Colorado National Guard members hold a memorial retreat in honor of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror, April 15, 2012, at the CONG state headquarters in Centennial, Colo. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Romero, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on April 15, 2002. In addition to being the state’s first combat death since the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, Romero also has the solemn honor of being the National Guard’s first GWOT casualty. Other Soldiers who are being honored are Sgt. Luis Reyes, who died Nov. 18, 2005 en route to Iraq; Sgt. Jon Stiles, who died Nov. 13, 2008 in Afghanistan; and Chief Warrant Officer 4 David R. Carter, who died Aug. 6, 2011 in Afghanistan. (Official Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Cheresa D. Theiral/Released)
180912-Z-WU045-1064.JPG Photo By: Air National Guard Master Sgt. Cheresa D. Theiral

Centennial, Colorado - Colorado National Guard members hold a memorial retreat in honor of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror, April 15, 2012, at the CONG state headquarters in Centennial, Colo. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Romero, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on April 15, 2002. In addition to being the state’s first combat death since the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, Romero also has the solemn honor of being the National Guard’s first GWOT casualty. Other Soldiers who are being honored are Sgt. Luis Reyes, who died Nov. 18, 2005 en route to Iraq; Sgt. Jon Stiles, who died Nov. 13, 2008 in Afghanistan; and Chief Warrant Officer 4 David R. Carter, who died Aug. 6, 2011 in Afghanistan. (Official Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Cheresa D. Theiral/Released)


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