Name: Army Cpl. Lyle J. Cambridge Age: 23 From: Shiprock, N.M. Assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo. Incident: Army Cpl. Lyle J. Cambridge was killed July 5 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad.
Died:
July
05, 2005 Navajo family mourns death of Fort Carson soldier
Associated Press
SHIPROCK, N.M. Cpl. Lyle Cambridges family was preparing a birthday party for the soldiers youngest son when a vehicle bearing a government license plate pulled up and a uniformed soldier got out.
Thats when it hit me. My heart just went, said Joe Cambridge Sr., Lyles father.
The 23-year-old Navajo soldier was killed Tuesday in Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated near the vehicle he was riding in. Also killed in the attack was Staff Sgt. Scottie L. Bright, 36, of Montgomery, Ala.
They were both assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment based at Fort Carson, Colo.
At least 59 soldiers from Fort Carson have died in Iraq. Another 68 soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which will move to the base when its current tour in Iraq is over, have died there.
Cambridge, who graduated from Aztec High School...
Prayers & Condolences For: Lyle J. Cambridge BY robpaulcat on Jul 16, 2005
My name is PFC Slaten. I was part of the firing battery at the grave side today. I personally didn't know Cpl. Cambridge, but I spoke with some of those who had the privilege to know him. From what they said, he sounded like a great soldier who would do anything for his family and country. It was a great honor for me to honor this soldier in this way. My deepest condolences go out to his friends and family.
Prayers & Condolences For: Lyle J. Cambridge BY Anonymous on Jul 10, 2005
Lyle, we honor the service you have given your country and people. Your sacrifce in the cause of freedom and liberty has not gone unnoticed and was not in vain.
V.E. Fritton Former Infantryman & a member of the 27th regiment