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Private First Class Casey M. Laware was born on 28
July, 1985 in Missoula, Montana. Casey entered active service on 8
January, 2004. Following One Station Unit Training, Casey was assigned
to 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Irwin,
California.
Private First Class Laware was immediately assigned to the Sniper
Platoon in Headquarters and Headquarters Troop where he would
eventually serve as a sniper during Operation Iraqi Freedom III.
Private First Class Laware’s spirit, honesty, devotion to duty, and
tireless pursuit of excellence inspired all that knew him. At the time
of his death, Casey had served for 12 months as a sniper. Private
First Class Casey M. Laware passed away on 9 April, 2005 from injuries
he received from a fire during combat operations.
Private First Class Laware’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal
(Posthumously), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,
Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
Private First Class Laware is survived by his father Mr. Michael
Laware, his mother Mrs. Kathleen Grace, and his sister Autum Laware.
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Specialist
Tyler J. Dickens was born 26 June 1984 in Fort Lewis, Washington. Tyler
entered active service 20 June 2002. Following One Station Unit
Training, Tyler was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry
Regiment at Fort Irwin, California.
SPC Dickens first company was Hotel Company. He was later assigned to
Headquarters and Headquarters Troop where he would eventually serve as a
sniper team leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom III. Specialist
Dickens held the respect of his fellow soldiers. He was an outstanding
young man who performed every task to standard with cheerful
enthusiasm. At the time of his death, Tyler had served for three months
as a sniper team leader. Specialist Tyler J. Dickens passed away 12
April 2005 from injures he received from a fire during combat
operations.
Specialist Dickens awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Army
Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,
Expert Infantryman’s Badge, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
Specialist Dickens is survived by his wife Elisha and son Austin.
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Cpl. Kevin W. Prince
Prince, 22, from Plain City, Ohio, died April 23 in Iraq when his
vehicle was hit with an improvised explosive device. He was a member of
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CPT Stephen W. Frank |
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CPT Ralph J. Harting, III |
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