North St. Paul soldier killed in Iraq

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North St. Paul soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Mar 28, 2008 9:22:14 EDT

ST. PAUL (AP) — A soldier from North St. Paul who died in Iraq joined the Army because he thought it would help him achieve his dream of becoming a police officer, relatives said Thursday night.

Army Spec. Gregory B. Rundell, 21, was killed by a sniper Wednesday while manning a guard tower at a base just north of Baghdad, they said.

“I believe Greg gave the ultimate sacrifice. He is a hero in my heart and life,” said his mother, Joanne Richardson, of North St. Paul. “I stand tall and brave, because my son stood tall and brave.”

Rundell was a graduate of North St. Paul High School and had been in Iraq for about three months. His mother told reporters he joined the Army in 2005.

“I would like you all to know that Greg was a good kid,” Richardson said. “When he told me about his decision to join the Army, it broke my heart because I knew this day might come.”


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