Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | 12.08.2012
A Marine stands post during a memorial service honoring Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, Dec. 8, 2012. Denier, a rifleman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, died while conducting combat operations in Marjah, Afghanistan, Dec. 2, 2012....
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | 12.08.2012
Lance Cpl. Erik Jacobsen, rifleman, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, places a pair of boots while constructing the battlefield cross, Dec. 8, 2012 The battlefield cross is made up of an upside down rifle with a bayonet, a Kevlar helmet, a pair of boots and identification tags. This battlefield cross was constructed in honor of Lance Cpl. Anthony......
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | 12.08.2012
A battlefield cross, comprised of an upside down rifle with a bayonet, Kevlar helmet, a pair of boots and identification tags is set up as a memorial for Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, Dec. 8, 2012. Denier, a rifleman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, died while conducting combat operations in Marjah, Afghanistan, Dec. 2, 2012....
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | 12.08.2012
A Marine gives his final farewell during a memorial service in honor of Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, rifleman, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, Dec. 8, 2012. After the service, Marines and sailors lined up to pay their respects to Denier, before rendering a salute and saying goodbye....
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | 12.08.2012
Lance Cpl. Robert Johnson, team leader, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, salutes a battlefield cross honoring Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, Dec. 8, 2012. Johnson reflected on the advice and good nature of his fallen brother and team member during the service....
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | 12.08.2012
First Lt. Kevin Murphy, platoon commander, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, pays his respects to Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, Dec. 8, 2012. Denier, a rifleman in Murphy’s platon, died while conducting combat operations in Marjah, Afghanistan, Dec. 2, 2012....
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | 12.08.2012
Lieutenant Col. Carl Cooper Jr., right, commanding officer, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, and Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Monssen, battalion sergeant major, pay their respects to Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, Dec. 8, 2012. Denier, a rifleman with the battalion, died while conducting combat operations in Marjah, Afghanistan, Dec. 2, 2012....
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | 12.08.2012
A Marine plays taps on his trumpet following a three-volley salute during a memorial service honoring Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, rifleman, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, Dec. 8, 2012. During the ceremony, several Marines gave testimonials about the courage and life of the fallen Marine....
