A SOLDIERS CREED
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I am an
American Soldier.
- I am
a Warrior and a member of a team.
- I
serve the people of the United
States,
and live the Army Values.
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I will always place the mission
first.
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I will never accept defeat.
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I will never quit.
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I will never leave a fallen
comrade.
- I
am
disciplined, physically and mentally
tough,
trained and proficient in my
warrior tasks and drills.
- I
always maintain my arms, my
equipment and myself.
- I am
an expert and I am a professional.
- I
stand ready to deploy, engage, and
destroy,
the enemies of the United
States of America
in close combat.
I
am a guardian of freedom
and the American way of life.
- I
am
an American Soldier.
"Hooah!"
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Every week there is small mention of
those
Soldiers who have given their life for their
country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Less
mention is paid to those left behind,
both on the battlefield and at home.
For over 23 generations America's war dead
have been buried around the globe fighting for
our freedom and the liberties of others.
Each time a flag passes hands
between an
Honor Guard and a grieving family,
the naked
cost of Freedom is transacted.
These men and women are our very best.
Hero's who stand face first into the gale
and cower not. Men and women
who honor the heroism of their forefathers
and the singular history of this great nation.
May we revere them, pray for them and
keenly understand and embrace the selfless
nature
of their sacrifice.
A Soldier asks little of his fellow Americans
who remain safe and, too often, unconscious of
his or her hardships and sacrifice but to be
remembered. It is our obligation to join with
them in preserving freedom and liberty
in a land we love. For our children, their children
and all future generations of Americans rely upon
those who were caretakers before them for resolve,
vigilance and faithful devotion to American Ideals.
Then will they be
properly
memorialized.
"I am a Guardian of Freedom
and the American Way of Life."
Thank You from a grateful state and country.
Massachusetts Soldiers Killed In Iraq/Afghanistan
Fisher,
Donald E., II Corporal 11-Nov-2005 21
Bedford Hart, John D. Private 1st Class 18-Oct-2003 20
Bedford Desiato, Travis R. Lance Corporal 15-Nov-2004 19
Boston Kennedy, Kyran E. Chief Warrant Officer (CW3)
07-Nov-2003 43
Boston Londono, Daniel J. Sergeant 13-Mar-2004 22
Bristol Vangyzen IV, John J. Lance Corporal 05-Jul-2004
21
Canton Cabino, Shayne M. Lance Corporal 06-Oct-2005 19
Chelmsford Zabierek, Andrew J. Lance Corporal
21-May-2004 25
Chicopee Maloney, John W. Captain 16-Jun-2005 36
Dracut Boule, Matthew George Specialist 02-Apr-2003 22
Granville Fuller, Travis J. 1st Lieutenant 26-Jan-2005
26
Groton Cunningham, Darren J. Staff Sergeant 30-Sep-2004
40
Haverhill Schiavoni, Nickolas D. Lance Corporal
15-Nov-2005 26
Lawrence Raymond, Pierre A. Sergeant 20-Sep-2005 28
Lynn Palacios, Gabriel T. Specialist 21-Jan-2004 22
Methuen Vicente, David M. Corporal 19-Mar-2004 25
Middleboro Darling, Norman Private 1st Class 29-Apr-2004
29
Milford Fontecchio, Elia P. Gunnery Sergeant 04-Aug-2004
30
New Bedford Camara, Joseph Staff Sergeant 01-Sep-2003 40
Norwood Cahill, Joel E. Captain 06-Nov-2005 34
Pembroke McPhillips, Brian Michael 1st Lieutenant
04-Apr-2003 25
Pittsfield Allison, Glenn R. Sergeant 18-Dec-2003 24
Plymouth Burgess, Jeffrey C. Lance Corporal 25-Mar-2004
20
Princeton Sullivan, Christopher J. Captain 18-Jan-2005
29
Randolph Arredondo, Alexander S. Lance Corporal
25-Aug-2004 20
Raynham Oliveira, Brian Corporal 25-Oct-2004 22
Rehobeth Sammis, Benjamin Wilson Captain 04-Apr-2003 29
South Dartmouth Enos, Peter G. Specialist 09-Apr-2004 24
Springfield Johnson, Markus J. Private 1st Class
01-Jun-2004 20
Townsend Garvey, Justin W. Sergeant 20-Jul-2003 23
(witheld) Chief Warrant Officer 25-Feb-2004 29
Wakefield Bellavia, Joseph P. Staff Sergeant 16-Oct-2003
28
Weymouth Farrar Jr., Andrew K. Sergeant 28-Jan-2005 31
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