KIA

[JGarner890]

Hey everyone.

On 23 July 2013, I lost 3 bothers in arms + 1 terp to a suicide bomber on a suited up donkey walked in the middle of their formation while on patrol here in Afghanistan, and detonated himself. Along with the 4 KIA, 6 were wounded. 1 is currently in a coma; last I heard he is also on life support and lost both eyes. The others will recover.

My platoon was on QRF (Quick Reaction Force) and responded quickly to get out there to help. It definitely was not a pretty sight. So if you would, please take a few moments out of your "busy" days to pray/remember the ones that fight for this great country. Thanks..

KIA:

1LT Russell

 

SGT Smith

 

SPC Nichols

 

James (Terp)

WIA:

SGT Welch (coma)

 

CPL Ponce

 

SGT Mosley

 

PFC Andrade

 

SPC McGwire

 

SPC Young

[sensei8]

I thank them, each and everyone of them, for their service. I pray for their familes and friends during this difficult time!!

[mal103]

Sorry for your/our loss.

I wrote a load of things here already but deleted them, just to know that you are all in our thoughts.

[Patrick]

I'm sorry to hear of this loss, JGarner890. They are in my thoughts.

Patrick