Casualties

Condolences go to the families of the following Americans who lost their lives in the pursuit of gaining freedom for others.

May 2, 2005 -- Release #: 420-05

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 28 in Tal Afar, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Stryker military vehicle.

Killed were:

1st Lt. William A. Edens, 29, of Columbia, Mo. Edens was assigned to the 1st Bttalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Sgt. Eric W. Morris, 31, of Sparks, Nev. Morris was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt Jr., 28, of Winston, Ore. Rockholt was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pfc. Robert W. Murray Jr., 21, of Westfield, Ind. Murray was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

May 2, 2005 -- Release #: 421-05

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Timothy C. Kiser, 37, of Tehama, Calif., died April 28 in Riyhad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. Kiser was assigned to the Army National Guard's 340th Forward Support Battalion, 40th Infantry Division, Red Bluff, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

May 2, 2005 -- Release #: 422-05

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died April 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their dismounted patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

The soldiers were:

Pfc. Darren A. Deblanc, 20, of Evansville, Ind.

Pvt. Charles S. Cooper, Jr., 19, of Jamestown, N.Y.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

May 2, 2005 -- Release #: 423-05

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Joseph S. Tremblay, 23, of New Windsor, N.Y., died April 27 from injuries received from a mine explosion while conducting combat operations in vicinity of Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.

Signing Off. Until next time, I'll see ya on the Blog! drh.