Name: Army Spc. Stephen G. Zapasnik Age: 19 From: Broken Arrow, Okla.; Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.; Incident: Army Spc. Stephen G. Zapasnik died Dec. 24 in Southern Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle rollover. Also killed were Spc. Stephen. M. Okray and Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith. Died:
December
24, 2008 Okla. soldier killed in accident in Iraq
The Associated Press
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A soldier from Broken Arrow has died after his military vehicle rolled off a collapsed road in Iraq and into a canal.
Cpl. Stephen Zapasnik was one of three soldiers killed in the accident Wednesday in southern Iraq, according to his mother, Chris Zapasnik. The Defense Department has confirmed the three deaths, but has not released the soldiers’ names.
“He said, ‘Mom, if I ever don’t come back, you know I will always be with you, and I will be with Jesus, and I will be fine,’” Chris Zapasnik told the Tulsa World. “I know that he’s perfectly safe and spending Christmas up there with...
Prayers & Condolences For: Stephen G Zapasnik BY Anonymous on Aug 10, 2011
When I visited the Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall in Marsielles, IL, I was given Cpl. Zapasnik's "dog tag." I am sorry for your loss and grateful for his service.
Prayers & Condolences For: Stephen G Zapasnik BY Anonymous on Jan 03, 2009
Thank you, may you rest in his great house now that your mission is over.
Prayers & Condolences For: Stephen G Zapasnik BY John on Dec 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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Stephen G Zapasnik BY miyembro on Dec 31, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.