Name: Marine Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks
Age: 24
From: Rogers, Ark.;
Assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.;
Incident: Marine Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks died April 15 in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. Also killed was Marine 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante.
Died: April 15, 2008 Ark. Marine killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
ROGERS, Ark. The Defense Department has announced that a Marine from Rogers was killed in a combat operation in Afghanistan.
Family members say Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks was on a convoy when his vehicle was struck April 15 by a roadside bomb in Kandahar province. The family says a military report says Wilks was killed instantly.
The 24-year-old Wilks was the son of Randall and Kathy Wilks and was a 2002 graduate of Rogers High School.
Wilks uncle, Steve Wilks, says his nephew had to stay behind because of a health problem when his Marine Corps unit first shipped out for a tour in Iraq. Kyle Wilks later found out that the soldier who went in his place was...
Prayers & Condolences For: Kyle W Wilks BY Anonymous on Apr 18, 2009
Something told me to look you up this morning. Your in my thoughts I guess because it has been a year.. We love you so much. Forever in my heart my dear cousin.. My prayers an thoughts go to your mom and dad and lil Tigger.
Prayers & Condolences For: Kyle W Wilks BY miyembro on May 12, 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: Kyle W Wilks BY Anonymous on May 06, 2008
I met the Wilks family at a hard time in my life. Kyle always had a way of making you smile when you were about to cry. He always had the warmest hug that just poured love straight into your heart from his. He will be truly missed and to Kathy and Randy and Makay...you were so blessed with a wonderful son and brother and he was equally blessed with such an awesome family who always supported and love him fully! God bless!
Prayers & Condolences For: Kyle W Wilks BY Anonymous on May 02, 2008
We miss you so much Kyle and wish you were still with us. Our hearts are broken but we are very proud of the life you lead. We will never forget our beloved Kyle.Mike & Marvella
family members
Prayers & Condolences For: Kyle W Wilks BY John on Apr 22, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.