Fallen Soldiers and Heroes

Sgt. James Daniel Faulkner died September 8, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad, Iraq. He was a loving soldier, son, brother, uncle, fiancée, and friend. James was a quiet American boy who bravely served his country with pride and honor as a member of 20th Engineer Division of the 1st Cavalry Division of the United States Army. James was the fourth of six children and the first of three sons. Daniel ran for his high school track team and was a member of the National Honor Society. It was Daniel’s dream to become a high school track and field coach. In his free time Daniel enjoyed fishing and playing pool with his best friend Pat Alexander.