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Florida's Fallen Soldiers

These 37 armed forces personnel from Florida died while serving the country in 2011.

| 12/28/2011
» Navy Special Warfare Operator
Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL)

Aaron C. Vaughn, 30
Hometown: Stuart
Died: Aug. 6 / shot down in helicopter
» Marine Lance Cpl.
Travis M. Nelson, 19
Hometown: Pace
Died: Aug. 18 / combat
» Army Pfc.
Alberto L. Obod Jr., 26
Hometown: Orlando
Died: Aug. 28 / vehicle rollover
» Army Spc.
Dennis James Jr., 21
Hometown: Deltona
Died: Aug. 31 / makeshift bomb
» Army Pfc.
Christophe J. Marquis, 40
Hometown: Tampa
Died: Sept. 4 / makeshift bomb

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