Fort Bragg Honors 8 Fallen Soldiers at Memorial Service
Soldiers killed in April and May were honored on Wednesday.
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Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne Division held their monthly memorial to honor eight of their paratroopers killed in April and May.
The memorial service was held at the Main Post Chapel on Wednesday, June 6, at 11a.m.
CH. (CPT) Cech provided the opening remarks and invocation while Sgt. Blue read the eight names and lit the candles for:
1LT. Jonathan P. Walsh, A Co., 2-504th PIR, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
Pfc. Michael J. Metcalf, A Co., 2-504th PIR, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal, B Co., 1-508th PIR, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
Pfc. Christian R. SanNicolas, A Co., 1-504th PIR, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
Sgt. Jacob M. Schwallie, C TRP, 3-73 CAV, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
Spc. Chase S. Marta, C TRP, 3-73 CAV, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, 3-73 CAV, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
Spc. Samuel T. Watts, B Co., 1-508th PIR, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
Special music was sung by the 82nd Airborne's All American Chorus followed by the benediction, Firing of Volleys by the Honor Guard and Taps played by the Honor Bugler.
Kelly Twedell
8:55 am on Thursday, June 7, 2012
Gone but not forgotten, words cannot express my thanks for your sacrifice.
stephanie renae christian
10:34 am on Thursday, June 7, 2012
Thank you for giving up your lives for this country and for your families and your friends. And to the mens` families, you raised some of the best men yet. With honor and respect I thank you.
Carol Ann Spraggins
11:06 am on Friday, June 8, 2012
I want to thank you heroes . U will always be remembered even though we never meet . My son is In the 3/73 Cav and I know he will not forget. God bless your families and friends that will miss you all. You came and you went as Heros and will always be. Carol Spraggins. Army mom to Jakob Spraggins Bravo troop 3/73 Cav...
Bernadette
10:03 am on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Our condolences to the families. Prayers with you until you see them again.
Karla
10:38 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
So very sad. I wish there was something I could say to ease your pain or voice my gratitude for their service that would give them the proper honor they deserve. Please know I will never forget their sacrifice and hope that the rest will come home to their loved ones.