Name: Army Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Age: 25 From: East Hampstead, N.H. Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Incident: Army Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh died April 7 in Zaganiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit. Also killed were Spc. Ebe F. Emolo, Spc. Levi K. Hoover and Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless.
Died:
April
07, 2007 New Hampshire soldier dies in Iraq
The Associated Press
HAMPSTEAD, N.H. An Army Ranger who was the son of Hampstead Middle Schools principal was killed by a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq.
Jonathan Grassbaugh, 26, was killed late last week and Patti Grassbaugh learned of his death April 7. He was her youngest son.
Students at the school were notified of the death.
Mrs. Grassbaugh has requested that the family be given the time to mourn and to just keep her family in your thoughts and prayers, a letter from Owen Harrington, assistant principal, said on the schools Web site. The letter also was sent home with students.
Jonathan Grassbaugh was sent to Iraq for the second time earlier this winter after a...
Prayers & Condolences For: Jonathan D Grassbaugh BY Anonymous on Apr 15, 2007
The Hampstead community honors and remembers a hero. Captain Jonathan Grassbaugh's legacy will live in the hearts and minds of all the young people in Hampstead. I, Katie Wolff, and all of the Hampstead school community send our prayers to the Grassbaugh family. Our hearts are with you.God Bless our Hometown American Hero,Katie Wolff, Teacher, Hampstead, NH
Prayers & Condolences For: Jonathan D Grassbaugh BY Anonymous on Apr 12, 2007
It was an honor having served with you. May god bless you and may god bless your family. There isnt a better leader or person out there. You will be missed!