Name: Army Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood Age: 28 From: Cedar City, Utah Assigned to the 148th Field Artillery, Utah Army National Guard, Brigham City, Utah Incident: Army Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood was killed July 16 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee in Kirkuk, Iraq.
Died:
July
16, 2005 Utah soldier killed in Iraq bombing
Associated Press
DRAPER, Utah — One Utah soldier was killed and two others were wounded when their Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb in Kirkuk, Iraq, the Utah National Guard said.
Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood of Cedar City died Saturday and Sgt. Christopher L. Olsen of Logan and Spc. Eric J. Lund of Providence were treated for shrapnel wounds.
Their vehicle was struck by the “improvised explosive device” at about 4 p.m. Iraq time.
Lund had wounds to the back of his head, his back, and legs. His leg was broken in three places. His wife said he underwent surgery and was in good spirits. He was to be transported to a medical facility in Germany for further medical treatment.
Olsen suffered cuts and bruises and had shrapnel wounds in his left leg. His wife said he underwent surgery to remove the shrapnel and was doing well.
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald T. Wood BY Anonymous on Aug 22, 2005
Ron was my brother-in-law, but in my heart, he was my brother. Ron was truly the nicest guy in the world who would've done anything for anyone at anytime without questions or complaints. He will be deeply missed by family and friends alike. Ron had a profound effect on my family and I know we are all better people for having known Ron and for being able to call him "family" for six years. He will never be forgotten and is a true hero to all of us. He was a fantastic friend, brother and a great uncle to my children. And Ron gave the best hugs, ever!
WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU, OUR DEAR SWEET GENTLE GIANT!!!!!
Hugs and kisses forever, Ron! Love ya - Katie, Bob, Seth and Garrett
Prayers & Condolences For: Ronald T. Wood BY johnno42 on Aug 20, 2005
Thank you for your service to our country. We are the land of the free....only because of the BRAVE!! Sympathies to the family and God Bless