Ft. Bragg Soldier Dies in Iraq (IED)

[Hissyspit]

Source: News and Observer (NC)

Ft. Bragg soldier dies in Iraq

By Marlon A. Walker, staff writer
A soldier with ties to North Carolina was killed during patrol exercises while overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Department of Defense announced today.
Cpl. Christopher J. West, 26, of Arlington, Texas died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on foot patrol Sunday in Muqdadiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg.

West, a combat medic, joined the Army in January 2007. He completed basic combat training at Fort Benning, Ga., in March 2007 and healthcare specialist advanced individual training at Fort Sam Houston in Texas in July 2007. He completed the Basic Airborne Course in Fort Benning, Ga., and was assigned to his unit a month later.

"Spc. West brought an upbeat attitude to the platoon that spread to everyone he met," 1st Lt. Rich Demarais, West's platoon leader, said in a press release. "It was an honor to be his platoon leader."

West's awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Combat Medic Badge and the Parachutist's Badge.

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[Botany]

1. Damn that is my best friend's son's outfit

Stupid War

Cpl. Christopher J. West :patriot:

:cry:

[Yael]

2. Damn. How many more before we END this thing?

[SlavesandBulldozers]

3. for what?

why?

WMD's? Freedom?

Why?

[saigon68]

4. Another useless death in a failed War Criminal's adventure

Rip son ----- you died for nothing more, than Halliburton Profits

[MadMaddie]

5. Remember my friends this is about much more than

ourselves and our distinct difference over who we will vote for and who said what or did what.


It is ultimately about our soldiars and bringing them home alive. Also, to make sure they are taken care of when they get home.

RIP Spc. West