2LT Jered W. Ewy, 33, U.S. Army, Oklahoma Army National Guard, born June 9,
1978, passed away from combat-related injuries on July 29, 2011. Ewy first served
with 75th Ranger Regiment and deployed to Afghanistan twice. He then joined the
National Guard and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom three
more times with 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. While on a dismounted
patrol, he and a brother-in-arms suffered mortal injuries from an IED blast. For his
service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til
Valhalla, Brother!