May 25, 2013

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Military - Florida's Fallen Soldiers 2010

Florida's Fallen Soldiers

Art Levy | 1/1/2011
Pfc. Anthony W. Simmons Pfc. Anthony W. Simmons

Age: 25

Hometown: Tallahassee

Died: July 8
Indirect fire

War: Afghanistan

Spec. Carlos J. Negron Spec. Carlos J. Negron

Age: 40

Hometown: Fort Myers

Died: July 10
Small-arms fire

War: Afghanistan

Pvt. Brandon M. King Pvt. Brandon M. King

Age: 23

Hometown: Tallahassee

Died: July 14
Small-arms fire

War: Afghanistan

Pfc. Paul O. Cuzzupe Pfc. Paul O. Cuzzupe

Age: 23

Hometown: Plant City

Died: Aug. 8
Makeshift bomb

War: Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bock Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bock

Age: 26

Hometown: Leesburg

Died: Aug. 13
Small-arms fire

War: Afghanistan

Lance Cpl. Nathaniel J.A. Schultz Lance Cpl. Nathaniel J.A. Schultz

Age: 19

Hometown: Safety Harbor

Died: Aug. 21
Combat

War: Afghanistan

Gunnery Sgt. Floyd E.C. Holley Gunnery Sgt. Floyd E.C. Holley

Age: 36

Hometown: Casselberry

Died: Aug. 29
Makeshift bomb

War: Afghanistan

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Apart from remembering and honoring the men and women who lost their lives in military service, do you have any plans for the extended Memorial Day weekend?

  • Yep! Taking a trip, barbecuing, or shopping, with friends and/or family! Can't Wait!
  • Sure, I definitely intend to spend time with loved ones, but I'll be keeping it very low-key.
  • Nah, just gonna take it easy...
  • I'm not taking Monday off...Too much work to be done!

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