Honoree

Major Douglas Alexander Zembiec was a distinguished U.S. Marine Corps officer who gave his life in service to his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he served with exceptional courage and leadership throughout his military career. After earning recognition for his actions during the First Battle of Fallujah, he…

Staff Sergeant Jarred Seth Fontenot was a dedicated U.S. Army Infantryman who gave his life in service to his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was “35, of Port Barre, La.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.; died Oct. 18 in Baghdad of wounds…