SGT Anthony Del Mar Peterson, 24, Oklahoma Army National Guard, born in
California December 8, 1986, was killed in action on August 4, 2011. Peterson
served as an Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
While conducting a dismounted patrol in Paktia Province, his unit was ambushed
by insurgents, and he was struck by enemy small arms fire. For his service,
Peterson earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla,
Brother!