Name: Army Staff Sgt. Kevin D. Grieco Age: 35 From: Bartlett, Ill. Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard, Sycamore, Ill. Incident: Army Staff Sgt. Kevin D. Grieco died Oct. 27 in in Baghlan, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when a suicide bomber detonated explosives as he was preparing to enter a building. Also killed was Sgt. Nicholas A. Casey. Died:
October
27, 2008 Ill. soldier, a former sailor, dies in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
BARTLETT, Ill. — An Illinois Army National Guard soldier has been killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.
Sgt. Kevin D. Grieco, 35, of Bartlett died Monday of wounds sustained when a suicide bomber detonated explosives as Grieco prepared to enter a building in Baghlan, Afghanistan, the defense department said.
Sgt. Nicholas A. Casey, 22, of Canton, Ohio, was killed in the same incident. Casey was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), in Fort Bragg, N.C.
Grieco was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery with the Illinois Army National Guard in Sycamore. His unit deployed to Afghanistan about four months ago, according to the Illinois Army and Air National Guard.
“When we lose an Illinois National Guard Soldier, it’s like losing a...
Prayers & Condolences For: Kevin D. Grieco BY Anonymous on Nov 07, 2008
Kevin we love you. You will always remain in the hearts of your military family. We promise to be here for your family and wrap our arms around them in their time of need. Sleep now in forever peace.
Katie NailorFRG LeaderA/BTRY 2/122 FA
Prayers & Condolences For: Kevin D. Grieco BY Anonymous on Nov 06, 2008
thank you for your sacrifice.you will be missed.
Prayers & Condolences For: Kevin D. Grieco BY miyembro on Nov 01, 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: Kevin D. Grieco BY John on Oct 31, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.