Army Specialist Pernell J. Herrera

Army Specialist Pernell J. Herrera, 33, of Espanola, NM, was assigned to 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, New Mexico National Guard, Santa Fe, NM. SPC Herrera died in the Helmand province, Afghanistan, after suffering a heart attack during PT.

Marine Major Samuel M. Griffith

Marine Major Samuel M. Griffith, 36, of Virginia Beach, VA, was assigned to 4th Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Marine Forces Reserve, West Palm Beach, FL. MAJ Griffith died in the Helmand province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations.

Marine Lance Corporal Christopher P.J. Levy

Marine Lance Corporal Christopher P.J. Levy, 21, of Ramseur, NC, was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC. CPL Levy died of wounds sustained Dec. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.