http://patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/15/view/topics/Default.aspx Soldiers waiting for more details. en-US ActiveForums 3.5 Copyright © 2005-2008 by Patriot Guard Riders info@patriotguard.org DoD Identifies Navy Casualty            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.                Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian M. Patton, 37, of Freeport, Ill., died Nov. 19 in Kuwait in a non-combat accident.                For further information related to this release, contact commander, Navy Reserve Forces Public Affairs (757) 322-5652 or Doug.Gabos@navy.mil . <script language=javascript type=text/javascript> HTML graphics in this message have been blocked. [ Show HTML Graphics | Edit Preferences ] '); else if (imgblocked=="no") document.write(' HTML graphics in this message have been displayed. [ Edit Preferences ] '); //--> </script> http://patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/15/postid/1281684/view/topic/Default.aspx Sandy9999 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30:03 GMT DOD Identifies Army Casualty                 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.                 Spc. Joseph M. Lewis, 26, of Terrell, Texas died on Nov. 17 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.   He was assigned to the 8 th Squadron, 1 st Cavalry Regiment, 5 th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2 nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.                   The incident is under investigation.                 For more information the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at 253-967-0147 or 0152. http://patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/15/postid/1281400/view/topic/Default.aspx Sandy9999 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:37 GMT Updated 21 Nov 09 0947 est S Sturgis After several contacts with the CAO we were unable to secure an invitation to mount a Patriot Guard Mission to honor SPC Coffland. Our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SPC Coffland. His desire to serve and willingness to put himself in harm's way for our Freedoms will never be forgotten. Brian Parnes State Captain Maryland & DC Patriot Guard Riders www.mdpatriotguard.org (410)231-9018 IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 898-09   November 16, 2009 DoD Identifies Army Casualty             The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.               Spc. Christopher J. Coffland, 43, of Baltimore, Md., died Nov. 13 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 323rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Meade, Md.               For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Readiness Command public affairs office at (703) 806-6126. http://patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/15/postid/1279090/view/topic/Default.aspx towman95 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:49:01 GMT USE OF THE PENDING MISSIONS FORUM Missions posted in this forum • KIA notices from the Department of Defense (DoD) • Notices of the passing of a hero due to other circumstances and not yet confirmed • Veterans not yet confirmed • Missions posted as Condolences Only Posting KIA Notice KIA notices are posted by the moderators after receiving the confirmation notification from the Department of Defense.  The DoD does not release information until 24 Hours after the family has been notified.  If you notice a media story regarding a fallen hero please send it to your State Captain for his/her consideration.  Do not send notices to the moderatorS, they will only forward to the respective State Captain and that could delay posting and confirmation of the mission. 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Thank you for your cooperation Diane “Zippy” Anderson National Forum Administrator http://patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/15/postid/702725/view/topic/Default.aspx Zippy Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:23:23 GMT