US Military Fallen week ending Jul. 25, 2009

This weeks episode is dedicated to Retired Army Reserve Lt. Col. Raymond T. Rivas, 53 of New Braunfels, TX. Rivas Died July 15 from wounds from traumatic brain injury and other ailments after an October 12, 2006, mortar attack in Afghanistan. He was found dead in San Antonio near Brooke Army Medical Center's emergency room.

Retired Army Reserve Lt. Col. Raymond Trejo Rivas is survived by his wife and three children.
To read more of his story visit: http://herald-zeitung.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c2db43ca76daf45c&-session=Hera...

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This week the US Department of Defense released the names of 14 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This video is a tribute in their honor.

Fallen:
Capt. Thomas J. Gramith
Cpl. Benjamin S. Kopp
Sgt. Ryan H. Lane
Lance Cpl. Brandon T. Lara
Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Lasher
Spc. Anthony M. Lightfoot
Capt. Mark R. McDowell
Spc. Raymundo P. Morales
Specialist Randy L.J. Neff, Jr.
Sgt. Gregory Owens Jr.
Pfc. Dennis J. Pratt
Sgt. Joshua J. Rimer
Spc. Andrew J. Roughton
Cpl. Nicholas G. Xiarhos


Photos:
Daily Kos IGTNT
Salem-News.Com
Militarycity.com
DOD

Music:
"Sgt. MacKenzie"
From: We Were Soldiers soundtrack
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[Darren9077]

Your sacrifice is not in vain nor unappreciated. We will always honor you.

[ProFreedomForAll]

May we always remember and honor what these men have given up in serving our Nation. To the families and friends, no words or videos can comfort but they should know there are many who care about them and their terrible loss.

[Dioblox1]

@Dioblox1 *very fun guy. Stupid spelling. Lol.

[Dioblox1]

Lt. Col. Raymond Trejo Rivas was my uncle. Only met him a few times, but he was a great man, very fun top. I had my other uncles over for the 4th and them and my dad would talk about their youth and Raymond would come up in conversation and they'd rejoice in stories of how silly and playful my uncle was when he was younger and how dedicated and how proud he became as he got older. I'm ashamed I never got to see him again before his death.

[chichomx808]

RIP Lance Cpl. Brandon Lara. Miss you buddy.

[jmd5702]

Thank you for your service to this country. You all paid the ultimate sacrifice & that will not go in vain. My condolences to all your family & friends.

[leprechaun2666]

This goes out to Benjamin Kopp and his family... Benjamin and I joind the army at the same time, and we had gone through basic training together.. no one made me laugh more then him full of humor... I salute you im a  two time Iraq vetran who has served in Baghdad Fallujah and Ramadi.. I respect you and often wonder if I would have been there if i had'nt of dropped RIP.... you are a hero.. and are not forgotten.. i wear your bracelet and will never forget your motivation you showed LEAD THE WAY

[Feleen69]

Miss you, Tommy. I hope I can take care of your dog as much as you took care of her. Will be spending time with Ange and the girls next weekend. Miss you every day. ~Your little sister.

[cheyennedirks9]

Capt Gramith and Capt McDowell, It was my pleasure to work side by side with you... state side and in the AOR. When I hear the SOUND OF FREEDOM everyday at work from those F15s... I think of your smiles....and memories that will never be forgotten! You both are truely "WORLD FAMOUS"! All my love and prayers to your families for the rest of my days!

[kidcantankerous]

My buddies at 4-25 FAR miss u guys...

[TheMarine006]

Brandon T. Lara, is my friends Stormi's brother. RIP Semper Fi