In Memory OfLCpl Anthony J. Rosa

LCpl Anthony J. Rosa, 20, U.S.M.C., born in Vermont July 9, 1990, was killed in action on September 23, 2010. Rosa served as a Rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division in Afghanistan. After participating in Operation Moshtarak, he was tasked with protecting Allied territory from Taliban forces. While on a dismounted counterinsurgency patrol in Marjah, his unit was ambushed. During the chaotic attack, Rosa was mortally wounded by enemy small arms fire. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!