seruriermarshal
06-07-2004, 06:27 PM
Sad message
Soldier Collapses, Dies on Guard Duty
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A Task Force Baghdad Soldier died yesterday from a non-combat-related cause, according to 1st Cavalry Division medical officials.
The Soldier collapsed and stopped breathing around 11 a.m. while performing guard duty. Medics attempted to resuscitate and stabilize the Soldier at the scene. The Soldier was later transported to a nearby aid station, and then to a military hospital.
The Soldier was ****ounced dead at the hospital.
The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The incident is 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.
Soldier Collapses, Dies on Guard Duty
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A Task Force Baghdad Soldier died yesterday from a non-combat-related cause, according to 1st Cavalry Division medical officials.
The Soldier collapsed and stopped breathing around 11 a.m. while performing guard duty. Medics attempted to resuscitate and stabilize the Soldier at the scene. The Soldier was later transported to a nearby aid station, and then to a military hospital.
The Soldier was ****ounced dead at the hospital.
The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The incident is 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.