Vincent Kamka was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

He died October 4, 2007, in Bayji, Iraq, of injuries received while serving his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He was born May 14, 1984, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Chuck and Brenda Kamka. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School in 2003. He lived in Everett, Washington, for one year, and had been serving in Iraq for a year as a specialist in the U.S. Army.

Vince firmly believed in the cause he was fighting for in Operation Iraqi Freedom and served his country with great pride.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed target practice with bow and arrow and guns, hiking, video games and taking walks with his mother.

Survivors include his parents, Chuck and Brenda Kamka of Idaho Falls; brothers, Brendan McHugh, Christopher Kamka, David Hayes, and Joseph Kamka;  sisters, Mia Chase,  Lisa Heimerl, Yvette Wise, Mary Tracy and Connie Kamka, Cassandra Cantero and Bangladesh sister, Shaba Alam; grandmothers, Dorothy Kamka  and Vivian Kinnie.

Army Major Stuart Adam Wolfer, a 36 year old father of Lillian, Melissa and Isadora, was assigned to the 11^th Battalion, 104^th Division. On April 6, 2008 while working out in the Fitness Center in the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, Stuart and another officer were killed by an incoming mortar attack.

In 1993, Stuart graduated Washington University, St Louis Missouri, with a Bachelor of Business Administration and was commissioned as a 2^nd Lieutenant in the Army ROTC program. Due to cutbacks in the military, Stuart was placed in the Army Reserves.

Moving to Los Angeles in 1996, Stuart attended Law School at Loyola University, graduating in 2002 with his JD. In Augus,t 2004, he was called to active duty as a logistics officer at Ft. Buehring, Kuwait, where he served until October, 2005, and was promoted to Major.

In December he was re-activated to the MNSTC-I/J3 and arrived at Phoenix Base in the Green Zone January 2008. While serving in the Green Zone Stuart was a member B’nai Baghdad (a Jewish lay-led minyan); a liaison to the Iraqi Jewish Community; a participant in the Green Zone Council; Iraqi Boy/Girl Scout Troop and a member of the

cricket team amongst the multi-nationals.

Stuart said that if Iraq is to develop leaders, it needs to start with the youth.

He resided in Emmett, Idaho, working as a regional representative for Thomas-Reuters Legal Division in Idaho and Montana. Lee Anne Wolfer, his wife of six years, called him a “loving and amazing father. He was truly a special, unique, dynamic person. He was straighforward, ethical and he stuck to the law.”

Stuart is also survived by his parents, Esther and Len Wolfer, Boca Raton, Florida, and sister Beverly Wolfer Nerenberg, her husband John Nerenberg and their four children.

“We are only failing him if we let his message, his love for all people and commitment to change for peace, be silenced with the end of his life,” his family said.

Sergeant Michael T Lilly was assigned to the 1^st Squadron, 2^nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. He was deployed to Iraq for the second time in August, 2007, and killed on April 7, 2008, in Sadr City when enemy forces attacked using a rocket-propelled grenade.

In memory of Michael T Lilly

We will miss you forever

In memory of those who have gone before

And of those who have gone since

With grateful hearts we will never forget

For we know too well the price of freedom

Jessica Ellis was born in Burley, Idaho on June 26, 1983. She also lived on Boise and Twin Falls.  She graduated from Lakeview (Oregon) High School in 2002, where she was active in cross country, track and field, and the swim team.  After high school graduation she attended Central Oregon Community College in Bend, while working summers as a US Forest Service firefighter. She earned an Associate of Arts degree.

In September, 2004, Jessica entered the US Army with the goal of becoming a Medic.

After successful completion of basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and the Combat Medic training program at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, she was assigned to the Army’s 101st Airborne Division.

Corporal Ellis completed her first 12-month combat tour in Iraq in 2006.  She earned the Combat Medic Badge for treating a wounded comrade under direct enemy fire on this first tour.

She left for a second Iraq tour in October, 2007.

She served both tours as a combat medic with the 2^nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2^nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

Fellow soldiers called her “Doc” Ellis, perhaps the highest accolade a combat soldier can bestow on a military medic. The combat engineer unit Jessica was working with was attacked during a route clearance mission in northwest Baghdad the evening of May 11, 2008 (Mother’s Day). The Buffalo armored vehicle in which Jessica was riding was struck by multiple explosively formed penetrator warheads.

She died in the attack.

She was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Corporal Jessica A. Ellis was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Her courage, cheerful spirit, and devotion to fellow soldiers were noted many times to her family by the 101st Airborne Division. She is honored at the Division’s Memorial for the

Fallen, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Specialist Randy L.J. Neff served with the 4^th Engineer Battalion out of Fort Carson, Colorado. He was killed in northern Afghanistan on July 22, 2009.

Randy was a dedicated, motivated and devoted husband, son, brother, soldier and friend.

He had an ability to put the people around him at ease and make his comrades laugh until their sides ache. Randy graduated from Blackfoot High School in 2006. The military helped him overcome hardships he faced growing up and he was excited about going to Afghanistan and serving his time there.

He is survived by his loving wife, Madelyn Neff, his mothers Sandy Davis of Blackfoot and Patricia Corrente of Colorado Springs; his siblings LCP Michal Neff, Craig (Stacey) Davis, AbrieAnn Neff, Jaime Douglas, Alexa Richards and Aubrie and Brianea Corrente.

SGT Joshua John Kirk was born in Thomaston, Maine, July 19, 1979. Assigned to the 3^rd Squadron, 61^st Cavalry Regiment out of Fort Carson, Colorado, he deployed for the second time to Afghanistan in May, 2009, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

He served as team leader in 1^st Platoon, B Troop, at Combat Outpost Keating in the Kamdesh district of the Nuristan province of Afghanistan.

On October 3, 2009, Joshua and seven of his comrades were killed during one of the most furious battles seen in eight years of fighting in Afghanistan. It was the heaviest loss of life for U.S. forces in a single battle since July, 2008, and the largest single loss of life for Fort Carson since Vietnam.

Joshua’s family and friends are inspired and comforted by the words of General George S Patton, who, like Josh, served in the U.S. Cavalry: “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.”

Among Sgt Kirk’s awards and decorations are a Bronze Star Medal, a Bronze Star with “V” for valor, a Purple Heart, and an Army Commendation Medal with “V.”

Matt was born Feb. 3, 1980, in Portland, Oregon and was taken from us Sunday, November 8, 2009, while serving in Iraq from a helicopter accident. After completing school, Matt joined the Army to better his life for his family. He completed his basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia. He then went to Fort Eustis, Virginia, to train to be a UH – 60 helicopter mechanic. He was then assigned to his first duty station in

Savannah, Georgia, and so very honored to be accepted into the Nightstalker family, 3/160th SOAR.

He left Savannah in July 2005 to attend WOBC in Fort Rucker, Alabama, to start flight school. He finished at the top of his class and loved the mission of the Kiowa, and so he chose to fly the OH-58D. For the next year and a half, he went through flight school while living in Enterprise, Alabama. After graduating from flight school, orders came down to be stationed in Hawaii.

Matt was a fun-loving man who brightened everyone's day, just by the smile on his face. He loved to play the guitar with close friends and also knew how to rock out with Rock Band. He also loved his family time, whether it be going to the beach, zoo with his girls, going on a bike ride, playing games in the house, going to dinner and a movie or just being outdoors hiking.

He had an adventurous side that made him love fast cars, motorcycles, and just recently this year learned he had a passion for skydiving. Matt could go anywhere and lighten up the room by his great sense of humor and his quirky smile that he always had. Matt had always strived to be at his best and when it wasn't enough, he tried harder. He would lend a helping hand to anyone that would ask and always brought out the best in everyone.

Twenty-two year old Lance Corporal Cody A. Roberts died defending the nation that he loved. Cody embodied the true spirit of the Marine Corps, believing entirely in his God, Family, and Country –The three values he lived and died for. He was an amazing Marine, husband, father and hero. He made the ultimate sacrifice on the streets of a city in Afghanistan so his son would never have to be afraid for his life or ours.

Cody’s memory will forever light up the lives he touched. He will be forever loved. Cody was part of the most honorable group of heroes who are putting their lives on the line every day to keep the nightmare of terrorism at arm’s length. He brought great credit to the State of Idaho.

Cody Roberts was a rifleman in the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward. For his service, Cody received the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Nate Beyers, age 24, serving as a sergeant in the United States Army, was killed in action July 7, 2011 in Bagdad, Iraq. Nathan was dedicated to serving his country, to serving others, and especially dedicated to his wife and baby girl. He loved golfing, camping, fishing, and bow hunting.

His boyish smile and laughter will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Vanessa, and daughter, Ella Jo; his parents Timothy Beyers and Sonja Beyers of Denver, Colorado; his mother Natalie Bittner, Weir Texas; siblings Tyler Beyers and Caelyne Bittner; his grandparents, and two nieces.

Specialist Nicholas "Nick" W. Newby of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq on July 7, 2011. He was 20 years old.

He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on August 25, 1990, and moved to Coeur d'Alene with his family when he was five years old. He graduated from The Bridge Academy in 2008 and entered military service at that same time.

Nick was assigned to Bravo Company, 145th BSB, as a Mechanic and later deployed in September 2010 as a Rhino Platoon member in support of Operation New Dawn. His awards include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Combat Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Idaho

National Guard State Service Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge.

While in Iraq, Nick was completing college courses via the internet. He had plans to complete his Associates Degree at North Idaho College before attending Boise State University. He was an avid reader, always seeking knowledge and truth.

Nick’s family shares that Nick radiated positive energy and the smile never left his face. His favorite saying was "Quit whining" or "Quit yer bit----." His laugh was both ridiculous and infectious. Nick had a profound impact on everyone in his life and this community will forever be changed by his death.

Nick is survived by his mother Theresa Hart, his father Wayne Newby, stepfather James Hart, stepmother Brigette Newby, brother Nathan Newby, half-brother Ryder Newby, maternal grandparents Roy and Pat Powers, paternal great-grandmother Blanche Donahue, his life-long friend Halei Schreiber and numerous step siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his doggie dog, Jax. He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents.