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“Not for fame or reward, not lured by ambition or goaded by necessity, but in simple obedience to duty.”
--Inscription at Arlington Cemetery

Capt. Ryan K. Iannelli
Age: 27 years old
Hometown: Clarksboro, New Jersey
Died: September 28, 2011 in Operation Enduring Freedom
Unit: Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
HM 22

Pvt Bradley W. Iorio
Age: 19 years old
Hometown: Galloway, New Jersey
Died: May 29, 2009 in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Unit: Army HQ and HQ Company, Special Troops Bn., 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Tx.
HM 58

Lance Cpl Francisco R. Jackson
Age: 24 years old
Elizabeth, NJ.
Died: October 19, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
HM 148

Spec. Marlon P. Jackson
Age: 25 years old
Jersey City, New Jersey,
Died: November 11, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, A Company, 94th Engineer Battalion (Combat)(Heavy), 130th Engineer Brigade, Vilseck, Germany.
HM 76

Cpl. Michael D. Jankiewicz
Age: 23 years old
Ramsey, New Jersey,
Died: April 9, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: Army, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
HM 35

Spc. Alain L. Kamolvathin
Age: 21 years old
Blairstown, New Jersey,
Died: January 16, 2005, in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army National Guard, Army National Guard, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, NY.
HM 77

LCpl. Jeremy Kane
Age: 22 years old
Cherry Hill, New Jersey,
Died: January 23, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, Ca.
HM 33

Staff Sgt. Edward Karolasz
Age: 25 years old
Kearney, New Jersey,
Age: 25 years old
Died: November 19, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY.
HM 79

Maj. Dwayne M. Kelley
Age: 48 years old
Willingboro, New Jersey,
Died: June 24, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion.
HM 50

Cpl. Sean P. Kelly
Age: 23 years old
Pittman, New Jersey,
Died: January 26, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Marines, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, HI.
HM 4

Spc. Kareem Khan
Age: 20 years old
Manahawkin, New Jersey,
Died: August 6, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, WA.
HM 84

Sgt. Michael D. Kirspel Jr.
Age: 23 years old
Hopatcong and Keyport, NJ.
Died: October 27, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 10th Mountain Division, Ft. Drum, N.Y.
HM 164

Cpl. Steven R. Koch
Age: 23 years old
Milltown, New Jersey,
Died: March 3, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC.
HM 154

Sgt Ronald A. Kubik
Age: 23 years old
Manchester, New Jersey
Died: April 23, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
HM 119

Staff Sgt. John D. Linde
Age: 30 years old
Weehawken, New Jersey,
Died: November 5, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, NY.
HM 81

Sgt Andrew T. Lobosco
Age: 29 years old
Somerville, New Jersey,
Died: August 22, 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
HM 160

Staff Sgt. Christian Longsworth
Age: 26 years old
Newark, New Jersey,
Died: May 19, 2006 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: Army, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, NC.
HM 82

Cpl George A. Lutz II
Age: 25 years old
Fayettville, NC
Died: December 29, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: 9th Psychological Operations Battalion of the 4th Psychological Operations Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
HM 1

Sgt. John A. Lyons
Age: 26 years old
Seaside Park, New Jersey,
Died: October 26, 2011 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
HM 114

Spec. David P. Mahlenbrock
Age: 20 years old
Maple Shade, New Jersey,
Died: December 3, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, HI.
HM 19

1st Lt. Jason D. Mann
Age: 29 years old
Woodlynne, New Jersey,
Died: July 17, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: Marines, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC.
HM 26

Pfc. Miguel A. Marcial III
Age: 19 years old
Seacaucus, New Jersey,
Died: April 1, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Marines, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC.
HM 80

Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr.
Age: 25 years old
Elizabeth, New Jersey,
Died: September 20, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis, WA.
HM 98

Pvt. Giovanny Maria
Age: 19 years old
Camden, New Jersey,
Died: November 29, 2001 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: Army, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
HM 18

Pfc. Richard A. Mazzeo
Age: 20 years old
Spotswood, New Jersey,
Died: September 30, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
HM 56

Sgt. Brian D. McGinnis
Age: 23 years old
Woodbury, New Jersey,
Died: March 30, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Marines, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)-169, Marine Air Craft Group-39, Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, CA.
HM 61

Col John M. McHugh
Age: 46 years old
West Caldwell, New Jersey,
Age: 46 years old
Died: May 18, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: U.S. Army Battle Command Training Program, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
HM 124

Spc. Gil Mercado
Age: 25 years old
Paterson, New Jersey,
Died: April 13, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Fort Campbell, KY.
HM 87

Pfc. Bruce Miller Jr.
Age: 23 years old
Orange, New Jersey,
Died: March 22, 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army 2nd Infantry Battalion 3rd Infantry Regiment,2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, WA.
HM 88

Staff Sgt Frederick L. Miller Jr.
Age: 27 years old
Jackson Township, New Jersey
Died: Septermber 20, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Troop K, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
HM 117

Spc. Pedro A. Millet Meletiche
Age: 20 years old
Elizabeth, New Jersey,
Died: August 22, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
HM 163

Petty Officer 3rd Class Denis C. Miranda
Age: 24 years old
Toms River, New Jersey
Died: September 21, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: East Coast based SEAL Team.
HM 112

Lance Cpl. Christian S. Mogrovejo
Age: 20 years old.
Hamilton, New Jersey
Died: July 30, 2011 supporting Operation New Dawn.
Unit: 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California.
HM 127

Lance Cpl. Osbrany
Montes De Oca
Age: 20 years old.
North Arlington, New Jersey
Died: February 10, 2012 supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
HM 151

Spc. Benjamin G. Moore
Age: 23 years old
Robbinsville, NJ
Died: January 12th, 2011.
Unit: 693rd Sapper Company, 7th Engineer Battalion,
10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountaineer Division, Fort Drum NY.
HM 59

Sgt. Trista L. Moretti
Age: 27 years old
South Plainfield, New Jersey,
Died: June 25, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, AK.
HM 89

Staff Sgt. Carson Morris
Age: 35 years old
Freehold, New Jersey,
Died: April 23, 2011.
Unit: Army, assigned to the 7th Transportation Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade at Fort Bragg, NC.
HM 118

Spc. Carlos J. Negron Sr.
Age: 40 years old
Lakewood, NJ
Died: July 10, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 426th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
HM 153

Staff Sgt. William R. Neil
Age: 38 years old
Holmdel, New Jersey,
Died: March 22, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: Army, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, NC.
HM 165

Pfc Louis E. Niedermeier
Age: 20 years old
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Died: June 1, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
HM 121

Spc. Rafael A. Nieves Jr.
Age: 22 years old.
Bayonne, New Jersey
Died July 10, 2011 in Operation Enduring Freedom
Unit: 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Fort Campbell, Ky.
HM 159

Staff Sgt. Jorge M. Oliveira
Age: 33 years old
Newark, New Jersey
Died: October 19, 2011 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment, 50th Brigade Combat Team, Riverdale, N.J.
HM 145

HM 113Spc Richard P. Orengo
Age: 32 years old
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Died: June 26, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: 755th Military Police Company, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
HM 113

Capt. Maria I. Ortiz
Age: 40 years old
Pennsauken, New Jersey,
Died: July 10, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
HM 36

Cpl. Nicholas S. Ott
Age: 23 years old
Manchester, New Jersey
Died: August 10, 2011 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
HM 111

Lance Cpl. Brian P. Parrello
Age: 19 years old
West Milford, New Jersey,
Died: January 1, 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Marines, Small Craft Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC.
HM 156

Sgt. Joel Perez
Age: 25 years old
Newark, New Jersey,
Died: November 2, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, III Corps Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla.
HM 91

Sgt. 1st Class Gladimir Philippe
Age: 37 years old
Linden, New Jersey,
Died: June 25, 2003 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 18th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, OK.
HM 92

Maj. Steven Plumhoff
Age: 33 years old
Neshanic Station,, New Jersey,
Died: November 23, 2003 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: Air Force, 58th Operations Squadron, Kirtland AFB, Air Force Base, NM.
HM 93

Sgt. Alessandro "Sandrino" Plutino
Age: 28 years old
Pitman, New Jersey.
Died: August 8, 2011 in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: B Company, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
HM 45

Maj. John P. Pryor
Age: 42 years old
Moorestown, New Jersey,
Died: December 25, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Army, 1st Medical Detachment, Forward Surgical Team, Fort Totten, N.Y.
HM 78

Chief Warrant Officer John A. Quinlan
Age: 36 years old
Morristown, New Jersey,
Died: February 18, 2007 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Unit: Army, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, KY.
HM 139