NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1022-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2006
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

 The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

 Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga, 23, of Oceanside, N.Y., died Oct. 9 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

 Lance Cpl. Jon E. Bowman, 21, of Dubach, La., died Oct. 9 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

 Pfc. Shelby J. Feniello, 25, of Connellsville, Pa., died Oct. 9 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

 Lance Cpl. John E. Hale, 20, of Shreveport, La., died Oct. 6 from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

 Lance Cpl. Stephen F. Johnson, 20, of Marietta, Ga., died Oct. 8 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

 Cpl. Bradford H. Payne, 24, of Montgomery, Ala., died Oct. 6 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

 For further information related to this release the media can contact the 2nd Marine Division public affairs office at (910) 451-9033.

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PGR in the Montgomery area,

A Marine Cpl on his third deployment in the war on terror was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq last week. He is survived by his wife of two years, his mother Carol, his father Howard, and two sisters. His body should return home this week.

This young man wanted to be a Marine since he was six, inspired by his grandmother who was a Marine in WW II. His father said that in preparing him to be a Marine, they had to become good parents. Brad's mom stated that "God doesn't promise how long they are going to be with us, but while they are here, we have to take good care of them and be a good example to them". They obviously succeeded.

The date for this service is not set yet, but is tentative from Friday to Sunday. We also may be priviladged to escort him from Dannely Field to the funeral home. And we have been invited to escort him and his family at the funeral.

On behalf of all 57000 PGR member, our heartfelt condolances and gratitude for your son's service are extended. May God help carry your load.

To my PGR brothers and sisters, let's show the family of this American Hero that we care.

LLRB
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UPDATED SCHEDULE
As of now, CPL Payne will arrive home on Thursday ( time TBD ) I will need a small escort on call. Please call me if you can be available on call Thursday' 334-277-7707.

The service is scheduled for Saturday at 2:30. Staging time is 11:30, due at funeral home at 12:00. We then escort to Vaughn Forest Baptist Church where Brad will lie in state for an hour. We will stand flag line after paying our repects. After the service we will escort Brad to the cemetary for the military burial. The staging area will be the Walmart at Exit 3 off I-85. This is close to the funeral home so will be easy to move(time TBD). I thank you all for you patience. This is a wonderful chistian family that deserves the best we can give. I'm counting on all of you to be there.

LLRB
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