Posted on 07/08/2009 6:44:00 PM PDT by Dubya
Remains of Seven U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan Returned Home
By Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin J. Matwey Special to American Forces Press Service DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del., July 8, 2009 - The remains of seven American troops killed July 6 during combat operations in Afghanistan returned to their nation during a dignified transfer this afternoon at Dover Air Force Base, Del.
Today's dignified returns were of the following seven servicemembers:
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Tony M. Randolph, of Henryetta, Okla., assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, Sigonella, Italy.
U.S. Army Capt. Mark A. Garner, of State Road, N.C., assigned to Company B, 1-4th Infantry Battalion, Hohensfels, Germany.
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Derwin I. Williams, of Glenwood, Ill., assigned to Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry, Dixon, Ill., Illinois Army National Guard.
U.S. Army Sgt. Brock H. Chavers, of Bulloch, Ga., assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry, Americus, Ga., Georgia Army National Guard.
U.S. Army Spc. Chester W. Hosford, of Hastings, Minn, assigned to Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry, Dixon, Ill., U.S. Army National Guard.
U.S. Army Spc. Issac L. Johnson, of Columbus, Ga., assigned to Company A, 48th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Statesboro, Ga.
U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas Gideon, of Murrieta, Calif., assigned to the 40th Armored Squadron, Fort Richardson, Ark.
(Tech. Sgt. Benjamin J. Matwey is assigned to Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center Public Affairs)
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They’re too busy with the late child molester Michael Jackson.
God bless these brave souls. Prayers for their family and friends.
(SALUTE)
Rest in Peace, Men. I will keep you all and your families in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for their eternal rest, and for the comfort and consolation of their friends and families.
Amen.
May these Heroes rest in peace. Many thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones.
God Bless their souls.
God bless them and their familes forever... Amen.
Prayers up for all of these men and their loved ones.
The current rules give the families the right to keep the media out of Dover. If one family objects, there will be no photos.
They are too busy worshiping the pedophile and drug addict in LA!
Nick, you were an amazing person.
in our hearts always. you made us proud
RIP
Everyone watch the dvd, “Taking Chance”.
Bringing our troops home is a seriously reverent and touching exercise. I thank the military for the way they respect the fallen.
Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice.
My son served briefly under Capt Garner at Hohenfels before he got out of the army. Said he would have gladly followed him to A-stan - he was a good man and one Matt respected highly. Prayers for the families of these fallen and also for the family of Sgt. David, who was a fellow soldier with my son, currently serving in Iraq.
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