Combat Fatality
The Department of Defense announced the death of a 2nd BCT soldier.
Sgt. Antwan L. Walker, of the 2nd Forward Support Battalion, was killed on 5.18.2005 "when his camp was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire." Sgt Walker was from Tampa, FL. According to the Tampa Tribune, Sgt Walker had R&R scheduled for this coming week, and his family was planning his birthday party during that time. He is the father of 3 children - 2-year-old twins and a four year old - who he had raised alone after getting divorced. His parents and aunts helped care for the children during his deployment. He was 22 years old.
Sgt Walker is the 1st soldier of the 2nd Forward Support Battallion, and 79th 2nd BCT serviceman, to die in Iraq while serving our country. Our hearts go out to his family.
Sgt. Antwan L. Walker, of the 2nd Forward Support Battalion, was killed on 5.18.2005 "when his camp was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire." Sgt Walker was from Tampa, FL. According to the Tampa Tribune, Sgt Walker had R&R scheduled for this coming week, and his family was planning his birthday party during that time. He is the father of 3 children - 2-year-old twins and a four year old - who he had raised alone after getting divorced. His parents and aunts helped care for the children during his deployment. He was 22 years old.
Sgt Walker is the 1st soldier of the 2nd Forward Support Battallion, and 79th 2nd BCT serviceman, to die in Iraq while serving our country. Our hearts go out to his family.
posted by Ryan Kirk @ 4:52 PM
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