REST IN PEACE
This page pays tribute to the brave men and women who were recently killed in the line of duty—individuals who gave their lives in service to our nation. Killed in Action
The following names represent brave men and women who were recently killed in the line of duty—individuals who gave their lives in service to our nation. Each name carries a story of courage, commitment, and sacrifice that will never be forgotten.
It is the mission of the Patriot Soil Project to honor these heroes in a lasting and meaningful way. We are committed to traveling to the resting places of those who have been killed in action, collecting a small portion of soil from each site as a tribute to their service. We understand this is a solemn and ongoing responsibility, and it may take time to reach every fallen hero—but we are dedicated to honoring them all.
This section provides a growing list of those we have lost, along with links to learn more about their lives, their service, and the legacies they leave behind. We encourage you to take a moment to read their stories and remember the individuals behind the sacrifice.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of these fallen service members. Their loss is immeasurable, and their sacrifice is shared by a grateful nation.
The soil collected in their honor will be carefully preserved and ultimately blended with soil gathered from others who have served our country. In this union, we symbolically bring together the spirit of their sacrifice—unifying their devotion, courage, and love of nation into a single, enduring tribute.
Their service lives on. Their memory endures. And their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace
Captain Cody A. Khork of the U.S. Army Reserve from California, Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor of the U.S. Army Reserve from Minnesota, Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens of the U.S. Army Reserve from Nebraska, Sergeant Declan J. Coady of the U.S. Army Reserve from Iowa, Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien of the U.S. Army Reserve from New Jersey, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan of the U.S. Army Reserve from California are all associated with March 1, 2026, with coverage ranging from pending publications to memorials, funeral processions, and community references.
Additionally, Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington of the U.S. Army from Kentucky is noted on March 8, 2026, with pending publication. For March 12, 2026, Major John “Alex” Klinner of the U.S. Air Force from Florida, Captain Ariana G. Savino from New York, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt from Oklahoma, Captain Seth R. Koval from Pennsylvania, Captain Curtis J. Angst from Wisconsin, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons from Georgia are all listed with pending publication status.