Remembering those who died for us this week

[John Atkinson]

1st Lt. Travis L. Manion, marine recon
Staff Sgt. Jay E. Martin, US Army
Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon, US Army
Pfc. Brian A. Botello, US Army
Cpl. Jeremy R. Greene, US Army
Sgt. Michael R. Hullender, US Army
Sgt. Norman L. Tollett, US Army
Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., US Army
Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, US Army
Pvt. Cole E. Spencer. US Army

Hold your head up high-for there is no greater love
Think of the faces of the people you defend
And promise me, they will never see the tears within our eyes
Although we are men with mortal sins, angels never cry

So bury fear for fate draws near and hide the signs of pain
With noble acts, the bravest souls endure the heart's remains
Discard regret, that in this debt a better world is made
That children of a newer day might remember, and avoid our fate.

And in the fury of this darkest hour we will be your light
You've asked me for my sacrifice and I am Winter born
Without denying, a faith in God that I have never known
I hear the angels call my name and I am Winter born
-Cruxshadows

This thread is to honor the fallen. I will attempt to update it weekly with the names of those who have paid the ultimate price in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are worth remembering.