HALL OF HEROES ... A Tribute to those who have paid the price for freedom!

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John 15:3, “Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends.” (NIV)

When I was growing up there were many heroes to admire, such as Wonder Woman, Superman, and Lassie, the dog wonder. There was always someone to look up to, whether they were a family member, teacher, or a great fiction character. The people who we admired inspired us to be better, reach higher, and to achieve the impossible. Today, however, I can’t help but wonder, “Who are today's heroes ?”

 \ SOME OF THEM ARE RIGHT HERE:

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Corporal Tyler Trovillion ... 23, of Richardson, Texas.

Corporal Trovillion died when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was operating with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). Died on June 15, 2005.

Tyler's Mom and Dad are members at my church in Plano, Texas and I was honored to be the head usher for his funeral.  It was a fitting memorial service for this young Marine to see his casket be carried out by his fellow marines.  TRIBUTE (Click Here)

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Awesome job Ron!!!     

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OUTSTANDING!!    \

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Sergeant  Derrick J. Lutters ... 24, of Burlington, Colorado.

Sergeant Lutters died 2 years ago today on May 01, 2005 along a supply route in Iraq when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated while his unit was inspecting a bridge for enemy tampering. He was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 891st Engineer Brigade, Pittsburg, Kansas. Sergeant Lutters was single and worked as a corrections officer in Burlington, about 15 miles west of the Kansas-Colorado border.

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[Just Mary]

These fine men were my sons BROTHERS.
He has been home in IL. on compassionate leave for
the last 2 weeks...he just found out today about the
loss of his buddies while he was away Stateside,he is
devastated...he returns back to Iraq in a few days.
Dear Lord look after my son & his men,
keep them & all soldiers safe.

Please pray for their families 

Staff Sergeant Jay Martin of A Troop, 3-61 CAV  was killed in action on Sunday 29 April 2007 after an improvised explosive device detonated in vicinity of the Soldier while he was conducting a combat patrol in Baghdad.

Sergeant Alexander Funcheon of A Troop, 3-61 CAV was killed in action on Sunday 29 April 2007 after an improvised explosive device detonated in vicinity of the the Soldier while he was conducting a combat patrol in Baghdad.

Private First Class Brian Botello of A Troop, 3-61 CAV was killed in action on Sunday 29 April 2007 after an improvised explosive device detonated in vicinity of the Soldier while he was conducting a combat patrol in Baghdad.

Sergeant Gerardo Medrano of A Troop, 3-61 CAV was seriously injured, suffering a shoulder injury and shrapnel wounds to the chest on Sunday April 2007 after an improvised explosive device detonated in vicinity of the Soldier while he was conducting a combat patrol in Baghdad.

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Sergeant  Derrick J. Lutters ... 24, of Burlington, Colorado.

Sergeant Lutters died 2 years ago today on May 01, 2005 along a supply route in Iraq when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated while his unit was inspecting a bridge for enemy tampering. He was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 891st Engineer Brigade, Pittsburg, Kansas. Sergeant Lutters was single and worked as a corrections officer in Burlington, about 15 miles west of the Kansas-Colorado border.

TRIBUTE (Click Here)

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Staff Sergeant Jay Martin ... 29, of Baltimore, Maryland           

Sergeant Martin of A Troop, 3-61 CAV  was killed in action on Sunday 29 April 2007 after an improvised explosive device detonated in vicinity of the Soldier while he was conducting a combat patrol in Baghdad.  Martin served in Bosnia and as a recruiter in Los Angeles. His deployment to Iraq, his first, began in October. He received several awards, including the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal.  Besides his father, Martin is survived by four sisters, a brother and a fiancee.

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Sergeant Alexander Funcheon ... 21, of Bel Aire, Kansas

Sergeant Funcheon of A Troop, 3-61 CAV was killed in action on Sunday 29 April 2007 after an improvised explosive device detonated in vicinity of the the Soldier while he was conducting a combat patrol in Baghdad. Before he was deployed last October, Funcheon was adopted by a class at Bostic Elementary School in Wichita.  Today teacher Linn Bertog is trying to help her students through the loss of a man they looked up to. Bertog said the relationship the class had with Funcheon put students in touch with what was happening in the war zone. But now, she says, "The war is real."

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Private First Class Brian Botello ... 19, of Alta, Iowa

Private Brian Botello of A Troop, 3-61 CAV was killed in action on Sunday 29 April 2007 after an improvised explosive device detonated in vicinity of the Soldier while he was conducting a combat patrol in Baghdad.  Botello was known simply as B, a nickname he picked up at Alta High School in Iowa. Before graduating in 2005, he was active in football, wrestling and track. Besides his aunt and other family, Botello is survived by his mother, Karyn Brophy; his father, Tony Botello; and sisters Jamie and Tiffany.

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[Just Mary]

BuoyJumper.....Thank You,
My son knew these fine men,
he is headed back there now....

For HONORING them in this way....
I am afraid that my words will never
do your meaning justice.  \
Mary.....