Name: Army Pfc. Katie M. Soenksen Age: 19 From: Davenport, Iowa Assigned to the 410th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas Incident: Army Pfc. Katie M. Soenksen died May 2 in Baghdad of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near her vehicle.
Died:
May
02, 2007 Davenport, Iowa, woman killed in Iraq
By James Beltran
The Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa A 19-year-old Davenport woman was killed in an explosion in Iraq, family members said May 3.
Army Pfc. Katie Soenksen, a 2005 graduate of Davenport North High School, was conducting a security mission May 2 in Baghdad when her convoy was attacked, said her father, Ronald Soenksen.
Katie Soenksen is the third Iowa woman to die in Iraq and the second Iowa soldier to die in Baghdad in the last five days. Army Pfc. Brian Botello, 19, of Alta, was killed in combat April 28.
Katie Soenksens father said she arrived in Iraq last summer and was due back home in June. She was part of the 410th Military Police Company based in Fort...
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on May 30, 2012
This is SGT Christopher Leon. I was good friends with Katie when she died. We were in the same unit together. I was out there with her when her convoy was attack, I was at my Iraqi Police Station conducting training when I heard the radio traffic come from one of their drivers sending the SITREP to our battle space owners. That radio transmission haunts me to this day and I still feel that my squad should have dont something about it. I miss Katie very much and wish that I could see her just one more time. She was a great person, friend and Soldier. I can only imagine what her parents must feel about their daughter. They raised a wonderful daughter who put other peoples need before her own and would bend over backwards for her friends and family. God has recruiter a wonderful Angel into his kingdom. I just only hope that she is watching over her family first and foremost and over us, the men an women who sacrifice their lives everyday will deployed to a combat zone. I miss you Katie and I will see you once God needs me up there.
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Mar 10, 2012
Rest in peace young warrior!
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY KamiWadde on May 31, 2010
My sincere condolences to the family of Katie Soenksen. My son will never forget that fateful night... and he will never speak of it again since telling me the sad, sad story... Her last words, 'Tell them I love them and I'll be watching' are words even I can never forget. God Bless You for having the strength I don't know if I could have myself!
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on May 30, 2010
always in our hearts katie..we love you.thank you from america.
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on May 08, 2010
she was a friend of mine and is still greatly missed i served with her she had a great spirit i think of her often and miss her smile
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY ThomasHic on May 02, 2010
Today marks 3 years since Katie's Passing. On behalf of my family, Thank You all for your Thoughts and Prayers.
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Apr 09, 2010
I do not know Katie or any other soldier who died in iraq i'm not even an american but my thoughts are whith those heroes families. Sincere condoleante, Dumnezeu sa ii odihneasca in pace!
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Mar 20, 2010
I was one of the medics that treated katie at Riva Ridge in Baghdad. we fought hard, and she was a fighter. I cried hard that day. And still cry. My condolences go out to her family and loved ones.
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Dec 29, 2008
From the heart of a wounded soldier's mom, on behalf of a grateful nation, my Tribute & condolences in song, to friends & family of PFC Katie Soenksen. (More Info) ALL Free Stream/Downloads
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Kawaierus on Aug 10, 2008
Thanks for everything you did, may the Lord be with you and bring you peace wherever you are.
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008
My condolences to the family of Katie. I am a soldier at Fort Hood, though I do not know Katie, I have had friends depart to Iraq. A few of them have not come back. I do have information of a plaque that a nurse has done through the request from another soldier. that soldier has departed the army so the nurse has no way of getting hold of katie's family members to send them that special plaque. i can be reached at (Email Link)
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Feb 01, 2008
May you rest eternally Katie! We loved you very much and you are greatly missed by us all. I'm sorry you had to go so soon, but hopes are that you are in a better place... Miss ya'K-dawg
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Oct 07, 2007
I lived right next to Katie and ever since she's been gone its like something missing in my life! My aunt Britney was her best friend so i've none Katie since i was born! I still love and miss Katie so much!!!
R.I.P Katie! You will never be forgotten
with all my heart and love to Katie,
Sierra
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Aug 15, 2007
for the information of the readers, pfc soenkson was not killed while transporting office supplies. she was involved with training iraqi forces to be able to take over control of their own country, and was killed while patroling one of the most dangerous neighborhood in bagdad. dont express your ingorance by assuming women are only allowed to deliver staplers
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Jun 25, 2007
Though you will be greatly missed here, god has chosen one of his few to come sit at his side for a purpose that only one knows. Loved ones time is unknown and it is so hard but she is in the best place she could ever be. She is just waiting for yous and then what a day that will be for all of yous!!!!! MAY GOD GOD BE WITH YOU ALL !
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Jun 22, 2007
God bless you and I hope to see you in Heaven. you have more courage than so many men in america and as an american male who hasn't been, I thank you for your selfless sacrifice from the bottom of my heart.
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on Jun 05, 2007
How awful it is to take someone who is so full of pride and honor to serve their country and then cost them their life just to provide security for a convoy transporting office equipment to a high ranking officer. I hope his office equipment went with Katie. Regardless of why you were sent on that mission, you were following orders and died a hero. I am deeply saddened by the news of your death, what a terrible waste. I wish someone would send a message to these idiots that our soldiers are not expendable for their own personal gain. RIP Katie
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on May 31, 2007
Our condolences to a true hero
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on May 29, 2007
peace be with you katie and your family.
Prayers & Condolences For: Katie M Soenksen BY Anonymous on May 23, 2007
Katie, We all love and miss you! You will never be forgotten!!
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