Jan 5
19 years ago today I lost 5 of my Brothers in Najaf Iraq to an EFP. 5 January 2006 Major William F. Hecker, III, 37, from St. Louis, MO.
Captain Christopher P. Petty, 33, from Vienna, VA.
Sgt. 1st Class Stephen J. White, 39, from Talladega, AL.
Sgt. Johnny J. Peralez, Jr., 25, from Kingsville, TX.
Pvt. Robbie M. Mariano, 21, from Stockton, CA.
3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. I ask my Brothers and Sisters in Arms to pour one out with me and remember these men.