Name: Army Pfc. Shawn D. Hensel
Age: 20
From: Logansport, Ind.
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Incident: Army Pfc. Shawn D. Hensel died Aug. 14 in Baghdad of wounds sustained during an enemy attack.
Died: August 14, 2007 Northern Indiana soldier killed during fighting in Iraq
The Associated Press
LOGANSPORT, Ind. A soldier from northern Indiana was fatally injured during an enemy attack in Iraq, the military said Wednesday.
Army Pfc. Shawn Hensel, 20, of Logansport died Tuesday in Baghdad of his wounds and the circumstances of his death were under investigation, the Department of Defense said.
Hensels family said Army representatives told them that Hensel was caught in crossfire.
Its still hitting us, said Hensels father, David.
Shawn Hensel left for Iraq in early April after being stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash., since last July. The last time his parents saw him was in June 2006, when he was home on a 10-day leave in...
Prayers & Condolences For: Shawn D Hensel BY Anonymous on Jan 25, 2009
Thank you for your Courage & Service. May you rest peacefully in Gods loving arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Shawn D Hensel BY Kawaierus on Aug 15, 2008
Rest in Peace. Thank you for your sacrifice, it will never be forgotten. May God be with you and with all your family.
Prayers & Condolences For: Shawn D Hensel 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: Shawn D Hensel 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: Shawn D Hensel BY Anonymous on Aug 21, 2007
your in my prayers
Prayers & Condolences For: Shawn D Hensel BY Anonymous on Aug 20, 2007