4 Heroes Who Died in Afghanistan January 22 to February 1, 2012

January 22 - Capt. Joshua C. Pairsh, 29, of Equality, Ill., died in the United States of a non-combat related illness.

January 25 - 1st Lt. David A. Johnson, 24, of Horicon, Wis., died in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device while conducting a dismounted patrol.

January 31 - Sgt. William C. Stacey, 23, of Redding, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

February 1 - Lance Cpl. Edward J. Dycus, 22, of Greenville, Miss., died while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.