Lasher, Jeremy Scott
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Verified Lance Cpl. Jeremy Scott Lasher, 27, of Oneida, New York, was a U.S. Marine killed in the Garmsir District of Afghanistan on July 23, 2009.
Their Story
Jeremy Scott Lasher was a 27-year-old from Oneida, a city in central New York. He served as a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps, assigned to Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
According to U.S. Department of Defense records, Lasher died on July 23, 2009, from wounds sustained during combat operations in the Garmsir District of Afghanistan's Helmand Province. The Marine Corps stated his death resulted from hostile action, though the specific incident was not detailed in initial releases.
His death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. By 2009, the conflict was in a period of intense fighting, particularly in Helmand Province, where U.S. and allied forces conducted major offensives against a resurgent Taliban. The use of improvised explosive devices and direct fire engagements was common.
Lasher's death was reported by local and national news outlets, including the Syracuse Post-Standard, which noted his ties to the Oneida community. The Department of Defense officially announced his death on July 24, 2009.
He is memorialized on the 'Faces of the Fallen' page maintained by The Washington Post and is listed on the Afghanistan War casualty roster. His name appears on memorials in his home region of New York.
Explore Further
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Lasher was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (2001–2014). The conflict concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif, Davis, Bryant Leroy.
