Wabash Valley's fallen heroes

As we say goodbye to Sgt. Dale Griffin, we want to also honor those in the Wabash Valley who have lost their lives. If you would like us to add someone to our list, please send us their information.

Indiana

Army Staff Sgt. William Ryan Fritche, of Martinsville, Ind., died in Afghanistan in 2007

Army Staff Sgt. Roy Lewsader Jr., of Clinton, Ind., died in Afghanistan in 2007

Former soldier Sonny Hinchman, of Worthington, Ind., died in Iraq in 2009 (served two Iraq tours, was working as a private contractor)

Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Kimmell, of Paxton, Ind., died in Iraq in 2005

Army Specialist Kyle Snyder, of Carlisle, Ind., died in Afghanistan in 2005

Army Sgt. Kyle Childress, of Terre Haute, Ind., died in Iraq in 2005

Indiana National Guard Corporal Darrell Smith, of Otwell, Ind., died in Iraq in 2003

Army Sgt. Keith Matthew Maupin, of Ohio, (grandmother in Vigo County) died in Iraq in 2004

Illinois

Illinois National Guard Staff Sgt. Jason Burkholder, of Marshall, Ill., died in Afghanistan in 2009

Army Private First Class Jacob Tracy, of Palestine, Ill., died in Iraq in 2007

Illinois National Guard 1st Lieutenant Jared Southworth, of Oakland, Ill., died in Afghanistan in 2009

Illinois National Guard Sgt. Scott Stream, of Mattoon, Ill., died in Afghanistan in 2009

Marine Lance Corporal Joshua Hines, of Casey, Ill., died in Iraq in 2006

Illinois National Guard Specialist Brian Wright, of Keensburg, Ill., died in Iraq in 2005

Army Chief Warrant Officer Chris Donlaldson, of Effingham, Ill., died in Afghanistan in 2006

Illinois National Guard Specialist Jessica Cawvey, of Normal, Ill., died in Iraq in 2004

Illinois National Guard Sgt. Shawna Morrison, of Paris, Ill., died in Iraq in 2004

Army Sgt. Kenneth Levi Ridgley, of Olney, Ill., died in Iraq in 2005

Illinois National Guard Specialist Charles Lamb, of Casey, Ill., died in Iraq in 2004

Army Reserve Specialist Charles Neeley, of Mattoon, Ill., died in Iraq in 2004