Yahrzeits for Afghanistan & Iraq KIAs
The Jewish War Veterans of the USA, has a program to sponsor a Yahrzeit for any fallen Jewish comrade who has died in Iraq or Afghanistan. In order to facilitate this process they need the permission of the surviving family.
If you or anyone you know can provide the contact information of surviving families of,
- Army SGT Michael B. Shackelford
- Army SGT Howard Paul Allen
- Marine LCpl Mark E. Engel
- Marine 1stLt Andrew K. Stern
- Marine Sgt Alan D. Sherman
- Air Force AIC Elizabeth Jacobson
- Army SPC Benyahmiin Ben Yahudah
Or for more information regarding the Yahrzeit program and others, please contact :
Mary Westley
Nat’l Museum of American Jewish Military History
(202) 265-6280
www.nmajmh.org
G-d bless all those who gave their lives for their country. Rest in peace, heroes.
Dear Grand-daughter Elizabeth, we remember you on the day of your passing as well as the Yahrzeit day of remembering.
For all those that have given their lives in the name of Freedom, you will never be forgotten and thank you for your sacrifice.
Sondra Millman
A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson,
KIA 9/28/2005