Freedom Remembered

Born: November 24, 1974
Died: November 29, 2010 in Nangarhar, Afghanistan

Sgt. 1st Class Barry E. Jarvis of Tell City, Indiana is a 1993 graduate of Tell City High School. He joined the United States Army in May of 1999 arriving at Fort Campbell in May of 2009. Barry served as a Cavalry Scout. His Awards and Decorations include, the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Combat Action Badge and Air Assault Badge. He leaves his wife, Tina, two daughters, Kitaira and Aleesha, two sons, Donovan and William, and his parents, William Jarvis, and Alma Jarvis, two sisters, Rita and Tressie, three brothers, Dan, Ed and Johnny, and a granddaughter, Kalyn. He died at age 36 in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent attacked his unit with small arms fire. Also killed were Spc. Matthew Ramsey, Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Oakes, Pfc. Jacob A. Gassen, Pfc. Austin G. Staggs and Pvt. Buddy W. McLain.
Army
1st Squadron
61st Cavalry Regiment
4th Brigade Combat Team
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Burial is at Deer Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Tell City, Indiana

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Born: February 5, 1980 in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Died: November 16, 2010 in Konar, Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Pape of Fort Wayne, Indiana graduated in 1998 from Concordia Lutheran High School. Kevin enlisted in the United States Army in early fall of 2005. He completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, as an infantryman. He then graduated from the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program and was then assigned to Co. C, 1st Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment in April 2006, where he served as a machine gunner, team leader and squad leader. His military education includes the Basic Airborne Course, Ranger Assessment and Selection Program, U.S. Army Ranger Course, Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course, Warrior Leader Course and the Advanced Leader Course. His Awards and Decorations include, the Ranger tab, the Expert Infantry Badge, the Combat Infantry Badge and the Parachutist Badge. He has also been awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Arrowhead, Iraq Campaign Medal with Arrowhead, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal. He leaves his wife, Amelia, his daughter Anneka, and his father and stepmother, Marc Dennis and Cheryl Pape, a sister, Kristen Pape, and a stepbrother, Richard Barger. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen S. Teel Pape. Kevin died at age 30 in Konar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.
Army
1st Battalion
75th Ranger Regiment
Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia

Burial is at Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Born: July 31, 1982 in Monticello, Indiana
Died: October 21, 2010 in Yahya Khel district, Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Kenneth K. McAninch of Logansport, Indiana attended Lewis Cass High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing video games, especially ‘Call of Duty’ and was an avid artist. Kenneth chose to follow in his father’s foot steps by enlisting in the military. So he joined the United States Army in December of 2003 arriving at Fort Campbell in September of 2009. His awards and decorations include, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Mobilization Device, Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart and the Bronze star. He leaves his wife, Shawnna, his children, Jeremiah, Braxton, Brayden, Colby and Shyanne Adam, his parents, Marvin McAninch and Cheryl Nance. He died at age 28 at Yahya Khel district, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was serving his third deployment.
Army
1st Battalion
506th Infantry Regiment
4th Brigade Combat Team
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport, Indiana

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Born: January 21, 1987
Died: September 21, 2010 in Zabul, Afghanistan

Sgt. Marvin R. Calhoun Jr of Elkhart, Indiana is a 2006 graduate of Elkhart Central High School where he participated in football. Though he was naturally a jokester, he also knew how to be serious on the field. He entered the Army in June 2006 and arrived at Fort Campbell in December 2007. Calhoun was a construction equipment repairer serving as a door gunner and was assigned to Bravo Company. His awards and decorations include, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Army Aviator Badge. He leaves his wife, Yamili, and daughter, Yohani, his father and step mother, Marvin R. and Susan Calhoun, his mother and stepfather, Shirin M. and Michael Reum, his sister, Shanon, his brothers, Travis, Marcus, Sydney, Jermael and Zachary, step-brothers, Joshua, Andree, and Brandon, and a step-sister, Crystal. He died in a helicopter crash at age 23 during combat operations in Zabul province, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Also killed in the crash were, Army Maj. Robert F. Baldwin, Lt. (SEAL) Brendan J. Looney, Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) David B. McLendon, Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jonah D. McClellan, Navy Special Warfare Operator 3rd Class (SEAL) Denis C. Miranda, Army Staff Sgt. Joshua D. Powell, Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class (SEAL) Adam O. Smith, and Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew G. Wagstaff.
Army
5th Battalion
101st Combat Aviation Brigade
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Burial is at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, Indiana

Born: October 17, 1984 in Batesville, Indiana
Died: September 8, 2010 in Helmand, Afghanistan

Cpl. John C. Bishop of Columbus, Indiana attended South Ripley High School his junior year, and graduated from Southwestern High School in Shelby County before joining the Marines. He was currently serving his third tour of duty, two in Irag and the latest in Afghanistan where he had been since July 2010. John was expected back stateside in February 2011. He and his wife, Cristle are expecting a daughter in October 2010, and John has a son, K-sean, from a previous marriage. He also leaves his mother, Sarah Thomas, six brothers, William, Mike, Anthony, Eric, Jamey and Tyson, two sisters, Nancy and Amy. Because of his love of the outdoors, John planned to become a conservation officer after his stint with Marines was over. He died at age 25 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Marines
2nd Battalion
9th Marine Regiment
2nd Marine Division
II Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles, Indiana

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Born: September 27, 1983 in Decatur, Indiana
Died: September 7, 2010 in Balad, Iraq

Sgt. Phillip C. Jenkins of Decatur, Indiana is a 2002 graduate of Bellmont High School, where he played saxophone in his school band. He was also a member of the Eagles Lodge #2653 in Decatur, the Warsaw Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Phil joined the United States Army after graduating high school and was currently serving his second tour of duty, having previously serving a deployment in Afghanistan. He also had worked as a recruiter in Indianapolis from August of 2006 to October of 2008. The son of David A. Jenkins and Rose M. Hauter Jenkins, leaves in addition to his parents, his wife Melissa, two daughters Lindly and Piper, and a sister Cassie. He died at age 26 at Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in a shooting incident in Salah ad-Din province. Also killed was Pvt. James F. McClamrock.
Army
1st Battalion
27th Infantry Regiment
2nd Stryker Advise and Assist Brigade
25th Infantry Division
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Burial is at Decatur Cemetery in Decatur, Indiana

Born: March 16, 1984
Died: August 30, 2010 in Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan

Spc. Chad D. Clements of Huntington, Indiana is a 2002 graduate of Huntington North High School. He joined the Army in February of 2009 and had been in Afghanistan since July 2010. This was his first deployment and he had only been in Afghanistan for three weeks. He died at age 26 in the Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Army Capt. Dale A Goetz, Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Infante, Army Staff Sgt. Kevin J. Kessler and Army Staff Sgt. Matthew J. West.
Army
4th Brigade Support Battalion
1st Brigade Combat Team
4th Infantry Division
Fort Carson, Colorado

Burial is at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Huntington, Indiana

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Born: August 2, 1982
Died: August 24, 2010 in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan

Spc. Justin B. Shoecraft of Elkhart, Indiana died at age 28 at Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device at Kakarak, Afghanistan.
Army
1st Squadron
2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Vilseck, Germany

Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana

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Born: August 17, 1984 in Fulda Hesse, Germany
Died: November 15, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq

Lance Cpl. James E. Swain of Kokomo, Indiana graduated in 2002 from Kokomo High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and active in the Dram Club. He also served as a statistician for the girls’ basketball team. James learned a 30 page computer manual in days and taught others how to computerize statistics. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the military. As a Marine, James believed in doing what needed to be done, so he volunteered to leave his post in Japan for the Middle East. The 6 ‘ tall redhead, was the son of an Army medic and the grandson of a Marine. He understood the importance of giving back to his country and to his community. He hoped to someday be a criminal profiler for the CIA or FBI. The life scout was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and involved in many church and community projects. A scholarship was named in James’ honor. It accepted an initial donation of $3,705 from his family and Kokomo High School teachers. The scholarship is awarded to a Kokomo High School graduate who shows exemplary traits of providing community service. He leaves his parents, Daniel and Mona Swain, a brother, Benjamin, and two sisters, Mariann and Melissa. He was killed at age 20 by enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq.
Marines
Headquarters Battalion
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, California

Burial is at Galveston Cemetery in Galveston, Indiana

Born: August 11, 1984 in Portage, Indiana
Died: August 17, 2005 in Normandy, Iraq

Pfc. Steven F. Sirko of Portage, Indiana moved with his mother to Tennessee and then to North Carolina before going back to Indiana to live with his dad. He attended Portage High School where he played football and wrestled as an exceptional athlete. He also enjoyed his Sony PlayStation. But as much as Steve might have enjoyed his time in Portage, he loved his entire family too much to stay away from one half of it, prompting him to move back to North Carolina. He felt like he had two families. Following the events of 9-11, Steve was like so many other young men of the time. He was inspired to serve his country, so he joined the United States Army and trained to become a combat medic while based at Fort Benning. It was there that he met the woman who would become his wife, and the couple married on October 16, 2004. In spite of his families concerns about him going off to war, He had a eagerness and a sense of duty about him. Steve’s wife was serving in Iraq as well and was stationed 50 miles away from him. It was a difficult time for the newlyweds, but Steve was happy being in the Army nonetheless. By this time, he had decided that he would make the military a career. He was never without a smile and you could always count on him to lighten the mood. He used to talk about returning to the United States to become a history teacher and a football coach. He leaves, his wife, Virginia, his mother and stepfather, Steve and Summer Lipford, father and stepmother, Rick and Rose Sirko, two sisters, Bridget Gentle and Laura Sirko, and a brother, Michael Godbey. He died at age 20 of non-combat-related injuries in Muqdadiyah, Iraq.
Army
1st Battalion
30th Infantry Regiment
3rd Brigade
3rd Infantry Division
Fort Benning, Georgia

Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville, North Carolina