{"id":6479,"date":"2025-05-11T13:04:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T17:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/rotc\/?page_id=6479"},"modified":"2025-10-21T08:27:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T12:27:42","slug":"global-war-on-terrorism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/rotc\/honor-wall\/global-war-on-terrorism\/","title":{"rendered":"Global War on Terrorism"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo credit: U.S. soldiers patrol the mountains above Pech Valley, Afghanistan. Photo credit: David Guttenfelder via NBC News<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

Terriers in the Global War on Terrorism, Afghanistan, & Iraq<\/h2>\n

During the Global War on Terrorism, Boston University\u2019s students, faculty, and alumni answered the call to defend freedom, serving with distinction across the globe. From the rugged mountains of Afghanistan to the urban sprawl of Iraq, they served with unwavering courage, embodying the values of duty and sacrifice. Some gave their lives in the pursuit of victory, leaving behind a legacy of honor that continues to inspire future generations. Their commitment to service reflects the enduring spirit of Terriers\u2014leaders dedicated to a just and free world.<\/p>\n

5<\/strong> members of the Boston University community gave their lives fighting in the Global War on Terrorism\u2014these are their names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nService<\/th>\nRank<\/th>\nHometown<\/th>\nState<\/th>\nClass Year<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Bacevich, Andrew J.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nArmy<\/td>\n1LT<\/td>\nWalpole<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\n\n
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CGS’01 \/ COM’03<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buckley, William Francis<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCIA<\/td>\nLTC, Army (Ret.)<\/td>\nMedford<\/td>\nMA<\/td>\n\n
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CAS’55<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LaBonte, Darren<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCIA<\/td>\nSPC, Army (Ret.)<\/td>\nBrookfield<\/td>\nCT<\/td>\nMET’06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
McClung, Megan<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nMarine Corps<\/td>\nMaj<\/td>\nOrange County<\/td>\nCA<\/td>\nMET’06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Willard, Bryan D.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nMarine Corps<\/td>\nCapt<\/td>\nHummelstown<\/td>\nPA<\/td>\nMET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n