Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of the Soldiers and families at Ft. Lewis as they grieve for our Fallen Heroes from FOB Marez, Iraq.  Please keep these Soldiers close to your heart and never forget the sacrifices they and their families make for our freedom and safety!  Freedom isn’t free and some pay the ultimate price.  Never forget!

God Bless Our Troops

and especially those who go before us!

Photo by Terry Harder

Memorial established by OSOT at the Madigan Hospital/Camp Murray overpass, Ft. Lewis, Washington on December 25, 2004 in honor of our Fallen Heroes from:

1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division

(Stryker Brigade Combat Team)

FOB Marez, Iraq

Capt. William W. Jacobsen, Jr., 31

Staff Sgt. Julian S. Melo, 47

Staff Sgt. Darren D. VanKomen, 33

Staff Sgt. Robert S. Johnson, 23

Spc. Jonathan Castro, 21

Pfc. Lionell Ayro, 22