of Jacksonville, Florida
Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) John Douangdara, 26, of South Sioux City, Nebraska
Spc. Mark J. Downer, 23, of Warner Robins, Georgia
Spc. Spencer C. Duncan, 21, of Olathe, Kansas
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) John W. Faas, 31, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sgt. Adan Gonzales Jr., 28, of Bakersfield, California
Sgt. Daniel D. Gurr, 21, of Vernal, Utah
Sgt. Patrick D. Hamburger, 30, of Lincoln, Nebraska
Staff Sgt. Andrew W. Harvell, 26, of Long Beach, California
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Kevin A. Houston, 35, of West Hyannisport, Massachusetts
Lt. Cmdr. (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall, 32, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis J. Langlais, 44, of Santa Barbara, California
Spc. Jinsu Lee, 34, of Chatsworth, California
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason, 37, of Kansas City, Missouri
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Stephen M. Mills, 35, of Fort Worth, Texas
 Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Nichols, 31, of Hays, Kansas
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Chief Petty Officer (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist/Diver) Nicholas H. Null, 30, of Washington, West Virginia
Staff Sgt. Kirk A. Owen, 37, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma
 Sgt. Daniel J. Patron, 26, of Canton, Ohio
Sgt. Anthony Del Mar Peterson, 24, of Chelsea, Oklahoma
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman, 27, of Ukiah, California
Sgt. Alessandro L. Plutino, 28, of Pitman, New Jersey
Spc. Barun Rai, 24, of Silver Spring, Maryland
Capt. Waid C. Ramsey, 41, of Red Bay, Alabama
Special Warfare Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratzlaff, 34, of Green Forest, Arkansas
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Robert J. Reeves, 32, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Heath M. Robinson, 34, of Detroit, Michigan
Sgt. Joshua J. Robinson, 29, of Omaha, Nebraska
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Nicholas P. Spehar, 24, ofSaint Paul, Minnesota
Cryptologist Technician (Collection) Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) Michael J. Strange, 25, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) Jon T. Tumilson, 35, of Rockford, Iowa
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Aaron C. Vaughn, 30, of Stuart, Florida
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Kraig M. Vickers 36, of Kokomo, Hawaii
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jason R. Workman, 32, of Blanding, Utah
Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe, 28, of York, Pennsylvania

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Cpl. Raphael R. Arruda, 21, of Ogden, Utah
Staff Sgt. James M. Christen, 29, of Loomis, California
Sgt. Omar A. Jones, 28, of Crook, Colorado
Sgt. Edward W. Koehler, 47, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Sgt. Jacob Molina, 27, of Houston, Texas
Sgt. Brian K. Mowery, 49, of Halifax, Pennsylvania
Master Sgt. Benjamin A. Stevenson, 36, of Canyon Lake, Texas
Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Vangiesen, 30, of Erie, Pennsylvania

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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Pray For...

Pray for our young men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for their families:

Lance Cpl. Christopher L. Camero, 19, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Sgt. Mark A. Cofield, 25, of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Spc. Daniel L. Elliott, 21, of Youngsville, North Carolina
Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth B. Elwell, 33, of Holland, Pennsylvania
Staff Sgt. Wyatt A. Goldsmith, 28, of Colville, Washington
Lance Cpl. Robert S. Greniger, 21, of Greenfield, Minnesota
Spc. Frank R. Gross, 25, of Oldsmar, Florida
Sgt. Lex L. Lewis, 40, of Rapid City, South Dakota
Pfc. Tyler M. Springman, 19, of Hartland, Maine
Sgt. Jeremy R. Summers, 27, of Mount Olivet, Kentucky
Lance Cpl. Jabari N. Thompson, 22, of Brooklyn, New York
Seaman Aaron D. Ullom, 20, of Midland, Michigan

Pray also for the fallen heroes also of our coalition partners, and for the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan who have died, unnamed and unknown to us, and for those who mourn ... and for an end to this endless war.

Culled from various web pages, including:
U.S. Department of Defense news releases
In Remembrance, at legacy.com
Honor the Fallen, from Military Times

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