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Alexander Van Aalten

Name: Army Sgt. Alexander Van Aalten

Age: 21

From: Monterey, Tenn.

Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Incident: Army Sgt. Alexander Van Aalten died April 20 in Sangin, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when a land mine detonated near his unit during combat operations.

Died: April 20, 2007

Former Monterey resident killed in Afghanistan

The Associated Press

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. � A former Monterey resident was killed during a second tour to Afghanistan after he stepped on a mine, according to his family.

The family of Sgt. Alex Van Aalten, 21, with the Army�s 82nd Airborne Division, was notified April 20 of the incident in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan, where he was stationed.

Van Aalten�s mother Susan said the family learned of what happened while they were at work.

She said her son had been in Afghanistan since January and was scheduled to be there for 15 months. He wasn�t able to give many details about what he was doing, but she said she believes he was involved in a large ongoing offensive...

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	Prayers & Condolences For: Alexander Van Aalten BY Anonymous on May 29, 2007
	For Alex Van Aalten God Bless You!

	Prayers & Condolences For: Alexander Van Aalten BY Anonymous on May 28, 2007
	I remember when he called me Heba because he couldn't pronounce Heather and Shaka zu-zu instead of Shaka zu-lu. I never knew him as an adult but know the loss that everyone suffers. In his picture, I can still see the little boy I used to know so long ago. I'm glad to know he grew into such a honorable adult. Heather

	Prayers & Condolences For: Alexander Van Aalten BY Anonymous on May 03, 2007
	I knew Alex. He was one of my husbands best friends. Words can not express what this man meant to so many people. He was the kindest, sweetest person you would ever meet. Shana.. I have been and will continue praying for you and Alex's family. Thank you Alex .. I know you are there with Shana and are watching over my husband and all the guys still in Afghanistan.. you will never be forgotten.

	Prayers & Condolences For: Alexander Van Aalten BY Anonymous on Apr 29, 2007
	So sorry to hear about your loss

	Prayers & Condolences For: Alexander Van Aalten BY Anonymous on Apr 27, 2007
	I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. May God be with you through this difficult time.

	Prayers & Condolences For: Alexander Van Aalten BY Anonymous on Apr 27, 2007
	SGT Van Aalten was in my husbands platoon in Iraq, I knew his wife and him. I want to say to Shana and his family that I am so sorry for your loss. I also want to say I am sorry for the for my husband and the guys still over there because they lost a good friend and a good soldier. God Bless Alex.

	Prayers & Condolences For: Alexander Van Aalten BY Anonymous on Apr 27, 2007
	I am very sorry to hear what has happened, God bless you and your family... You are in our families thoughts and prayers

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Alexander Van Aalten
BY DONNYDO on Apr 25, 2007

Dear Lord, please bless the soul of this brave soldier and hold him in Your loving Arms.

Please keep Your Shining Light over his family and loved ones.

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Bruno G. De Solenni

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Bruno G. De Solenni

how can i ever forget he help me work on mrap. iam the one they blame

Philip A. Murphy-Sweet

Phil worked for me when he volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the Joint Contracting Command. He was a great officer, a great friend and an incredible husband/father. He was just a couple of days away from returning from his deployment. I received an email from him on 5 April requesting to stay a bit longer so he could finish the job started. I had not yet responded to his email when I was notified by our Commanding Office on Easter morning that Phil had been killed. Miss you Phil!

David A Wilkey Jr

A good young man. My son's best friend.

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.

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