Wednesday, November 18, 2009

GOV. RITTER HONORS 15 FORT CARSON SOLDIERS KILLED LAST MONTH

OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.

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Gov. Bill Ritter issued the following statement today honoring the 15 Fort Carson soldiers killed in action in Afghanistan in October, the deadliest month of combat for the post since the Vietnam War:

 

"This tragic loss of life is the ultimate reminder of the sacrifice that members of the military make to defend our freedoms. As a community and a country, it's vital that we honor their lives, their bravery and their heroism. It is with a heavy heart that I ask all Coloradans to join with me to keep those who laid down their lives, as well as the loved ones they leave behind, in our thoughts and prayers."

 

Those remembered at today's services:

 

4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division:

Staff Sgt. Justin T. Gallegos, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team

Staff Sgt. Vernon W. Martin, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team

Sgt. Joshua M. Hardt, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team

Sgt. Joshua J. Kirk, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team

Sgt. Michael P. Scusa, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team

Spc. Christopher T. Griffin, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team

Spc. Stephan L. Mace, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team

Pfc. Kevin C. Thomson, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team

 

4th Engineer Battalion:

Staff Sgt. Glen H. Stivison Jr., 576th Mobility Augmentation Company

Spc. Kevin O. Hill, 569th  Mobility Augmentation Company

Spc. Jesus O. Flores, 569th Mobility Augmentation Company

Spc. Daniel C. Lawson, 569th Mobility Augmentation Company

Spc. Eric N. Lembke, 569th Mobility Augmentation Company

Spc. Kimble A. Han, 569th Mobility Augmentation Company

Pfc. Brandon M. Styer, 569th Mobility Augmentation Company