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Army Spc. Michael S. Evans II

22, Marrero, La.; assigned to the 1088th Engineer Battalion, 256th Brigade Combat Team, Louisiana Army National Guard, New Roads, La.; killed Jan. 28 when an improvised explosive device struck a nearby vehicle in Baghdad. Also killed were Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan R. Reed and Army Spc. Christopher J. Ramsey.






Slain La. Guardsman remembered as proud soldier

By Cain Burdeau
Associated Press

METAIRIE, La. — His flanks were etched in tattoos: On one side, his own dog tag, and on the other his big brother’s. Around his neck he wore a St. Michael medallion, the patron saint of soldiers. In his heart, he fought for a belief in democracy and for the victims of 9/11.

Sgt. Michael Scott Evans II is dead now. The 22-year-old was killed along with two other Louisiana National Guard soldiers when a bomb ripped apart the M113 armored personnel carrier they were riding patrol in last Friday in western Baghdad.

On Sunday, his proud military family wanted the world to know one thing: He died serving his country willingly.

“When 9/11 happened, he knew what his calling was,” his mother, Wynette Evans, said.

“He died doing what he was most proud of doing,” his pregnant widow, 22-year-old Melissa Evans, told reporters gathered at the family home.

Michael Evans II joined the Guard as a teenager and volunteered to go to Afghanistan. He had buddies killed there, but he did not waver. The military, his family said, was his path and he volunteered for Iraq.

He followed in the footsteps of his father, Michael Evans I, who served for about 17 years in the Navy, and his older brother, Davin, a staff sergeant with the Army’s 540th Quartermaster Battalion.

In November, Evans was shipped to Iraq along with 4,000 soldiers attached to the Lafayette-based 256th Infantry Brigade. The Guard says that his unit, the 1088th Engineer Battalion, had been working on building a medical clinic in the Saba Al Boor area of Baghdad, a Sunni stronghold.

“They want these people to be free, that’s why they’re over there,” Wynette Evans said about what motivated her son and other soldiers in Iraq. “They’re proud about what they’re doing.”

Michael Evans was killed alongside Staff Sgt. Jonathan Reed, 25, of Krotz Springs, and Sgt. Christopher Ramsey of Batchelor. Their deaths brought the number of Louisiana service deaths in Iraq to 32, 13 of them from the Louisiana National Guard.

Now, mourning families are dealing with the pain of loss.

Melissa Evans, who is 5-months pregnant, remembered her husband as a fun-loving and caring man who would have made a great father for their unborn child, Michael Evans III.

Through tears, she remembered their last conversation by telephone: “He talked to the baby and he said he was going to be home soon and take care of us.”

January has brought a heavy toll for Louisiana’s military families.

The Louisiana National Guard represents only 2 percent of U.S. troops in Iraq, but has suffered nearly a fourth of the combat casualties this month.

No other state has lost more guardsmen in combat than Louisiana since the beginning of the war. Texas has lost 170 service members, but only one was in the National Guard. New York’s casualties total 64, with 12 of them in the Guard.

On Saturday, about 1,000 people in Baton Rouge turned out for the USS Kidd memorial to honor Louisiana’s military as they prepared for Sunday’s elections in Iraq.
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Michael S. Evans II
BY simplehung63 on Jun 05, 2005
  Dear Michael,

Look at that smile! Both in that grin and in your eyes! I am so sorry for your loss to this war but am glad you gave your life for that which you loved and believed in. No greater honor really.


May you rest in peace and may God comfort your family and friends. May your child know the strength and nobility of his/her daddy.


God bless you and yours.


Sincerely,

Mary
 

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BY smoothtalkeram on May 31, 2005
  May god keep you and nurture you, and look over your family as his own flock!
 

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BY trojansoldier on May 30, 2005
  I pray that God help the love one's who mourn your loss and that they find some kind of peace..lb
 


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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

🕯️


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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