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September 12. 2012 4:16AM
Judy Currier of Plum Island runs her hand along the name of her grandson, United States Marine Corps PFC Eric Currier, who was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 17, 2010. He is one of 57 New Hampshire soldiers who lost their lives in the Global War on Terrorism who were all remembered through vivid stories about their lives during an annual dedication ceremony at the Global War on Terrorism Monument in front of American Legion Post 35 in Hampton on Tuesday night. (GRETYL MACALASTER/Union Leader Correspondent)
In Hampton, 57 of the fallen are honored
Judy Currier of Plum Island runs her hand along the name of her grandson, United States Marine Corps PFC Eric Currier, who was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 17, 2010. He is one of 57 New Hampshire soldiers who lost their lives in the Global War on Terrorism who were all remembered through vivid stories about their lives during an annual dedication ceremony at the Global War on Terrorism Monument in front of American Legion Post 35 in Hampton on Tuesday night. (GRETYL MACALASTER/Union Leader Correspondent)
HAMPTON — The Global War on Terrorism monument bears the names of 57 New Hampshire soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
On Tuesday, their lives were remembered individually through vivid stories about their passions and dreams, their dedication to loved ones, and their service to the nation.
Each year since the monument was dedicated 2006, new names have been added and new families embraced by American Legion Post 35 for their sacrifice. This year, for the first time, no new names were added.
Gov. John Lynch, speaking at the annual monument dedication as he has each year since it was first dedicated, said he hopes it is the beginning of a trend, and that no new families will have to suffer such a loss.
► Click here to view a list of soldiers with NH ties who died during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lynch reminded those gathered that the nation is still at war, and encouraged them to recommit to supporting the nation's servicemen and their families.
“September 11th has become a day of remembrance and a day of sorrow for our nation. We do not and we will not forget,” Lynch said.
Judy and Russ Currier of Plum Island, Mass., were there to remember their grandson, United States Marine Corps Pvt. 1st Class Eric Currier of Londonderry, who was killed in action on Feb. 17, 2010.
“I want everybody to know what these kids have done and their sacrifice,” Judy Currier said, wearing a pin bearing the image of her grandson.
She remembered him coming home from school on Sept. 11, 2001 and telling her that he had to do something.
After school, he joined the military, leaving behind a new wife. He was the 911th soldier killed in the global war on terrorism.
“I think that was God's way of showing us he was going to be OK,” Judy Currier said.
Russ Currier said every town should have such a ceremony to remember the sacrifice of the nation's servicemen and women and their families.
Gretyl Macalaster may be reached at gmacalaster@newstote.com.
On Tuesday, their lives were remembered individually through vivid stories about their passions and dreams, their dedication to loved ones, and their service to the nation.
Each year since the monument was dedicated 2006, new names have been added and new families embraced by American Legion Post 35 for their sacrifice. This year, for the first time, no new names were added.
Gov. John Lynch, speaking at the annual monument dedication as he has each year since it was first dedicated, said he hopes it is the beginning of a trend, and that no new families will have to suffer such a loss.
► Click here to view a list of soldiers with NH ties who died during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lynch reminded those gathered that the nation is still at war, and encouraged them to recommit to supporting the nation's servicemen and their families.
“September 11th has become a day of remembrance and a day of sorrow for our nation. We do not and we will not forget,” Lynch said.
Judy and Russ Currier of Plum Island, Mass., were there to remember their grandson, United States Marine Corps Pvt. 1st Class Eric Currier of Londonderry, who was killed in action on Feb. 17, 2010.
“I want everybody to know what these kids have done and their sacrifice,” Judy Currier said, wearing a pin bearing the image of her grandson.
She remembered him coming home from school on Sept. 11, 2001 and telling her that he had to do something.
After school, he joined the military, leaving behind a new wife. He was the 911th soldier killed in the global war on terrorism.
“I think that was God's way of showing us he was going to be OK,” Judy Currier said.
Russ Currier said every town should have such a ceremony to remember the sacrifice of the nation's servicemen and women and their families.
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Gretyl Macalaster may be reached at gmacalaster@newstote.com.