The Omaha World-Herald is honoring the troops killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars with this special feature, Remember the Fallen. Our searchable database includes biographical information, photos and archived stories about each of the Midlanders who gave their lives defending the nation. Readers are also encouraged to commemorate the fallen by leaving memorial messages of support and remembrance.
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The Omaha World-Herald is honoring the troops killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars with this special feature, Remember the Fallen. Our searchable database includes biographical information, photos and archived stories about each of the Midlanders who gave their lives defending the nation. Readers are also encouraged to commemorate the fallen by leaving memorial messages of support and remembrance.
"Jon Tumilson - Saying "thank you for serving our country" isn't adequate for the ultimate sacrifice you made to keep me free. May God surround ..."
Eric Kros
"I Am His True Blood Brother And I See How Much He Mint To Everyone Else Now Shawn Was Everything To Me And Sorry To ..."
charlie
"Thank you sir for my freedom."
Joe kunza
"We remember you on this Veterans Day. Thank You Travis, you are greatly missed."
Brandon Muensterman
"Barb & Larry, It is with a saddened heart that I heard about the death of your son. The service these young people give for ..."
A Lois Whitesides-Stille
"Caleb's life has inspired me. Though few,his days on earth were well spent. I hope to live for God as strongly and be a testimony ..."
Amy LeGrand
"Brent- you are not forgotten. Not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and thanks for ..."
Sandy Bugg
"Thank you for being the greatest mentor I've ever known... never forgotten."
SGT. Phillip Fryar a.k.a. Jack-a-lope
"Debro was a very kind hearted man who loved his family and friends. While on patrol in Bosnia a local town leader noticed his name ..."
Brandon Ehlers
"Although I don't personally know any of the soldiers, I have the utmost respect for their courage and commitment, they are what makes America the ..."
lynda