Cpl. Conner T. Lowry, 24, of Chicago, Ill., died March 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. He grew up in Beverly, and attended Saint John Fisher Elementary School and Brother Rice High School. And over at Christ the King Elementary, Conner’s Picture hangs in a classroom where the students have been sending him care packages and letters for months. Prior to joining the Marines, Cpl Lowry was a student at the University of Iowa when he decided to join the military. Lowry began serving in the Marine Corps Sep. 8, 2008. This was his second deployment to Afghanistan. His personal service awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with bronze star device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with two silver star devices, and the NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan with bronze star device.
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Born: May 23, 2024 in Gallatin, Illinois
Died: January 22, 2024
Captain Joshua C. Pairsh of Equality, Illinois died at age 29 in the United States of a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Washington, D.C. He joined the United States Marine Corps on Jan. 16, 2005, and was promoted to his current rank on Aug. 1, 2010. Pairsh, a supply officer and a civil affairs officer, was a Marine Reservist, and had previously deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Dec. 19, 2007 to June 13, 2008. His personal awards and decorations include the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons. Pairsh served as a ground supply officer with the 4th Civil Affairs Group. He previously deployed to Iraq in 2007-2008. A 2004 graduate of Murray State University, Pairsh held a degree in criminal justice.
Burial is at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia - Sec 60 Site 10018
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Born: April 24, 2024
Died: January 19, 2024 in Helmand, Afghanistan
Capt. Nathan R. McHone, 29, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died January 19 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Nate is a graduate of Crystal Lake South High School where he ran cross country and track while in school. A CH-53 pilot, he was commissioned into the Marine Corps in September 2005 and joined the squadron in October 2009. This was his second deployment to Afghanistan. His personal awards include, two Air Medals, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and NATO ISAF Medal. He was part of the Lucky Red Lions helicopter squadron HMH-363. The unit deployed in August 2011 to southern Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and is set to return home in March 2012. Their mission is to provide assault support, transport Marines and critical supplies, as well as equipment during expeditionary operations.
Windridge Memorial Park Cemetery
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Born: April 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: January 6, 2024 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Spc. Christopher A. Patterson of Aurora, Illinois died at age 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enermy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard, Indianapolis, Ind. He was a student at Valparaiso University. His awards include, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, NATO Medal and Combat Action Badge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to
Valparaiso University,
attn: SPC Christopher A. Patterson Scholarship Fund
Valparaiso University
Office of Advancement
1100 Campus Drive South
Valparaiso, IN 46383
or
West Aurora High School Music Department
attn: Christopher Patterson Memorial Fund
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Born: November 21, 2024 in Rock Island, Illinois
Died: November 18, 2024 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Pfc. Adam E. Dobereiner, 21, of Moline, Illinois died Nov. 18 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas. He is a 2008 graduate of Moline High School, where he wrestled and played on the football team. He joined the military in January 2011 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to the 937th Engineer Company, 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade in Fort Hood since May. He was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in June 2011. His awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon. His family has a history of military service.
Burial is at Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois - Sec W Site 532
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Born: September 14, 2024
Died: November 5, 2024 in Helmand, Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Nickolas A. Daniels, 25, of Elmwood Park, Ill., died Nov. 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Among his awards and decorations are, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, Illinois
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Born: December 22, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois
Died: October 25 2011 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sgt. 1st Class David G. Robinson, 28, of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., died Oct. 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Support Activity, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Burial is at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyvillle, Illionis
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Born: March 10, 2024 in Peoria, Illinois
Died: October 23, 2024 in Helmand, Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Jordan S. Bastean, 19, of Pekin, Ill., died Oct. 23 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. His awards include, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Afghanistan Campaign medal.
Burial is at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin, Illinois
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Born: November 28, 2024 in Henderson, Kentucky
Died: September 18, 2024 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Sgt. Timothy D. Sayne of Effingham, Illinois graduated from Effingham High School. He joined the United States Army in 2008. He died at age 31 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The son of Mary Kathy Even Sayne and Robert Sayne also leaves his wife, Thania, a son, Timothy Kalvin, two brothers, Cory and Joey Sayne, and a sister, Paige Huntington.
Burial is at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia - Sec 60 Site 9634
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Born: October 26, 2024 in Glendora, California
Died: August 24, 2024 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Sgt. Andrew R. Tobin of Jacksonville, Ill., died at age 24 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. He joined the Army in January 2008, and after completing training came to Fort Drum in June 2008. Sgt Tobin had previously deployed to Afghanistan from January to December 2009. He deployed with his unit again in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in March 2011. His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, two Certificates of Achievement, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Marksmanship Qualification Badge - Sharpshooter with Machinegun and the Marksmanship Qualification Badge - Sharpshooter with Pistol. He leaves his wife, Katie, his father, Nicholas D Tobin Sr., his mother, Lee Ann Smith and a brother, Nicholas D. Tobin Jr and family.
Asbury Cemetery
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