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SSG NATHAN M. COX~Remember the Fallen~Sept 30, 1975-Sept 20, 2008~Korengal Valley

2009-09-20T13:41:08Z

Staff Sgt. Nathan Cox, 32, of Davenport, Iowa died one year ago today. He was a well-loved and highly respected Soldier, husband, father, son and brother. He is sorely missed. Nate attended Davenport Central High School. He joined the Army an...

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USN SEAL Lt. Daniel Cnossen, WIA 9/8/09 needs YOUR support~SEAL Team One, USNA '02

2009-09-17T18:06:22Z

USN SEAL Lt. Daniel Cnossen is a member of SEAL Team One based in Coronado, CA. He is also a 2002 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Dan is a Topeka, Kansas native. He was seriously injured while operating near Kandahar, Afghanistan on...

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Remember Their Names~DaJuan Hodges~September 11, 2001~Never Forgotten

2009-09-11T13:17:39Z

9/11/09 marks 8 years since the attacks of World Trade Center I and II, The Pentagon, Shanksville, American Airlines Flights 11 & 77, and United Airlines Flight 93 & 175. On that day 2,996 people were ripped from their lives. But as the media and...

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SPC MARQUES KNIGHT~Remember the Fallen~Jan 23 1984-Sept 6 2008~Korengal Valley

2009-09-05T15:19:04Z

He wanted better and he wasn't going to stop till he got it. — Summer Knight, sister, on his efforts to improve his life. Sept. 15, 2008- Spc. Marques Knight, infantryman with 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, from San Juan Capistra...

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USN SEAL Lt Michael P. Murphy~5K Run/Walk~Bethpage NY~Sept 13, 2009

2009-09-02T18:17:41Z

USN SEAL Lt Michael P. Murphy 5K Run/Walk - New Island Hospital "Help Us Honor a Hero-Medal of Honor Recipient Lt Murphy" Host: New Island Hospital- Bethpage NY Type: Causes - Fundraiser Price: $25 pre-registration (before 9/11) $...

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Eye of the Tiger~Wounded Warriors face a new battle~Soldier Ride

2009-07-26T17:00:44Z

I had the honor of hanging out with a great group of guys the past four days as Soldier Ride rolled into NYS-I will post photos and update on here as soon as i get some free time. Revered as heroes, placed on a pedestal and treated like royalty...

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Soldier Ride is coming to NYC & Long Island~July 22-July 25~Support our Wounded Heroes!

2009-07-22T19:29:48Z

Wednesday • July 22, 2009 • 6:00 PM Welcoming Hero Reception Dinner • Come down to the American Airpower Museum and SUPPORT OUR wounded service members from OIF and OEF! Meet and greet the Wounded Warriors who will be bicycle riding in the NYC...

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Remember the Fallen: A Long Islander You Should Know~USMC Cpl Christopher Scherer 6/29/86-7/21/07

2009-07-21T15:07:58Z

Never Forget the Ultimate Sacrifice our Nation's heroes have made for our freedom-LIG The Empire State Challenge Soldier Ride in the Hamptons on July 25th is in memory of many local fallen heroes, including Cpl Christopher Scherer. Christoph...

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The Battle at Wanat~Korengal Valley~2-503rd Chosen Co.~173rd Airborne

2009-07-13T05:15:00Z

GODSPEED Sky Angels-I will not forget. (repost on the 1 year Anniversary) THE STORY THE MEDIA WILL NEVER TELL YOU-from CTD WEBLOG Technorati Tags: US MILITARY,BRAVERY,AFGHANISTAN Not only did a handful of dedicated and brave men repel the...

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Veteran Retreats This Summer and Fall in Upstate New York~Combat Trama

2009-07-11T12:43:22Z

From HEALING COMBAT TRAMA dot com: For women veterans only, in mid-August,, The Adirondack Women Veterans’ Reintegration Retreat 2009 will be held from Monday, August 10th to Wednesday, August 12th, 2009, at the Wiawaka Holiday House (a retreat...

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