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Name: Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard

Age: 21

From: New Portland, Maine

Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay

Incident: Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard died Aug. 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Died: August 14, 2009

2/3 Marine dies in Afghanistan

Staff report

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Defense Department officials Aug. 17 identified a Marine killed Aug. 14 in Afghanistan as Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard.

Bernard, 21, a rifleman from New Portland, Maine, died while he was supporting operations in Helmand province, military officials said.

The combat deployment was the second for Bernard, who enlisted in November 2006 and joined Hawaii-based 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, in May 2007 and deployed with the battalion to Iraq in 2008, Marine Corps Base-Hawaii officials said in a news release. The battalion is operating as part of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Afghanistan.

Bernard had received the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, officials said.

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2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay;

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Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard died Aug. 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-07

As a parent of an active duty military man, my prayers and thoughts are with you young man and your loved ones. May god bless you.

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-06

I am so sorry for your loss. My husband is an Iraq War veteran and we just want to say you are not alone in your grief. Our prayers are with you. May you find the peace and guidance to endure this difficult time. Semper Fidelis!

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-06

Dear Family, As I sit here tonight watching over my three young children, my heart is hurting for you and for your loss. Words can not express, how thankful I am for your son! Please know America does "THANK YOU" for the sacrifice you have made for this country. May God bless you and watch over you during this time of need and for the years to come. May God Bless this country and all the service man and women. As an American, I am bless to have read about your son and learned about his sacrifice. Thank you! Someone who cares in SC

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-05

My son, Corporal Jason Michael Charles Bogar, was killed in Afghanistan on July 13, 2008. It was months of emotional Hell, and I still miss him. My deepest condolences and prayers for you and all who knew your precious boy. They are America's best, and their Soul's have graduated with honor. Michael Bogar

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-04

You were so young and had your whole life ahead of you. God Bless you and your family. Freedom definately is not free. Thank you

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-04

Thank You Sir!

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-04

You will be forever live in our heart. You are the hero that always stay with us.

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-04

sorry for your loss and thanks for giveing of yourselfs and share one of our heros

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-04

I thank-you for your service and for the sacrifice that your family has made. Alemayehu

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-09-04

I thank-you for your service and for the sacrifice that your family has made.

Joshua M. Bernard

2009-08-18

May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.