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In Memoriam

2026 marks a milestone for veterans of Desert Storm and family members. A memorial will finally be erected in Washington, DC and opened to the public in October. While it will honor those who gave their lives, individual names will not be included on the monument, and so I wanted to include those related to the 82nd I could find here.
For more information about the National Desert Storm War Memorial, please visit thier site.

Specialist Robert Allen Noonan
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment
November 18th, 1968 – September 20th, 1990

A newspaper article detailing the funeral of U.S. Army Specialist Robert A. Noonan, highlighting his service as part of a military team in Saudi Arabia, and honoring his memory with a casket being carried by soldiers.
A black and white newspaper photograph depicting a memorial service. A soldier in uniform visibly weeps while a man comforts him. They are seated alongside others, likely attending the service for a fallen soldier. Emotional expressions are evident as they honor the memory of their friend.

Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Allan Rollins
307th Medical Battalion
September 6th, 1967 – 14th February, 1991

A young woman stands beside a flag-draped casket at a memorial service for Army Sgt. Jeffery Alan Rollins, who was killed in Saudi Arabia. An assortment of memorabilia, including a plaque and a basketball, is displayed nearby.
A newspaper clipping featuring a tribute to Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Allan Rollins, highlighting his love for basketball and his military service, alongside anecdotes from friends and family.
Memorial plaque honoring ten soldiers who sacrificed their lives during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, featuring a map and a biblical quote.
A memorial at Essayons Drive, Fort Bragg.

While not part of the 82nd Airborne, the 27th Engineer battalion was attached to the XVIII Airborne Corp. Thier main mission was mine clearance in support of the initial invasion as American and French forces pushed into Iraq. Later it became thier job to deal with UXO, both American and Iraqi. On February 26th while attempting to clear an American cluster bomb from the airfield at As Salman, 7 members died in an explosion. It represents the single greatest loss of life for the XVIII Corp during the war.
In addition, the battalion also suffered 3 non-combat casualties.

Corporal Luis Roberto Delgado
13th Engineer Battalion
November 27th, 1960 – February 26th, 1991

Black and white image of a man wearing a military uniform and cap, with a blurred background.
Newspaper article discussing a man's generosity in helping a family attend their son's funeral in Puerto Rico.
A newspaper article discussing Luis Delgado, who was separated from his mother and family and died shortly after reconnecting with them. The article highlights efforts by his stepmother to arrange for family to attend his funeral in Puerto Rico.

Captain Mario Fajardo
27th Engineer Battalion
October 4th, 1961 – February 26th, 1991

Mario Fajardo in military uniform, flanked by two unidentified women, smiling during a graduation ceremony from The Citadel in 1984.
A newspaper clipping titled 'Mario Fajardo, 29,' detailing the life and service of Captain Mario Fajardo, an electrical engineer with the 82nd Airborne Division who was killed in action. The article includes personal quotes and background information about his family and military career.

Captain Fajardo has a park named for him in Queens, NY.

Staff Sergeant Michael A. Harris Jr.
27th Engineer Battalion
February 12th, 1965 – February 26th, 1991

Article titled 'Pollocksville Residents Mourn Soldier's Death' discussing the impact of Army Staff Sgt. Michael A. Harris Jr.'s death on his community and family.

Private First Class Jerry Leon King
July 3rd, 1970 – February 26th, 1991
27th Engineer Battalion

Black and white portrait of a soldier wearing a military cap and uniform.
A funeral ceremony for Jerry Leon King, with military personnel folding the flag over his coffin. Flags are displayed in the background and a crowd is present.
A group of soldiers carrying the casket of American serviceman Jerry King during his funeral at the National Cemetery in Salisbury.

1st Lieutenant Terry Lawrence Plunk
27th Engineer Battalion
February 23rd, 1966 – February 26th, 1991

A smiling young man in a military uniform with decorative insignia, photographed against a neutral background.
A newspaper article highlighting the life and contributions of Lt. Terry Plunk, emphasizing his character, faith, and impact on young individuals.
A military funeral scene showing a casket draped with an American flag being carried by soldiers, with mourners, including a woman in a white suit, walking behind.

Sergeant Brian Patrick Scott
27th Engineer Battalion
March 26th, 1968 – February 26th, 1991

Portrait of a soldier in military uniform with a camouflage shirt and beret, standing in front of an American flag.
A memorial service for Sgt. Brian Patrick Scott, attended by family and community members, with a military honor guard at the forefront.
A black and white newspaper photo depicting a memorial service with military personnel in uniform, a casket covered with an American flag, and mourners in attendance.

Sergeant First Class Russell Griffin Smith Jr.
November 16th, 1946 – February 26th, 1991
27th Engineer Battalion

A close-up black and white portrait of a man with dark hair and a serious expression, wearing a suit, in front of a flag backdrop.
Newspaper obituary for Sergeant First Class Russell G. Smith Jr., detailing his military service, death, and funeral arrangements.

PFC Dustin Craig Lamoureux
October, 24th 1970 – December 5th, 1990
27th Engineer Battalion

Black and white portrait of a young man with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a high-collared shirt.
A newspaper article titled 'Bremerton family waiting for Army son's body - some answers as well', detailing the Lamoureux family's experience after their son, Dustin, died in an accident while serving in the Army in Saudi Arabia. The article discusses their grief, the circumstances of his death, and their quest for answers from the government.
An article discussing the emotional impact of a soldier's assignment and the feelings of his family after receiving news of his death.
A grieving couple, Yvonne and Bill Lamoureux, sitting on a sofa, mourning the loss of their son, with two framed photos of him displayed on a table.

SGT Paul Lawrence Burt
November 4th, 1966 – March 8th, 1991
37th Engineer Battalion

Black and white photograph of a man in military uniform, wearing a beret and displaying various medals and insignia.
A newspaper article titled 'Woman mourns grandson dead of heart attack in gulf' detailing the death of Sgt. Paul Burt, a 24-year-old who served in Operation Desert Storm, as recounted by his maternal grandmother, Barbara Bessom.

PFC Jeffrey William Speicher
November 14th, 1970 – January 4th, 1991
30th Engineer Battalion

A person in military uniform stands outside on a porch, with a backdrop of trees and houses, along with parked cars.
Newspaper article detailing the death of Jeffrey Speicher, a Camp Hill soldier, from burns sustained in a truck accident in the Persian Gulf, highlighting the events leading up to his death and surgery.
A newspaper article discussing the news and family reactions surrounding the military service and accident of a soldier named Jeff Speicher, including details about his family's support and journey.

My sincere thanks to RetrowaveJoe on Reddit for physically visiting the Memorial on Essayons Drive at Fort Bragg and collecting the names I could not find. It’s surprisingly hard to find casualties and KIA from the conflict since there’s no single source for that information.

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