US troops killed in Afghanistan and Africa - the best boot dryer

Navy long gun. Carlos A.
Aragon-Aragon-
Quiet and adventurous-
Very few simple roads.
His family said he was passionate about skateboarding, cars and guitars.
He also likes to do things in his own way.
"He doesn't like to walk on the Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon, Utah," said his stepfather Brad Haldi . ".
"He went straight up the mountain along the difficult road.
He likes such things.
"Aragon, 19, from the city of Oron, Utah, was killed in fighting in Helmand province on March 1.
At a memorial service, it was remembered that he was a humble son who did not seek attention, and even when he was out on duty, arranged to send flowers to his mother on Mother's Day.
"He doesn't need fame.
He needs no glory.
He does not like to speak in front of people, "said Robert Gardner, Bishop of Aragon in the ward of the latter Jesuit Church --day Saints.
In 2008, Aragon graduated from Mountain View High School in Oron and immediately joined the Marine Reserve.
"He helped me to be a better person, a better husband, a better father and a better friend," said Mr . ".
That's what he did. "------
A friend of the Navy Chief of Staff Adam Brown said that Adam Brown was a loyal man who had a "complete
Throttle "personality, work hard, fight for the little guy.
"He poured his soul into it and made life the best," said Heath Vance, Brown's friend . ". Lt. Cmdr.
Jeff Buschmann says Brown is the strongest and most selfless person he has ever seen. The 36-year-
Old from Hot Springs, Ark.
According to his captain, Chief Special Operations Operator John Fars, he died in Afghanistan in March 18 when he tried to protect his comrades.
Brown graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in Ark Pierce.
Joined the Navy in 1992, six years later, and joined the SEAL team in 2001.
He was assigned to a team at Virginia Beach.
Started his eighth deployment.
Brown lost an eye and near
The amputation of one finger is one of several injuries he has overcome during his military career, where he was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
"We miss your smile and crazy eyes," Faas said at the Brown Memorial . ".
"In the days to come, we will miss your fearlessness and fearlessness under fire.
"The survivors include Brown's wife, Kelly;
The children of Nathan and Savannah; parents;
And two brothers and sisters. ------
Navy long gun. Rick J.
Rick J.
While in high school, Centanni posted a sticker on his football helmet to honor a former player who died in Iraq. Army Pfc.
Joel Brattain was killed in 2004, and other members of Centanni and Esperanza High's Aztecs football team wore stickers this season after his death.
They did it to honor him.
Six years later, in Anaheim, California, the death of Centanni was announced via walkie-talkie.
High school graduated in 2008.
"For the volunteers, I don't think the war has the same effect on today's young people ---
Until this happens, "said Jim Pendleton, an English teacher and assistant football coach for the Aztec people.
Centanni, 19, is from Yorba Linda, California.
Another Marine was killed by a roadside bomb in Helmand province on March 24.
He was assigned to Camp Pendleton.
"I wasn't surprised when he joined the army, because it was the ultimate performance of teamwork and friendship," his coach told the Los Angeles Times . ".
Pendleton said he could see from the beginning that Centanni had a "great passion" for "being a part of the team ".
"He likes every part of it," Pendleton said . ". ------Army Sgt. Joel D.
ClarksonJoel D.
Clarkson's uncle said 23-year-
When he joined the army and formed a family, the life of the old Ranger came together.
"Everything went well," said David Williams . ".
"His motivation is to be a soldier.
Williams called his nephew an extrovert.
Clarkson enlisted in the United States. S.
Troops and his family from the hometown of Fairbanks, Alaska, said he had been sent to Iraq three times and to Afghanistan twice.
"Thoughtful, fearless, engaging, Sgt.
Joel Clarkson has the invisible thing we desire most in the Ranger-
These are all legendary things, "said the colonel. Mark Odom.
Clarkson died in March 16. -
He was injured three days after fighting in Helmand province.
His family said he was taken to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany after two surgeries in Afghanistan and died there.
He was assigned to the joint base. McChord.
"My world is just over.
Karen Williams, Clarkson's mother, said, "I lost my baby --"
Clarkson posted on her Facebook page after her son died.
The survivors of Clarkson include his wife, Cassandra, and nine. month-old son, Orion. ------Army Pvt. Nicholas S.
Cooking in his hometown, Nicholas Cook is a role model for other "Canyon children" who are rough nicknames --around-the-
Young people living on the edge of the community outside Glacier National Park.
He plays baseball, football, skiing and raising goats.
After graduating from high school at Columbia Falls Learning Center in Montana in April 2009, he joined the Montana Army National Guard and deployed to Afghanistan in December.
On March 7, his forces were killed in the province of Konar, Afghanistan, following an attack.
He was assigned to Camp El del, Italy.
"It's hard for them," Beverly Kahn, a teacher at Columbia Falls Learning Center, said of some young people in the area.
"But he was a hero when he died, which made them look up.
Kahn, 19, was born in Fresno, California.
Raised by his grandparents, Chuck and Kathy Taylor, hungry horses in the countryside of Monte.
"He died as a hero.
"Because of him, people are still alive," Kahn said . ".
But, "I think when Nick just did what he needed to do, people would think that what he did was so incredible that it would surprise him. "------Marine Sgt. Maj. Robert J.
Officer Robert Cottle, CottleLos Angeles, approached his SWAT companions one by one during a standoff in 2008.
A man who killed several others shot and killed special police officer Randall Simmons, who was rushed to the district hospital.
The Gunners still set up barricades in a house to keep other special police calm.
"He is a very, very special person . "
John Incontro, who is in charge of the special police operation, told Cottle.
Whittier, California
On March 24, another Marine was killed by a roadside bomb in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
The 45-year-old was assigned to Camp Pendleton.
Bonnie Roy bar, his 49-year-old sister, said cortel grew up in Whittier and San Diego.
He joined the Marine Corps at the age of 18.
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Baker told the Los Angeles Times that cortel became an officer in 1990 and joined the SWAT Elite force six years later.
When a police officer, cortel was also "a Marine who was almost absolutely stereotype ".
Phil tinryders
"He is a man who talks about God and the country, and he is really serious," tinrides said . ".
Cortel completed two tours to Iraq and deployed to Afghanistan in August.
He left his wife and eight-month-old daughter. ------Army Spc. Josiah D.
The Crumpler CrumplerJosiah is perfect for use in new homes.
He played the softball game of his stepdaughter, Hannah. year-
The old girl likes to brag to her friends about the huge muscles of her stepfather.
He took his 4-year-
The swing of the old stepson took the boy Seth to see the animated film "Get Up".
"Crumpler got married to Shana Gist in August 2009 and quickly got in touch with her children.
He met when he was blonde. haired, blue-
Eyes Private First Class queue for her to pull out his wisdom teeth, she is a dental assistant who works in the ranks of soldiers preparing for the war.
They got married in just three months.
Crumpler, 27, from Hillsboro, New York. C.
About a month from the two people.
On March 1, he was killed by insurgents in Afghanistan in Bala mulghab, spending a week off with his new family.
He was assigned to Fort Bragg.
"When he left, it felt like God took my best friend," his wife said . ".
A fellow paratrooper called Crumpler a very dedicated soldier. "Spc.
"Crumpler has been seeking to improve his knowledge as a soldier," said the staff member Sgt . ". Ryan Mahoney.
"His level of commitment is not something you can see every day. "------Army Spc. Alan N.
DikcisAlan Dikcis worships his 3-year-
Old daughter Sophia, looking forward to seeing her on two dates
A week off from combat in Afghanistan this month.
The Army specialist is proud of serving his country and wants to do it.
But not the bomb.
When the equipment fails on the battlefield, he wants to be a helicopter mechanic.
"Everything Alan does is to make Sophia proud," said his stepmother, Gricela Dikcis . ". Spc.
Dikcis died before seeing her daughter again.
On March 5, his military vehicle was bombed near Marjah, Afghanistan, and he was killed.
Soldiers sent to Fort Drum died when they were taken to hospital in Kandahar.
"He makes us proud, he makes his daughter proud, but you hate losing a son like this," said Gricela Dikcis . ".
"It's a tragedy that he won't be watching (Sophia) grow up here.
Alan Dikcis, 21, from Niagara Falls, New YorkY.
She is 2006 graduate of Niagara Whitfield High School.
He likes to go to the beach and work in a car-
Ride a yellow and black motorcycle with friends.
He also left his father Robert. Dikcis Sr. ------
Navy long gun. Garrett W.
GambleGarrett W.
Gambo is an athlete with a strong sense of adventure, the son of a former NHL goalkeeper and an avid hockey player.
His stomach is also very big.
His friend Jason Williams is in honor of 20-year-old.
"Don't take him out unless it's a buffet," Williams joked . ".
On March 11, Gambo of Sugarland, Texas, died after stepping on a mine while patrolling Helmand province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to Camp Lejeune.
Gambo began to consider joining the Army before graduating from 2008 Stephen F.
Austin High School in Sugarland, said Bryce rizen, a friend who joined gambling in 2007.
He won me.
I beat him in a sit-in.
"Said Ritzen.
Garrett has been competing.
"One of his primary school teachers said that Gambo showed courage and determination from an early age. Although he suffered from dyslexia, he persisted.
"He may be a little naughty at times, but he has never, never been mean --
Run, says Caroline McCrory.
The survivors included his parents, Michelle and Brad Greer and Troy Gambo, as well as younger brother Cody Gambo and Gunners Greer. ------Army Spc. Ian T. D.
GeligA paratroopers who served with Ian T. D.
Gelig called him "a good friend, a great man.
"He's always by your side when you need something.
Everyone in this unit will miss him deeply because some of us went with him. "Said David tailen.
Gelig, 25, Stevenson Ranch, California
On March 1, a roadside bomb was killed near the Pakistani border in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to Fort Bragg.
Gelig graduated from Hart High School in Santa Clarita, California.
Said President Collyn Nelson in 2002.
He joined the Army in October 2006 and was sent to Afghanistan in September.
After his death, thousands of people lined up on the streets of Santa Clarita to honor him. Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger said in a statement that Grieg's "great courage and selflessness remind all California people that our men and women have made extraordinary sacrifices to protect our safety.
"His parents, Tim and Dilia Grieg, and his sisters, Vanessa and Liana, survived.
Gelig's family held a private memorial service for him during the parade. ------
Marine. Robert L.
Gilbert loves life.
He also loves the Marines, and every time he's been sent overseas, he's risking his life.
In September, he told his father that if he could not enjoy life and asked the machine to live, he would no longer want to live.
"If we can't smoke cigars, we can't drink beer, we can't ride a motorcycle, let me go," he said . "
Gilbert, a Marine, was shot in the head during an attack in Afghanistan's badgis province on March 8.
He was in a coma.
About a week later, at a hospital in Maryland, his father reluctantly met his request and canceled life support.
Gilbert's birthday lasted until March 16.
He was surrounded by family, friends and fellow Marines.
His father, Bob Gilbert, put his hand on his son's chest and felt his last heartbeat.
"The last thing I said to Robert was 'I love you '.
Thank you for being my son.
His father preached on Facebook: "I enjoyed it for 28 years until one month after another, and we shared it together . ".
Gilbert, Ridgefield, Ohio, is 2000 graduate of Rivell high school.
He was assigned to Camp Lejeune. ------Army Pfc. Jason M.
KropatJason Kropat enjoys outdoor activities.
Many of the activities he does outside are centered on White Lake, which has the same name as Hamlet, New York, where cropa lives.
"People who know him know that he likes White Lake," said his ex-girlfriend Shannon King . ".
"All of our friends and people close to him have some memories of him in White Lake, whether it's fishing. . .
Trying to wake up the boards on the back of the boat sitting on the porch drinking beer to relax, watching people sit on the boat and pass.
"Two years ago, his fishing skills were recorded in the local newspaper ---
He proudly showed a photo of 22 years oldinch trout.
Kluopa joined the Army in November 2008 in part to prove his success there, Kim said.
He was sent to Afghanistan on January and was killed in combat on March 9.
He died in Horst province after his troops were attacked.
He was assigned to Fort Campbell.
He understood the reason.
"He believes he is fighting for it," said his sister Kimberly . ".
Cropa went to Monticello High School and later got a certificate of general education.
Other survivors include his parents, Glenn and Catherine cropa, as well as the Kristina and Courtney sisters. ------Army Pfc. James L.
Miller's mother expects him to return from Afghanistan in July 4. year-
The old soldier returned to the home of Yakima and finished washing.
He is very excited.
"It's been three months since he came home," his mother said . ".
"He just called his wife and saw his little girl and was talking about her talking to him and saying, 'Daddy! Daddy!
Kim Miller said the last time she spoke to her son was four days before his death.
The soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in Dasha on March 29.
He was assigned to the joint base. McChord.
"We are doing our best," said Kim Miller . ".
According to his father, Nick Miller, Miller graduated from chujiak High School in Anchorage, Alaska in 2007.
After moving to Washington state with friends, James Miller met his wife Katie while studying mechanics at the yakimaya Valley Community College.
His mother said Miller joined the Army in 2009 because he wanted to support his family.
His daughter, who was born in training camp, was sent to Afghanistan six months after joining the army.
He is serving the country.
He will be home in three months.
But that's not the case, "says Kim Miller.
"They told him he would be back by July 4. "------
Navy long gun. Nigel K.
OlsenNigel Olsens's family remembers that when he was a little boy, he just wanted to play military games, wear camouflage clothes and paint.
He's shy, but talking about weapons and military history has got him out of his shell.
He likes to watch his favorite movie, "Ling Yun," so often that his family tries to hide from him.
"A very quiet guy whose eyes will light up and his tone will change," said his brother Quinn Hess . ".
Olsen, 21, from Orun, Utah, died in March 4 in fighting in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to Camp Pendleton.
His mother said he was a Marine scout at the time of his death, which included walking in front of his fellow Marines and on a safe road.
Orson, the youngest of the 10 children, graduated in 2007 with honors from the Mountain View High in Oron.
His sister Megan Olsen says he is an Eagle Scout with a strong sense of patriotism.
A week after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States. S. Marine Corps.
"He's my hero," said another sister, Sarah Anthony . ". "I'll miss him. "------Army Sgt. Vincent L. C.
OwensVincent L. C.
His uncle said that Owens is the kind of person who "can look at textbooks and exams" and that he plans to put this talent into a military career, Gary hope
"He's a great kid," said Hope.
"He has never had any trouble. he is very smart and a good student.
Owens goes to school in Pokola, orcas.
He said he played football in high school. The 21-year-
Old man from the Ark Fort Smith
Died in front of Sharana base on March 1-
About two weeks after arriving in Afghanistan. -
Wounded in enemy fire at Yosuf Khel
He was assigned to Fort Campbell and served in Iraq before.
Relatives say Owens is easy.
Go to kindness, rarely prank, join the army in August 2007 because he is patriotic and wants to "be someone ".
Friend Gabe London said: "He married his fiancee Kaitlyn a few weeks before the deployment and plans to have a bigger ceremony after he returns.
Owens's survivors include his stepson, pakeston.
His mother, Sheila, and his father, Keith. a sister;
And three brothers. ------Army Sgt. Anthony A.
Patsy Anthony "Tony" Patsy met his wife online in the military chat room when deployed in Iraq, even knowing he wanted to marry her before they met.
Two days after parch returned to the United States, he married his wife Erica. S.
Said Helen Passy, parcy's mother.
"They are two peas in a pod, soulmate," she said . ".
His brother, Nicholas parch, said the soldier was the "fool" of Erica"-
His children are the source of happiness ".
The couple has three children. year-old Judah, 1-year-
Old Tara and 3-month-old Mila.
Paci, 30, is from Rockville, Maryland.
On March 4, a vehicle overturned in Gereshk, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to the joint base. McChord.
Patsy attends Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland.
There, he likes art and helps to stage the school drama.
He eventually dropped out of school in 1997, but received an equivalent diploma in 1999.
His mother said the soldier also likes to be outdoors, kayaking and riding a motorcycle. His mother-in-
Law Severino said Paci's wife bought him a motorcycle and we were excited to ride it when he got home in June.
But most importantly, she says, parch is a "great father ".
"Manly soldier, but love and care, changing diapers. "------Marine Cpl. Jonathan D.
Potowin Jonathan Porto proposed to his wife, who did not have a ring for her.
So he improvise.
The Marines took the small chain from his dog tag and wrapped it up with Rachel's fingers.
"I showed it like a crazy 2-
"Carat diamond platinum," she said.
A few weeks later Rachel Porto finally got a real ring when Porto surprised her at the Walt Disney World family cottage.
Soon after the marriage, the couple had a special gift: their daughter Ariana, born on January. 15.
But Porto has never seen his daughter in person, even though he is in the delivery room via a vague phone call.
Porto, 26, is from Largo, Florida.
His family said he died in a car accident in Afghanistan's Helmand province in March 14.
He was assigned to Camp Lejeune and graduated from Timberlane High School in New Hampshire.
Porto's sister Sonia says her brother is the most interesting of her many brothers and sisters.
"He has a heart of gold and he really wants to make sure everyone is okay," she said . ".
Porto joined forces in 2008-
His father, Steve Poltu, said part of the reason was that he could not find a job in a bad economic environment.
He loved it and told his mother that he even enjoyed the hard basic training he had experienced on the island of Paris. ------Army Sgt. Jonathan J.
Richardson Jonathan
Richardson's relatives said he was a smart guy, got most of a in high school, saved the rare B on a topic that didn't get his attention, and played football.
"He was not sure what he wanted to do when he graduated from high school," said his grandmother, Edna Martin . ".
"He can go to college and do whatever he wants.
"But he talked to a recruiter and joined the Army. The 24-year-
Old Bald Knob, Ark.
March 9 killed by insurgents in host province, Afghanistan
The family said Richardson's friends were all clear.
Jason cropa is trying to protect him.
Two people were killed in the attack.
His parents worked as civil servants and moved from South Korea to the United States. S.
When he was a toddler, Martin said.
Richardson joined the Army in June 2006 and was assigned to Fort Campbell.
The survivors included his wife Rachel.
"They love each other deeply," said Ken Martin. grandfather.
"This is not early love.
They really love each other.
The parents of Richardson, Sharon, James Dunigan and Jeffery Richardson, also survived; brother, Jason;
Sister Jasmine. ------
Navy long gun. Jacob A.
Jacob Rose's friend said 19-year-
The Old Navy is fearless ".
Another friend said he had a backbone like an iron rod.
Friend Dave Jones said: "Once, the Wyoming people went to a nearby hill with their skis while camping in winter.
Earlier that day, he and Jones's children crowded into tents to watch the snow.
"Jack is completely fearless," Jones said . "
"It's just Jack.
"Miles Forner's friend remembers Ross as a boy who stands up for his beliefs and is happy to defend others.
"Since I met Jack, he has always wanted to be a Marine," said Forner . ".
"He was bent all the way, it was at sea. . . .
He has a backbone like an iron rod.
Forester added that he thought Ross would soon forgive others and always respect them.
On March 24, Rose of Gillette died in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to Camp Lejeune.
Heroes are the ones who love. . . .
In the end, if you are deep enough to love for long enough, you will die for it . "
"There was no funeral today because of Lance Cpl. Jake Ross.
Rose graduated from Campbell County High School in northeastern Wyoming.
The family said that he was carrying out the final task of the deployment originally scheduled to end in May. ------Army Sgt.
1st Carlos M. Santos-
Santos-
His father said Silva "treated his soldiers like his son ".
Old Santos-
San Francisco's Silva will know that he is also a soldier and has served in Fort Campbell for three years with Carlos and another son.
San francisco-Santos
Silva retired in 2000, but he enjoyed watching his son blossom as a soldier.
"I will always remember him as a better soldier than me," said the father . ".
"I look forward to seeing him finish his career to a higher level than I did. "Santos-
Silva, 32, is from Clarksville, Tennessee.
March 22 roadside bomb killed in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
Paratroopers were sent to Fort Bragg. Santos-
Silva is carrying out his fourth deployment, which enables him to provide valuable insights for his young soldiers.
The platoon leader won the Purple Heart medal twice and the Bronze Star Medal twice.
1st Lt said: "He is very concerned about his paratroopers, and they are very concerned about him . "
Matthew jammon of Santos
Silva's superior
"His men often seek leadership guidance from him and he is happy to give it.
Santos among the survivors-
The wife of nine-year-old Christine Silvayear-
His son Cameron and his mother------Army Sgt.
Glen J. 1st
He is a huge fan of movies, especially war movies, and he can communicate with his brothers with popular movie lines.
"Instead of criticizing them, he likes reality rather than bluffing," said Jed, huitten's brother.
"You can never win him on the movie trivia because he knows everything.
He knows all the lines.
31-March 12-year-
Old soldier from alizmesa
Near Kandahar, Afghanistan, his car hit a roadside bomb.
He was assigned to Fort Riley.
In 1996, he joined the Army. in the same year, he graduated from Nanshan High School in Phoenix.
Jed Whetten told Mesa's East Valley Tribune that before his brother was sent to Afghanistan, he served in Iraq for a year at the start of the war in 2003.
"He is very patriotic and when it comes to the importance of educating them about their work, he translates this to other soldiers," said Jed Whetten . ".
"If there is any comfort in this, he dies and does what he likes.
"Glen Huiteng, the youngest of the four children, survived his mother, Amy Huiteng of Mesa; brother, Jed;
Melinda pink and sister Julie Lee; 11-year-
Arianna's old daughter
And fiancee Megan Hughes. ------
Navy long gun. Justin J.
Justin Wilson is that.
Tie his cousin to the dryer and tuck his brother into the washing machine.
His uncle, Ed Ford, says Wilson also likes graffiti art. -
"He thinks it's his private gallery, which is the many walls of the Long Island Commack he grew up.
"But Wilson was also the kid who watched the marine TV documentary while waiting for hurricane Francis to pass in 2004.
"That's what I want," Forte recalls . "
He joined the club in January 2009.
Wilson, 24, is from Palm City, Florida.
March 22 roadside bomb killed in Helmand province, Afghanistan
He was assigned to Camp Lejeune.
The Marine married what his uncle called "the girl of his dreams" in October ".
They were married by a peace judge, who had been planning a grand family wedding when Wilson returned from Afghanistan.
The day after they got married, he deployed.
While in Afghanistan, Wilson liked to distribute the candy in his care bag to local children, and his father, Lance Wilson, said: "He believes in what he is doing . ".
"I am proud of him," said Lance Wilson . ".
He was promised, honored and respected.