12.28.2004
The Desert Strike FRG site has a Christmas page with a letter from 2nd BCT Commander Col. Gary Patton and several pictures. Some of the pictures are from Operation Jingle Bell Rock, in which an armored convoy from the 1-9th brought Christmas dinner to the soldiers of the 1-503rd.
One paragraph from Col. Patton's letter: "The Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen of STRIKE FORCE continue to amaze me each and every day. Through aggressive, hard fought house–to–house fighting within the city of Ramadi, to detailed IED sweeps across our battlespace, your professionalism, dedication to duty, and commitment to freeing the Iraqi people from daily fear and terror shine throughout every mission. You should be proud of what you stand for... you are the true symbol of freedom and liberty."
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KPC News, IN, has a 12.17.2004 article on the family of a wounded 2nd BCT soldier. Pfc. Matthew R. Pederson, of the 1-503rd, was wounded in what appears to be the 11.6.2004 suicide attack on a 7-ton truck in which 19 soldiers were severely wounded (the article did not specify the exact incident or date). Pfc. Pederson is presently at Walter Reed Hospital undergoing therapy. Doctors hope to have him walking on crutches next week, and expect 3-6 months of further rehabilitation. After leaving Walter Reed, he will head to Ft. Carson. The article discusses a high school fund raiser that provided air fare for Pfc. Pedersons brother (a student at the school) and other family members to visit him in Washington.
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The Charlotte Observer has an on-going series of vignettes telling personal stories on servicemen and women killed in Iraq. The article contains a story on 2/5 Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Hubbard, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.5.2004. Lance Cpl. Hubbard was known for looking out for his family and friends, all the way back to protecting childhood friends from bullies. "He looked out for family and looked out for friends," said his brother Nathan. "He was always trying to make people's days better, always had a smile on his face."
The article has another story on 1-506th soldier Staff Sgt. Sean Huey, who was killed in Habbaniyah on 11.11.2004. Staff Sgt Huey was a huge fan of Penn State football, and named his son Joey in honor of Joe Paterno. He was a happy-go-lucky person, carefree, who enjoyed life and enjoyed people. He especially enjoyed his son," said his wife, Jennifer Huey. "He's just a baby, with a baby of his own." Staff Sgt. Huey was only able to meet his now 12-month old son once, during the block leave period in June, 2004.
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Other articles from the region:
- Christian Science Monitor: Problems mount for Iraqi vote
- NY Times (reg req'd): Children's Gift Idea for G.I.'s Eases Cost of Calling Home
- LA Times (reg req'd): Top Sunni Party Quits Election
One paragraph from Col. Patton's letter: "The Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen of STRIKE FORCE continue to amaze me each and every day. Through aggressive, hard fought house–to–house fighting within the city of Ramadi, to detailed IED sweeps across our battlespace, your professionalism, dedication to duty, and commitment to freeing the Iraqi people from daily fear and terror shine throughout every mission. You should be proud of what you stand for... you are the true symbol of freedom and liberty."
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KPC News, IN, has a 12.17.2004 article on the family of a wounded 2nd BCT soldier. Pfc. Matthew R. Pederson, of the 1-503rd, was wounded in what appears to be the 11.6.2004 suicide attack on a 7-ton truck in which 19 soldiers were severely wounded (the article did not specify the exact incident or date). Pfc. Pederson is presently at Walter Reed Hospital undergoing therapy. Doctors hope to have him walking on crutches next week, and expect 3-6 months of further rehabilitation. After leaving Walter Reed, he will head to Ft. Carson. The article discusses a high school fund raiser that provided air fare for Pfc. Pedersons brother (a student at the school) and other family members to visit him in Washington.
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The Charlotte Observer has an on-going series of vignettes telling personal stories on servicemen and women killed in Iraq. The article contains a story on 2/5 Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Hubbard, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.5.2004. Lance Cpl. Hubbard was known for looking out for his family and friends, all the way back to protecting childhood friends from bullies. "He looked out for family and looked out for friends," said his brother Nathan. "He was always trying to make people's days better, always had a smile on his face."
The article has another story on 1-506th soldier Staff Sgt. Sean Huey, who was killed in Habbaniyah on 11.11.2004. Staff Sgt Huey was a huge fan of Penn State football, and named his son Joey in honor of Joe Paterno. He was a happy-go-lucky person, carefree, who enjoyed life and enjoyed people. He especially enjoyed his son," said his wife, Jennifer Huey. "He's just a baby, with a baby of his own." Staff Sgt. Huey was only able to meet his now 12-month old son once, during the block leave period in June, 2004.
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Other articles from the region:
- Christian Science Monitor: Problems mount for Iraqi vote
- NY Times (reg req'd): Children's Gift Idea for G.I.'s Eases Cost of Calling Home
- LA Times (reg req'd): Top Sunni Party Quits Election
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