To all,

It is with great sorrow that I inform you that on 06 August 2011, we

lost 30 Heroes, that crossed the bar long before their time, in the service of

their country. Among those 30 Heroes were Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer Kraig M. Vickers and Chief Petty Officer

Select Nicholas H. Null. They died defending our country, doing their duty, in

an all volunteer force, in an all volunteer job, at an all volunteer unit that knows

the cost of freedom. While they were known by few; they paid the ultimate

price for us all. Please keep them and their families in your thoughts and

prayers.

Rest in peace our brothers.

Very respectfully,

CAPT Edward W. EidsonCommander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE