Marine Corps SSgt. John 'Ryan' Howard, was remembered as a loving and caring person who died believing he could make a difference in Iraq by helping the Iraqi people to become free. SSgt. Howard, an eight year veteran of the United States Marine Corps loved flying in helicopters, and being a United States Marine. He was the best at both. Lance Corporal Tavon L. Hubbard, 24, of Reston, Virginia. Both Marines died August 11, 2004, in a helicopter crash in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Marine Corps SSgt. John 'Ryan' Howard, was remembered as a loving and caring person who died believing he could make a difference in Iraq by helping the Iraqi people to become free. SSgt. Howard, an eight year veteran of the United States Marine Corps loved flying in helicopters, and being a United States Marine. He was the best at both. Lance Corporal Tavon L. Hubbard, 24, of Reston, Virginia. Both Marines died August 11, 2004, in a helicopter crash in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.