he Department of Defense announced today [Wednesday] the death of nine soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds suffered when their outpost was attacked by small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades from enemy forces in
Killed were:
1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, 24, of
Sgt.
Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, 24, of
Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, 25, of
Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, 24, of
Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips, 27, of Jasper,
Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, 22, of
Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling, 20, of
Pfc. Sergio S. Abad, 21, of
4 comments:
Thought and prayers to the men and the loving fmilies they leave behind. I've read the battle accounts, these men were true heros, who held off the enemy against incredible odds.
Vickie....173rd Mom
Ditto, Vickie...173rd Mom, Nothing more can be said for these true heroes.
Agreed, Vickie. True heros.
God bless these soldiers and their families
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