Name: Army Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel Age: 40 From: Greenwood, Miss. Assigned to the 370th Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, Bamberg, Germany Incident: Army Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel died Aug. 19 at Forward Operating Base Garry Owen, Iraq, of wounds sustained when the base came under mortar attack.
Died:
August
19, 2008 Services held for Miss. soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
GREENWOOD, Miss. — Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel, who was killed in Iraq on August 19, was buried Saturday in Greenwood.
The 40-year-old Stanciel died of wounds suffered during a mortar attack. Stanciel was assigned to the 370th Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, Bamberg, Germany.
Services were held at Locust Grove Baptist Church with burial in Hudson Park Cemetery.
During the service, Brig. Gen. James O. Barclay III presented a flag to Mydersteen Canady, the soldier’s mother. He had also presented a flag to Stanciel’s widow, Shequita Stanciel, who also serves in the Army.
Stanciel was serving his second tour of duty in Iraq. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1989 and joined the Army right after that.
Stanciel was survived by his wife a son and daughter his mother...
Prayers & Condolences For: George Stanciel BY Anonymous on Sep 12, 2008
george you were a great soldier and leader we had a lot of laughs in iraq on the first tour together you will be missed man!! my condolances to your family! and till I see you again at Fidlers Green!
Prayers & Condolences For: George Stanciel BY miyembro on Sep 04, 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: George Stanciel BY Anonymous on Sep 02, 2008
Sorry to hear was lost another good soldier. I was station with him in HI for our first duty station. Funny how time goes. He was a good friend. I will miss him.
Prayers & Condolences For: George Stanciel BY sexygal001 on Sep 01, 2008
Thank you for your bravery, patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their wonderful memories of you and knowing that you are now guarding the gates of Heaven with our Lord. Rest in peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: George Stanciel BY Anonymous on Aug 31, 2008
Sorry for your loss. He will never be forgotten
Prayers & Condolences For: George Stanciel BY Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008
The gift that you've given in our country won't be forgotten.You are in the God's Kingdom now.Rest In Peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: George Stanciel BY miyembro on Aug 26, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.