In Memory OfPFC Stephen C. Benish

PFC Stephen C. Benish, 20, U.S. Army, born February 3, 1984, was killed in action on November 28, 2004. Benish was working as a Callman with the Cranford Fire Department when the terrorist attacks on 9/11 inspired him to join the Army. He served as an infantryman with 2nd Infantry Division and deployed to Iraq. While on patrol in Al Ramadi, his unit was ambushed by Insurgents. Amid the chaos, Benish and two of his squadmates were killed by enemy small arms fire. For his service, he earned the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!