global war on terrorism 2001- PRESENT
On September 11th, 2001, four planes were hijacked in the United States. In New York City, two planes were targeted against the World Trade Center towers. In Washington DC, a plane hit the Pentagon. In Shanksville, Pennsylvania passengers from flight 93 managed to subdue the hijackers, and the plane crashed into a field. Nearly 3,000 innocent Americans died in the attacks.
On October 7th, President Bush declared a Global War on Terrorism. Troops from the States went overseas to fight the Taliban, and bring peace to the Middle East.
Pembroke sent one hundred and forty- six soldiers to fight in the war on terror, and unfortunately three lost their lives.
On October 7th, President Bush declared a Global War on Terrorism. Troops from the States went overseas to fight the Taliban, and bring peace to the Middle East.
Pembroke sent one hundred and forty- six soldiers to fight in the war on terror, and unfortunately three lost their lives.
First Lieutenant Brian M. McPhillips - Marines
Brian was born on January 25th, 1978, to David and Julie McPhillips. He was the older brother to Carolyn “Carrie” McPhillips. Growing up, Brian played Little League Baseball and volunteered as a counselor at the Pembroke Recreation Camp. After his death, the Bryantville ball field was dedicated to him.
He graduated from Boston College High School in 1996, where he was a competitive athlete, a member of the Irish Cultural Club, and the Key Club. He also loved to work with computers and design websites.
Brian attended Providence College as a finance major. For a senior project, Brian created militarywarehouse.com, a business that sold old military supplies. The project went way over his professors’ expectations! Friends of Brian said that his intelligence gave him plenty of options for the future- and this truly showed. He graduated in 2000.
In 1998 before graduating college, Brian chose to follow in his father’s footsteps, and join the military. There, he was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. When he was sent to Iraq, he was a part of the 5th Regiment of the 1st Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California.
On April 3rd 2003, Brian took command of the Scouts platoon when his first platoon leader was wounded. The next day, Brian was hit while firing the machine gun in his Humvee. He was one of three marines killed in that firefight.
After his death, Brian was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and a Purple Heart. For more information on Brian's bravery, please click on the Bronze Star Citation below.
There is a memorial for Brian located at the intersection of Hobomock and Monroe Streets.
Brian was born on January 25th, 1978, to David and Julie McPhillips. He was the older brother to Carolyn “Carrie” McPhillips. Growing up, Brian played Little League Baseball and volunteered as a counselor at the Pembroke Recreation Camp. After his death, the Bryantville ball field was dedicated to him.
He graduated from Boston College High School in 1996, where he was a competitive athlete, a member of the Irish Cultural Club, and the Key Club. He also loved to work with computers and design websites.
Brian attended Providence College as a finance major. For a senior project, Brian created militarywarehouse.com, a business that sold old military supplies. The project went way over his professors’ expectations! Friends of Brian said that his intelligence gave him plenty of options for the future- and this truly showed. He graduated in 2000.
In 1998 before graduating college, Brian chose to follow in his father’s footsteps, and join the military. There, he was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. When he was sent to Iraq, he was a part of the 5th Regiment of the 1st Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California.
On April 3rd 2003, Brian took command of the Scouts platoon when his first platoon leader was wounded. The next day, Brian was hit while firing the machine gun in his Humvee. He was one of three marines killed in that firefight.
After his death, Brian was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and a Purple Heart. For more information on Brian's bravery, please click on the Bronze Star Citation below.
There is a memorial for Brian located at the intersection of Hobomock and Monroe Streets.
Private First Class Matthew A. Bean - Army
Matthew, son of Dana and Cheryl Bean, was born on March 15th, 1985. He is survived by his brother Timothy, and his sisters Molly and Anna.
Matthew graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School in 2004, an athlete involved with football and wrestling. He then attended the University of Massachusetts, Stockbridge School of Agriculture. He worked as an arborist at Down to Earth Landscaping in Pembroke.
In his spare time, Matthew had many interests. He liked to fish, snowboard, play softball, and practice judo. As a Christian, he was an active member of the youth group at the North River Community Church. He also had an EMT Certificate.
In 2006, Matthew joined the Army and was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division. According to letters sent home, he survived many car bombings. In one roadside attack, Matthew rescued members of his unit. His family didn't even know he was a recipient of the Bronze Star for this action, until military officials told them.
On May 12th 2007, three of Matthew’s comrades went missing. He went searching for them, and was shot by enemy small-arms fire. He underwent surgery on May 23rd, at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Matthew died on May 31st, 2007 and was awarded the Purple Heart.
There is a traffic island memorial for Matthew located at the intersection of Oldham Street and West Elm Street.
Matthew, son of Dana and Cheryl Bean, was born on March 15th, 1985. He is survived by his brother Timothy, and his sisters Molly and Anna.
Matthew graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School in 2004, an athlete involved with football and wrestling. He then attended the University of Massachusetts, Stockbridge School of Agriculture. He worked as an arborist at Down to Earth Landscaping in Pembroke.
In his spare time, Matthew had many interests. He liked to fish, snowboard, play softball, and practice judo. As a Christian, he was an active member of the youth group at the North River Community Church. He also had an EMT Certificate.
In 2006, Matthew joined the Army and was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division. According to letters sent home, he survived many car bombings. In one roadside attack, Matthew rescued members of his unit. His family didn't even know he was a recipient of the Bronze Star for this action, until military officials told them.
On May 12th 2007, three of Matthew’s comrades went missing. He went searching for them, and was shot by enemy small-arms fire. He underwent surgery on May 23rd, at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Matthew died on May 31st, 2007 and was awarded the Purple Heart.
There is a traffic island memorial for Matthew located at the intersection of Oldham Street and West Elm Street.
Specialist Jesse Alan Crudup - Army
Jesse born on September 29th, 1981. He was the son of Lawney and Elaine Crudup and brother of Alyssa and Terri Lyn. As a kid, Jesse was a Boy Scout, and he played for the Silver Lake Youth Football Association for six years. He was on the Super Bowl championship winning team, twice!
At Silver Lake Regional High School, he continued playing football. In addition, Jesse loved fishing, riding bikes, taking walks, grilling, and most importantly, spending time with his family. His dream was to become a Pembroke police officer. In his Junior year, Jesse enlisted in the Army Reserves as a military police officer with the 94th MP Co. based in New Hampshire. Jesse went to Boot Camp in the summer between his Junior and Senior year, and graduated high school in 2000.
Upon graduation, Jesse was deployed to Iraq from April 2004 to August 2005. While there, he was extended for six months- twice. Jesse was a proud man who didn't easily disclose his struggles. Like so many returning soldiers, Jesse suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression. He died suddenly, from a pulmonary embolism, on December 13th, 2008.
Jesse born on September 29th, 1981. He was the son of Lawney and Elaine Crudup and brother of Alyssa and Terri Lyn. As a kid, Jesse was a Boy Scout, and he played for the Silver Lake Youth Football Association for six years. He was on the Super Bowl championship winning team, twice!
At Silver Lake Regional High School, he continued playing football. In addition, Jesse loved fishing, riding bikes, taking walks, grilling, and most importantly, spending time with his family. His dream was to become a Pembroke police officer. In his Junior year, Jesse enlisted in the Army Reserves as a military police officer with the 94th MP Co. based in New Hampshire. Jesse went to Boot Camp in the summer between his Junior and Senior year, and graduated high school in 2000.
Upon graduation, Jesse was deployed to Iraq from April 2004 to August 2005. While there, he was extended for six months- twice. Jesse was a proud man who didn't easily disclose his struggles. Like so many returning soldiers, Jesse suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression. He died suddenly, from a pulmonary embolism, on December 13th, 2008.