He was killed in an IED attack on July 19, 2007 in Husayninyah, Iraq. He was from Earleville, Maryland.

War tears families apart. It is a violent, awful thing that has plagued civilizations since they were formed. Many of us are aware of this fact, but it’s difficult to wrap your mind around just how dreadful it is without first-hand experience. It was, at least, until now.
In just a few simple photographs, you’ll realize the cold grief and terror that families feel during wartime. These seven soldiers, seven children, were killed while they served our country. Now, all that is left behind is their families’ memories of them and their bedrooms at home. This is heartbreaking.

Marine Cpl. Christopher G. Scherer, 21

He was killed by a sniper on July 21, 2007, in Karmah, Iraq. He was from East Northport, New York.

Cpl. Brandon M. Craig, 25

Cpl. Matthew J. Emerson, 20

He was killed when a vehicle rolled over on September 18, 2007 in Mosul, Iraq. He was from Grandview, Washington.

Airman 1 Class Carl L. Anderson Jr, 21

He was killed by an explosion on August 29, 2004, in Mosul, Iraq. He was from Georgetown, South Carolina.

Lt. Brian N. Bradshaw, 24

He was killed in an IED attack on June 25, 2009 in Kheyl, Afghanistan. He was from Steilacoom, Washington.

Pfc. Richard P. Langenbrunner, 19

He committed suicide on April 17, 2007 in Rustimayah Iraq. He was from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Cpl. Jennifer M. Parcell, 20

She was killed by a suicide bomber on February 7, 2007 in Anbar province, Iraq. She was from Bel Air, Maryland.

These families experienced something so tragic and unfair when they lost their children to the horrors of war. The rooms their kids grew up in are now frozen in time, a memorial to what was lost. Please share this with others in memory of those that have been killed serving our country. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten.

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