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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st) will join several of his colleagues this evening on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the men and women who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. During the tribute, lawmakers will read the names of those who have given their lives to spread democracy throughout that region.
“These brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice so that others may enjoy peace and freedom,” said Congressman Berry. “Their commitment to this country will serve as a timeless reminder of what draws us together as Americans. They were ordinary and extraordinary all at once, and I am honored to participate in a tribute that will ensure this country never forgets their sacrifice.”
Congressman Berry also has a memorial outside his Washington, DC office with the names and photos of every Arkansan who lost his life in Iraq and Afghanistan. To date, Arkansas has lost thirty-one men from both the National Guard and active duty forces. The memorial stands as a reminder of Arkansas’ sacrifice in the current war effort.
“We have more than 3,300 Arkansans serving with distinction in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Congressman Berry. “While we pray for the save return of these men and women, we must keep the legacy alive of those who died fighting for their country. I hope every person who passes through the halls of Washington stops to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of Arkansas’ finest.”
A complete list of Arkansas’ fallen is below with information on their hometown, age, and military rank.
Arkansas’ Fallen
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Vann Johnson Jr., 25, Little Rock, Arkansas. Naval Medical Center San Diego, 3rd Marine Division Detachment Killed in action in Iraq on March 25, 2003
Pfc. Jonathan M. Cheatham, 19, Camden, Arkansas. 489th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve Killed when the convoy he was riding in was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 26, 2003
Master Sgt. Kevin N. Morehead, 33, Little Rock, Arkansas. Company B, 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Died of wounds received when his unit conducted a raid on September 12, 2003, in Ramadi, Iraq
Pfc. Brandon C. Smith, 20, Fayetteville, Arkansas. 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Killed in action while conducting security and stability operations in Al Anbar province in northern Iraq on March 18, 2004
Staff Sgt. Stacey C. Brandon, 35, Hazen, Arkansas. 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, 1st Cavalry Division Killed when mortar rounds hit his camp in Taji, Iraq, on April 24, 2004
Capt. Arthur L. Felder, 36, Lewisville, Arkansas. 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, 1st Cavalry Division Killed when mortar rounds hit his camp in Taji, Iraq, on April 24, 2004
Chief Warrant Patrick W. Kordsmeier, 49, North Little Rock, Arkansas. 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, 1st Cavalry Division Killed when mortar rounds hit his camp in Taji, Iraq, on April 24, 2004
Staff Sgt. Billy J. Orton, 41, Humnoke, Arkansas. 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, 1st Cavalry Division Killed when mortar rounds hit his camp in Taji, Iraq, on April 24, 2004
Sgt. 1st Class William W. Labadie Jr., 45, Bauxite, Arkansas. E Troop, 151st Cavalry Squadron, 39th Infantry Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard Killed when his camp was attacked with rockets and small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 7, 2004
Sgt. 1st Class Troy L. Miranda, 44, DeQueen, Arkansas. Company C, 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard Killed when a grenade was thrown near his foot patrol on Haifa Street in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 20, 2004
Staff Sgt. Hesley Box Jr., 24, Nashville, Arkansas. 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas National Guard Killed when a car bomb detonated near his guard post in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 6, 2004
Cpl. Tommy L. Parker Jr., 21, Cleburne, Arkansas. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Died from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on June 21, 2004
Sgt. Thomas C. Rosenbaum, 25, Hope, Arkansas. Battery B, 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Killed when an improvised explosive device hit his convoy vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 18, 2004
Sgt. Ronald W. Baker, 34, Cabot, Arkansas. Company C, 39th Support Battalion, Arkansas Army National Guard Baker died October 13, 2004, in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on October 7 when a car bomb detonated near his patrol vehicle in Taji, Iraq.
Sgt. Russell L. Collier, 48, Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 206th Field Artillery Regiment, Arkansas Army National Guard Harrison, Arkansas Collier's unit was conducting traffic control operations in Taji, Iraq, when enemy forces attacked them using small-arms fire on October 3, 2004
Sgt. Michael A. Smith, 24, Camden, Arkansas. 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, Arkansas Army National Guard Died on November 26, 2004, at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained when he was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 7, 2004
Cpl. Jason S. Clairday, 21, Camp Fulton, Arkansas. Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Died due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on December 12, 2004
Spc. Lyle W. Rymer II, 24, Fort Smith, Arkansas. 239th Engineer Company, 39th Infantry Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard Died when he was shot by enemy forces in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 28, 2005
Lance Cpl. Brian C. Hopper, 21, Wynne, Arkansas. Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Died when the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutba in western Iraq on January 26, 2005
Spc. Jimmy D. Buie, 44, Floral, Arkansas. Company B, 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle in Taji, Iraq, on January 4, 2005
Spc. Joshua S. Marcum, 33, Evening Shade, Arkansas. Company B, 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle in Taji, Iraq, on January 4, 2005
Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey, 28, Mabelvale, Arkansas. Headquarters Company, 39th Infantry Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle in Taji, Iraq, on January 4, 2005
Pfc. Landon S. Giles, 19, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Headquarters Troop, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Killed when an improvised explosive device detonated while his unit was on patrol in northern Baghdad, Iraq, on February 26, 2005
Staff Sgt. William T. Robbins, 31, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Headquarters Company, 39th Infantry Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard Died of non-combat related injuries in Taji, Iraq, on February 10, 2005
Spc. Phillip N. Sayles, 26, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Company B, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division Killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his security position in Mosul, Iraq, on May 28, 2005
Spc. Dustin C. Fisher, 22, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Battery B, 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 24, 2005
Spc. Tyler L. Creamean, 21, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Company A, 73rd Engineer, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee in Mosul, Iraq, on May 22, 2005
Jesse M Samek, 21, Rogers, Arkansas. 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.; died Oct. 21 from injuries he received when an Air Force HH-60 helicopter aircraft crashed during a medical evacuation mission in Afghanistan
Keelan L Moss, 23, Little Rock Arkansas. 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.; killed Nov. 2 in an attack on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter near Fallujah, Iraq.
Spc. Kenneth A. Melton, 30, of Missouri. Melton died in Iraq when his military vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device and small arms fire while traveling in a convoy from Baghad. He was assigned to the Arkansas Army National Guard, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Fordyce, Arkansas. Died on April 25, 2004.
Staff Sgt. Dustin W. Peters, 25, of El Dorado, Kansas. Peters died as a result of enemy action near the Forward Operating Base Summerall in Iraq. He was assigned to the 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Died on July 11, 2004. |
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