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ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / October 2, 2009) –

The US Department of Defense said the two American soldiers killed in a roadside bombing in the southern Philippines were members of the Special Forces.

Defense officials identified those killed as 37-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Shaw of Markham in Illinois, and 26-year-old Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin III of Bethany, Oklahoma.

“The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 29 in Jolo Island, the Philippines, from the detonation of an improvised-explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.,” it said in a statement...........More

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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 29 in Jolo Island, the Philippines, from the detonation of an improvised-explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin III, 26, of Bethany, Okla.

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Shaw, 37, of Markham, Ill.

About Garfields Memorial Team House Association

Lest We Forget

Although new we are dedicated not only to preserving the memories of SFC Chris Shaw and SSG Jack Martin who joined the ranks of the fallen on 29 September 2009 but of all those who went before them while fighting the war on terror in the Southern Philippines.

We are further committed to providing a safe place for teams on R&R to meet and to know they are among friends.

For years now the teams have been using Garfield's as a team room or team house. The newly formed Garfields Memorial Team House Association will continue this tradition.

All teams are welcomed and given a safe environment to meet and decompress. The house is dedicated to the fallen, who gave their lives in the line of duty here in the Philippine Islands in 2010.

Hall of heroes

ZAMBOANGA, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 3, 2009) U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney addresses service members assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines in front of the fallen Soldier memorial wall at JSOTF-P headquarters. Ambassador Kenney paid her respects at a memorial ceremony for Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Shaw and Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin, III in the JSOTF-P compound. Both Soldiers lost their lives Sept. 29 when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during a resupply mission for a school construction project on Jolo Island, southern Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Lara Bollinger/Released)

Dedication

ZAMBOANGA, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 3, 2009) U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney and Sgt. Maj. Scott Tsuda sign condolence letters for the families of fallen Soldiers Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Shaw and Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin, III. Both Soldiers lost their lives Sept. 29 when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during a resupply mission for a school construction project on Jolo island, southern Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Lara Bollinger/Released)

ZAMBOANGA, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 3, 2009) U.S. Air Force Chaplin Lt. Col. Steven Thompson addresses service members and guests of Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines during a memorial for Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Shaw and Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin, III. Both Soldiers lost their lives Sept. 29 when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during a resupply mission for a school construction project on Jolo Island, southern Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Lara Bollinger/Released)

ZAMBOANGA, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 3, 2009) Capt. Jeffrey Tyer, deputy commander for Joint Special Operations Task Force- Philippines, salutes the fallen Soldiers memorial during a ceremony honoring two fallen Soldiers. He joined nearly 100 service members to pay last respects to Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Shaw and Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin, who both died Sept. 29 when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during a resupply mission for a school construction project. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Lara Bollinger/Released)