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TENNESSEE'S Fallen Heroes

Rank/Name	Age	From	Died
Army Sgt. Jacob M. Schwallie	22	Clarksville	5/7/2012
Army Spc.Jason K. Edens	22	Franklin	4/26/2012
Marine Sgt. Kevin Brain Balduf	27	Nashville	5/12/2011
Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew P. Carpenter	27	Columbia	2/19/2011
Airman 1st Class Christoffer P. Johnson	20	Clarksville	2/17/2011
Marine Sgt. Garrett A. Misener	25	Cordova	12/27/2010
Army Pfc. David D. Finch	24	Bathsprings	12/8/2010
Army Spc. Nathan E. Lillard	26	Knoxville	11/14/2010
Army Sgt. Patrick K. Durham	24	Chattanooga	8/28/2010
Marine Cpl. Kristopher D. Greer	25	Ashland City	8/8/2010
Army Spc. Michael L. Stansbery	21	Mount Juliet	7/30/2010
Army Spc. Michael L. Stansbery	21	Mount Juliet	7/30/2010
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel G. Raney	21	Pleasant View	7/9/2010
Army Pfc Robert Kelsey Repkie	20	Knoxville	6/24/2010
Army Sgt. Israel P. Obryan	24	Newbern	6/11/2010
Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin D. White	24	Erwin	6/9/2010
Army Pfc. Billy G. Anderson	20	Alexandria	5/17/2010
Army Spc. Jeremy L. Brown	20	McMinnville	5/9/2010
Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Santos-Silva	32	Clarksville	3/22/2010
Chief Warrant Officer, Billie J. Grinder	25	Gallatin	2/21/2010
Capt. Marcus R. Alford	28	Knoxville	2/21/2010
Staff Sgt. Rusty H. Christian	24	Greenville	1/28/2010
Petty Officer 2nd Class Xin Qi	25	Cordova	1/23/2010
Staff Sgt. Daniel D. Merriweather	25	Collierville	1/13/2010
Sgt. 1st Class Jason O. B. Hickman	35	Kingsport	1/7/2010
Spc. Russell S. Hercules, Jr.	22	Murfreesboro	10/1/2009
Pfc. Brandon A. Owens	21	Memphis	10/1/2009
Spc. Corey J. Kowall	20	Murfreesboro	9/20/2009
Pvt. Patrick S. Fitzgibbon	19	Knoxville	8/1/2009
Marine Lane Cpl. Gregory A. Posey	22	Winchester	7/30/2009
Army Spc. Jonathan Charles O’Neill	22	Watertown	6/15/2009
WO1 Judson E. Mount	37	Franklin	4/7/2009
Lance Cpl. Stephen F. Dearmon	21	Crossville	4/3/2009
1st Lt. William E. Emmert	36	Lincoln	2/24/2009
Spc. Keith E. Essary	20	Dyersburg	1/8/2009
Staff Sgt. Timothy H. Walker	38	Franklin	11/8/2008
Pfc. Christopher T. Fox	21	Memphis	9/29/2008
Capt. Darrick D. Wright	37	Nashville	9/17/2008
Sgt. Michael H. Ferschke, Jr.	22	Maryville	8/10/2008
Cpl. Jason D. Hovater	24	Clinton	7/13/2008
Army Spc. Joshua L. Plocica	20	Clarksville	6/25/2008
Army Pfc. Rush M. Jenkins	22	Clarksville	10/30/2007
Sgt. Joey D. Link	29	Portland	8/5/2007
Pvt. Jeremy S. Bohannon	18	Bon Aqua	8/5/2007
Spec. Justin R. Blackwell	27	Paris	8/5/2007
Sgt. Stephen R. Maddies	41	Elizabethton	7/31/2007
Spec. Michelle R, Ring	24	Martin	7/5/2007
1st. Lt. Frank B. Walkup, IV	23	Woodbury	6/16/2007
Pfc Travis F. Haslip	20	Ooltewah	5/19/2007
Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Bishop	23	Dickson	4/20/2007
Sgt. Alexander Van Aalten	21	Monterey	4/20/2007
Sgt. David A. Stephens	28	Tullahoma	4/12/2007
Staff Sgt. Marcus A. Golczynski	30	Lewisburg	3/27/2007
Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin L. Sebban	29	Chattanooga	3/17/2007
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Terry J. Elliott	34	Middleton	2/1/2007
Army Sgt. John M. Sullivan	22	Hixson	12/30/2006
Marine Lance Cpl. William D. Spencer	20	Paris	12/28/2006
Marine Lance Cpl William C. Koprince, Jr.	24	Lenoir	12/27/2006
Army Spcialist Dustin M. Adkins	22	Finger	12/3/2006
Staff Sgt. David M. Morris	28	Clinton	11/25/2006
Army 1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone	24	Clarksville	11/12/2006
Army Pfc. Harry A. Winkler III	32	Clarksville	11/12/2006
Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler R. Overstreet	22	Gallatin	10/22/2006
Marine Lance Cpl. Richard A. Buerstetta	20	Franklin	10/22/2006
Army Sgt. David Weir	23	Cleveland	9/14/2006
Marine Lance Cpl. James D. Hirlston	21	Murfreesboro	8/23/2006
Army Sgt. Dustin D. Laird	23	Martin	8/2/2006
Marine Lance Cpl. Adam R. Murray	21	Cordova	7/27/2006
Army Sgt. David M. Hierholzer	27	Lewisburg	7/24/2006
Army Pfc. Kevin F. Edgin	31	Dyersburg	7/6/2006
Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 William T. Flanigan	37	Milan	7/2/2006
Army 1st Lt. Scott M. Love	21		5/1/2006
Army Cpl. Robbie G. Light	21	Kingsport	5/1/2006
Marine Cpl. David A. Bass	20	Nashville	4/2/2006
Army Staff Sgt. Brock A. Beery	30	White House	3/23/2006
Marine Corporal Rusty L. Washam	21	Huntsville	2/14/2006
Army Private First Class Brian J. Schoff	22	Manchester	1/28/2006
Army Specialist Robert W. Tucker	22	Hilham	10/7/2005
Army Sgt. Eric A. Fifer	22	Knoxville	10/7/2005
Army Specialist Luke C. Williams	35	Knoxville	9/5/2005
Spc. Joseph “Joey” Hunt	27	Sweetwater	8/22/2005
Sgt. Victoir P. Lieurance	34	Seymour	8/22/2005
Sgt. Gary L. Reese	22	Ashland City	8/14/2005
Sgt. Shannon D. Taylor	30	Smithville	8/14/2005
Staff Sgt. Asbury F. Hawn II	35	Lebanon	8/14/2005
Army Specialist James D. Carroll	23	McKenzie	7/31/2005
Army Master Sgt. James. W. Ponder, III	36	Franklin	6/28/2005
Army Sgt. James D. Stewart	29	Chattanooga	6/21/2005
Army Master Sgt. Michael L. McNulty	36	Knoxville	6/17/2005
Marine Corps Pfc. Nathan B. Clemons	20	Winchester	6/14/2005
Army Staff Sgt. Mark O. Edwards	40	Unicoi	6/9/2005
Army Sgt. Alfred B. Siler	33	Duff	5/25/2005
Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephen C. Kennedy	35	Oak Ridge	4/4/2005
Army Specialist Paul W. Thomason	III	Talbot	3/20/2005
Army Sp/4 Corey M. Hewitt	26	Dover	12/21/2004
Marine Lance Corporal Joshua W. Dickenson	22	LaFayette	12/2/2004
Army Sp/4 George D. Harrison	22	Knoxville	12/2/2004
Marine Sergeant Morgan W. Strader	23	Crossville	11/12/2004
Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Nathan J. Bailey	46	Nashville	11/12/2004
Marine Lance Corporal Steven C.T. Cates	22	Mt. Juliet	9/20/2004
Army Private First Class, James W. Price	22	Cleveland	9/18/2004
Marine 1st Lt. Andrew K. Stern	24	Germantown	9/16/2004
Army Sp/4 Brandon M. Read	21	Greeneville	9/6/2004
Army Specialist Marco D. Ross	20	Memphis	8/25/2004
Marine Brad P. McCormick	23	Rickman	8/19/2004
Marine Private First Class David L. Potter	22	Johnson City	8/7/2004
Marine Lance Corporal Timothy R. Creager	21	Millington	7/1/2004
Army Sergeant First Class Robert K. McGee	37	Antioch	7/1/2004
Marine Private First Class Daniel B. McClenney	19	Shelbyville	6/24/2004
Air Force Senior Airman Pedro I. Espaillat Jr.	20	Columbia	5/15/2004
Marine Lance Corporal Jeremiah E. Savage	21	Livingston	5/12/2004
Army Specialist Ervin Caradine, Jr.	33	Memphis	5/2/2004
Army Staff Sergeant Todd E. Nunes	27	Chapel Hill	5/2/2004
Navy Petty Officer Christopher E. Watts	28	Knoxville	4/24/2004
Army Staff Sergeant Don Steven McMahan	31	Nashville	4/9/2004
Marine Captain Brent L. Morel	27	Martin	4/7/2004
Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael T. Blaise	29	Clarksville	1/23/2004
Army National Guard Sergeant First Class Gregory B. Hicks	35	Duff	1/8/2004
Army Chief Warrant Officer Alexander S. Coulter	35	Bristol	11/17/2003
Army Staff Sergeant Morgan DeShawn Kennon	23	Memphis	11/7/2003
Army Lt. Colonel Kim S. Orlando	43	Fort Campbell	10/18/2003
Army 2nd Lieutenant, Richard Torres	25	Clarksville	10/6/2003
Army Sergeant First Class William M. Bennett	35	Seymour	9/12/2003
Army Reserve Specialist Kenneth W. Harris Jr.	23	Charlotte	8/20/2003
Army National Guard Staff Sergeant David L. Loyd	44	Jackson	8/5/2003
Army National Guard Sergeant Roger Dale Rowe	54	Bon Aqua	7/9/2003
Army Specialist Thomas Arthur Foley III	23	Dresden	4/14/2003
Marine Lance Corporal Patrick Ray Nixon	21	Nashville	3/23/2003
Army Master Sergeant Jefferson D. Davis	39	Watauga	12/5/2001

THE MEANING OF THE U.S. FLAG CEREMONY

The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

The second fold is a symbol of our belief the eternal life.

The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world.

The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.

The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."

The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.

The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the
shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother's Day.

The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through
heir faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and
women who have made this country great have been molded.

The tenth fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and
daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.

The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen represents the lower
portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.

When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our national motto, "In God We Trust".

"After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the Soldiers who served under General George Washington and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today."

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