Name: Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey D. Kettle
Age: 31
From: Madill, Okla.
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident: Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey D. Kettle died Aug. 12 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed were Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr. and Sgt. Charles B. Kitowski III.
Died: August 12, 2007 Oklahoman killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY A soldier with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed sports and was devoted to the Army died in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense confirmed on Monday.
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey D. Kettle, 31, of Madill, and two others were killed Sunday when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle in Nangarhar Province, Defense Department officials said.
Also killed were Sgt. Charles B. Kitowski III, 31, of Farmers Branch, Texas, and Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr., 27, of Herndon, Va.
Clowers and Kettle were part of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group based at Fort Bragg, N.C. Kitowski was assigned to the 345th Psychological...
Prayers & Condolences For: Jeffrey D Kettle BY Anonymous on Jan 25, 2009
Thank you for your Courage & Service. May you rest peacefully in Gods loving arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Jeffrey D Kettle BY Kawaierus on Aug 15, 2008
May God bless you and your family. Thank you so much for everything you did. You wont be forgotten. REST IN PEACE.
Prayers & Condolences For: Jeffrey D Kettle BY sexygal001 on Jun 06, 2008
Thank you so much for your bravery, patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family find comfort in knowing that you are with God now and guarding the gates of heaven. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Prayers & Condolences For: Jeffrey D Kettle BY miyembro on May 25, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Jeffrey D Kettle BY Anonymous on Aug 19, 2007
I was on the plane to RDU yesterday with SFC Kettle's parents. The stewards paid honor to this fallen soldier and his parents, by recognizing their presence on the plane and requesting that they be allowed to exit the plane first upon landing. I turned to the lady next to me and said that I wish they had asked us to keep our seats. My faith in humanity (which was flagging after a long day of travel) was restored when upon landing, NO ONE MOVED. I was in tears when no one moved and allowed this grieving couple to leave to a round of applause. I was so proud to be an American. If Mr. and Mrs Kettle read this, please know I will think of you often.An Army mother in law from Fayetteville, NC