20 September 2011
Army National Guard Specialist Eric U. Ramirez - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afganistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 9/20/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army National Guard Specialist Eric Ulysses Ramirez, 31, San Diego, California (family connections in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin), was killed on Thursday, February 12, 2004, in Abu Ghraib, Iraq. Abu Ghraib is about 30 miles west of Baghdad. Ramirez was on patrol when attacked by small arms fire, a rocket propelled grenade, and an improvised explosive device (roadside bomb). Specialist Ramirez was assigned to the 670th Military Police Company, California Army National Guard, out of National City, California.
The Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs Web site indicates Ramirez's wife Tracey has resided in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin.
The Orlando Sentinel notes Eric Ramirez was married in August 2001. Ramirez's father is a paster and schoolteacher in Mascotte, Florida, and officiated at the wedding. Ramirez had a daughter and an infant son at the time of his death. The Orlando Sentinel article went on to say Ramirez had been living in southern California since he ended his active-duty Navy service in the 1990s. He was working as a deputy sheriff in San Diego County when recalled to active duty in early 2003. The Sentinel also mentioned Eric Ramirez was born in Greensboro, North Carolina in November of 1972. His family moved to Orlando, Florida in 1973 and then to Sorrento, Florida, in 1977. Both Ramirez's parents have worked for the Lake County, Florida, school system for around 25 years. Eric Ramirez graduated from Mount Dora High School, Mount Dora, Florida, in 1991. Ramirez's wife Tracy's hometown is Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. The Web site policelink.monster.com notes Ramirez's wife was also a veteran of the Navy.
The Los Angles Times notes Eric played soccer, baseball and football in school. After graduating he joined the Navy and was stationed in Texas; Europe; and, San Diego. After leaving the Navy, Ramirez enlisted in the California Army National Guard, and went to work for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. He met his future wife in San Diego. Ramirez had only a couple months left in his National Guard obligation.
At the time of his death Army National Guard Specialist Eric Ramirez was survived by his wife Tracey Benson Ramirez; daughter Isis; son Chase Eric Charles; parents Felix and Maria Ramirez; brother Adel; sister Xochil Elmore; and, maternal grandparents, Juan and Juana Gutierrez. Specialist Ramires was buried at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Information for this short biography about Army National Guard Specialist Eric Ulysses Ramirez was pieced together from the following sources: orlandosentinel.com, "Army Sgt. Eric U. Ramirez," February 15, 2004; Los Angles Times, articles.latimes.com, Obituaries | MILITARY DEATHS, "Army National Guard Spc. Eric U. Ramirez, 31; Killed by Gunfire, Bomb," February 29, 2004; Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs "Fallen Heroes Page"; and, CNN.com "War Casualties Page."
Note: This "Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation" Daily Dadio blog Category is under construction. Go to the Cooldadiomedia Web site and the Wisconsin War Casualties Page for a list of names noted by date of death. ( If readers know of other military service persons with Wisconsin connections that are not on the Web site comprehensive list of fatal casualties, or notice errors, please email Bob Keith at keithrg13@cooldadiomedia.com ).
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Army Specialist Robert J. Cook - Wisconsin Miltary Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
13 September 2011
Army Specialist Robert J. Cook - Wisconsin Miltary Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 9/13/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Specialist Robert James Cook, 24, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, January 29, 2004. He was killed in in an explosion in the village of Dege Hendu which is west of Ghazni, Afghanistan. The area is about 90 miles southwest of Kabul, the capital of the county. Specialist Cook was an Army Ranger and Scout Sniper assigned to Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, based out of Fort Drum, New York. He was one of eight soldiers killed in an accidental explosion of rifle ammunition and mortar rounds at a weapons cache.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted Robert was a 1997 graduate of Sun Prairie High School. Cook loved to fish, play football, and golf. He is remembered as being a member of the1995 Divison I state football champion playing defensive tackle. Cook had worked for three years in construction and carpentry after graduating and then joined the Army in 2000. He was deployed to Afghanistan in August of 2003. The Journal Sentinel went on to mention Specialist Robert Cook was the first Wisconsin military service person to die in the war in Afghanistan.
The Web site afghanistan.pigstye.net quoting from an unnamed source said Cook was training to become a medic when he deployed to Afghanistan. He hoped to someday become a nurse when he got out of the service.
An obituary posted on findagrave.com noted Robert Cook was born on May 1, 1979. At the time of his death Army Specialist Robert Cook was survived by: Mother Sandra L. Selheim; step-father Robert M. Selheim; birth father Douglas Cook; sister Jennifer R. Cook; half-brothers Tristan and Kyle Cook; grandmother Wanda Barden Williams; grandfather James Williams; step-grandmother Chris Barden; aunts and uncles Judith Judd, Joan Prinzing, Richard Barden, and David Barden
Information for this short biography about Army Specialist Robert James Cook was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mother's fears borne out in soldier's death," January 30, 2004; afghanistan.pigstye.net, "Robert Cook," October 11, 2004; findgrave.com, "Specialist Robert J. Cook," March 31, 2006; Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs "Fallen Heroes Page"; and, CNN.com "War Casualties Page."
Note: This "Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation" Daily Dadio blog Category is under construction. Go to the Cooldadiomedia Web site and the Wisconsin War Casualties Page for a list of names noted by date of death.
[ If readers know of other military service persons with Wisconsin connections that are not on the Web site comprehensive list of fatal casualties, or notice errors, please email Bob Keith at keithrg13@cooldadiomedia.com ]
Army Specialist Robert J. Cook - Wisconsin Miltary Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 9/13/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Specialist Robert James Cook, 24, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, January 29, 2004. He was killed in in an explosion in the village of Dege Hendu which is west of Ghazni, Afghanistan. The area is about 90 miles southwest of Kabul, the capital of the county. Specialist Cook was an Army Ranger and Scout Sniper assigned to Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, based out of Fort Drum, New York. He was one of eight soldiers killed in an accidental explosion of rifle ammunition and mortar rounds at a weapons cache.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted Robert was a 1997 graduate of Sun Prairie High School. Cook loved to fish, play football, and golf. He is remembered as being a member of the1995 Divison I state football champion playing defensive tackle. Cook had worked for three years in construction and carpentry after graduating and then joined the Army in 2000. He was deployed to Afghanistan in August of 2003. The Journal Sentinel went on to mention Specialist Robert Cook was the first Wisconsin military service person to die in the war in Afghanistan.
The Web site afghanistan.pigstye.net quoting from an unnamed source said Cook was training to become a medic when he deployed to Afghanistan. He hoped to someday become a nurse when he got out of the service.
An obituary posted on findagrave.com noted Robert Cook was born on May 1, 1979. At the time of his death Army Specialist Robert Cook was survived by: Mother Sandra L. Selheim; step-father Robert M. Selheim; birth father Douglas Cook; sister Jennifer R. Cook; half-brothers Tristan and Kyle Cook; grandmother Wanda Barden Williams; grandfather James Williams; step-grandmother Chris Barden; aunts and uncles Judith Judd, Joan Prinzing, Richard Barden, and David Barden
Information for this short biography about Army Specialist Robert James Cook was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mother's fears borne out in soldier's death," January 30, 2004; afghanistan.pigstye.net, "Robert Cook," October 11, 2004; findgrave.com, "Specialist Robert J. Cook," March 31, 2006; Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs "Fallen Heroes Page"; and, CNN.com "War Casualties Page."
Note: This "Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation" Daily Dadio blog Category is under construction. Go to the Cooldadiomedia Web site and the Wisconsin War Casualties Page for a list of names noted by date of death.
[ If readers know of other military service persons with Wisconsin connections that are not on the Web site comprehensive list of fatal casualties, or notice errors, please email Bob Keith at keithrg13@cooldadiomedia.com ]
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Army Major Christopher J. Splinter - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
6 September 2011
Army Major Christopher J. Splinter - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 9/6/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Major Christopher Jon Splinter, 43, Platteville, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, December 24, 2003, near Samarra, Iraq. He was killed when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (roadside bomb) on Highway 1 outside Samarra which lies north of Baghdad. He was one of three soldiers killed in the attack. Major Splinter was assigned to Headquarters Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, based out of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes Major Splinter had indicated he was confident. "Iraq would one day be a model state in the Middle East." And he believe, "The war was a just cause." The Journal Sentinel went on to note Splinter had seven sisters and four brothers. He was the third-oldest child and second-oldest son. Splinter graduated from Platteville High School in 1979. He had been named All-Conference in football and track. After high school he earned a degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and had been in the ROTC program. The Journal Sentinel noted Splinter married his high school sweetheart, Penny (Barton) Splinter in 1985. They had been married for 18 years. Splinter graduated from UW-Platteville and earned his military officer commission in 1990 as a second lieutenant; and, had remained on active duty in the Army since that time. Splinter had left for Iraq in July of 2003.
The Web site iagenweb.org posted articles from the Telegraph Herald out of Dubuque, Iowa that indicated that when he was younger he had worked as a mechanic for a time at CB&C in Cuba City. Christopher Splinter was born on October 9, 1960, in Dubuque, Iowa. Splinter first enlisted in the 389th Dubuque Reserves while he trained to became a commissioned officer in 1989 as a second lieutenant. He had been in he military for 14 years. The Web site went on to quote that Splinter enjoyed fishing, hunting, card playing, and spending time with his children and family. Splinter had made his home in Waynesville, Missouri near Fort Leonard Wood. The Web site also noted Splinter's Battalion was attached to the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq and razed obstacles and helped the division's mobility during hostilities by laying roads and bridges. The Battalion also helped in the rebuilding Iraq. Major Splinter was the battalion's S-3 - its operations officer, in charge of plans. The Web site noted Splinter was interviewed in an Army News Service published September 5, 2003 and was quoted as saying the 5th Engineer Battalion was forming a company of the Iraq Civilian Defense Corps. Splinter was helping with the Iraqi effort. He also led combat patrols and weapons searches.
Wisconsin 2005 Assembly Joint Resolution 62 notes Major Splinter was awarded the 4th ID combat patch, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart for his meritorious service and bravery and ultimate sacrifice during combat operations.
At the time of his death Army Major Christopher Jon Splinter was survived by his wife Penny; two children Mitchell and Rachel; parents Virgil and Barbera Splinter; brothers Tim, Michael, Daniel, and Mark; sisters Cathy (Brian) Beck, Cheryl Splinter, Ann (Gary) DeFore, Janice (Jim) Withrow, Therese Splinter, Rose Splinter, and Karen (Mike) Paulus; and, father and mother-in-law Richard and Mary Barton. Army Major Christopher J. Splinter was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart; he was buried with full military honors at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, Wisconsin.
Information for this short biography about Army Major Christopher Jon Splinter was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Army major believed Iraq would become stable, model state," December 26, 2003; iagenweb.org quoting the Telegraph Herald, "Platteville man dies in Iraq," December 26, 2003, "Teacher recalls fallen soldier," December 27, 2003, "Christopher J. Splinter," December 31, 2003, and, "Platteville mourns one of nation's 'great warriors'," Jan 3, 2004; Wisconsin 2005 Assembly Joint Resolution 62,, "Relating to: the life and military service of United States Army Major Christopher J. Splinter," October 25, 2005; Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs "Fallen Heroes Page"; and, CNN.com "War Casualties Page."
Note: This "Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation" Daily Dadio blog Category is under construction. Go to the Cooldadiomedia Web site and the Wisconsin War Casualties Page for a list of names noted by date of death.
[ If readers know of other military service persons with Wisconsin connections that are not on the Web site comprehensive list of fatal casualties, or notice errors, please email Bob Keith at keithrg13@cooldadiomedia.com ]
Army Major Christopher J. Splinter - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 9/6/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Major Christopher Jon Splinter, 43, Platteville, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, December 24, 2003, near Samarra, Iraq. He was killed when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (roadside bomb) on Highway 1 outside Samarra which lies north of Baghdad. He was one of three soldiers killed in the attack. Major Splinter was assigned to Headquarters Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, based out of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes Major Splinter had indicated he was confident. "Iraq would one day be a model state in the Middle East." And he believe, "The war was a just cause." The Journal Sentinel went on to note Splinter had seven sisters and four brothers. He was the third-oldest child and second-oldest son. Splinter graduated from Platteville High School in 1979. He had been named All-Conference in football and track. After high school he earned a degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and had been in the ROTC program. The Journal Sentinel noted Splinter married his high school sweetheart, Penny (Barton) Splinter in 1985. They had been married for 18 years. Splinter graduated from UW-Platteville and earned his military officer commission in 1990 as a second lieutenant; and, had remained on active duty in the Army since that time. Splinter had left for Iraq in July of 2003.
The Web site iagenweb.org posted articles from the Telegraph Herald out of Dubuque, Iowa that indicated that when he was younger he had worked as a mechanic for a time at CB&C in Cuba City. Christopher Splinter was born on October 9, 1960, in Dubuque, Iowa. Splinter first enlisted in the 389th Dubuque Reserves while he trained to became a commissioned officer in 1989 as a second lieutenant. He had been in he military for 14 years. The Web site went on to quote that Splinter enjoyed fishing, hunting, card playing, and spending time with his children and family. Splinter had made his home in Waynesville, Missouri near Fort Leonard Wood. The Web site also noted Splinter's Battalion was attached to the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq and razed obstacles and helped the division's mobility during hostilities by laying roads and bridges. The Battalion also helped in the rebuilding Iraq. Major Splinter was the battalion's S-3 - its operations officer, in charge of plans. The Web site noted Splinter was interviewed in an Army News Service published September 5, 2003 and was quoted as saying the 5th Engineer Battalion was forming a company of the Iraq Civilian Defense Corps. Splinter was helping with the Iraqi effort. He also led combat patrols and weapons searches.
Wisconsin 2005 Assembly Joint Resolution 62 notes Major Splinter was awarded the 4th ID combat patch, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart for his meritorious service and bravery and ultimate sacrifice during combat operations.
At the time of his death Army Major Christopher Jon Splinter was survived by his wife Penny; two children Mitchell and Rachel; parents Virgil and Barbera Splinter; brothers Tim, Michael, Daniel, and Mark; sisters Cathy (Brian) Beck, Cheryl Splinter, Ann (Gary) DeFore, Janice (Jim) Withrow, Therese Splinter, Rose Splinter, and Karen (Mike) Paulus; and, father and mother-in-law Richard and Mary Barton. Army Major Christopher J. Splinter was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart; he was buried with full military honors at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, Wisconsin.
Information for this short biography about Army Major Christopher Jon Splinter was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Army major believed Iraq would become stable, model state," December 26, 2003; iagenweb.org quoting the Telegraph Herald, "Platteville man dies in Iraq," December 26, 2003, "Teacher recalls fallen soldier," December 27, 2003, "Christopher J. Splinter," December 31, 2003, and, "Platteville mourns one of nation's 'great warriors'," Jan 3, 2004; Wisconsin 2005 Assembly Joint Resolution 62,, "Relating to: the life and military service of United States Army Major Christopher J. Splinter," October 25, 2005; Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs "Fallen Heroes Page"; and, CNN.com "War Casualties Page."
Note: This "Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation" Daily Dadio blog Category is under construction. Go to the Cooldadiomedia Web site and the Wisconsin War Casualties Page for a list of names noted by date of death.
[ If readers know of other military service persons with Wisconsin connections that are not on the Web site comprehensive list of fatal casualties, or notice errors, please email Bob Keith at keithrg13@cooldadiomedia.com ]
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