Joshua B. Silverman

CW2

US Army

Died December 18, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom 35, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; assigned to 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.; died Dec. 18 in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, in a helicopter crash. Silverman, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua B. December 17, 2013 beloved husband of Tina Silverman; dear son of Barry and Susan Silverman; dear brother of the late Sarah Silverman; dear grandson of the late Edward and the late Sophie Silverman and the late Marvin "Murph" and the late Pearl Haffner; dear nephew of Nancy (Alvin Reiter, MD) Haffner Reiter, Randy Haffner and Michael Haffner; dear son in law of Frank (Wendy) Tyler and Linda Lemmer-Tyler; dear brother in law of Major Bruce L. (Lindsey)Tyler, Michael D. Tyler, Ashley (Brandon) Eaves and Hayley Tyler. Our dear cousin and friend. https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-chief-warrant-officer-2-joshua-b-silverman/6568538 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stltoday/name/joshua-silverman-obituary?id=2994679

Joshua J. Robinson

SGT

USMC

Sgt. Joshua J. Robinson, 29, of Omaha, Neb., died Aug. 7, 2011 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The Marines were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Sgt. Joshua James Robinson, 29, died Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Joshua was born on October 28, 1981 in Hastings, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital to Steven A. and Misi Lea (Meyer) Robinson of Nelson. Survivors include his wife of Rhonda Robinson of Bennington and sons, Kodiak and Wyatt Robinson both of Bennington; mother and step-father, Misi (Robinson) Moser and Jim Moser, Honolulu, Hawaii; father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert and Ruth Zaruba of Bennington; grandparents: Eileen Robinson of Hastings, Dorothy Moser of Manhattan, Kan.; and grandmother-in-law, Rita Zaruba of Fullerton; sisters and families: Angela S. and Allen Johnson and , Dylan, Adam and Abby of Nowata, Okla., Stacy L. and Blake Horst of Vass, N.C.: step sisters and families: Julie and JR Streff and Taylor and Jenna of Topeka, Kan.; Tami and Carl Ellett of Hermosa Beach, Calif. Joshua was preceded in death by his father, Steven A. Robinson. Other survivors include: Nephew Andy Hard of Oakhurst, Calif., niece, Shonnie Hard of Oakhurst, Calif., Shannon and Brett Wilson and Riley and Kennedy of San Diego, Calif.; Monica and Mark Pardue and Stephanie and Samantha of Oakhurst, Calif.; Stephanie and Patrick Engelkins and Pierce, Mac Kinzie and Sydney of Colorado Springs, Col.; and Toni Benson and Adley and Aiden of Colorado Springs, Col. Sisters-in-law and families: Rachel and Patrick Michael and LeaAnn and Brandon of Omaha; Renae Zaruba of Omaha; Regina and Josh Lewis and Savannah and Lakyn of Hastings. Uncles and spouses: Greg and Coleen Meyer. Beatrice; Craig and Sheri Meyer, Grand Island; and Scott and Dawn Robinson of Hastings. Aunts and spouses: Susi Rinker, Hastings; Linda Robinson of Nashville, Tenn., and Anne and Barry Anderson of New Castle, Col. Also, numerous cousins, extended family and friends Josh grew up in the Nelson/Oak, Nebraska area until he was 9. The family moved to Aurora, Colo. area for 10 years. Josh graduated from Overland High School in 2000. The family moved back to La Vista, Nebraska in 2000. Josh attended Metro College for 2 years. Josh met Rhonda Zaruba a 1994 Bennington High School graduate and they were married in November of 2004. Josh and Rhonda have two sons, Kodiak age 5 and Wyatt age 4. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Al Robinson, Harlan and Kathryne Meyer and Glen Moser; step sister, Shonnie Hard; and uncles, Leonard Robinson and David Robinson. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74658188/joshua-james-robinson

Justin Whiting

SSG

US Army

Staff Sgt. Justin R. Whiting, 27, was killed in action on Jan. 19, 2008 when his vehicle was struck by an IED while conducting combat operations 16 kilometers south of Mosul, Iraq. He was a Special Forces medical sergeant assigned to Company B, 3 rd Battalion, 5 th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He has had two previous combat tours to Iraq in 2004 and 2005 with 3 rd Bn., 5 th SFG(A), and was on his third combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. Whiting was born in Texas and his military records list his home of record as Tennessee. He volunteered for military service and enlisted in the Army on Dec. 15, 1999. He would go on to earn the coveted “Green Beret” in 2000. Whiting’s military education includes; the Special Operations Target Interdiction Course, the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course; Basic Noncommissioned Officer’s Course, Warrior Leaders Course, Basic Airborne Course, and Special Forces Qualification Course. His awards and decorations include; the Bronze Star Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global on War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, two Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Medical Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Special Forces Tab. https://iraqwarheroes.org/whiting.htm

Kerry J. Brammer

SSG

CG, US Army

Born 28 November 1966 Died in line of duty 5 August 2005 (38 years old), Fairbanks AK Buried in Arlington National Cemetery Wife: Misty J Brammer, Colorado Springs CO https://billiongraves.com/grave/Kerry-Jack-Brammer/10352962 Staff Sergeant Kerry Jack Brammer was born on November 28, 1966, in Los Angeles, California to the late Anna Mae “Punk” Rollenhagen. He was raised in Grand Haven, Michigan in which he always referred to as home. After his mom passed, he maintained close relationships with his grandfather and two aunts, Charlene and Jackie Rollenhagen. He loved the Michigan water, piers and lighthouses. There is no doubt his favorite lighthouse always guided him home. At the tender age of eighteen, Kerry joined the United States Army. During his lifetime he also served in the Coast Guard and National Guard. After a break in military service, Kerry rejoined the Army in 2000 as a medic and his assignment was to Ft Wainwright, Alaska. He earned many awards and medals, gaining the respect of his commanding officers, those that worked for him and the local medical community. He was affectionately referred to as “Doc”. At his memorial, his commanding officer said no other unit was better trained or equipped for their first deployment as a result of Kerry’s work. His dedication as a soldier and deep concern for the safety and well-being of his unit was immeasurable. In the end, it was looking out for his soldiers that served as his last great act. Soon after arriving in Alaska, he met his “Alaskan Angel”, Misty J Brammer who later became his wife. He was a loving father of three, Kyle, Alek (“Little Big Man”) and Phoenix (“Goo”). Kerry and Misty raised two of Kerry’s three children. Now adults, his children describe him just as he was- loving, kind, loyal, hardworking, silly, wise and truly remarkable. While young at the time of his death, he left deep impressions on them of who he was and his values are forever in their memory. He now has grandchildren who his legacy will live through. Kerry lived life to the fullest. He loved music and listened to every genre of it. While we wish we could say his dancing was as good as his taste in music, we idolized his effort and the fun he had trying! He loved motorcycles and looked forward to buying his first Harley Davidson (a post deployment goal). He loved traveling and learning about different cultures and would try just about any type of food, but had a fondness for good cheese and pickles. As a surviving military spouse and his children, it’s probably customary for us to remember him best dressed in his Class A’s, but he’ll be better remembered wearing his oversized Shrek slippers running around the house. We miss his laugh, sense of humor, unconditional love, human kindness, willingness to be vulnerable and philosophical rantings of that beautiful mind. We know he is still watching over us. He will forever be a part of our hearts.

Kristopher B. Domeij

SFC

US Army

Kristoffer Bryan Domeij (October 5, 1982 – October 22, 2011) (29 years old) was a United States Army soldier who is recognized as the U.S. soldier with the most deployments to be killed in action; before his death he had fourteen deployments over ten years. He served four deployments in Iraq and at least nine in Afghanistan; he trained as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller and was recognized as epitomizing the Ranger motto "Rangers lead the way". After a distinguished and highly decorated career, he was killed by a roadside improvised explosive device, along with two other Rangers, in Kandahar Province in Afghanistan. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lacey, Thurston County, Washington, USA. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristoffer_Domeij

Kyle W. Powell

CPL

USMC

Kyle W. Powell, age 21, was killed in action near Fallujah, Iraq, while on patrol with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, on November 4, 2006. Kyle, son of David and Nancy Powell, and brother to Megan, is also survived by his grandparents, Horace and Betty Pfander, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and caring friends. Kyle was born December 14, 1984, at Ft. Carson Army Hospital. He lived in Aurora, CO from October 1986 to August 1996, where he attended St. Therese Catholic School and began his scouting career in Cub Scouts. After returning to Colorado Springs, he attended Oak Creek Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, Cheyenne Mountain Junior High, graduating in 2003 from Cheyenne Mountain High School. He had also attended the Pikes Peak Community College vocational Criminal Justice Program during his last two years of high school. Kyle was active in Boy Scout Troop 1, becoming an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. As the son of two career Army officers, it seemed he was destined to join the military. He joined the Marines after graduation and attended boot camp in San Diego in the fall of 2003. After attending the Combat Engineering School at Camp Lejeune, NC, he returned to Camp Pendleton. His first overseas assignment was to Kuwait, also spending time in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Baharain and Iraq, working in multiple capacities. On his second tour, he was stationed in Ramadi, Iraq, attached to the 3rd of the 7th Infantry where he went on 120 missions in seven months. He received the Navy Achievement Medal for building a bunker he designed and constructed that withstood several rocket-propelled grenades, preventing the injury of the Marines inside. In August 2006 he deployed for the third time, this time to Fallujah, Iraq, attached to the 2nd and 3rd Reconnaissance Units. He knew it was dangerous duty but felt he was well trained and prepared. Kyle showed great courage and love for his fellow man. Kyle's friends said he was a great inspiration, never backing away from a challenge and was always seeking that greater thrill. He was a hero to us all. Semper Fi. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/gazette/name/kyle-powell-obituary?pid=19894109

Larry R. Smith

RD3

US Navy

Levi John Horn

SFC

US Army

23 May 1942-29 May 2003 (61 years old) Died in Colorado Springs CO. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Fountain, El Paso County, CO. Served in Vietnam. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31459945/levi-john-horn

Liam Nevins

SFC

US Army

09/11/1981 – 09/21/2013 OEF Company B, 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Sgt. 1st Class. Liam Jules Nevins, 32, of Denver, Colo., died Sep. 21, 2013, of wounds received from small-arms fire in Paktika Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Company B, 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Fort Carson, Colo., and was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan. This was Nevins’ third deployment to Afghanistan. Nevins was born on Sept. 11, 1981 in Middlebury, Vt. Nevins enlisted in the U.S. Army under the delayed entry program prior to his graduation from Bristol Borough High School. Upon entering active duty, he was assigned to Co. A, 2nd Bn., 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Shortly after being promoted to the rank of sergeant, he deployed with Co. A in 2003 as a rifle team leader in support of Operations Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. He completed two more deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan in 2004 and 2005. After leaving active duty service, Nevins attended Metropolitan State College of Denver from Aug. 2006 to May 2009. At Metropolitan State College he received a Bachelor of Science in business finance. In May of 2009, he enlisted into the Colorado Army National Guard as a future Special Forces communications sergeant. Nevins attended the Special Forces Qualification Course at Fort Bragg, N.C. from Jan. 2010 until his successful graduation in Aug. 2011. He was then assigned to Co. B, 5th Bn., 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Fort Carson, Colo. His military education includes Basic Airborne Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Static Line Jumpmaster Course, Reconnaissance Surveillance Leaders Course, Ranger School, Arabic Special Operations Language Training Course, Special Forces Qualification Course, and the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course. His awards include two Purple Hearts, three Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, three Afghanistan Campaign Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, two Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Colorado Meritorious Service Medal, and the Colorado Active Service Medal. He was posthumously promoted to Sergeant First Class. He is survived by his mother, his father, two sisters, and his fiancé. https://greenberetfoundation.org/memorial/liam-j-nevins/

Luis G. Serrano

SSG

US Army

Army Sgt. Luis G. Serrano died Sunday, March 4, 2012. He was assigned to a chemical reconnaissance detachment in the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He served three tours in Iraq and one in Djibouti, Africa. His decorations included the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal. He was survived by his wife, Jocelyn, and two sons, D'Angelo and Davin. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tampabaytimes/name/luis-serrano-obituary?pid=156309953

Matthew A. Commons

CPL

US Army

CPL Matthew A. Commons, from Boulder City, Nevada, served with the 1/75 Ranger Battalion, A Company from April 4, 2001 until his death on March 4, 2002. CPL Matthew A. Commons, from Boulder City, Nevada, served with the 1/75 Ranger Battalion, A Company from April 4, 2001 until his death on March 4, 2002. CPL Matthew A. Commons completed basic infantry training and advanced individual training in the military operational specialty of infantryman at Fort Benning, Georgia. After basic infantry training, he attended a two-week school for the Javelin missile while awaiting his rotation into jump school. He attended Airborne School and Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) and completed his training at Fort Benning, Georgia. On April 4, 2001, he was assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment 1st Battalion, 1st Platoon, A Company at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia. Although he trained as a SAW gunner, Corporal Commons was a M203 Grenade Launcher Gunner while assigned to 1st Battalion. When 9/11 ripped America’s sense of security apart, there was a foreboding. Matt was hoping to attend Ranger School but instead begin training for war in earnest. December 10, 2001, Matt was given a 10-day pre-deployment leave. He could not tell his family where he was going; just that he was being deployed. A few days after Christmas 2001, the 1st Ranger Battalion, A Company, deployed to Baghram, Afghanistan. Matthew celebrated his 21st birthday in Afghanistan, just two weeks before his death. Matt was killed while fighting the Taliban and Al-Qaeda during Operation Anaconda, the Battle of Takur Ghar, in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He died March 3, 2002, in combat after enemy gunfire forced down a MH-47 Chinook helicopter, in which he and his fellow Rangers were aboard. Matt started life in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on February 18, 1981, and lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, Morrison, Colorado, and Boulder City, Nevada, where he called "home". Matt attended most of his grade school and all of middle and high schools in Boulder City. Playing soccer was one of Matt’s loves, which he started at the age of 5 and continued playing soccer until he graduated from high school. He played basketball for a year in middle school and played floor hockey, roller hockey, and baseball in elementary and middle school. Matt loved roller hockey and spent a lot of time in the penalty box for roughing opponents. He said that hockey was the only sport where you could legally fight and only get a penalty for it. Matt was competitive and loved sports. He loved playing computer and video games. As long as Matt was in the house, there was noise, music, talking and laughter. Matt loved his music and was always singing and dancing. Matt always wanted to be in the military. He talked about it all his life. In high school he wrote a paper that stated that he owed his country two things: to vote and to serve his country in the military. He was fascinated with special operations and so decided on the Rangers. He wanted action and challenge. After high school, Matt wanted to enlist in the military, but his parents talked him out of it. So he attended the University of Nevada, Reno for a year. He truly enjoyed college life and his freedom—especially snowboarding, and that's why he wasn't invited back after his first year. On July 7, 2000 he enlisted in the Army and selected the path to become a Ranger. As a Ranger, Corporal Commons distinguished himself as a member of the Army’s premier light-infantry unit and was a highly trained and motivated soldier. He was posthumously promoted to corporal from private first class. Matt was only with Battalion for a year. But he loved what he was doing, loved his Ranger Brothers, and was extremely proud to be an Army Ranger! https://arits.org/index.php/biographies/333-cpl-matthew-commons

Maximiliaan Van Bergen

SFC

US Army