Freedom Remembered

Born: April 25, 1990 in Kansas City, Missouri
Died: November 13, 2010 in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Cpl. Jacob R. Carver of Freeman, Missouri is a graduate of Cass-Midway school where he played football and track and was popular with both the staff and his peers. He joined the United States Army in September of 2008 arriving at Fort Campbell February of 2009. His awards and decorations include, the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon, the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat and Special Skills Badge. He leaves his parents, Rosa M. Carver, and Arthur F. Carver, a brother, Tony, and a sister, Heather. He died at age 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, when a suicide bomber detonated a vest bomb and struck his unit.
Army
2nd Battalion
502nd Infantry Regiment
2nd Brigade Combat Team
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Burial is at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, Missouri

To be updated…

Born: October 11, 1976 in Columbia, Missouri
Died: October 24, 2010 in Bethesda, Maryland

Sgt. 1st Class Charles M. Sadell of Columbia, Missouri is a 1995 graduate of Harrisburg High School That same year he enlisted in the United States Army. Known best as, ‘CJ’ he had previously been stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Dexheim, Germany, and Fort Huachuca, Arizona. His previous deployments included a four-month tour in Saudi Arabia in 1997, a six-month tour in Kosovo in 2001 and a 12-month tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He had been in Afghanistan since the spring of 2010. Among his awards are, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Superior Unit Award, the Kosovo Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Combat Action Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Basic Marksman Qualification Badge. Sadell had completed the Warrior Leaders Course and the Combat Life Savers Course. He leaves a wife, and two children among others. CJ enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley and playing poker. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Walter Sadell. He leaves his wife, Kristin, two sons, his mother, Jane Curry, two sisters Jessica Sadell, and Shannon Thornhill. He died at age 34 at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland of wounds suffered Oct. 5 at Arif Kala, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.
Army
1st Squadron
71st Cavalry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum, New York

Burial information is unknown at this time.

Born: September 3, 1986 in Ironwood, Michigan
Died: October 16, 2010 in Amarah, Iraq

Spc. Dylan T. Reid of Springfield, Missouri graduated in 2005 from Desert Technology High School in Arizona. Dylan enlisted in the United States Army in 2008 and deployed to Iraq on March 13, 2010. His awards and decorations include, the Army Commendation Medal, an Army Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, an Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and an Army Service Ribbon. He was serving his first deployment. He leaves his daughter, Avery, who was one month old, his parents, Terry and Kelli Reid, his siblings, Shawna, Monica, Thomas and Erika. He died at age 24 in Amarah, Iraq in a non-combat related incident.
Army
1st Battalion
8th Infantry Regiment
3rd Brigade Combat Team
4th Infantry Division
Fort Carson, Colorado

To be updated…

Born: February 21, 1991 in Spokane, Washington
Died: October 13, 2010 in Helmand, Afghanistan

Lance Cpl. Phillip D. Vinnedge of Saint Charles, Missouri grew up the youngest of three boys and was involved in Boy Scout Troop 674. Phil had a deep desire to give back to his community, especially the children. He included the younger children in football games in the neighborhood, and gave his time freely in helping the Toys for Tots program. He graduated from Francis Howell Central High School in 2009 where he had perfect attendance and was an outstanding student. The following September he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, requesting to be in the infantry. His unit deployed to Afghanistan in September of 2010. Among his awards are, the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Phil leaves his parents, David and Julie Vinnedge, and two brothers, Corey and Jason, among others. He died at age 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Marines
3rd Battalion
5th Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, California

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St Louis, Missouri – Sec QQ Site 268

NOTE: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to “St. Louis Toys for Tots” in Phillip’s honor. The family would like for Phillip to look down this Christmas and see kids opening gifts.

Born: Mar. 4, 1979 in Sedalia, Missouri
Died: June 16, 2005 in AR Ramadi, Iraq

Lance Cpl. Erik R. Heldt of Hermann, Missouri joined the Marine Corps at age 24. He was a mature leader among his peers, and a man who could be counted on. Most knew him best as the comical Marine who possessed a bright personality and upbeat attitude that made any situation better. He would come back in from being out on a late mission, he’d be sweaty and tired looking but he’d give that slight smile of his and say, ‘I’m alright.’ He possessed a great sense of humor, a bright, upbeat personality and could make light of any situation, no matter how tough. He would make field operations and all-nighter missions seem more like camping trips. He made those who served with him feel comfortable and welcome. He was carefree but professional at the same time. He possessed a unique courage that allowed him to be just the way he wanted to be, self-expressive and nonchalant. He was a great mentor for junior Marines. He would always make them laugh with his playful charm while teaching them about the weapons system. His approach wasn’t one of the leadership traits, but it worked wonders for our machine gun section. His style made him totally approachable. A former varsity football and basketball player, Erik Heldt had been working in construction and coaching Hermann Middle School students in football before he reported to duty in January 2003. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Crystal, for almost two years when he was killed. He leaves his wife, Crystal, his parents, Gary L. and Patricia J. Heldt, a daughter, Taylor, two brothers, Matt and Chris Heldt. He was killed at age 26 when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while he was conducting combat operations near Ramadi, Iraq. Also killed was Capt. John W. Maloney.
Marines
1st Battalion
5th Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, California

Burial is at Saint James Cemetery in Big Spring, Missouri

Born: October 8, 1983 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Died: September 21, 2010 in Zabul, Afghanistan

Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Adam O. Smith of Hurland, Missouri entered the Navy in October of 2004 and attended aviation technical training at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida. In March of 2005, he was accepted to BUD/S. After SEAL qualification training, he excelled as a special warfare operator, making numerous deployments in support of overseas contingency operations. He graduated as a Navy SEAL in August 2007. In 2008 Adam deployed to Baghdad, Iraq and was deployed to Afghanistan in September of 2010. His Awards and Decorations include, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, the Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and SEAL Insignia. He leaves his mother and stepfather, Michele Jorgenson, and Dr. James Jorgenson, his father and stepmother, Eric Smith and Theresa, seven sisters, Amber, Audrey, Abigail, Aliana, Anna, Angel, and Lindsey, three brothers, Andrew, Austen and Zackary. Adam was a member of First Baptist Church of Bevier. He died at age 26 in a helicopter crash during combat operations in the Zabul province, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Navy SEAL
East Coast-based SEAL Team
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery in Macon, Missouri

To be updated…

Born September 15, 1977
Died: September 18, 2010 in Qalat, Afghanistan

Maj. Paul D. Carron of North Carolina, and Missouri, grew up in Fort Bragg area. Graduating from West Point Military Academy, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in infantry in 1999 and has served in a variety of assignments to include platoon leader for the 82nd Airborne Division; platoon leader and XO for the 3/75 Ranger Regiment; company commander for the 25th Infantry Division; company commander for the 5th Ranger Training Brigade; S-3 and executive officer for the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Stryker Regiment. Paul was an avid outdoors sportsman, devoted friend, and dedicated officer and soldier, who devoted his life to his family, the United States Army and to the interests of the United States of America. He was deployed to Afghanistan in June of 2010. His dedication and commitment to the United States Army has never wavered over the many years of his service. He leaves his wife, Susan, a daughter, Madeline, his parents, Doug and Myong Carron and a sister, Michelle. He and his wife were also expecting the birth of a son, Luke. He died at age 33 at Qalat, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident.
Army
2nd Squadron
2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Vilseck, Germany

Burial is at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia – Sec 60 Site 9475

Born: December 26, 1977, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
Died: August 29, 1010 in Hyderabad, Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. James R. Ide of Festus, Missouri is a 1997 graduate of DeSoto High School, and knew right away that he wanted to enlist in the United States Army. He served as a dog handler, who trained dogs for bomb sniffing. He was currently working with Daphne, a bomb sniffing dog. Jimmy hailed from a military family, his father was retired Air Force and knew the risk associated with his son’s job. Jimmy was a thirteen year military man, who loved his job and being in the military. He constantly spoke about how much he loved the work he was doing for his country. During his career, he served a tour in Korea and two tours in Iraq, before going to Afghanistan. He died at age 32 at Hyderabad, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. He leaves his wife, Mandy, his children, James and Trinity, his parents, James R. and Colleen Ide, a brother, Jason and a sister, Christine.
Army
230th Military Police Company
95th Military Police Battalion
18th Military Police Brigade
21st Theater Sustainment Command
Sembach, Germany

Burial is at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St Louis, Missouri – Sec QQ Site 215

To be updated…

Born: July 22, 1986 in Kirksville, Missouri
Died: August 22, 2010 in Basrah, Iraq

Sgt. Brandon E. Maggart of Kirksville, Missouri is a 2005 graduate of Kirksville High School. He joined the Army in 2006 and served with the Fort Lewis based regiment for his entire military career. Brandon made great strides in becoming a mature young man, being a husband, father and soldier had suited him. He was looking forward to teaching his son the fundamentals of hunting and fishing and all the things that fatherhood brings. The avid St. Louis Cardinals and University of Missouri ‘Mizzou’ sports enthusiast never wavered as a loyal fan. Brandon enlisted in the Army on June 8, 2006 and reported to Fort Bliss, Texas, for basic training and advanced training in his military occupational specialty, 14S – Avenger crewmember. He reported to Joint Base Lewis-McChord on November 9, 2006, and was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. The battalion was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in January 2010. This was his second deployment with the unit to Iraq. He previously deployed from March 2007 to May 2008. His Awards and Decorations include, the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2 awards), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 awards), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon, Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, and the Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge. He leaves his wife, Teresa, his son, Blake, his parents Teddy and Beth Maggart, a brother, Joshua and a sister, Ashley. He died at age 24 at Basrah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using indirect fire.
Army
5th Battalion
5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Burial is at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri

To be updated…

Born: August 15, 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri
Died: December 6, 2006 in Ramadi, Iraq

Capt. Travis L. Patriquin of St. Louis, Missouri moved with his family near Chicago at age eleven when his father accepted a job in the area. Travis clearly wasn’t happy after the move, and after some time he moved back to Missouri to stay with an aunt and uncle. He graduated in 1992 from Francis Howell North High School, earning letters in track and football. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Army. It was clear even during his basic training that he had a great deal of potential. As a result, he went into the special forces. He spoke Arabic, Spanish, two Central American Indian dialects and Portuguese. He sharpened his linguistic skills at the Defense Language Institute in Monterrey, California and earned a degree from Campbell University in North Carolina. Travis was well rounded in his interest. He could talk about history, politics, and archaelogy, and he used his people skills to converse with many people in their native language. His Army achievements included service in Iraq, Afghanistan, South America and Germany and numerous Special Forces missions and the ability to speak multiple languages. He leaves his wife, Amy, three children, Emily, Harmon and Logan, his parents, Gary and Connie Patriquin, two brothers, Daniel and Steven, and a sister, Karrie, and his aunt and uncle, Reta and Bill Jenkins. He died at age 32 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. Also killed was Spc. Vincent J. Pomante III.
Army
2nd Battalion
3rd Field Artillery Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
1st Armored Division
Giessen, Germany

Burial is at Carty Cemetery in Salem, Missouri