Photo: Captain Brian S. Letendre U.S.M.C. Memorial Park

Photographer: Michael Herrick
Taken: March 29, 2011
Caption: Captain Brian S. Letendre U.S.M.C. Memorial Park
Additional Description: In Memory of Capt. Brian S. Letendre
Killed in action while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on May 3, 2006

Dedicated the 8th day of March 2008
As Petitioned to the City of New Britain by
Captain Letendre's Neighbors and Friends
In Honor of His charismatic leadership, his focused and motivational impact on
civilians as witnessed in his inspirational 2005 Memorial Day Services Keynote
Address in Fairview Cemetery honoring fallen veterans
and for his endearing nature and the strong connections he developed while living
at 131 Pendleton Road in New Britain for the 18 months he was stationed in Plainville.

Achievements:
Officer Candidates School, Quantico, VA
Graduate of Infantry Officer's Course
Served with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment
Completed three deployments:
Okinawa, Japan
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor
Graduate of Survival (SERE) School
Inspector Instructor for Company C, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment
4th Marine Division at the Marine Reserve Center in Plainville
January 1, 2005 – Promoted to Captain
Re-Deployed to Iraq as Iraqi Tactics Instructor

Medals/Awards: Bronze Star with Combat V, Purple Heart
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V
Army Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon (Second Award)
Presidential Unit Citation, Joint Meretorious Award
Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal
Iraq Global War on Terrorism Service Medal & Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (Third Award)

Survived by his wife, Autumn, son Dillon,
Parents Milton and June Letendre and brothers Justin and Nick Letendre

Remembered by his peers as an exemplary Marine officer, as well as a great father,
Brian followed his heart. Brian was a kind, compassionate young officer
Who loved his country and his family. He served his men and their families
Honorably during some of their most challenging times. He believed that
Being in Iraq was right and that no one should resist the chance to liberate
Another human being even if it meant putting his life on the line.
He was a consummate Marine and a true American Hero.
"Semper Fidelis"
"Always Faithful"
Faithful to Our Nation, To Each Other, To the Cause We Serve
Submitted: April 12, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
Database Locator Identification Number: p149957
File Size: 1.118 Megabytes

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