25 year old Cpl. John Bishop was killed in the line of duty Wednesday September 8 in the Helmand Province of Southwestern Afghanistan. His body arrived at North Vernon Municipal Airport en route to Versailles, Indiana.
Another American Hero that paid the ultimate sacrifice. I use to work for a business at the NV Airport... and seen many of our boys come home the same way.... as veteran of the armed forces... i salute you Cpl. John Bishop. Thank you on behalf of my family and the rest of my country for having the intestinal fortitude to serve your country.... YOU TRULY ARE ONE OF AMERICAS GREATEST HEROS!!! Semper Fi!