Myrie, Marlon E
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Verified Sergeant Marlon E. Myrie, 25, of Oakland Park, Florida, was a U.S. Marine killed in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on June 25, 2011.
Their Story
Marlon E. Myrie was a 25-year-old sergeant from Oakland Park, Florida, serving with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, part of Regimental Combat Team 1, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). He was based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, before deploying to Afghanistan.
On June 25, 2011, Sergeant Myrie died in Helmand province from wounds sustained in a hostile incident. The Department of Defense announced his death the following day, stating he was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. No further operational details of the event were released in initial reports.
Myrie's death occurred during a period of intense fighting in Helmand, a Taliban stronghold and the center of Afghanistan's opium production. U.S. and allied forces had surged troop levels in 2010-2011 to clear insurgent-held areas, resulting in high casualty rates. The 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines operated in the volatile southern districts of the province.
His death was reported by several national and local news outlets, including the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, which noted his Florida roots. The Marine Corps released a statement confirming his identity and unit.
Sergeant Myrie is listed on the Afghanistan War Memorial at Camp Lejeune and on the online 'Faces of the Fallen' memorial maintained by The Washington Post. He is remembered among the 2,459 U.S. service members who died during the Afghanistan War.
Explore Further
Sergeant Myrie was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (2001–2014). The conflict concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif, Davis, Bryant Leroy.
