Two 1st ID Soldiers Die May 18

[seruriermarshal]

Two 1st ID Soldiers Die May 18


TIKRIT, Iraq - Two 1st Infantry Division Soldiers died in separate incidents May 18.
One Soldier was killed by small arms fire while on patrol near Muqdadiyah around 4:30 p.m. The attacker fired on the patrol from a cemetery.
The second Soldier died after an electrical accident around 6 p.m. at a Coalition base near Bayji. Combat lifesavers and medics on site treated the Soldier. He was transported to a military medical facility where he was ****ounced dead.
Both Soldiers' names are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
Both incidents are under investigation.


REGIMENTAL PRAYER

Almighty, merciful, and loving Father,
you are the one who hears all our prayers and grants our petitions.

We ask you to remember, as we do,
the tremendous sacrifice made by those who went before us.
They have given their lives so that we might live and breathe freely.
We ask you to receive them into your hands.

Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example,
to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world.

Keep us vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom.

Give our leaders the wisdom and the strength to lead well.

Grant all of us courage and confidence.
Be, for all of us, troopers, a wise counsel in keeping peace
and a strong shield for us against our enemies.
Oh heavenly Father, give us the determination
that the peace and freedom won at such a high price be lasting!

Father, hold all of the troopers in the palm of your almighty hand
and protect them in the shadow of your wings.

Amen.

[Khabbi]

RIP :petting:

[seruriermarshal]

Sad message


1 Soldier Killed, 3 Wounded in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq - One U.S. Soldier was killed and three wounded when their unit was attacked by hand grenades early May 20 in central Baghdad.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The incident is under investigation.



One 1st ID Soldier Killed and One Wounded by IED

TIKRIT, Iraq – One 1st Infantry Division Soldier was killed and one was wounded when their combat patrol was attacked with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire near Samarra at 5:28 p.m. May 19. Another Soldier was slightly injured trying to put out a fire caused by the explosion.

The Soldiers returned fire, wounding three suspected attackers.

The wounded Soldiers were evacuated to the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Balad for treatment and were reported in stable condition. Two of the wounded suspects were treated for their wounds and detained for questioning, while the third evaded capture.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.


REGIMENTAL PRAYER

Almighty, merciful, and loving Father,
you are the one who hears all our prayers and grants our petitions.

We ask you to remember, as we do,
the tremendous sacrifice made by those who went before us.
They have given their lives so that we might live and breathe freely.
We ask you to receive them into your hands.

Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example,
to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world.

Keep us vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom.

Give our leaders the wisdom and the strength to lead well.

Grant all of us courage and confidence.
Be, for all of us, troopers, a wise counsel in keeping peace
and a strong shield for us against our enemies.
Oh heavenly Father, give us the determination
that the peace and freedom won at such a high price be lasting!

Father, hold all of the troopers in the palm of your almighty hand
and protect them in the shadow of your wings.

Amen.

[Brozozo]

RIP, always sad to hear.