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Army Sgt. Michael D. Rowe
23, New Port Richey, Fla.; assigned to the 46th Engineer Battalion, Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk, La.; killed March 28 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations died in Rutbah, Iraq.
Fort Polk-based soldier killed a day before his birthday
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A 23-year-old Army sergeant with a pregnant wife was killed in Iraq when an explosive detonated near his Humvee.
Michael D. Rowe, of the 46th Engineer Battalion, Warrior Brigade, based in Fort Polk, La., was killed Tuesday in Rutbah — one day before his 24th birthday.
Rowe had been keeping his mission in Iraq secret from his mother until about a week and a half ago, when Marcy Rowe learned he was providing support for convoys, not rearming vehicles, the woman told The Tampa Tribune.
Marcy Rowe said her son “wanted to protect his mother,” but hated lying about his job and was glad that she found out he had an assignment that put him in harm’s way.
“He did everything full throttle,” Rowe said. “He enjoyed life. He wasn’t stupid. He knew he had so much to live for.”
Michael Rowe learned his wife Rebecca was pregnant shortly after deploying to Iraq in November, his mother said.
A 2001 graduate of Gulf High School, her son loved military life, Rowe said. He first enlisted in the National Guard and was in training when the Sept. 11 attacks occurred.
He switched to the Army nearly three years ago, and about two weeks ago re-enlisted for another four years. He said the Army would be his career, Marcy Rowe said.
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Associated Press / Information from: The Tampa Tribune
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Michael D. Rowe
BY Anonymous on Jan 31, 2009 | |  | Thank you for your Courage and Service. Rest in Peace!!!
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Michael D. Rowe
BY Anonymous on May 28, 2006 | | | | to a good firend.
i know mike rowe well. we was station at ft.polk together. same unit,same company. we hung out like everday. i could go to him with my prombles and he would listen. thats how go of a friend he was. i didn't depoly with. i came to korea. and we said when i got back and he got back. we was going to hook back up, and would be like we never left. not only the army but the world has lost good and caring person.
spc nelson "defac"
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Michael D. Rowe
BY DONNYDO on May 15, 2006 | | | | Dear Lord hear my prayer.
Please embrace with all Your love and mercy the soul of this brave soldier and comfort him with Your Divine Presence.
Bless his heart and keep his family in Your Hands, Guard them and comfort them.
Amen
My sincere heartfelt condolences to Michael's family. May God give you peace in your heart and strength to carry on.
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