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The Pledge

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 in Hero, Military, US Air Force, US Army, US Marines, US Navy
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Remember. Always remember.

The Pledge

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

So far in April, nine American service members have made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan while upholding the patriotic pledge that millions of schoolchildren recite each morning.

Staff Sgt. Tyler Smith, 24, Licking, Missouri

Staff Sgt. Christopher Brown, 26, Columbus, Ohio

Capt. Nicholas Rozanski, 36, Dublin, Ohio

Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Rieck, 45, Columbus, Ohio

Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Hannon, 44, Grove City, Ohio

Spc. Jeffrey White Jr., 21, Catawissa, Missouri

Cpl. Alex Martinez, 21, Elgin, Illinois

Spc. Antonio Burnside, 31, Great Falls, Montana

via The Unknown Soldiers: The Pledge.