Cpl. Christopher M. Monahan, Jr., 25, of Island Heights, New Jersey, died November 26, 2012, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Cpl. Monahan was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Christopher M. Monahan, Jr.
November 26, 2012 — Heroes MemorialMatthew G. Kantor
November 1, 2012 — Heroes MemorialPetty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, New Jersey, died November 1, 2012, while supporting stability operations in Zabul, Afghanistan. Petty Officer 2nd Class Kantor was assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Jonathan A. Gollnitz
September 26, 2012 — Heroes MemorialSgt. Jonathan A. Gollnitz, 28, of Lakehurst, New Jersey, died September 26, 2012, in Pul-E Alam, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an insurgent wearing a suicide vest detonated the device near his patrol. Sgt. Gollnitz was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Jonathan Batista
July 8, 2012 — Heroes MemorialSpc. Jonathan Batista, 22, of Kinnelon, New Jersey, died July 8, 2012, in Zharay, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. Spc. Batista was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 321st Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Raul M. Guerra
July 4, 2012 — Heroes MemorialStaff Sgt. Raul M. Guerra, 37, of Union City, New Jersey, died July 4, 2012, in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Guerra was assigned to the 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Leroy Deronde III
May 27, 2012 — Heroes MemorialPfc. Leroy Deronde III, 22, Jersey City, New Jersey, died May 27,2012, in Chak-E Wardak District, Afghanistan, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces. Pfc. Deronde was assigned to F Company, 125th Brigade Support Battalion attached to 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
Joseph D’Augustine
March 27, 2012 — Heroes MemorialSgt. Joseph D’Augustine, 29, of Waldwick, New Jersey, died March 27, 2012, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Sgt. D’Augustine was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Osbrany Montes De Oca
February 10, 2012 — Heroes Memorial
Lance Cpl. Osbrany Montes De Oca, 20, of North Arlington, New Jersey, died February 10, 2012, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Lance Cpl Montes De Oca was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Kevin J. Reinhard
January 19, 2012 — Heroes MemorialCpl. Kevin J. Reinhard, 25, of Colonia, New Jersey, died January 19, 2012, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Cpl. Reinhard was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Ronald H. Wildrick, Jr.
December 11, 2011 — Heroes MemorialSpc. Ronald H. Wildrick, Jr., 30, of Blairstown, New Jersey, died December 11, 2011, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Spc. Wildrick was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
John A. Lyons
October 26, 2011 — Heroes MemorialSgt. John A. Lyons, 26, of Seaside Park, New Jersey, died October 26, 2011, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. Sgt. Lyons was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
Jorge M. Oliveira
October 19, 2011 — Heroes MemorialStaff Sgt. Jorge M. Oliveira, 33, of Newark, New Jersey, died October 19, 2011, in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Staff Sgt. Oliveira was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment, 50th Brigade Combat Team, Riverdale, New Jersey.
Ryan K. Iannelli
September 28, 2011 — Heroes Memorial1st Lt. Ryan K. Iannelli, 27, of Clarksboro, New Jersey, died September 28, 2011, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. 1st Lt. Iannelli was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina.
Nicholas S. Ott
August 10, 2011 — Heroes MemorialCpl. Nicholas S. Ott, 23, of Manchester, New Jersey, died August 10, 2011, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Cpl. Ott was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Alessandro L. Plutino
August 8, 2011 — Heroes MemorialSgt. Alessandro L. Plutino, 28, of Pitman, New Jersey, died August 8, 2011, in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. Sgt. Plutino was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.
James W. Harvey II
June 20, 2011 — Heroes MemorialSgt. James W. Harvey II, 23, of Toms River, New Jersey, died June 20, 2011, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. Sgt. Harvey was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Omar J. Vazquez
April 22, 2011 — Heroes Memorial1st Lt. Omar J. Vazquez, 25, of Hamilton, New Jersey, died of wounds suffered April 22, 2011, in Numaniyah, Iraq, when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. 1st Lt. Vazquez was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Ryan A. Gartner
February 1, 2011 — Heroes MemorialSpc. Ryan A. Gartner, 23, of Dumont, New Jersey, died February 1, 2011, in Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained in a non-combat incident. Spc. Gartner was assigned to the 201st Military Intelligence Battalion, Ft. Sam Houston, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.
Benjamin G. Moore
January 12, 2011 — Heroes MemorialPfc. Benjamin G. Moore, 23, of Robbinsville, New Jersey, died January 12, 2011, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Pfc. Moore was assigned to the 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
On January 19, 2011, Pfc. Moore was posthumously promoted to specialist.
Michael D. Kirspel, Jr.
October 27, 2010 — Heroes MemorialSgt. Michael D. Kirspel, Jr., 23, of Hopatcong, New Jersey, died October 27, 2010, near the village of Khwaja Kinti (approximately 25 km south of Ghormach), Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. Sgt. Kirspel was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery (Strike), 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
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