PFC Lance A. Lawrence, 28, U.S.M.C., born in Ohio January 10, 1995, was killed in action on July 29, 2023. After serving as a Machine Gunner with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Lawrence volunteered to fight alongside Ukrainian military against the Russian Invasion. There, he became the Fire Support Group Leader with the 59th Motorized Brigade "Chosen Company." During a battle with Russian forces in Donetska, Lawrence was providing cover fire when he was killed in an enemy drone strike. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!