These are the names of our FALLEN HEROES. If you have any information how this HERO lived, please email the information and a picture in jpeg to us and we will add it to the name.
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Cpl. Raphael R. Arruda
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Ogden
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Kunar Province, Afghanistan
7-16-2011
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Sgt. Nathan S. Barnes
23
American Fork
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Rushdi Mullah, Iraq
7-17-2011
Nathan loved hiking, camping and hunting, didn't like to stay still. He ran cross country and was always complaining that he didn't get to run enough in the Army. "He was always volunteering. He told us, 'I don't like to sit around." He was assigned to Fort Drum. He and Lisa Blake, his sister, often talked philosophy and discussed novels in their e-mails. "He'd always ask me these deep questions, and I would have to think and think to come up with good answers," "He's the smartest person I know a ravenous reader." He also is survived by his mother, Donna. Family members said they would most remember Nathan Barnes for his love of children. During one mission, he spent some time in a basement room with three little Iraqi boys, who, he told his brother, reminded him of his family growing up
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Sgt. Daniel D. Gurr
21
Vernal
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Helmand Province, Afghanistan
8-5-11
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Lance Cpl. Norberto Mendz Hernandez
22
Logan
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Helmand Province, Afghanistan
7-10-2011
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Sgt. 1st Class Rocky H. Herrera
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Salt Lake City
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Jaji, Afghanistan
8-27-2007
Rocky was born on May 22, 1964 to Henry Herrera and Elaine Campbell Herrera in Salt Lake City, UT. Rocky graduated from West High School where he excelled in wrestling. Rocky also was a very talented boxer and spent numerous hours at the Leo Montoya Gym. Rocky married his wife Traci on Oct. 13, 1990. Rocky was a very proud father of four and was lucky enough to meet his granddaughter while on leave in May of this year. Rocky enjoyed being with his family. When Rocky had time he took advantage of any opportunity he could to spend outdoors, he was a consummate fisherman. Camping, hunting and woodwork were other hobbies Rocky enjoyed. Rocky will be missed tremendously by everyone who had the pleasure to meet and know him. Preceded in death by his father Henry Herrera. Survived by his wife Traci; two sons, Matthew and Mark; two daughters, Tristan and Clairessa; one granddaughter, Kylie; his mother Elaine; brother, Angelo (Vickie); sister Jeri (Andrea); and six nieces; and one nephew
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Staff Sgt. Larry Rougle
10-23-2007
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Sawtalo Sar Mountain
Kunar Province, Afghanistan
10-23-2007
Larry loved being a soldier and serving his country. He had an aura about him that you could not help smiling and being happy when you were around him or heard his voice. Being with his fellow soldiers was what he lived for. He once said he would "die happy if the Guys fighting next to (him) could come home safe." While on his world travels he met wonderful and famous people. He loved taking his baby girl on adventures, riding bullet bikes and spending money. Larry was his Dad's Hijito. He leaves behind his baby girl Carmin Jade Rougle; his parents Nancy and Ismael Rougle; his brother David Rougle; his Godson Cordell J. Rodriguez; special cousins Consuelo "Sissy" Ables and Little Joel Rodriguez. Married Jackie Trujillo; they later divorced. Also mourning the loss are his beloved Aunt Char and Uncle Joel Rodriguez, Aunt (Godmother) Teresa Nava, Aunt Becky Martinez; grandmother Mary Lopez; Uncles Fernando and Peto Lopez; many cousins; and special friend Liz O'Doherty; and many friends from around the world.
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Spc. Preston J. Suter
22
Sandy
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Paktia Province, Afghanistan
7-5-2011
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Pvt. Jordan P. P. Thibeault
22
South Jordan
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Forward Operating Base Hammer, Iraq
9-5-2008
Jordan did not go to Iraq to protect America but to protect mankind. Young and eager to answer the cause of Liberty, Jordan followed his inner core of beliefs, taught by loving parents and family members, to ensure the peoples of Iraq were assured a chance of achieving peace and prosperity. His passing should give hope to all that there are still those among us who are willing to give the ultimate sacrifice to keep mankind safe and free. We honor all men and women in uniform and will continue to pray for each and every one of them as well as their families. Jordan is survived by his parents, John and Celeste Poulin Thibeault and sister, Denise. Preceded in death by all of his grandparents, Theodore N. and Denise Paquet Thibeault and Lawrence G. and Virginia Bolduc Poulin.
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