2nd BCT Media Links

This blog centralized media links for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division during its deployment from Korea to Iraq as part of OIF 2.5, Aug 2004 - July 2005. It was updated daily over the year, with only sporadic updates since. It is left on-line for historical interest (although many links are likely now broken) and as a tribute to the 2nd BCT servicemen who lost their lives serving in Iraq. May they rest in peace and may their legacy be forever remembered.

Thursday, June 23, 2005

Combat Fatality

The Department of Defense announced the death of a 2nd BCT soldier.

Spc Nicholas R. Idalski, of the 1-9th, was killed on 6.21.2005 in Ramadi "where his unit was conducting combat operations and were attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire." Spc Idalski was from Crown Point, IN. According to Associated Press, Gary Post-Tribune, IN, CBS2 news (with video report), the Chicago Tribune, and NBC5 news (with video report) he joined the Army two years ago after previously working in construction and as an EMT. He had hoped to make a career out of the Army. Spc. Idalksi was 23 years old.

Spc. Idalski was the 12th Soldier of the 1-9th, and 98th 2nd BCT serviceman, to die in Iraq while serving our country. Our hearts go out to his family.

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