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In Memory of MSGT Aaron Torian, USMC

Master Sergeant Aaron Torian, a Marine Special Operator from 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion in Camp Lejeune, NC, died from wounds sustained while conducting operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on 15 February 2014.

Although I personally never had the opportunity to work with him, his reputation was well-known throughout the Marine Special Operations and Reconnaissance communities. This was his sixth combat deployment and, according to one of his teammates, “He was the hardest working guy on the team…he was up first and went to sleep last, always.”

His work ethic was recognized when he was the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for Second Marine Division in 2005, shortly after he distinguished himself during combat in Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004. Aaron was also one of the first MARSOC Operators to complete the Army SF 18C course, and he often applied his limitless energy to take care of his team in this regard.

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Master Sergeant Aaron Torian, a Marine Special Operator from 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion in Camp Lejeune, NC, died from wounds sustained while conducting operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on 15 February 2014.

Although I personally never had the opportunity to work with him, his reputation was well-known throughout the Marine Special Operations and Reconnaissance communities. This was his sixth combat deployment and, according to one of his teammates, “He was the hardest working guy on the team…he was up first and went to sleep last, always.”

His work ethic was recognized when he was the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for Second Marine Division in 2005, shortly after he distinguished himself during combat in Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004. Aaron was also one of the first MARSOC Operators to complete the Army SF 18C course, and he often applied his limitless energy to take care of his team in this regard.

No matter what, he always put the team first, and displayed humility and selflessness while setting the example for others to follow.

He is survived by his wife, Jurley, and three children, Elijah (9), Laura Bella (4) and Avery (2). There are several organizations that are raising money to support his family, and if you are interested in supporting the family you can send donations directly to this fund:

Torian Family Fund
UBS Financial Services
1985 Eastwood Road
Suite 110
Wilmington, NC, 28403

Also, by sharing his story you can continue to remind the world that rough men are still sacrificing across the world. The Gallant Few Raider Project has created a memorial T-Shirt for Aaron, and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Torian Family Fund.

About Derek Herrera View All Posts

is a Marine Infantry and Special Operations Officer. He served with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (The Walking Dead) in Camp Lejeune, NC, where he deployed to Iraq in 2008 and the Middle East as part of the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in 2010. He completed the Marine Special Operations Individual Training Course (ITC) in 2011 and was assigned to 1st Marine Special

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