Operation Iraqi Freedom is associated here with those who fought and lost their lives and with all who served in conflicts around the world in peace and wartime, past and present. Under the heading The Ultimate Sacrifice, the 1544th Illinois National Guard is represented by SGT Morrison, Shawna M Mo; Pfc Rhoads, Willington; SPC Cawvey, Jessica; SPC Lamb, Charles R; SGT Phipps, Ivory L; SGT Ridlen, Jeremy L; and SGT Nichols, Kenneth R Jr, Army.