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Name: Army Staff Sgt. Joseph R. Ray Age: 29 From: Asheville, N.C. Assigned to the 391st Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve, Asheville, N.C. Incident: Army Staff Sgt. Joseph R. Ray was killed March 12 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan. Also Died:
March
12, 2006
N.C.-based best friends buried hours apart
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Two North Carolina-based soldiers described as inseparable buddies were buried Tuesday, nine days after they and two other men, one from Indiana, were killed when an explosive device struck their vehicle in Afghanistan.
“He was one of my best friends, like one of my brothers,” Staff Sgt. Matt Jacobsen said of Sgt. Kevin Akins, who was buried in Burnsville. “I knew if I ever had a problem, Big Ache was right there.”
Three hours after the funeral for the Oglethorpe, Ga. resident, hundreds said goodbye in Asheville to Akins’ best friend, Staff Sgt. Joe Ray of Candler.
Spc. Joshua Hill of Fowlerton, Ind., and Sgt. Anton Hiett of Mount Airy were also inside the Humvee and died in the blast. Hill’s funeral was scheduled for Wednesday at Madison-Grant High School in Fairmount, Ind.
He was part of the Asheville-based battalion while...
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Prayers & Condolences For: Joseph R. Ray BY DONNYDO on May 16, 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.
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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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