Army Specialist Robert Michael Rieckhoff, 26, of Kenosha, Wisconsin was killed on Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Baghdad, Iraq. His unit had been attacked by rocket-propelled grenades. He was assigned to Battery Brovo, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), out of Fort Drum, New York.
The Kenosha News via their Website related that Specialist Rieckhoff was at guard duty in a watchtower when attacked. He had typically done artillery work, but was on guard duty because his group was waiting to return home in June. Rieckhoff was on his second tour of duty in Iraq. He had also served in Kuwait. The paper went on to note Rieckhoff had just re-enlisted for five more years in the Army. Specialist Rieckhoff also had been promoted to sergeant which was just about to take affect. The family was quoted as saying Robert had helped train the Iraqi Army. He was due to come home in June of 2010 around the time of his 27th birthday. He had just bought a Dodge Charger.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned that Robert was nicknamed "Bubba" as a kid. Rieckoff had joined the military when he was 18 years old. Robert was remembered as a practical joker and someone who could make people laugh, and Robert also frequently reminded everyone he had sidestepped trouble by joining the military. Rieckhoff had joined the Army Reserves in 2002 after graduating from Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. At a later date he went on to join the Regular Army. The Journal Sentinel also said that while in the Reserves, Robert worked at a Pizza Hut in Kenosha. While in Iraq, he constantly communicated with his family by telephone and e-mail.
The Web site findagrave.com notes that Robert Rieckoff was born on June 6, 1983. The obituary posted on the site made reference to Robert's ability to, "...always there for his fellow soldiers if needed and during tense times he could quickly liven everyone up with his quirky sense of humor."
The Web site militarytimes.com using information from the Associated press notes that at the time of his death Robert Rieckoff's had an 8-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter.
At the time of his death Robert Rieckoff was survived by his children Tyler, and Katrina, of Tennessee; sisters Sheila Sartorius, Kaszaray Rieckhoff , Jolene Garwood, and Cathy Garwood; brothers Roland Garwood III and Bobby (Becky) Garwood; father Scott Rieckhoff; mother Barbara Garwood; stepfather Roland Garwood; maternal grandmother Judith Nelson, his paternal grandmother Sue Rieckhoff, maternal grandfather Wayne Anderson; uncle Bruce Anderson; and, nieces, Alexis and Jasmine Sartorius.
Army Specialist Robert Michael Rieckhoff was laid to rest at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Information for this short biography about Army Specialist Robert Michael Rieckhoff was pieced together from the following sources: kenoshanews.com, "Local soldier dies in Iraq,";Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Family honors memory of 'Bubba,' soldier killed in Iraq," March 20, 2010; findagrave.com, "Spec Robert Michael Rieckhoff," March 20, 2010; projects.militarytimes.com and Associated Press, "Army Spc. Robert M. Rieckhoff," AP articles, "Kenosha soldier killed in grenade attack in Iraq," "Soldier ‘became such a man’ in the Army, "Flags lowered in memory of Rieckhoff," "Friends, family say final goodbyes to fallen soldier"; 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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Monday, August 18, 2014
Army Sergeant First Class David James Hartman - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan / Iraq
Army Sergeant First Class David James Hartman, 27, of Merced, California (his mother lives in Pardeeville, Wisconsin) died on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, in Timagara, Pakistan. His convoy was attacked by insurgents using an improvised explosive device. Sergeant First Class Hartman was assigned to Team 622 in Company B, 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne), out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was one of three soldiers killed in the explosion which occured in Timagara, Lower Dir district, North West Frontier province, Pakistan. They were traveling to attend a ceremony at a girls' school that had been renovated with U.S. assistance.
The Los Angeles Times quoted Hartman's mother Trea Bacon as explaining Sergeant Hartman had been originally trained in combat but retooled to civil affairs work. David was born in Merced, California in 1982 and lived with his father in Lathrop in the Modesto area until he was 12. He later lived with his mother and his stepfather who was serving in the Army and was stationed in Japan. Hartman enlisted at 17 years old after graduating from high school from Kadena High School in 2000 which he attended on a U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa. He had been a member of the ROTC program. David had been married to wife Cherise about four years, an old high school friend. They had one son Michael, one year old, and before his deployment his wife became pregnant with their second child.
The Lake County News of California noted Kelseyville and the Clear Lake Riviera as a point of reference for Hartman's father Greg and stepmother Kate. The County News sited The United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper as reporting that the three American deaths were believed to be the first US military deaths to occur in Pakistan. Sergeant First Class Hartman had been deployed to Afghanistan previously in 2002, and also to Iraq in 2004. Previous positions held by Hartman were platoon sergeant with Company C, Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Division; electronic maintenance shop foreman, forced entry switch section team chief and sergeant, senior electronic maintenance technician and senior switch technician with the 50th Signal Battalion, XVIII Airborne Corps.
Some of Sergeant First Class Hartman's military awards include: The Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terror Expeditionary and Service medals; NCO Professional Development Ribbon; Overseas Service Medal; the Bronze Star; and, the Purple Heart.
Wisconsin's televison station WMTV 15 via their Website nbc15.com discusses Hartman's connections with Pardeeville, Wisconsin. David would often visit his mother Mikail Bacon who lives there. The community put forward commemorations and the installation of a memorial in Hartman's honor. Information from the The Press Democrat found on the Internet notes that Hartman's father was a pastor as well as a contractor in California. The site quoted information from the New York Times that Hartman was among at least 60 to 100 members of a team that trains Pakistan’s paramilitary Frontier Corps in counter-insurgency techniques. The Times corroborates that the soldiers were on their way to attend a ceremony at a girls school that had been renovated with U.S. humanitarian assistance. Reports also have the soldiers wearing civilian cloths. The site mentioned Hartman's younger brother followed in his footsteps completing boot camp the day before Hartman’s death.
The Portage Daily Register and wiscnews.com out of Wisconsin noted the incident involved a suicide bomber ramming a car into Hartman's vehicle. Per information via the Associated Press, the description of the attack raising questions of whether the attacker had inside information. How the bomber knew the soldiers would be passing through Lower Dir and which vehicle to attack has raised concerns. Sergeant First Class Hartman was part of a little-publicized mission to train local Pakistani forces in the volatile northwest near the Afghan border. Along with Hartman and the two other soldiers the explosion killed three girls at a nearby school and a Pakistani paramilitary soldier traveling with the Americans. Two more U.S. soldiers were wounded, along with approximately 100 other people, many from the school. The Daily Register went on to note Hartman's military schooling as including the Civil Affairs Qualification Course; Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course; Basic Airborne Course; Joint Network Node Operators Course; Unit Movement NCO Course; Equal Opportunity Leaders Course; Gryphon Group's Mobile Force Protection Course; and, Explosive Hazard Awareness Trainer's Course.
At the time of his death David Hartman was survived by his wife Cherise Sabio Hartman; son Michael; and another child on the way; his mother Mikail "Trea" Bacon; father Greg Hartman and stepmother Kate Hartman; three sisters sisters; both paternal grandparents; and a younger brother. Sergeant First Class David Hartman was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. He was the the 18th Wisconsin military service person killed in the Afghanistan war since October of 2001.
Information for this short biography about Army Sergeant First Class David James Hartman was pieced together from the following sources: Los Angeles Times, "Army Sgt. 1st Class David J. Hartman, 27, Merced; among 3 killed in blast," June 17, 2010; Lake County News, "Kelseyville family mourns son killed in roadside bombing in Pakistan," February 6, 2010; nbc15.com, "Pardeeville Mother Grieves Loss of Son; Killed in Pakistan,"June 13, 2010; The Press Democrat and the New York Times found on the Internet, "David J. Hartman," February 03 2010; Portage Daily Register via wiscnews.com, "Military service a focus of Pardeeville's July Fourth parade," July 1, 2010; Portage Daily Register via wiscnews.com, "Son of Pardeeville woman killed in Pakistan," February 5, 2010; Portage Daily Register, The Associated Press, "SHAHI KOTO, Pakistan - The deaths of three American special operations soldiers...," February 5, 2010; Portage Daily Register via wiscnews.com , "Fallen soldier to be honored in Pardeeville," May 23, 2010; 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 ]
The Los Angeles Times quoted Hartman's mother Trea Bacon as explaining Sergeant Hartman had been originally trained in combat but retooled to civil affairs work. David was born in Merced, California in 1982 and lived with his father in Lathrop in the Modesto area until he was 12. He later lived with his mother and his stepfather who was serving in the Army and was stationed in Japan. Hartman enlisted at 17 years old after graduating from high school from Kadena High School in 2000 which he attended on a U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa. He had been a member of the ROTC program. David had been married to wife Cherise about four years, an old high school friend. They had one son Michael, one year old, and before his deployment his wife became pregnant with their second child.
The Lake County News of California noted Kelseyville and the Clear Lake Riviera as a point of reference for Hartman's father Greg and stepmother Kate. The County News sited The United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper as reporting that the three American deaths were believed to be the first US military deaths to occur in Pakistan. Sergeant First Class Hartman had been deployed to Afghanistan previously in 2002, and also to Iraq in 2004. Previous positions held by Hartman were platoon sergeant with Company C, Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Division; electronic maintenance shop foreman, forced entry switch section team chief and sergeant, senior electronic maintenance technician and senior switch technician with the 50th Signal Battalion, XVIII Airborne Corps.
Some of Sergeant First Class Hartman's military awards include: The Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terror Expeditionary and Service medals; NCO Professional Development Ribbon; Overseas Service Medal; the Bronze Star; and, the Purple Heart.
Wisconsin's televison station WMTV 15 via their Website nbc15.com discusses Hartman's connections with Pardeeville, Wisconsin. David would often visit his mother Mikail Bacon who lives there. The community put forward commemorations and the installation of a memorial in Hartman's honor. Information from the The Press Democrat found on the Internet notes that Hartman's father was a pastor as well as a contractor in California. The site quoted information from the New York Times that Hartman was among at least 60 to 100 members of a team that trains Pakistan’s paramilitary Frontier Corps in counter-insurgency techniques. The Times corroborates that the soldiers were on their way to attend a ceremony at a girls school that had been renovated with U.S. humanitarian assistance. Reports also have the soldiers wearing civilian cloths. The site mentioned Hartman's younger brother followed in his footsteps completing boot camp the day before Hartman’s death.
The Portage Daily Register and wiscnews.com out of Wisconsin noted the incident involved a suicide bomber ramming a car into Hartman's vehicle. Per information via the Associated Press, the description of the attack raising questions of whether the attacker had inside information. How the bomber knew the soldiers would be passing through Lower Dir and which vehicle to attack has raised concerns. Sergeant First Class Hartman was part of a little-publicized mission to train local Pakistani forces in the volatile northwest near the Afghan border. Along with Hartman and the two other soldiers the explosion killed three girls at a nearby school and a Pakistani paramilitary soldier traveling with the Americans. Two more U.S. soldiers were wounded, along with approximately 100 other people, many from the school. The Daily Register went on to note Hartman's military schooling as including the Civil Affairs Qualification Course; Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course; Basic Airborne Course; Joint Network Node Operators Course; Unit Movement NCO Course; Equal Opportunity Leaders Course; Gryphon Group's Mobile Force Protection Course; and, Explosive Hazard Awareness Trainer's Course.
At the time of his death David Hartman was survived by his wife Cherise Sabio Hartman; son Michael; and another child on the way; his mother Mikail "Trea" Bacon; father Greg Hartman and stepmother Kate Hartman; three sisters sisters; both paternal grandparents; and a younger brother. Sergeant First Class David Hartman was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. He was the the 18th Wisconsin military service person killed in the Afghanistan war since October of 2001.
Information for this short biography about Army Sergeant First Class David James Hartman was pieced together from the following sources: Los Angeles Times, "Army Sgt. 1st Class David J. Hartman, 27, Merced; among 3 killed in blast," June 17, 2010; Lake County News, "Kelseyville family mourns son killed in roadside bombing in Pakistan," February 6, 2010; nbc15.com, "Pardeeville Mother Grieves Loss of Son; Killed in Pakistan,"June 13, 2010; The Press Democrat and the New York Times found on the Internet, "David J. Hartman," February 03 2010; Portage Daily Register via wiscnews.com, "Military service a focus of Pardeeville's July Fourth parade," July 1, 2010; Portage Daily Register via wiscnews.com, "Son of Pardeeville woman killed in Pakistan," February 5, 2010; Portage Daily Register, The Associated Press, "SHAHI KOTO, Pakistan - The deaths of three American special operations soldiers...," February 5, 2010; Portage Daily Register via wiscnews.com , "Fallen soldier to be honored in Pardeeville," May 23, 2010; 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 ]
Monday, July 14, 2014
Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jacob Alexander Meinert - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan / Iraq
Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jacob Alexander Meinert, 20, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin died on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Meinert was killed from injuries received the day before, when a roadside bomb was detonated near his position during combat operations. Lance Corporal Meinert was a radio telephone operator assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, out of Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. He served in Iraq from August 2008 to March 2009 and had been in Afghanistan since late 2009.
The Wisconsin State Journal notes that Meinert was born in Racine, Wisconsin. He moved to Fort Atkinson around 2004. Jacob was remembered as being quiet, having a sence of humor, being a leader, and being well liked. He was a music enthusiast. He also liked to fish. Jacob graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in January 2007; he played lead trombone in the jazz band, was in the marching band, the pep band, and show choir accompanying combo. He started the enlistment process into the Mairne Corps after finishing high school a semester early.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned that Jacob was also a member of the school chess club. Another Marine and British jounalist Rupert Hamer of the Sunday Mirror was also killed in the incident that killed Meinert. They were near the town of Nawa. The Journal Sentinel in a follow up article noted Jacob's fellow Marines had given him the nickname "Slim." He also played guitar, earned a Black Belt in tae kwon do. "Meinert spent a lot of time with his grandparents in Racine, where he loved to swim and sail on Lake Michigan." Meinert was said to have had a plan to go to college and return to the Marines as an officer.
The Journal Times maintain Meinert had stepped on a landmine. In the Lake Michigan city of Racine Jacob was remembered for his love of sailing. One of his grandfathers had also been a Marine.
The Daily Jefferson County Union notes Meinert was known as "Jake." The Union said the incident that killed Lance Corporal Meinert was due to a landmine and in Bastion Afghanistan. He was said to have had a long interest in the military. His grandfather Richard Meinert had also served in the Marines.
The Website legacy.com posted an obituary via information from the Racine Jouranl Times noting Jacob was born June 24, 1989, in Racine, Wisconsin. He attended Red Apple Elementary School and Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School in Racine. He later moved to Fort Atkinson where he graduated from high school.
Lance Corporal Meinert's military awards include: The Purple Heart; National Defense Service medal; Global War on Terrorism Service medal; and, the Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign medals.
At the time of his death Marine Lance Corporal Jacob Meinert was survived by his father Brian Warzala; his mother Krista (Michael) Edquist; sister Randi Meinert; step-brother Mitchell Edquist; step-brother Larson Edquist; maternal grandparents Richard (Donna) Meinert; paternal grandfather Robert Warzala; paternal grandmother Darlene Warzala; three aunts, Michele (David) Breheim, Sheryl (Bob) Petersen, and Pam (Nathan Schulz) Warzala; his uncle Ben Warzalaand; and, family dog Bosco.
Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jacob A. Meinert was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Information for this short biography about Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jacob Alexander Meinert was pieced together from the following sources: Wisconsin State Journal, "Family, friends mourn Fort Atkinson Marine," January 12, 2010; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Marine from Fort Atkinson killed by bomb in Afghanistan," January 11, 2010; journaltimes.com, "Marine who grew up in Racine killed in Afghanistan," January 11, 2010; journaltime.com, "A final note: Marine's note home was last goodbye," January 12, 2010; Daily Jefferson County Union, "Family meets plane at Dover," January 13, 2010; legacy.com, "FORT ATKINSON - Lance Corporal Jacob Alexander Meinert USMC"; 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 ]
The Wisconsin State Journal notes that Meinert was born in Racine, Wisconsin. He moved to Fort Atkinson around 2004. Jacob was remembered as being quiet, having a sence of humor, being a leader, and being well liked. He was a music enthusiast. He also liked to fish. Jacob graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in January 2007; he played lead trombone in the jazz band, was in the marching band, the pep band, and show choir accompanying combo. He started the enlistment process into the Mairne Corps after finishing high school a semester early.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned that Jacob was also a member of the school chess club. Another Marine and British jounalist Rupert Hamer of the Sunday Mirror was also killed in the incident that killed Meinert. They were near the town of Nawa. The Journal Sentinel in a follow up article noted Jacob's fellow Marines had given him the nickname "Slim." He also played guitar, earned a Black Belt in tae kwon do. "Meinert spent a lot of time with his grandparents in Racine, where he loved to swim and sail on Lake Michigan." Meinert was said to have had a plan to go to college and return to the Marines as an officer.
The Journal Times maintain Meinert had stepped on a landmine. In the Lake Michigan city of Racine Jacob was remembered for his love of sailing. One of his grandfathers had also been a Marine.
The Daily Jefferson County Union notes Meinert was known as "Jake." The Union said the incident that killed Lance Corporal Meinert was due to a landmine and in Bastion Afghanistan. He was said to have had a long interest in the military. His grandfather Richard Meinert had also served in the Marines.
The Website legacy.com posted an obituary via information from the Racine Jouranl Times noting Jacob was born June 24, 1989, in Racine, Wisconsin. He attended Red Apple Elementary School and Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School in Racine. He later moved to Fort Atkinson where he graduated from high school.
Lance Corporal Meinert's military awards include: The Purple Heart; National Defense Service medal; Global War on Terrorism Service medal; and, the Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign medals.
At the time of his death Marine Lance Corporal Jacob Meinert was survived by his father Brian Warzala; his mother Krista (Michael) Edquist; sister Randi Meinert; step-brother Mitchell Edquist; step-brother Larson Edquist; maternal grandparents Richard (Donna) Meinert; paternal grandfather Robert Warzala; paternal grandmother Darlene Warzala; three aunts, Michele (David) Breheim, Sheryl (Bob) Petersen, and Pam (Nathan Schulz) Warzala; his uncle Ben Warzalaand; and, family dog Bosco.
Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jacob A. Meinert was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Information for this short biography about Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jacob Alexander Meinert was pieced together from the following sources: Wisconsin State Journal, "Family, friends mourn Fort Atkinson Marine," January 12, 2010; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Marine from Fort Atkinson killed by bomb in Afghanistan," January 11, 2010; journaltimes.com, "Marine who grew up in Racine killed in Afghanistan," January 11, 2010; journaltime.com, "A final note: Marine's note home was last goodbye," January 12, 2010; Daily Jefferson County Union, "Family meets plane at Dover," January 13, 2010; legacy.com, "FORT ATKINSON - Lance Corporal Jacob Alexander Meinert USMC"; Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs “Fallen Heroes Page”; and, CNN.com “War Casualties Page.”
[ 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 ]
Monday, December 16, 2013
Army Reserve Captain Russell Gilbert Seager - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan / Iraq
16 December 2013
Army Reserve Captain Russell Gilbert Seager - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan / Iraq
Army Reserve Captain Russell Gilbert Seager, 51, of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas. He was killed during an ambush on a group of military personnel by a fellow service member. Captain Seager was assigned to the 467th Medical Company, based out of Madison, Wisconsin. He was one of 300 soldiers who were lined up to get shots, vaccinations, and eye-testing at the Soldier Readiness Center at Fort Hood when the attack occurred. The soldiers were processing upon return from overseas, or were preparing to be sent overseas. A disgruntled U.S. Army psychiatrist killed 13 people and injured more than 30 others before he was apprehended.
The Web site findagrave.com indicates Russel Seager was born on March 15, 1958 Wisconsin. Seager was a nurse practitioner who had joined the Army at 47 years old. He was also an instructor at Bryant and Stratton College. Russell Seager's degrees included a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters of Science in Nursing from Marquette University College of Nursing. Seager took special interest in working with soldiers who were suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also loved playing tennis as well as his teaching. Captain Russell Seager was scheduled to go to Afghanistan in December and had gone to Fort Hood for training.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel described Russel Seager as a "quiet helper". Seager was one of two soldiers from Wisconsin killed during the Fort Hood attack. He was licensed as a registered nurse and an advanced practice nurse prescriber. Seager worked at Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and, he was a primary caregiver who provided mental health services to patients. Th Journal Sentinel went on to say that Seager had taught classes at Bryant & Stratton College in Milwaukee since 2005. He was pursuing a doctorate in education. The Journal Sentinel went on to quote a profile of Seager put together by WUWM-FM. Seager led a mental health team at the VA and served a wide age-range of military patients from anywhere in their 20s to their 90s. Neighbors remember Seager and his wife as keeping pretty much to themselves except for an occasional walk around the neighborhood. He sometimes wore his uniform when going to the corner to pickup mail. The profile quoted by the Journal Sentinel also says Seager had a doctorate in alternative medicine. He was part of a combat stress control unit, which was assigned to watch for warning signs among soldiers on the front lines. These warning signs might include: Things such as anger; insubordination; signs of depression; and personality changes.
The Journal Times out of the Racine, Wisconsin, area notes that Russel Seager was known as "Rusty" to his family. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He met his wife Cynthia who also worked in the nursing field. A former administrator at Ridgewood Care Center said Seager was gifted in the skills of working with mentally ill patients. Before arriving in Texas, Captain Seager had spent time in California and Kansas training for his deployment overseas. While at Bryant & Stratton College, Seager taught the medical assisting and nursing programs. Seager was pursuing a doctorate of education and it was assumed he would return to teaching after his tour of duty. Russel Seager is remembered as a good student himself and was always on the Dean's list and, he was a life-long learner. At Cardinal Stritch University, he received two bachelor's degrees in the 1980s. He later served as an adjunct professor of nursing at Cardinal Stritch.
A subsiquent Journal Times article went on to list all of Russell Seager's degrees, certifications, studies, and teaching as: 1983 Bachelor of Science, Cardinal Stritch University; 1986 Bachelor of Arts (cum laude), Cardinal Stritch University; 1991 Bachelor of Science in nursing (magna cum laude), Marquette University; 1996 Master of Science in nursing (summa cum laude), Marquette University; 1998 advanced graduate coursework, Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology; 2000 post-graduate studies in gerontological nursing, Marquette University; 2007 Doctor of Medicine in alternative medicines, Open International University in Calcutta, India; Certifications include registered nurse, adult nurse practitioner, professional counselor, and psychiatric mental health nurse; and, he served as a faculty member at Bryant & Stratton College, Concordia University, Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University.
An article in the Washington Post quoted Russell's uncle Larry Seager as saying in regards to his nephew's love of education, "I don't think he missed a year of school since he was 18, ....He just had to keep learning."
A tribute found on WUWM.com quotes a colleague as saying, "Dr. Seager was the kind of man who went above and beyond his teaching role. Students saw him as a father figure, someone who cared about them, someone who challenged them, someone who gave them positive reinforcement and told them for the first time that they could accomplish something." He was also remembered for his tests always being on bright colored paper to give his students, "a happy spirit." His tests were remembered as difficult but his presentation set students with a good attitude.
A FaceBook page dedicated to Russell Seager said he was in the Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program. He was remembered as "someone you could always call on, ...He would stop everything to make time to see you. You couldn't put a price tag on what Russell gave to us. He'd go that extra mile for you." He was also remembered as a great listener. He joined the VA Medical Center in 2008 and was a member of the US Army 330th Medical Brigade. He was greatly respected by his fellow employees.
A Chicago Tribune story quoted family as saying, "Rusty would never brag about anything, but you could just tell (that he was proud) in the way he talked. He wasn't a guy who tried to pat himself on the back, ...Growing up in Racine, Seager was always an excellent student and enjoyed the thrill he received from learning, ...Every chance he got, he went to school. ... He said, 'I'll never be too old to go to school because there's always something to learn."
At the time of his death, Army Reserve Captain Russell Seager was survived by his by his wife Cindy; son Joe; his father; sister Barb Prudhomme; brother-in-law, Dennis Prudhomme; and, uncle Larry Seager.
Army Reserve Captain Russell Seager was laid to rest at Pine Edin Cemetery in Wonewoc, Juneau County, Wisconsin, near Mauston, where his mother is buried.
Information for this short biography about Army Reserve Captain Russell Gilbert Seager was pieced together from the following sources: findagrave.com, "Capt Russell Gilbert Seager," November 6, 2009; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Slain Mount Pleasant soldier called a 'quiet helper'," November 6, 2009; journaltimes.com, "The life of Russell Seager," November 09, 2009; journaltimes.com, "Russell Seager, a lifetime learner," November 09, 2009; articles.washingtonpost.com, "Russell Seager joined the Army Reserve about four years ago," November 06, 2009; preview.wuwm.com, "Tribute to a Fallen Soldier," November 11, 2009; facebook.com, "Russell Seager"; articles.chicagotribune.com, "Homewood soldier was 1st target at Fort Hood," November 09, 2009; 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 Reserve Captain Russell Gilbert Seager - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan / Iraq
Army Reserve Captain Russell Gilbert Seager, 51, of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas. He was killed during an ambush on a group of military personnel by a fellow service member. Captain Seager was assigned to the 467th Medical Company, based out of Madison, Wisconsin. He was one of 300 soldiers who were lined up to get shots, vaccinations, and eye-testing at the Soldier Readiness Center at Fort Hood when the attack occurred. The soldiers were processing upon return from overseas, or were preparing to be sent overseas. A disgruntled U.S. Army psychiatrist killed 13 people and injured more than 30 others before he was apprehended.
The Web site findagrave.com indicates Russel Seager was born on March 15, 1958 Wisconsin. Seager was a nurse practitioner who had joined the Army at 47 years old. He was also an instructor at Bryant and Stratton College. Russell Seager's degrees included a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters of Science in Nursing from Marquette University College of Nursing. Seager took special interest in working with soldiers who were suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also loved playing tennis as well as his teaching. Captain Russell Seager was scheduled to go to Afghanistan in December and had gone to Fort Hood for training.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel described Russel Seager as a "quiet helper". Seager was one of two soldiers from Wisconsin killed during the Fort Hood attack. He was licensed as a registered nurse and an advanced practice nurse prescriber. Seager worked at Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and, he was a primary caregiver who provided mental health services to patients. Th Journal Sentinel went on to say that Seager had taught classes at Bryant & Stratton College in Milwaukee since 2005. He was pursuing a doctorate in education. The Journal Sentinel went on to quote a profile of Seager put together by WUWM-FM. Seager led a mental health team at the VA and served a wide age-range of military patients from anywhere in their 20s to their 90s. Neighbors remember Seager and his wife as keeping pretty much to themselves except for an occasional walk around the neighborhood. He sometimes wore his uniform when going to the corner to pickup mail. The profile quoted by the Journal Sentinel also says Seager had a doctorate in alternative medicine. He was part of a combat stress control unit, which was assigned to watch for warning signs among soldiers on the front lines. These warning signs might include: Things such as anger; insubordination; signs of depression; and personality changes.
The Journal Times out of the Racine, Wisconsin, area notes that Russel Seager was known as "Rusty" to his family. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He met his wife Cynthia who also worked in the nursing field. A former administrator at Ridgewood Care Center said Seager was gifted in the skills of working with mentally ill patients. Before arriving in Texas, Captain Seager had spent time in California and Kansas training for his deployment overseas. While at Bryant & Stratton College, Seager taught the medical assisting and nursing programs. Seager was pursuing a doctorate of education and it was assumed he would return to teaching after his tour of duty. Russel Seager is remembered as a good student himself and was always on the Dean's list and, he was a life-long learner. At Cardinal Stritch University, he received two bachelor's degrees in the 1980s. He later served as an adjunct professor of nursing at Cardinal Stritch.
A subsiquent Journal Times article went on to list all of Russell Seager's degrees, certifications, studies, and teaching as: 1983 Bachelor of Science, Cardinal Stritch University; 1986 Bachelor of Arts (cum laude), Cardinal Stritch University; 1991 Bachelor of Science in nursing (magna cum laude), Marquette University; 1996 Master of Science in nursing (summa cum laude), Marquette University; 1998 advanced graduate coursework, Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology; 2000 post-graduate studies in gerontological nursing, Marquette University; 2007 Doctor of Medicine in alternative medicines, Open International University in Calcutta, India; Certifications include registered nurse, adult nurse practitioner, professional counselor, and psychiatric mental health nurse; and, he served as a faculty member at Bryant & Stratton College, Concordia University, Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University.
An article in the Washington Post quoted Russell's uncle Larry Seager as saying in regards to his nephew's love of education, "I don't think he missed a year of school since he was 18, ....He just had to keep learning."
A tribute found on WUWM.com quotes a colleague as saying, "Dr. Seager was the kind of man who went above and beyond his teaching role. Students saw him as a father figure, someone who cared about them, someone who challenged them, someone who gave them positive reinforcement and told them for the first time that they could accomplish something." He was also remembered for his tests always being on bright colored paper to give his students, "a happy spirit." His tests were remembered as difficult but his presentation set students with a good attitude.
A FaceBook page dedicated to Russell Seager said he was in the Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program. He was remembered as "someone you could always call on, ...He would stop everything to make time to see you. You couldn't put a price tag on what Russell gave to us. He'd go that extra mile for you." He was also remembered as a great listener. He joined the VA Medical Center in 2008 and was a member of the US Army 330th Medical Brigade. He was greatly respected by his fellow employees.
A Chicago Tribune story quoted family as saying, "Rusty would never brag about anything, but you could just tell (that he was proud) in the way he talked. He wasn't a guy who tried to pat himself on the back, ...Growing up in Racine, Seager was always an excellent student and enjoyed the thrill he received from learning, ...Every chance he got, he went to school. ... He said, 'I'll never be too old to go to school because there's always something to learn."
At the time of his death, Army Reserve Captain Russell Seager was survived by his by his wife Cindy; son Joe; his father; sister Barb Prudhomme; brother-in-law, Dennis Prudhomme; and, uncle Larry Seager.
Army Reserve Captain Russell Seager was laid to rest at Pine Edin Cemetery in Wonewoc, Juneau County, Wisconsin, near Mauston, where his mother is buried.
Information for this short biography about Army Reserve Captain Russell Gilbert Seager was pieced together from the following sources: findagrave.com, "Capt Russell Gilbert Seager," November 6, 2009; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Slain Mount Pleasant soldier called a 'quiet helper'," November 6, 2009; journaltimes.com, "The life of Russell Seager," November 09, 2009; journaltimes.com, "Russell Seager, a lifetime learner," November 09, 2009; articles.washingtonpost.com, "Russell Seager joined the Army Reserve about four years ago," November 06, 2009; preview.wuwm.com, "Tribute to a Fallen Soldier," November 11, 2009; facebook.com, "Russell Seager"; articles.chicagotribune.com, "Homewood soldier was 1st target at Fort Hood," November 09, 2009; 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 ]
Monday, December 9, 2013
Army Staff Sergeant Amy Sue Krueger - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan / Iraq
9 December 2013
Army Staff Sergeant Amy Sue Krueger - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan / Iraq
Army Staff Sergeant Amy Sue Krueger, 29, of Kiel, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas. Staff Sergeant Krueger was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves' 467th Medical Command Detachment, a Madison-based unit that helps treat soldiers for combat stress. She was killed with 12 other people when an Army psychiatrist opened fire on soldiers proceeding through deployment preparations at Fort Hood, in Killeen, Texas.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said that Amy Krueger was a 1998 graduate of Kiel High School in Kiel, Wisconsin. Kiel is an eastern Wisconsin town of around 3,500 people. She joined the Army shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. At that time she and a college friend joined the Army Reserves. Krueger had deployed previously to Afghanistan, in 2003. On that mission she, assisted soldiers dealing with combat stress as part of a military support unit. When killed at Fort Hood Staff Sergeant Krueger was preparing for another mission in Afghanistan. Friends remembered Krueger as, "... an outgoing, happy, caring and unselfish person;" and, "She had a toughness beneath the cheery disposition." Family is quoted as remembering her as feisty and determined.
Information found on the Web site iwantthenews.com indicates Amy Krueger's 2003 Afghanistan mission was as a member of the Army Reserve Unit in Menasha, Wisconsin, which was a detachment of the 452nd Combat Support Hospital out of Milwaukee. Krueger was deployed to serve in a 24-bed hospital, treating mostly American soldiers with combat stress, and teaching anger and stress management classes.
The Web site freedomremembered.com notes that Amy Krueger was born on August 7, 1980 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She began college at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan. After basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, she was stationed in San Antonio, Texas, were she graduated as a Mental Health Specialist. In 2003 Krueger was deployed to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. She returned home in the summer of 2003 and returned to college at UW Sheboygan and received an Associate's Degree in Arts and Science. During that same era she also graduated from Lakeshore Technical College's (LTC) Emergency Medical Technician program. She also graduated with honors from the Certified Nursing Assistant program at LTC. The Web site went on to say Krueger was the first female member of the Kiel VFW Post 6707. In 2008, while working on her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Krueger volunteered for another mission in Afghanistan. In October of 2009 she left home for that tour of duty. Before she left she got a tattoo with a tattered flag in the background with the words which read, "All Gave Some, Some Gave All. Sacrifice."
An obituary found on the Web site meaningfulfunerals.net notes that Amy Krueger was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel. She was an active athlete at Kiel High School and UW Sheboygan. She had played basketball and softball in high school. She was known to friends as "Kruegs." The Web site said, "She always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, shooting pool, playing sheepshead, being social and lived every day to the fullest." She had played on two summer softball teams summer and also a volleyball team. One of the softball teams she played for took first place at a state tournament in Sparta.
The Greenbay Press Gazette indicates Krueger was a member of the UW-Sheboygan women’s basketball team that made it to the state championship game in 1999. She had attended the college from fall 1998 to fall 2001; she finished her associate’s degree upon returning in 2006. The Pres Gazette went on to say that teammates and coaches remember her as a reserve who made up in effort what she lacked in skill. The coach is quoted as saying, "[Krueger] was the most well-liked player on the team, and she was probably the hardest worker,"
At the time of her death, Army Staff Sergeant Amy Krueger was survived by her parents Jeri Krueger and David Diem; her adoptive father Mark (Denise) Krueger; her sister Jessica; her brother Casey; a step brother Ryan Turba; step sisters Heather Turba, Michelle May, and Adrianne & Stacy Jackson; grandparents Jack (Sharon) Rief and Ray & Carolyn; Aunts and Uncles Bill (Sue) Rief, Sue (Mike) Wusterbarth, Steve (Leslie) Diem, Jim Diem, Debbie (Eugene) Kutz-Falle, Dan (Brenda) Krueger, Sara (Timm) Amundson; her special niece, Alicia; and, cousins Stephanie, Theresa, Jacqueline, Emily, Breanna, Taylor, Peyton, Michelle, Morgan, Natalie, Jason, Josh, Jeanna, Jenna, Shaun, Cheyenne, and Sierra.
9 December 2013
Army Staff Sergeant Amy Krueger was laid to rest at Schleswig Cemetery, Town of Schleswig (Rockville), just outside Kiel, Wisconsin.
Information for this short biography about Army Staff Sergeant Amy Sue Krueger was pieced together from the following sources: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "2001 terrorism attack motivated Krueger: Friends recall Kiel native as sweet, caring and tough," November 6, 2009; iwantthenews.com, "KHS grad, Amy Krueger, killed in Fr. Hood shootings," November 6, 2013; freedomremembered.com, "Sgt Amy S. Krueger," November 10th, 2009; meaningfulfurnerals.net, "SSG Amy Krueger"; greenbaypressgazette.com, "Kiel soldier's mom says slain daughter Amy Krueger signed up to serve day after Sept. 11, 2001," November 6, 2009; Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs "Fallen Heroes Page"; and, CNN.com "War Casualties Page.
Army Staff Sergeant Amy Sue Krueger - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan / Iraq
Army Staff Sergeant Amy Sue Krueger, 29, of Kiel, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas. Staff Sergeant Krueger was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves' 467th Medical Command Detachment, a Madison-based unit that helps treat soldiers for combat stress. She was killed with 12 other people when an Army psychiatrist opened fire on soldiers proceeding through deployment preparations at Fort Hood, in Killeen, Texas.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said that Amy Krueger was a 1998 graduate of Kiel High School in Kiel, Wisconsin. Kiel is an eastern Wisconsin town of around 3,500 people. She joined the Army shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. At that time she and a college friend joined the Army Reserves. Krueger had deployed previously to Afghanistan, in 2003. On that mission she, assisted soldiers dealing with combat stress as part of a military support unit. When killed at Fort Hood Staff Sergeant Krueger was preparing for another mission in Afghanistan. Friends remembered Krueger as, "... an outgoing, happy, caring and unselfish person;" and, "She had a toughness beneath the cheery disposition." Family is quoted as remembering her as feisty and determined.
Information found on the Web site iwantthenews.com indicates Amy Krueger's 2003 Afghanistan mission was as a member of the Army Reserve Unit in Menasha, Wisconsin, which was a detachment of the 452nd Combat Support Hospital out of Milwaukee. Krueger was deployed to serve in a 24-bed hospital, treating mostly American soldiers with combat stress, and teaching anger and stress management classes.
The Web site freedomremembered.com notes that Amy Krueger was born on August 7, 1980 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She began college at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan. After basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, she was stationed in San Antonio, Texas, were she graduated as a Mental Health Specialist. In 2003 Krueger was deployed to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. She returned home in the summer of 2003 and returned to college at UW Sheboygan and received an Associate's Degree in Arts and Science. During that same era she also graduated from Lakeshore Technical College's (LTC) Emergency Medical Technician program. She also graduated with honors from the Certified Nursing Assistant program at LTC. The Web site went on to say Krueger was the first female member of the Kiel VFW Post 6707. In 2008, while working on her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Krueger volunteered for another mission in Afghanistan. In October of 2009 she left home for that tour of duty. Before she left she got a tattoo with a tattered flag in the background with the words which read, "All Gave Some, Some Gave All. Sacrifice."
An obituary found on the Web site meaningfulfunerals.net notes that Amy Krueger was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel. She was an active athlete at Kiel High School and UW Sheboygan. She had played basketball and softball in high school. She was known to friends as "Kruegs." The Web site said, "She always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, shooting pool, playing sheepshead, being social and lived every day to the fullest." She had played on two summer softball teams summer and also a volleyball team. One of the softball teams she played for took first place at a state tournament in Sparta.
The Greenbay Press Gazette indicates Krueger was a member of the UW-Sheboygan women’s basketball team that made it to the state championship game in 1999. She had attended the college from fall 1998 to fall 2001; she finished her associate’s degree upon returning in 2006. The Pres Gazette went on to say that teammates and coaches remember her as a reserve who made up in effort what she lacked in skill. The coach is quoted as saying, "[Krueger] was the most well-liked player on the team, and she was probably the hardest worker,"
At the time of her death, Army Staff Sergeant Amy Krueger was survived by her parents Jeri Krueger and David Diem; her adoptive father Mark (Denise) Krueger; her sister Jessica; her brother Casey; a step brother Ryan Turba; step sisters Heather Turba, Michelle May, and Adrianne & Stacy Jackson; grandparents Jack (Sharon) Rief and Ray & Carolyn; Aunts and Uncles Bill (Sue) Rief, Sue (Mike) Wusterbarth, Steve (Leslie) Diem, Jim Diem, Debbie (Eugene) Kutz-Falle, Dan (Brenda) Krueger, Sara (Timm) Amundson; her special niece, Alicia; and, cousins Stephanie, Theresa, Jacqueline, Emily, Breanna, Taylor, Peyton, Michelle, Morgan, Natalie, Jason, Josh, Jeanna, Jenna, Shaun, Cheyenne, and Sierra.
9 December 2013
Army Staff Sergeant Amy Krueger was laid to rest at Schleswig Cemetery, Town of Schleswig (Rockville), just outside Kiel, Wisconsin.
Information for this short biography about Army Staff Sergeant Amy Sue Krueger was pieced together from the following sources: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "2001 terrorism attack motivated Krueger: Friends recall Kiel native as sweet, caring and tough," November 6, 2009; iwantthenews.com, "KHS grad, Amy Krueger, killed in Fr. Hood shootings," November 6, 2013; freedomremembered.com, "Sgt Amy S. Krueger," November 10th, 2009; meaningfulfurnerals.net, "SSG Amy Krueger"; greenbaypressgazette.com, "Kiel soldier's mom says slain daughter Amy Krueger signed up to serve day after Sept. 11, 2001," November 6, 2009; 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 ]
[ 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
Army National Guard Specialist Eric U. Ramirez - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afganistan/Iraq
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 ).
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 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 ]
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Army First Lieutenant Jeremy Lee Wolfe - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
30 August 2011
Army First Lieutenant Jeremy Lee Wolfe - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/30/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army First Lieutenant Jeremy Lee Wolfe, 27, Menomonie, Wisconsin, was killed on Saturday, November 15, 2003, in Mosul, Iraq. He was one of 17, 101st Airborne Division soldiers killed when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters crashed in mid-air over the northern city of Mosul, Iraq. Wolfe was assigned to 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted that two other Wisconsin soldiers were also killed in the crash: They were Army Sergeant Warren S. Hansen, 36, of Clintonville, and Army Specialist Eugene A. Uhl III, 21, Amherst, Wisconsin. At the time the incident was the single worst loss of life to that point in the Iraq War.
An obituary posted On-line by Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie, Wisconsin notes Wolfe was flying one of the UH-60 helicopters transporting soldiers from Tall Afar, Iraq to Mosul, Iraq. According to information from the funeral home posting, Jeremy was born on August 16, 1976 in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He graduated from Colfax High School near Menomonie, Wisconsin, in 1995 where he excelled in academics and track and field. He then attended the University of Wisconsin, Stout, in Menomonie for a year. He progressed up the Army ranks first enlisting in the National Guard in October 1993 while still in high school and served until August 1996. The obituary went on to say Jeremy enlisted for active duty in the U.S. Army in 1996 as a Specialist (E4) in the 25th Infantry Division out of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. At this time he began his career with the Army Rangers. During his time in Hawaii he met and later married Christine Tadeo. In 1999, he received a scholarship to attend Hawaii Pacific University. While in college he graduated from Airborne School, completed US Army ROTC education, and took helicopter and aviation training.
The Olson obituary posting also notes that in May 2002, Wolfe earned a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration Degree from Hawaii Pacific University. His first duty station was in Fort Campbell, Kentucky with the 101st Aviation Regiment in August 2003. Later that year Second Lieutenant Wolfe deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served as Platoon Leader in Alpha Company, 101st Aviation Regiment, Tall Afar, Iraq.
The Olson Funeral Home obituary also noted: "While dedicated to his career, he always found time to share his life with [family and friends]. His passion was aviation. Other interests were scuba diving, running, shooting, coin collecting, movies, music, fishing, hunting, electronics, swimming, basically life itself."
Second Lieutenant Wolfe was posthumously promoted to First Lieutenant. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. Wolfe's other military awards and medals include, but at not limited to: The Ranger Tab; Air Assault Badge; Excellent Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar; Overseas Service Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; National Defense Service Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Lapel Button; and the Army Aviation Badge.
At the time of his death First Lieutenant Jeremy L. Wolfe was survived by wife Christine; father David (Butch) Wolfe; mother Jane Utpadel; stepfather Randy Utpadel; and, sister Sharla Utpadel and her children Cara and Devon; grandmother Goldie Wolfe; and, grandmother Betty Utpadel.
Information for this short biography about Army First Lieutenant Jeremy Lee Wolfe was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Crash killed three from state," November 17, 2003; funeralplan.com, "Olson Funeral Home Jeremy L. Wolfe Obituary"; 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 ]
Army First Lieutenant Jeremy Lee Wolfe - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/30/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army First Lieutenant Jeremy Lee Wolfe, 27, Menomonie, Wisconsin, was killed on Saturday, November 15, 2003, in Mosul, Iraq. He was one of 17, 101st Airborne Division soldiers killed when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters crashed in mid-air over the northern city of Mosul, Iraq. Wolfe was assigned to 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted that two other Wisconsin soldiers were also killed in the crash: They were Army Sergeant Warren S. Hansen, 36, of Clintonville, and Army Specialist Eugene A. Uhl III, 21, Amherst, Wisconsin. At the time the incident was the single worst loss of life to that point in the Iraq War.
An obituary posted On-line by Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie, Wisconsin notes Wolfe was flying one of the UH-60 helicopters transporting soldiers from Tall Afar, Iraq to Mosul, Iraq. According to information from the funeral home posting, Jeremy was born on August 16, 1976 in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He graduated from Colfax High School near Menomonie, Wisconsin, in 1995 where he excelled in academics and track and field. He then attended the University of Wisconsin, Stout, in Menomonie for a year. He progressed up the Army ranks first enlisting in the National Guard in October 1993 while still in high school and served until August 1996. The obituary went on to say Jeremy enlisted for active duty in the U.S. Army in 1996 as a Specialist (E4) in the 25th Infantry Division out of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. At this time he began his career with the Army Rangers. During his time in Hawaii he met and later married Christine Tadeo. In 1999, he received a scholarship to attend Hawaii Pacific University. While in college he graduated from Airborne School, completed US Army ROTC education, and took helicopter and aviation training.
The Olson obituary posting also notes that in May 2002, Wolfe earned a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration Degree from Hawaii Pacific University. His first duty station was in Fort Campbell, Kentucky with the 101st Aviation Regiment in August 2003. Later that year Second Lieutenant Wolfe deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served as Platoon Leader in Alpha Company, 101st Aviation Regiment, Tall Afar, Iraq.
The Olson Funeral Home obituary also noted: "While dedicated to his career, he always found time to share his life with [family and friends]. His passion was aviation. Other interests were scuba diving, running, shooting, coin collecting, movies, music, fishing, hunting, electronics, swimming, basically life itself."
Second Lieutenant Wolfe was posthumously promoted to First Lieutenant. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. Wolfe's other military awards and medals include, but at not limited to: The Ranger Tab; Air Assault Badge; Excellent Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar; Overseas Service Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; National Defense Service Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Lapel Button; and the Army Aviation Badge.
At the time of his death First Lieutenant Jeremy L. Wolfe was survived by wife Christine; father David (Butch) Wolfe; mother Jane Utpadel; stepfather Randy Utpadel; and, sister Sharla Utpadel and her children Cara and Devon; grandmother Goldie Wolfe; and, grandmother Betty Utpadel.
Information for this short biography about Army First Lieutenant Jeremy Lee Wolfe was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Crash killed three from state," November 17, 2003; funeralplan.com, "Olson Funeral Home Jeremy L. Wolfe Obituary"; 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 ]
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Army Specialist Eugene A. Uhl III - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
23 August 2011
Army Specialist Eugene A. Uhl III - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/23/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Specialist Eugene August Uhl III, 21, of Amherst, Wisconsin, was killed on Saturday, November 15, 2003. He was one of 17 military service members killed when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters crashed in mid-air over the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. Specialist Uhl was assigned to Battery C, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted that two other Wisconsin soldiers were also killed in the crash: They were Army Sergeant Warren S. Hansen, 36, of Clintonville, and Army Second Lieutenant Jeremy L. Wolfe, 27, of Menomonie. At the time the incident was the single worst loss of life to that point in the Iraq War. The Journal Sentinel said Uhl and Hansen had grown up only 30 miles apart in east-central Wisconsin. Eugene Uhl III's father, Eugene Jr., served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in 1968. His grandfather Eugene served in World War II and the Korean War.The Journal Sentinel also mentioned that, "Uhl was his family's only son, the youngest of four children, and the last male family member likely to pass on the Uhl name." He joined the National Guard in 1999, then entered the regular Army in June 2002. Uhl had arrived in the Middle East in February of 2003. Eugene would have turned 22 on Thanksgiving of 2003. He had planned to get married in June of 2004.
The Chicago Tribune mentioned that Amherst is a small central Wisconsin community with a population of around 1,024. Being the only male sibling in the family, Uhl could have opted for combat exemption under the Sullivan Act. But, Eugene's interest in the military was strong and he signed up for the National Guard at 17 years old. After graduating from high school he worked as a bank teller in Stevens Point and served weekend duty with the National Guard. He joined the Regular Army with a friend on the "buddy system" in mid-2002.
The Portage County Gazette notes that Eugene Uhl III was born on November 27, 1981, in Waupaca, Wisconsin. He graduated from Amherst High School in 2000. In high school he participated in track, cross country, basketball, and the student council.
Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 74 says that Uhl enjoyed hunting and angling since his youth. Wisconsin 2003 Senate Joint Resolution 68 includes horseback riding as one of Eugene's interests. Two of Uhl's military awards include the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
At the time of his death Army Specialist Eugene Uhl III was survived by his parents Eugene and Joan Uhl Jr.; three sisters Cheryl (Marty) Andersen, Chastity Uhl, and Charity Uhl; his fiancee Emily Groshek; and, his paternal grandmother Mildred Uhl.
Information for this short biography about Army Specialist Eugene August Uhl III was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Crash killed three from state," November 17, 2003; Chicago Tribune, "A destiny fulfilled leaves hearts broken," November 23, 2003; Portage County Gazette, "Sgt. Eugene A. Uhl III"; Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 74, "Relating to: the life and service of Sergeant Eugene A. Uhl III," March 9, 2004; Wisconsin 2003 Senate Joint Resolution 68, "Relating to: the life and service of Sergeant Eugene A. Uhl III," March 9, 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 ]
Army Specialist Eugene A. Uhl III - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/23/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Specialist Eugene August Uhl III, 21, of Amherst, Wisconsin, was killed on Saturday, November 15, 2003. He was one of 17 military service members killed when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters crashed in mid-air over the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. Specialist Uhl was assigned to Battery C, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted that two other Wisconsin soldiers were also killed in the crash: They were Army Sergeant Warren S. Hansen, 36, of Clintonville, and Army Second Lieutenant Jeremy L. Wolfe, 27, of Menomonie. At the time the incident was the single worst loss of life to that point in the Iraq War. The Journal Sentinel said Uhl and Hansen had grown up only 30 miles apart in east-central Wisconsin. Eugene Uhl III's father, Eugene Jr., served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in 1968. His grandfather Eugene served in World War II and the Korean War.The Journal Sentinel also mentioned that, "Uhl was his family's only son, the youngest of four children, and the last male family member likely to pass on the Uhl name." He joined the National Guard in 1999, then entered the regular Army in June 2002. Uhl had arrived in the Middle East in February of 2003. Eugene would have turned 22 on Thanksgiving of 2003. He had planned to get married in June of 2004.
The Chicago Tribune mentioned that Amherst is a small central Wisconsin community with a population of around 1,024. Being the only male sibling in the family, Uhl could have opted for combat exemption under the Sullivan Act. But, Eugene's interest in the military was strong and he signed up for the National Guard at 17 years old. After graduating from high school he worked as a bank teller in Stevens Point and served weekend duty with the National Guard. He joined the Regular Army with a friend on the "buddy system" in mid-2002.
The Portage County Gazette notes that Eugene Uhl III was born on November 27, 1981, in Waupaca, Wisconsin. He graduated from Amherst High School in 2000. In high school he participated in track, cross country, basketball, and the student council.
Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 74 says that Uhl enjoyed hunting and angling since his youth. Wisconsin 2003 Senate Joint Resolution 68 includes horseback riding as one of Eugene's interests. Two of Uhl's military awards include the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
At the time of his death Army Specialist Eugene Uhl III was survived by his parents Eugene and Joan Uhl Jr.; three sisters Cheryl (Marty) Andersen, Chastity Uhl, and Charity Uhl; his fiancee Emily Groshek; and, his paternal grandmother Mildred Uhl.
Information for this short biography about Army Specialist Eugene August Uhl III was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Crash killed three from state," November 17, 2003; Chicago Tribune, "A destiny fulfilled leaves hearts broken," November 23, 2003; Portage County Gazette, "Sgt. Eugene A. Uhl III"; Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 74, "Relating to: the life and service of Sergeant Eugene A. Uhl III," March 9, 2004; Wisconsin 2003 Senate Joint Resolution 68, "Relating to: the life and service of Sergeant Eugene A. Uhl III," March 9, 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, August 16, 2011
Army Sergeant Warren S. Hansen - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
16 August 2011
Army Sergeant Warren S. Hansen - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/16/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Sergeant Warren Scott Hansen, 36, Clintonville, Wisconsin, was killed on Saturday, November 15, 2003, when two UH Black Hawk helicopters collided in mid-air and crashed in the northern city of Mosul, Iraq. He was one of three Wisconsin solders killed in the incident. Sergeant Hansen was assigned to the 9th Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes the other two Wisconsin soldiers killed in the crash as Army Specialist Eugene A. Uhl III, 21, of Amherst, and Army Second Lieutenant Jeremy L. Wolfe, 27, of Menomonie. Seventeen 101st Airborne Division soldiers were killed in the crash. Hansen's late father had served in the military and his stepfather was a Marine in the Vietnam War. Hansen had been manager of his high school's basketball team. The Journal Sentinel went on to mention Hansen worked in maintenance and handled inspections for his aviation unit in the 101st Airborne Division.
According to Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 72 Sergeant Hansen was was born on May 2, 1967. He was the crew chief on his helicopter at the time of his death.
An obituary posted by Clintonville VFW Post 664, notes Sergeant Hansen had been in the military for 17 years and had served in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. He also had served tours in Korea, Germany, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Egypt. The posting also notes Hansen was born at the US Army Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. He attended St. Martin Lutheran School, Clintonville. At the age of 15, Warren received the Ft. Howard Paper Foundation Medal of Valor Award for saving a person who had fallen through the ice while ice fishing at the Cloverleaf Lakes near Clintonville. He was single and joined the military soon after gradating from Clintonville High School in 1986. His hobbies included golf, football, baseball, volleyball, ice fishing, water skiing, deer hunting and darts.
Some of Sergeant Hansen's military awards include: Bronze Star; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal With 2 Stars; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Korean Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Service Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbon Basic Level; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal - B; Multinational Force And Observers; Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia); Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait); Presidential Unit Citation; Valorous Unit Award; Meritorious Unit Commendation; and, The Army Superior Unit Award.
At the time of his death Army Sergeant Warren Hansen was survived by: his mother Beth (Hempel) Karlson; stepfather James Karlson; brother Matthew Hansen; stepbrother Peter Karlson; paternal Grandparents Rose Thoyre and Evelyn Karlson; aunts Margo Hempel, Terry (Jerry) Stollfuss, Gail Schindler, Lillian (Eldon), Judy Schroeder, Nancy (Harold) Blum; uncles: Scott (Pam) Hempel; Charles (Dixie) Thoyre; and, niece Leah Karlson. He was preceded in death by his Father (James Hansen in 1972 while in the military).
An Associated Press release found on afwmf.org mentions that in honor of Hansen, his home town of Clintonville officially renamed River Street in his memory. It is now called Staff Sergeant Warren Hansen Drive.
Information for this short biography about Army Sergeant Warren Scott Hansen was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Crash killed 3 from state," November 17, 2003; Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 72, "Relating to: the life and military service of United States Army Staff Sergeant Warren Scott Hansen"; Clintonville VFW Post 664 Obituary Posting, "Life Member SSG Warren S. Hansen"; afwmt.org, Associated Press release, "Street renamed for fallen Wisconsin soldier"; 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 Sergeant Warren S. Hansen - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/16/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Sergeant Warren Scott Hansen, 36, Clintonville, Wisconsin, was killed on Saturday, November 15, 2003, when two UH Black Hawk helicopters collided in mid-air and crashed in the northern city of Mosul, Iraq. He was one of three Wisconsin solders killed in the incident. Sergeant Hansen was assigned to the 9th Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes the other two Wisconsin soldiers killed in the crash as Army Specialist Eugene A. Uhl III, 21, of Amherst, and Army Second Lieutenant Jeremy L. Wolfe, 27, of Menomonie. Seventeen 101st Airborne Division soldiers were killed in the crash. Hansen's late father had served in the military and his stepfather was a Marine in the Vietnam War. Hansen had been manager of his high school's basketball team. The Journal Sentinel went on to mention Hansen worked in maintenance and handled inspections for his aviation unit in the 101st Airborne Division.
According to Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 72 Sergeant Hansen was was born on May 2, 1967. He was the crew chief on his helicopter at the time of his death.
An obituary posted by Clintonville VFW Post 664, notes Sergeant Hansen had been in the military for 17 years and had served in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. He also had served tours in Korea, Germany, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Egypt. The posting also notes Hansen was born at the US Army Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. He attended St. Martin Lutheran School, Clintonville. At the age of 15, Warren received the Ft. Howard Paper Foundation Medal of Valor Award for saving a person who had fallen through the ice while ice fishing at the Cloverleaf Lakes near Clintonville. He was single and joined the military soon after gradating from Clintonville High School in 1986. His hobbies included golf, football, baseball, volleyball, ice fishing, water skiing, deer hunting and darts.
Some of Sergeant Hansen's military awards include: Bronze Star; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal With 2 Stars; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Korean Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Service Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbon Basic Level; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal - B; Multinational Force And Observers; Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia); Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait); Presidential Unit Citation; Valorous Unit Award; Meritorious Unit Commendation; and, The Army Superior Unit Award.
At the time of his death Army Sergeant Warren Hansen was survived by: his mother Beth (Hempel) Karlson; stepfather James Karlson; brother Matthew Hansen; stepbrother Peter Karlson; paternal Grandparents Rose Thoyre and Evelyn Karlson; aunts Margo Hempel, Terry (Jerry) Stollfuss, Gail Schindler, Lillian (Eldon), Judy Schroeder, Nancy (Harold) Blum; uncles: Scott (Pam) Hempel; Charles (Dixie) Thoyre; and, niece Leah Karlson. He was preceded in death by his Father (James Hansen in 1972 while in the military).
An Associated Press release found on afwmf.org mentions that in honor of Hansen, his home town of Clintonville officially renamed River Street in his memory. It is now called Staff Sergeant Warren Hansen Drive.
Information for this short biography about Army Sergeant Warren Scott Hansen was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Crash killed 3 from state," November 17, 2003; Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 72, "Relating to: the life and military service of United States Army Staff Sergeant Warren Scott Hansen"; Clintonville VFW Post 664 Obituary Posting, "Life Member SSG Warren S. Hansen"; afwmt.org, Associated Press release, "Street renamed for fallen Wisconsin soldier"; 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, August 9, 2011
Army Private First Class Rachel K. Bosveld - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
9 August 2011
Army Private First Class Rachel K. Bosveld - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/9/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Private First Class Rachel Krista Heather Bosveld, 19, Waupun, Wisconsin, was killed Sunday, October 26, 2003, in Baghdad, Iraq. She was killed during a mortar attack on the Abu Ghraib Police Station. Private First Class Bosveld was in the Army's 527th Military Police, V Corps, out of Giesen, Germany. Bosveld went to boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, right after graduating from Waupun High School in 2002. She had also spent two yeas in high school in Oshkosh. She arrived in Iraq in March of 2003. Bosveld's father is an Army veteran; her stepbrother, Aaron Krebs, was in the Marines; and her older brother Graig had also been in the Army.
The Web site channel3000.com notes Bosveld was a military police officer training Iraqi officers when she was killed. She was on night patrol where she thought she would be safer, but had recently switched to day patrol. She had sustained injuries in an earlier attack in September when the vehicle she was in was destroyed. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes Army Private First Class Rachel K. Bosveld was the state's first female soldier to die in war since Army Sergeant Cheryl LaBeau-O'Brien, of Caledonia, was killed in a helicopter crash during the 1991 Gulf War.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel went on to say Rachel had hoped to at some point go to college with an interest in law enforcement. Or, perhaps be a graphic artist. She had played the violin since the fourth grade, done oil painting, and had been an "innovative and reliable" student director for the drama club. She played soccer and sang in the choir at Waupun High.
Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 57 notes Rachel Bosveld was born on November 7, 1983, in Neenah, Wisconsin. The Web site iraq.pigstye.net with information gleaned from The Fond Du Lac Reporter notes Rachel was just under two months old when she was adopted by the Bosvelds. They had been serving as foster parents when Rachel came to them as a neglected baby.
At the time of her death Army Private First Class Rachel Bosveld was survived by her mother Mary Bosveld; father and stepmother Marvin and Julie Bosveld; older brother Craig Bosveld; stepbrother Aaron Krebs; stepsister Jamie Krebs; and, maternal grandmother Marion Swonger.
The Post Crescent out of the Appleton area notes Rachel's mother Mary is in the process of gathering support to create a Wisconsin Women Veteran's' Memorial for the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars. She hoped the site might be near the Fox Cities of Grand Chute or Appleton.
Information for this short biography about Army Private First Class Rachel Krista Heather Bosveld was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Her heart had been set on Army, but now she longed to come home," October 29, 2003; channel3000.com, "Wisconsin Soldier Killed In Baghdad Was 'Chosen Child,'" October, 28, 2003; 2003 Wisconsin Assembly Joint Resolution 57, "Relating to: the life Army Private First Class Rachel Bosveld"; iraq.pigstye.com (Fond Du Lac Reporter), "Rachel Bosveld," November 3, 2003; The Post Crescent, "Daughter's death sparks idea for war memorial," May 29, 2011; 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 Private First Class Rachel K. Bosveld - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/9/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Private First Class Rachel Krista Heather Bosveld, 19, Waupun, Wisconsin, was killed Sunday, October 26, 2003, in Baghdad, Iraq. She was killed during a mortar attack on the Abu Ghraib Police Station. Private First Class Bosveld was in the Army's 527th Military Police, V Corps, out of Giesen, Germany. Bosveld went to boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, right after graduating from Waupun High School in 2002. She had also spent two yeas in high school in Oshkosh. She arrived in Iraq in March of 2003. Bosveld's father is an Army veteran; her stepbrother, Aaron Krebs, was in the Marines; and her older brother Graig had also been in the Army.
The Web site channel3000.com notes Bosveld was a military police officer training Iraqi officers when she was killed. She was on night patrol where she thought she would be safer, but had recently switched to day patrol. She had sustained injuries in an earlier attack in September when the vehicle she was in was destroyed. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes Army Private First Class Rachel K. Bosveld was the state's first female soldier to die in war since Army Sergeant Cheryl LaBeau-O'Brien, of Caledonia, was killed in a helicopter crash during the 1991 Gulf War.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel went on to say Rachel had hoped to at some point go to college with an interest in law enforcement. Or, perhaps be a graphic artist. She had played the violin since the fourth grade, done oil painting, and had been an "innovative and reliable" student director for the drama club. She played soccer and sang in the choir at Waupun High.
Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 57 notes Rachel Bosveld was born on November 7, 1983, in Neenah, Wisconsin. The Web site iraq.pigstye.net with information gleaned from The Fond Du Lac Reporter notes Rachel was just under two months old when she was adopted by the Bosvelds. They had been serving as foster parents when Rachel came to them as a neglected baby.
At the time of her death Army Private First Class Rachel Bosveld was survived by her mother Mary Bosveld; father and stepmother Marvin and Julie Bosveld; older brother Craig Bosveld; stepbrother Aaron Krebs; stepsister Jamie Krebs; and, maternal grandmother Marion Swonger.
The Post Crescent out of the Appleton area notes Rachel's mother Mary is in the process of gathering support to create a Wisconsin Women Veteran's' Memorial for the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars. She hoped the site might be near the Fox Cities of Grand Chute or Appleton.
Information for this short biography about Army Private First Class Rachel Krista Heather Bosveld was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Her heart had been set on Army, but now she longed to come home," October 29, 2003; channel3000.com, "Wisconsin Soldier Killed In Baghdad Was 'Chosen Child,'" October, 28, 2003; 2003 Wisconsin Assembly Joint Resolution 57, "Relating to: the life Army Private First Class Rachel Bosveld"; iraq.pigstye.com (Fond Du Lac Reporter), "Rachel Bosveld," November 3, 2003; The Post Crescent, "Daughter's death sparks idea for war memorial," May 29, 2011; 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, August 2, 2011
Army Specialist Paul J. Sturino - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
2 August 2011
Army Specialist Paul J. Sturino - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/2/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Specialist Paul Joseph Sturino, 21, Rice Lake, Wisconsin, died on Monday, September 22, 2003, in Quest, Iraq. Quest is south of the northeastern Iraqi city of Mosul. He was assigned to Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 320 Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Initial military reports noted Sturino died from a non-combat accidental weapons discharge from another soldier. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned Paul was originally with a tank unit based in Lawton, Oklahoma and then transferred to the 101st Airborne in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to be a paratrooper. He went to Iraq in March of 2003. The Journal Sentinel went on to say Sturino had re-enlisted in the 101st for another year but his tour of duty was also extended due to the war. His older brother was also in the Army and has served in Iraq. His father was in the Navy during the Vietnam War. His grandfather served during World War II and, his great-grandfather served during World War I. Paul graduated from Rice Lake High School in 2001 and was on the wrestling team. He also attended Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. He had talked about perhaps becoming a teacher after his Army service.
The Web site iraq.pigsty.net via information from twincities.com notes Sturino, "...hoped to return home, go to college and eventually become a history teacher, policeman, or game warden." Sturino joined the Army in 2001 after graduating from high school. Family is quoted as saying, "He loved tinkering with his car and 1/2-ton pickup. His goal when he got home was to finish restoring his 1969 Chevy Nova." He also had a fishing boat which he had built.
Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 58 notes that Paul Sturino was born on in Cumberland, Wisconsin, on September 14, 1982. The Web site cbsnews.com noted Paul had often spent summers in Kenosha where he had spent three summers on the Barracuda Swim Team. The Web site militarytimes.com using a compilation of Associated Press articles mentions Paul’s grandparents, George and Gloria, ran a family restaurant in Kenosha for years, so Paul spent time in that Wisconsin city.
An article about Paul on the Web site chippewa.com mentions Paul told his family he wished to get home and go hunting and fishing.
At the time of his death Army Specialist Paul Sturino was survived by his mother Chris Wetzel and father Dino Sturino; brother Alonzo Sturino; sister Amy Sturino; uncle Duane Sturino; maternal grandparents Arnold and Marilyn Peer; and, paternal grandmother Gloria Sturino.
Army Specialist Paul J. Sturino was laid to rest with full honors at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin.
Information for this short biography about Army Specialist Paul Joseph Sturino was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Rice Lake soldier dies of gunshot wound in Iraq," September 24, 2003; iraq.pigsty.net, via twincities.com, "Paul J. Sturino," September 25, 2003; Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 58, "Relating to: the life and public service of Paul J. Sturino," December 19, 2003; cbsnews.com; militarytimes.com via information from The Associated Press,"Army Specialist Paul J. Sturino"; chippewa.com, "Wisconsin Soldier Killed in Iraq," September 23, 2003; 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 Paul J. Sturino - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 8/2/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Specialist Paul Joseph Sturino, 21, Rice Lake, Wisconsin, died on Monday, September 22, 2003, in Quest, Iraq. Quest is south of the northeastern Iraqi city of Mosul. He was assigned to Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 320 Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Initial military reports noted Sturino died from a non-combat accidental weapons discharge from another soldier. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned Paul was originally with a tank unit based in Lawton, Oklahoma and then transferred to the 101st Airborne in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to be a paratrooper. He went to Iraq in March of 2003. The Journal Sentinel went on to say Sturino had re-enlisted in the 101st for another year but his tour of duty was also extended due to the war. His older brother was also in the Army and has served in Iraq. His father was in the Navy during the Vietnam War. His grandfather served during World War II and, his great-grandfather served during World War I. Paul graduated from Rice Lake High School in 2001 and was on the wrestling team. He also attended Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. He had talked about perhaps becoming a teacher after his Army service.
The Web site iraq.pigsty.net via information from twincities.com notes Sturino, "...hoped to return home, go to college and eventually become a history teacher, policeman, or game warden." Sturino joined the Army in 2001 after graduating from high school. Family is quoted as saying, "He loved tinkering with his car and 1/2-ton pickup. His goal when he got home was to finish restoring his 1969 Chevy Nova." He also had a fishing boat which he had built.
Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 58 notes that Paul Sturino was born on in Cumberland, Wisconsin, on September 14, 1982. The Web site cbsnews.com noted Paul had often spent summers in Kenosha where he had spent three summers on the Barracuda Swim Team. The Web site militarytimes.com using a compilation of Associated Press articles mentions Paul’s grandparents, George and Gloria, ran a family restaurant in Kenosha for years, so Paul spent time in that Wisconsin city.
An article about Paul on the Web site chippewa.com mentions Paul told his family he wished to get home and go hunting and fishing.
At the time of his death Army Specialist Paul Sturino was survived by his mother Chris Wetzel and father Dino Sturino; brother Alonzo Sturino; sister Amy Sturino; uncle Duane Sturino; maternal grandparents Arnold and Marilyn Peer; and, paternal grandmother Gloria Sturino.
Army Specialist Paul J. Sturino was laid to rest with full honors at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin.
Information for this short biography about Army Specialist Paul Joseph Sturino was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Rice Lake soldier dies of gunshot wound in Iraq," September 24, 2003; iraq.pigsty.net, via twincities.com, "Paul J. Sturino," September 25, 2003; Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 58, "Relating to: the life and public service of Paul J. Sturino," December 19, 2003; cbsnews.com; militarytimes.com via information from The Associated Press,"Army Specialist Paul J. Sturino"; chippewa.com, "Wisconsin Soldier Killed in Iraq," September 23, 2003; 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, July 26, 2011
Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Dan H. Gabrielson - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
26 July 2011
Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Dan H. Gabrielson - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 7/26/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Rerserve Sergeant First Class Dan Henry Gabrielson, 40, Frederic, Wisconsin, was killed on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, in Baquba, Iraq. His convoy came under hostile fire and attack. Baquba is about 45 miles northeast of Baghdad. Gabrielson was a 22 year veteran of the Army Reserve. He was in the Army Reserve's 652nd Engineer Company based out of Ellsworth, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said Gabrielson was a specialist in repairing construction equipment. He worked as a mechanic and machinist in the unit's motor pool and was in charge of bridge building equipment. Gabrielson had taken over the role of platoon sergeant for his unit and was studying to become a warrant officer. He was promoted from staff sergeant to sergeant first class after his bridge building unit was sent to Iraq. The Journal Sentinel also mentioned the 652nd shipped out to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on February 13, 2003, and was sent overseas by April of 2003. The unit had 179 members activated for the war. The Journal Sentinel went on to say that In civilian life Dan was a CNC machining programmer for Nexen a manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes. He joined Nexen Group, previously called Horton Manufacturing, not long after graduating from technical school. Frederic, Wisconsin, is a small town of 1200 located about 75 miles northwest of Eau Claire.
A Minnesota Public Radio article notes Dan Gabrielson was laid to rest in Spooner, Wisconsin, where his parents lived and where he grew up. Some of his military awards and medals include: The Bronze Star; Army Commendation medal; Meritorious Service medal; and, the Purple Heart. Gabrielson's nephew Specialist Scott Parker was also serving in his platoon.
A Baltimore Sun article said Dan had met his wife while still in high school. They had lived in Frederic for many years. The story went on to say, "He was a deer hunter, collected Remington Model 600 rifles, and was active in 4-H with his children." The impetus of the article from the Maryland paper was to gain some understanding of how one local soldier's death impacted a small town; and, at the time it was thought the Iraq War was generally over. Sergeant First Class Dan H. Gabrielson was the first military reservist from the state of Wisconsin, and the third military service person from the state to be killed in Iraq. The war was still only a few months old; although at the time, Saddam Hussein was still yet to be found, President George W. Bush declared major combat operations over with on May 1, 2003, just shortly before Gabrielson's death. The town of Frederic, friends, and family were taken by surprise by the continuation of hostilities and Dan's death.
Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 48 says Dan was born on September 24, 1962. At the time of his death Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Dan Gabrielson was survived by: his wife Peggy Gabrielson; his son Dustin; two daughters, Audra, and Vanessa; and, his parents Henry and Ella Gabrielson.
Information for this short biography about Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Dan Henry Gabrielson was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "State Army reservist killed in ambush on convoy in Iraq," July 11, 2003; news.minnesota.publicradio.org, "Wisconsin soldier laid to rest," July 23, 2003; Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 48, "Relating to: the life of Sergeant First Class Dan Henry Gabrielson," September 29, 2003; baltimoresun.com, "Wisconsin town awakens to reality of Iraq," July 17, 2003; 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 Reserve Sergeant First Class Dan H. Gabrielson - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 7/26/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Rerserve Sergeant First Class Dan Henry Gabrielson, 40, Frederic, Wisconsin, was killed on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, in Baquba, Iraq. His convoy came under hostile fire and attack. Baquba is about 45 miles northeast of Baghdad. Gabrielson was a 22 year veteran of the Army Reserve. He was in the Army Reserve's 652nd Engineer Company based out of Ellsworth, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said Gabrielson was a specialist in repairing construction equipment. He worked as a mechanic and machinist in the unit's motor pool and was in charge of bridge building equipment. Gabrielson had taken over the role of platoon sergeant for his unit and was studying to become a warrant officer. He was promoted from staff sergeant to sergeant first class after his bridge building unit was sent to Iraq. The Journal Sentinel also mentioned the 652nd shipped out to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on February 13, 2003, and was sent overseas by April of 2003. The unit had 179 members activated for the war. The Journal Sentinel went on to say that In civilian life Dan was a CNC machining programmer for Nexen a manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes. He joined Nexen Group, previously called Horton Manufacturing, not long after graduating from technical school. Frederic, Wisconsin, is a small town of 1200 located about 75 miles northwest of Eau Claire.
A Minnesota Public Radio article notes Dan Gabrielson was laid to rest in Spooner, Wisconsin, where his parents lived and where he grew up. Some of his military awards and medals include: The Bronze Star; Army Commendation medal; Meritorious Service medal; and, the Purple Heart. Gabrielson's nephew Specialist Scott Parker was also serving in his platoon.
A Baltimore Sun article said Dan had met his wife while still in high school. They had lived in Frederic for many years. The story went on to say, "He was a deer hunter, collected Remington Model 600 rifles, and was active in 4-H with his children." The impetus of the article from the Maryland paper was to gain some understanding of how one local soldier's death impacted a small town; and, at the time it was thought the Iraq War was generally over. Sergeant First Class Dan H. Gabrielson was the first military reservist from the state of Wisconsin, and the third military service person from the state to be killed in Iraq. The war was still only a few months old; although at the time, Saddam Hussein was still yet to be found, President George W. Bush declared major combat operations over with on May 1, 2003, just shortly before Gabrielson's death. The town of Frederic, friends, and family were taken by surprise by the continuation of hostilities and Dan's death.
Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 48 says Dan was born on September 24, 1962. At the time of his death Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Dan Gabrielson was survived by: his wife Peggy Gabrielson; his son Dustin; two daughters, Audra, and Vanessa; and, his parents Henry and Ella Gabrielson.
Information for this short biography about Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Dan Henry Gabrielson was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "State Army reservist killed in ambush on convoy in Iraq," July 11, 2003; news.minnesota.publicradio.org, "Wisconsin soldier laid to rest," July 23, 2003; Wisconsin 2003 Assembly Joint Resolution 48, "Relating to: the life of Sergeant First Class Dan Henry Gabrielson," September 29, 2003; baltimoresun.com, "Wisconsin town awakens to reality of Iraq," July 17, 2003; 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, July 19, 2011
Army Major Mathew E. Schram - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
19 July 2011
Army Major Mathew E. Schram - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 7/19/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Major Mathew Earl Schram, 36, Brookfield, Wisconsin, was killed in Haditha, Iraq, on Monday, May 26, 2003. Major Schram was attached to Headquarters Troop, Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, out of Fort Carson, Colorado. Haditha is around 100 miles northwest of Baghdad. He was in a resupply convoy which came under enemy attack via rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns. Mathew was a native of Brookfield, Wisconsin, and born on January 25, 1967. He graduated from Brookfield Central High School in 1985. Mathew had played football and tennis in school. He also was a runner and played guitar.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned that Schram was in ROTC while at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater before joining the Army in 1989. He graduated from UW-Whitewater in 1990 with a degree in political science. Schram was a veteran of the first Gulf War in Kuwait 12 years prior to his death. He was also a veteran of America's mission in Somalia, as well as serving two tours in Croatia. The Journal Sentinel went on to say people that knew Schram said he had a long interest in the military. His father had served in the Korean War. Schram received his master's degree in organizational management in 2002 during his assignment to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
At the time of his death Army Major Mathew Schram was survived by his father Earl; brothers, David, Phil, and Bob; sisters Carol Barr and Sue Kuske; stepmother Audrey; and, eight nieces and nephews. His mother Sarah Schram died of cancer in 1991.
Information for this short biography about Army Major Mathew Earl Schram was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Soldier's ideal never wavered," May 28, 2003; findagrave.com, ""Maj Mathew Earl "Schrambo" Schram""; 2003 Wisconsin Assembly Joint Resolution 36, "Relating to: the life and military service of Major Mathew E. Schram," May 29, 2003; 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 Mathew E. Schram - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - Afghanistan/Iraq
This entry was posted on 7/19/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Major Mathew Earl Schram, 36, Brookfield, Wisconsin, was killed in Haditha, Iraq, on Monday, May 26, 2003. Major Schram was attached to Headquarters Troop, Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, out of Fort Carson, Colorado. Haditha is around 100 miles northwest of Baghdad. He was in a resupply convoy which came under enemy attack via rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns. Mathew was a native of Brookfield, Wisconsin, and born on January 25, 1967. He graduated from Brookfield Central High School in 1985. Mathew had played football and tennis in school. He also was a runner and played guitar.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned that Schram was in ROTC while at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater before joining the Army in 1989. He graduated from UW-Whitewater in 1990 with a degree in political science. Schram was a veteran of the first Gulf War in Kuwait 12 years prior to his death. He was also a veteran of America's mission in Somalia, as well as serving two tours in Croatia. The Journal Sentinel went on to say people that knew Schram said he had a long interest in the military. His father had served in the Korean War. Schram received his master's degree in organizational management in 2002 during his assignment to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
At the time of his death Army Major Mathew Schram was survived by his father Earl; brothers, David, Phil, and Bob; sisters Carol Barr and Sue Kuske; stepmother Audrey; and, eight nieces and nephews. His mother Sarah Schram died of cancer in 1991.
Information for this short biography about Army Major Mathew Earl Schram was pieced together from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Soldier's ideal never wavered," May 28, 2003; findagrave.com, ""Maj Mathew Earl "Schrambo" Schram""; 2003 Wisconsin Assembly Joint Resolution 36, "Relating to: the life and military service of Major Mathew E. Schram," May 29, 2003; 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, July 12, 2011
Marine Corps Sergeant Kirk A. Straseskie - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation Afghanistan / Iraq
12 July 2011
Marine Corps Sergeant Kirk A. Straseskie - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation Afghanistan / Iraq
Marine Sergeant Kirk Allen Straseskie, 23, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin died near Hilla, Iraq on Monday, May 19, 2003. He died while participating in the rescue of the crew of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter that crashed in Shat al-Hillah canal. Four Marines on the helicopter also died. Sergeant Straseskie was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division based out of Camp Pendleton, California. Hilla is about 60 miles south of Baghdad.
Wisconsin Assembly 2003 Joint Resolution 23 notes that Kirk Allen Straseskie was born on November 19, 1979, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned Kirk graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1998. During his school years he played linebacker on the football team, wrestled, and ran the 400 meters in track. He was also remembered as enjoying playing the violin. Straseskie also had volunteered with disabled children. He joined the Marines after high school.
The Journal Sentinel went on to say Kirk Strasekie was the youngest of four sons in his family. Kirk's father had served with the Army National Guard for 26 years and retired as a first sergeant. His grandfather was in the Army during World War II. Strasekie's next older brother was in the Army National Guard as a lieutenant and was also in Iraq. Kirk's mother had died a few years before his death in Iraq.
Family is quoted as mentioning Kirk had considered a career in law enforcement. The Journal Sentinel also mentioned Kirk had been pictured in an April, 2003 Los Angeles Times story about American troops stationed in post-invasion Iraq.
At the time of his death Kirk Straseskie was survived by his father and stepmother John and Barbara Strasekie; brothers John Jr., Christopher, and Ryan; maternal grandparents Ken and Janice Helmer; paternal grandmother Yvonne Straseske; and, his fiancee Kate Klossner. He was preceeded in death by his mother Dianna Straseskie.
Marine Sergeant Kirk Straseskie was the first Wisconsin military service person to be killed in the Iraq War since it began in March of 2003.
Information for this short biography of Kirk A. Straseskie was pieced together from information from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A Native Son Lost in Iraq," May 21, 2003; iraq.pigstye.net, "Sgt Kirk Allen Straseskie," Posted May 29, 2003; leatherneck.com, "Marine 'died as he lived'" via Post-Crescent information; chippewa.com, "Wisconsin Marine drowns in Iraq rescue attempt," May 21, 2003; legacy.com, "kirk-allen-straseskie"; 2003 Wisconsin Assembly Joint Resolution 34, "Relating to: the life of Marine Sergeant Kirk Allen Straseskie," May 28, 2003; Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs "Fallen Heroes Page"; and, CNN.com "War Casualties Page."
Marine Corps Sergeant Kirk A. Straseskie - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation Afghanistan / Iraq
Marine Sergeant Kirk Allen Straseskie, 23, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin died near Hilla, Iraq on Monday, May 19, 2003. He died while participating in the rescue of the crew of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter that crashed in Shat al-Hillah canal. Four Marines on the helicopter also died. Sergeant Straseskie was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division based out of Camp Pendleton, California. Hilla is about 60 miles south of Baghdad.
Wisconsin Assembly 2003 Joint Resolution 23 notes that Kirk Allen Straseskie was born on November 19, 1979, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned Kirk graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1998. During his school years he played linebacker on the football team, wrestled, and ran the 400 meters in track. He was also remembered as enjoying playing the violin. Straseskie also had volunteered with disabled children. He joined the Marines after high school.
The Journal Sentinel went on to say Kirk Strasekie was the youngest of four sons in his family. Kirk's father had served with the Army National Guard for 26 years and retired as a first sergeant. His grandfather was in the Army during World War II. Strasekie's next older brother was in the Army National Guard as a lieutenant and was also in Iraq. Kirk's mother had died a few years before his death in Iraq.
Family is quoted as mentioning Kirk had considered a career in law enforcement. The Journal Sentinel also mentioned Kirk had been pictured in an April, 2003 Los Angeles Times story about American troops stationed in post-invasion Iraq.
At the time of his death Kirk Straseskie was survived by his father and stepmother John and Barbara Strasekie; brothers John Jr., Christopher, and Ryan; maternal grandparents Ken and Janice Helmer; paternal grandmother Yvonne Straseske; and, his fiancee Kate Klossner. He was preceeded in death by his mother Dianna Straseskie.
Marine Sergeant Kirk Straseskie was the first Wisconsin military service person to be killed in the Iraq War since it began in March of 2003.
Information for this short biography of Kirk A. Straseskie was pieced together from information from the following sources: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A Native Son Lost in Iraq," May 21, 2003; iraq.pigstye.net, "Sgt Kirk Allen Straseskie," Posted May 29, 2003; leatherneck.com, "Marine 'died as he lived'" via Post-Crescent information; chippewa.com, "Wisconsin Marine drowns in Iraq rescue attempt," May 21, 2003; legacy.com, "kirk-allen-straseskie"; 2003 Wisconsin Assembly Joint Resolution 34, "Relating to: the life of Marine Sergeant Kirk Allen Straseskie," May 28, 2003; 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 ]
[ 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, July 5, 2011
Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis M. Johnson - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - September 11, 2001 Attack
5 July 2011
Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis M. Johnson - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - September 11, 2001 Attack
This entry was posted on 7/5/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Michael Johnson, 48, of Port Edwards, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, September 11, 2001. He was killed when hijacked American Airlines flight 77 was crashed into the Pentagon during the September 11 terrorist attacks. Johnson was assigned to the Army staff at the Pentagon. Lieutenant Colonel Johnson was an Adjutant General Corps Officer. He was on his second tour at the Pentagon, with his most recent assignment being the Chief of Personnel Services.
Dennis Johnson was a native of Port Edwards, Wisconsin. He was born April 1, 1953. Port Edwards is a town with adjacent Village of Port Edwards with a combined population of around 3500. They are located near the center of the state along the Wisconsin River just south of the city of Wisconsin Rapids. Johnson graduated from John Edwards High School, Port Edwards, Wisconsin in 1971. He began his military training in the ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He graduated there in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Johnson was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Adjutant General Corps in December of 1975.
Among Johnson's earlier career assignments were tours of duty at Fort Knox, Kentucky; then, Mainz, Germany. He received training in Military Club Management and served as the Area Club Manager at his duty station in Germany. In the mid 1980s he attended Florida International University in Miami, Florida, graduating with a Master’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.
He spent assignments at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and there also served as the Installation Club Manager, and later as the Chief of Personnel for Headquarters Company. In August 1988 he was assigned to Fort Richardson, Alaska, to head the Command for 203rd Personnel Service Company.
After Alaska, Johnson attended the Command and General Staff College as a staff leader at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. After a year there he was assignment to the Pentagon in 1991 as a Program Budget Officer; later, as the Executive Officer to the Director of Operations and Support for the Army Budget Office.
After the first Pentagon tour he was sent to Wheeler Army Air Force Base on Oahu, Hawaii, as the Chief Resource Management Officer for the Defense Information Systems Agency, Pacific. His next orders brought him to Alexandria, Virginia, in 1998 where he worked at ATEC/OPTEC in the Operational Test and Evaluation Command as the Deputy Chief of Staff-Personnel. In May of 2000 Johnson accepted what was to become his last assignment and it was as the Chief of Personnel Services for the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Pentagon.
Lieutenant Colonel Johnson was remembered as a loyal and dedicated soldier. Co-workers said he treated people in his department like family and made it a point to speak with people as often as possible.
Johnson met his wife Joyce in college in 1973 and they married in 1979. He is remembered as an honest, loving husband and father.
Lieutenant Colonel Johnson’s military awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster); Purple Heart; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd award); Joint Meritorious Unit Award (with Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Superior Unit Award; and, the Army Staff Badge.
At the time of his death Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Johnson was survived by his wife, Joyce; two children, Dawn and Cassie; parents, Bob and Elva Johnson; and, his three younger siblings, Diane Czlapinski, Richard Johnson, and Gail Lindner.
On September 29, 2001, Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Johnson received full military honors and was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Information for this short biography about Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Michael Johnson was pieced together from the following sources: penagonmemorial.org, "LTC Dennis M. Johnson"; 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 Lieutenant Colonel Dennis M. Johnson - Wisconsin Military Casualty Compilation - September 11, 2001 Attack
This entry was posted on 7/5/2011 1:30 AM and is filed under Wisconsin Military Casualties Afghanistan Iraq Compilation.
Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Michael Johnson, 48, of Port Edwards, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, September 11, 2001. He was killed when hijacked American Airlines flight 77 was crashed into the Pentagon during the September 11 terrorist attacks. Johnson was assigned to the Army staff at the Pentagon. Lieutenant Colonel Johnson was an Adjutant General Corps Officer. He was on his second tour at the Pentagon, with his most recent assignment being the Chief of Personnel Services.
Dennis Johnson was a native of Port Edwards, Wisconsin. He was born April 1, 1953. Port Edwards is a town with adjacent Village of Port Edwards with a combined population of around 3500. They are located near the center of the state along the Wisconsin River just south of the city of Wisconsin Rapids. Johnson graduated from John Edwards High School, Port Edwards, Wisconsin in 1971. He began his military training in the ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He graduated there in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Johnson was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Adjutant General Corps in December of 1975.
Among Johnson's earlier career assignments were tours of duty at Fort Knox, Kentucky; then, Mainz, Germany. He received training in Military Club Management and served as the Area Club Manager at his duty station in Germany. In the mid 1980s he attended Florida International University in Miami, Florida, graduating with a Master’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.
He spent assignments at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and there also served as the Installation Club Manager, and later as the Chief of Personnel for Headquarters Company. In August 1988 he was assigned to Fort Richardson, Alaska, to head the Command for 203rd Personnel Service Company.
After Alaska, Johnson attended the Command and General Staff College as a staff leader at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. After a year there he was assignment to the Pentagon in 1991 as a Program Budget Officer; later, as the Executive Officer to the Director of Operations and Support for the Army Budget Office.
After the first Pentagon tour he was sent to Wheeler Army Air Force Base on Oahu, Hawaii, as the Chief Resource Management Officer for the Defense Information Systems Agency, Pacific. His next orders brought him to Alexandria, Virginia, in 1998 where he worked at ATEC/OPTEC in the Operational Test and Evaluation Command as the Deputy Chief of Staff-Personnel. In May of 2000 Johnson accepted what was to become his last assignment and it was as the Chief of Personnel Services for the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Pentagon.
Lieutenant Colonel Johnson was remembered as a loyal and dedicated soldier. Co-workers said he treated people in his department like family and made it a point to speak with people as often as possible.
Johnson met his wife Joyce in college in 1973 and they married in 1979. He is remembered as an honest, loving husband and father.
Lieutenant Colonel Johnson’s military awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster); Purple Heart; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd award); Joint Meritorious Unit Award (with Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Superior Unit Award; and, the Army Staff Badge.
At the time of his death Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Johnson was survived by his wife, Joyce; two children, Dawn and Cassie; parents, Bob and Elva Johnson; and, his three younger siblings, Diane Czlapinski, Richard Johnson, and Gail Lindner.
On September 29, 2001, Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Johnson received full military honors and was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Information for this short biography about Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Michael Johnson was pieced together from the following sources: penagonmemorial.org, "LTC Dennis M. Johnson"; 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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