IMO Lance Corporal Joshua M. Bernard

 

Lance Corporal Joshua M. Bernard KIA in Afghanistan August 09

 Lance Corporal Joshua M. Bernard, age 21, of New Portland, Maine died August 14, 2009 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division in the position of rifleman.

Bernard was an active member of the youth group at his church - Crossroads Bible Church.  That was the site of his funeral services.  He enjoyed gaming, hiking, snowboarding, shooting, reading, and movies.

Bernard had previously deployed to Iraq with the Marines.  He had joined the Marines in November 2006.  His awards include the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.


Websites Honoring Lance Corporal Joshua Bernard

Legacy Guestbook for Joshua Bernard.

Patriot Guard Riders.

Yellow Footprints.com.

Lance Corporal Joshua M. Bernard.  Freedom Remembered.

Honor the fallen.  Military City.


News Articles About Lance Corporal Joshua Bernard

August 25, 2009.  "Service honors Marine killed in Afghanistan".  Portland Press Herald.

August 24, 2009.  "Maine funeral held for Kaneohe Bay Marine who died in Afghanistan".  Honolulu Advertiser.

August 24, 2009.  "Maine Soldier Who Died in Afghanistan Laid to Rest Today".  Maine Public Broadcasting Network.

August 24, 2009.  "Flags at half-staff in Maine for Marine's funeral".  SeacoastOnline.com.

August 24, 2009.  "Lance Corporal Bernard Remembered".  WABI TV 5.

August 23, 2009.  "Flags at half-staff in Maine for Marine's funeral".  WGME 13.

August 19, 2009.  "2/3 Marine dies in Afghanistan".  Marine Corp Times.

August 18, 2009.  "Marine from Maine dies in Afghanistan".  Portland Press Herald.

August 18, 2009.  "Afghan clash kills Kaneohe Marine, 21".  Star Bulletin.

August 18, 2009.  "Marine with Maine ties killed in Afghanistan".  Sun Journal.

August 18, 2009.  "2nd Battalion loses its 7th Marine in Afghanistan fighting".  Honolulu Advertiser.

August 17, 2009.  "Governor Mourns Death of Marine with Maine Ties".  Office of the Governor.

August 17, 2009.  "Kaneohe Marine killed in Afghanistan was rifleman who won several awards".  Honolulu Advertiser.

August 17, 2009.  "Maine Marine Killed in Afghanistan".  WMTW ABC TV 8.

August 17, 2009.  "Kaneohe Marine killed in Afghanistan combat".  Star Bulletin.

August 17, 2009.  "A Maine Marine Killed in Afghanistan".  WABI TV 5.

August 17, 2009.  "Marine from Maine dies in Afghanistan".  Bangor Daily News.

August 17, 2009.  "DoD Identifies Marine Casualty".  DoD News Release.

 

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