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Adams, Justin
Army Private 1st class

Justin Adams, age 21, from Litchfield, Illinois. Their last known residence was in North Redington, Florida.

Parents: Janet Mercer and Larry Adams
Spouse: Fiance Morgan McBride

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Largo High and graduated from Maverick High
Military history: 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, Camp Hovey

Date of death: Thursday, November 21, 2013
Death details: Major Evans Hanson and Pfc. Justin Adams were killed after their Humvee fell into a river near the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in South Korea.

Source: Army Times, Dignity Memorial

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Duskin, Michael S.
Army Chief warrant officer

Michael S. Duskin, age 42, from Orange Park, Florida, Clay county.

Parents: George and Claire Duskin
Spouse: Maggie Duskin
Children: Nathan, Alexis

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Date of death: Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Death details: Died in Chak District, Wardak Province, Afghanistan.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times, findagrave.com

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Gordon, Brittany B.
Army Specialist

Brittany B. Gordon, age 24, from St. Petersburg, Florida, Pinellas county.

Parents: Cedric Gordon and Brenda Gordon
Spouse: None
Children: None

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: St. Petersburg High (2006); University of Florida
Military history: 572nd Military Intelligence Company, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Date of death: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Death details: Died in Kandahar, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked her unit with an improvised explosive device.

Source: Department of Defense, St. Petersburg Times, Military Times

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Schiro, Joseph L.
Army Warrant officer

Joseph L. Schiro, age 27, from Coral Springs, Florida, Broward county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 1st Special Forces Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, Norrth Carolina.

Date of death: Saturday, October 6, 2012
Death details: Died from a gunshot wounds suffered while on dismounted patrol in Chak District, Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Justin C. Marquez was also killed.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

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Hornsby, Brian D.
Army Chief warrant officer

Brian D. Hornsby, age 37, from Melbourne, Florida, Brevard county.

Parents: Glenn Hornsby and Donna Hornsby
Spouse: Antonette Hornsby
Children: Two children

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Joined the Army in 1998.

Date of death: Thursday, August 16, 2012
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash northeast of Kandahar, Afghanistan. Killed were Chief Warrant Officer Brian D. Hornsby of Florida, Chief Warrant Officer Suresh Krause of California, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Petty Officer Technician 1st Class Sean P. Carson, Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick D. Feeks, Sgt. Richard A. Essex of California, Sgt. Luis A. Oliver of Puerto Rico and Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd Class David J. Warsen of Michigan.

Source: Department of Defense, News-press, Military Times

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Sitton, Matthew S.
Army Staff sergeant

Matthew S. Sitton, age 26, from Largo, Florida.

Parents: Cheryl and Steve Sitton
Spouse: Sarah M. Sitton
Children: Brodey S. Sitton

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Date of death: Thursday, August 2, 2012
Death details: Died in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when they encountered an enemy improvised explosive device.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times, Tampa Bay Times

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Gifford, Jonathan W.
Marines Gunnery sergeant

Jonathan W. Gifford, age 34, from Palm Bay, Florida, Brevard county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 2nd Marines Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Date of death: Sunday, July 29, 2012
Death details: Died while conducting combat operations in Badghis Province, Afghanistan.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

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Horsley, Justin L.
Army Specialist

Justin L. Horsley, age 21, from Palm Bay, Florida, Brevard county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Caserma Ederle, Italy.

Date of death: Sunday, July 22, 2012
Death details: Died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit in Pul-E Alam, Afghanistan with an improvised explosive device. Pfc. Brenden N. Salazar was also killed.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

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Salazar, Brenden N.
Army Private 1st class

Brenden N. Salazar, age 20, from Chuluota, Florida, Seminole county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Caserma Ederle, Italy.

Date of death: Sunday, July 22, 2012
Death details: Died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit in Pul-E Alam, Afghanistan with an improvised explosive device. Spc. Justin L. Horsley was also killed.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

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Brodsky, Michael J.
Navy Petty officer

Michael J. Brodsky, age 33, from Tamarac, Florida, Broward county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: Navy Region Southwest Security Detachment, San Diego.

Date of death: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Death details: Died in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan from injuries related to a dismounted improvised explosive device blast.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times