On this day, 6 August 2011, Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 David R. Carter, 47, of Centennial, Colo.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Colorado National Guard, Aurora, Colo.; died of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

On this day, 6 August 2011, Army Sgt. Alexander J. Bennett, 24, of Tacoma, Wash; assigned to 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), U.S. Army Reserve, New Century, Kan.; died from wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in COP Sayed Abad, Wardek province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

On this day, 6 August 2011, Army Spc. Spencer C. Duncan, 21, of Olathe, Kan.; assigned to 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), U.S. Army Reserve, New Century, Kan.; died from wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in COP Sayed Abad, Wardek province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

On this day, 6 August 2011, Army Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Hamburger, 30, of Lincoln, Neb.;assigned to 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Colorado National Guard, Aurora, Colo.; died of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

On this day, 6 August 2011, Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) John W. Faas, 31, of Minneapolis, Mn; assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.; died of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.