Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Incident: Marine Cpl. Anthony L. Williams died March 22 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while supporting combat operations. Also killed was Cpl. Michael W. Ouellette.
Died: March 22, 2009
Military says 2 N.C.-based Marines killed in combat
The Associated Press
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The military says two North Carolina-based Marines have died during combat in Afghanistan.
The Department of Defense said Wednesday that 21-year-old Cpl. Anthony L. Williams of Oxford, Pa., and 28-year-old Cpl. Michael W. Ouellette of Manchester, N.H., died Sunday in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan.
Ouellette’s mother said he was killed by an improvised explosive device, but the military hasn’t released details.
Both Marines were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune.
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony L. Williams BY Anonymous on Sep 04, 2009
God bless
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony L. Williams BY Anonymous on Mar 28, 2009
God bless you and may he open his arms and welcome you home. You served proudly and my son is also a 3/8 Marine and i can promise you this that he and all 3/8 Marines will find the godless cowards and smile to you towards the heavens. May god bless this entire family as they struggle through this sad time. SEMPER FI
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony L. Williams BY miyembro on Mar 27, 2009
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: Anthony L. Williams BY John on Mar 26, 2009
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.