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Eric D Terhune
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Name: Marine Capt. Eric D. Terhune
Age: 34
From: Lexington, Ky.;
Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.;
Incident: Marine Capt. Eric D. Terhune died June 19 while conducting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan. Also killed was Lance Cpl. Andrew F. Whitacre.
Died: June 19, 2008
Family remembers Marine killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
Age: 34
From: Lexington, Ky.;
Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.;
Incident: Marine Capt. Eric D. Terhune died June 19 while conducting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan. Also killed was Lance Cpl. Andrew F. Whitacre.
Died: June 19, 2008
Family remembers Marine killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Marine from Lexington who was killed while on patrol in Afghanistan was remembered by family for his love of God, family and country.
Capt. Eric Daniel Terhune, 34, enlisted in the Marines right out of high school. His father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather also served in the armed forces.
Although a recent injury kept Terhune from flying, his family said he was eager to serve on the front lines.
“He was in the very best sense of the word, an officer, and a gentleman and a patriot,” said his uncle, David Terhune. “I always admired his strength and his power, but he was also gentle at the same...
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2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.;
Incident
Marine Capt. Eric D. Terhune died June 19 while conducting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan. Also killed was Lance Cpl. Andrew F. Whitacre.
Prayers & Messages
Eric D Terhune
2011-07-03
Sorry about your loss
Eric D Terhune
2008-06-29
i swam with Eric when we were growing up. He was always the kindest and most respectful person, even during those awkward adolescent years when kids are so mean to one another. My prayers go out to his family
Eric D Terhune
2008-06-28
thanks
Eric D Terhune
2008-06-26
To the Family and Friends of this Hero...You were blessed to have shared in Eric's life...May God bless you and hold you close in this time of loss and always..With Love and Respect... Jodi, Anna, Bobbie, Tayler, Jr. and Brandon
Eric D Terhune
2008-06-24
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.