Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Incident: Marine Cpl. Michael W. Ouellette died March 22 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while supporting combat operations. Also killed was Cpl. Anthony L. Williams.
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: Michael W. Ouellette BY Anonymous on Mar 28, 2009
May god bless and open his arms and welcome you home. You are very deeply missed by the 3/8 family. My son is 3/8 all the way and i promise you he will do his best to seek out those godless cowards. Our hearts and prayers to the family. SEMPER FI
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael W. Ouellette 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: Michael W. Ouellette 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.