In Memory OfCpl John C. Bishop

Cpl John C. Bishop, 25, U.S.M.C., born October 17, 1984, was killed in action on September 8, 2010. Bishop served as a Machine Gunner with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. After two tours in Iraq, he was deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. While in Marjah, Bishop volunteered to lead a patrol through the northeast part of the city. As they walked through the notoriously dangerous part of town, his unit was ambushed and he was mortally wounded by a sniper. For his service, Bishop earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!