Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Remembering the servicemembers who died in the service of their country.

Army Sgt. Dustin D. Laird

23, of Martin, Tennessee.
Laird died in Al Qaim, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMMV during combat operations in Rawah, Iraq, on Aug. 1. Laird was assigned to the Army National Guard 913th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Battalion, Union City, Tennessee. Died on August 2, 2006.

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"Sgt Dustin Laird and His Family"

"You are a BRAVE young man for sacrificing your life for OUR COUNTY! My deepest sympathy gos to your sister Heather and the rest of your family, My God bless You All.You will be remember as one of the greatest Heros."
Dayna of Mundelein. IL

"You will never be forgotten big brother. We still think and speak of you everyday as we will for the rest of our lives. I love you D."
Heather Laird of Martin,TN

"I can only say thanks to you and the great men and women that help keep this country free. We moan and complain and groan and then we see families like this who have a lifetime of suffering. Thanks for your service to our country and my thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and loved ones. May God grant his GRACE and MERCY on everyone who knew you.""
keith of paducah, kentucky

"Dear Dustin D. Laird you were and are a true american patriot , atrue hero thanks buddy for all you have done , you will always be in the us history as a hero who defended your country,the us and you are among us always and forever, may god bless your soul dustin, and all my condolences to you love ones, indeed you are a true hero."
tirdad of nashville tennesse

"Dustin,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"To Achieve"(46th Engrs. Motto)"

"Thank you Dustin Laird, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"To the family and friends of Sgt. Dustin Laird:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Dustin for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Sgt. Dustin Laird:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Dustin, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia

Honor them by remembering... Freedom - is their gift to us But his soul goes marching on