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Name: Army 1st Lt. Kevin J. Smith Age: 28 From: Brandon, Fla. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Incident: Army 1st Lt. Kevin J. Smith was killed Dec. 8 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee in Baghdad. Died:
December
08, 2005
Brandon soldier’s final last words: “Look after my men.”
Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. — A soldier from Brandon died in Baghdad when a bomb exploded near the convoy he was escorting, his father said.
Clifford Smith said Friday that 1st Lt. Kevin J. Smith, 28, was killed after insurgents detonated an explosive as the convoy of engineers went along the Tigris River to a power plant. The blast also injured three other soldiers, the elder Smith said.
Smith died within 30 seconds, said his mother, Georgianna Stephens-Smith. The bomb tore a hole in the Humvee and caused massive injury to his right shoulder and upper body, she said. “His last words were: ‘Look after my men.”’
Smith, a West Point graduate, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, based out of Fort Stewart, Ga.
“His commanding officer said that in...
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Prayers & Condolences For: Kevin J. Smith BY Anonymous on Nov 06, 2006 You will be truly missed. I hope that wherever you are, you know how proud we are of you. You were one of the greatest, you are a hero! My thoughts and prayers go out to your famly, fiancee, and friends. You will not be forgotten.
Prayers & Condolences For: Kevin J. Smith BY DONNYDO on May 05, 2006 Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening,
into the house and gate of heaven,
to enter into that gate, and dwell in that house where there shall be
no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light;
no noise nor silence, but one equal music;
no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession;
no ends nor beginnings, but one equal eternity;
in the habitation of thy glory and dominion,
world without end. Amen.
He has proudly served his country.
Now, he proudly serves with angel's wings.
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Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia
It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"
Frank E. Adamski III
To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.
Benjamin Walker
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Trevor B. Adkins
If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time
lots of love your sister
Adam D. Jones
Happy Birthday, Adam. You are missed so much every minute of everyday! XOXO ~143~ You will forever be in my heart and on my mind. Love always, Tammy
Laurie Cobb
She was my 3rd and 5th grade teacher. Today I'm 32 and still think about her. She was the best teacher ever. From her hair children stories to her bubbly happiness and kindness she spread. I'll never forget her. She was the teacher who had lunch with the kids in her classroom so everyone had someone to be with. She made my school experience amazing. I will never forget her.. I love you Mrs. Cobb.
Sincerely,
Forever in my thoughts,
Alyssa (Viau) Capone
Larry E Polley Jr
SPC Polley died almost two decades ago so I don't know if this message will be seen. In honor of Memorial Day, my agency hands out cards with names of those who have fallen. This year, 2023, I received the card for SPC Polley and was inspired to look up more on him. I am thankful for his service and sacrifice. My condolences to his family. He is not forgotten.
Paul C. Holter III
Miss you brother
Alex D Gonzalez
Love you and miss you always. Since you been gone it has been hard for everyone. I know you loved what you did, and I want to thank you for our freedom. If I can have you back home and safe living your life man everything would be different. No matter how much money they would offer me I would rather have you alive and home. Money comes and go so it's not worth losing you.
Christopher D Young
hello my name is Jesus Vega I would like to give my condolences to Christopher's family and friends, I served with him in Iraq and slept in the same quarters. I have many fond memories of him. I have never forgotten his sacrifice. I would like to share that the greatest memory I had of Chris is that he would speak highly of his mom and how much she meant to him. Chris was a strong minded person and looked out for other. He was kind and friendly the he made friends with everyone. Chris was truly a great man!
I sincerely apologize for not sharing sooner. but would like to express that Chris's memory will never be forgotten! though he is not with us he will always be in spirit!
If this message gets to Christopher's mother I she could know she raised a great man and for that I thank you.
Jose E Ulloa
Ricky you are still in your family's hearts.
John Michael Roy Curwin
I'm doing a work assignment for school and think he should be included.
Derek L. Shanfield
Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your son - Semper Fi.
Marisol Heredia
Dear Marisol, You are Loved Forever...Jeff
John Charles Jenkins
In hope for your soul to be safe and in peace forever, God hold you in your wings! Amen
Todd Beamer
Your courage exceeds the unimaginable.
Steven Paul Chucknick
peace be with you
Geoffrey Perez
thank you for being in our lives, you i got to see you right before you left and i feel so blessed for tour ultimate sacrifice brother. Rest in paradise
Linda Jones
Praying for peace and serenity. God bless you as you travel this difficult path.
Kristopher J. Gould
Miss you everyday buddy. Look forward to seeing you again, one day.
Kristopher J. Gould
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, Kris. You are missed.
Deora Bodley
rest in peace
James David Parker
I knew James David Parker as "Dave" when he lived in Solon Ohio. We met when I moved into town from out of state. He and his group of friends were a year or two older than me. Dave was a bright beacon of hope and joy to me. I was an unsure young man in a strange place. Dave introduced me to many people and ensured his friends always saved me a seat in the lunchroom. I have fond memories of him and his friends during that time. I doubt so many people would have been as wonderful toward me without Dave's incredible kindness.
I've never forgotten his kindness. I hope to be able to pay it forward someday.
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