Name: Army Pfc. Aaron J. Rusin Age: 19 From: Johnstown, Pa. Assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea Incident: Army Pfc. Aaron J. Rusin died Oct. 11 in Baghdad of injuries sustained Oct. 10 when his military vehicle came under fire from enemy forces. Died:
October
11, 2004
Aaron Rusin spent most of his spare time at local fire departments as a volunteer, even when he was home on leave from the Army. "He was awesome. He was one of those kids who would do anything. You never had to ask him twice," said Barry Emerson, assistant chief for the Jackson Township fire department. Rusin, 19, of Johnstown, Pa., died Oct. 11 after being shot while driving in a military convoy, less than a month after he arrived in Iraq. He was based at Camp Howze, South Korea. An honors student, Rusin played football and ran track in high school and was a volunteer firefighter with two departments. Fellow firefighters described him as selfless and dutiful. He joined the Army after graduating from high school, in part to be like his father, three uncles and grandfather, who all served. He also wanted to use the GI Bill to pay for school. He is survived by his parents, Tim and Sandra Rusin. Tim Rusin said he had last talked with his son about a week ago....
Prayers & Condolences For: Aaron J. Rusin BY Anonymous on Jan 19, 2010
Aaron did devote his life from a young age to careing about and helping others. He did not join the army following in anybodies footsteps or need of a GI bill for schooling. Aaron was accepted to Greensburg Tri-tech after receiving high grades in his entry exams. He wanted a career in Drafting mech. eng. Aaron was such a valuable human being, He was torn between the decision of a career of defending his country. I, as so many others are so proud of Aaron, those words were never to hard to tell him and I thank God I did that alot in Aarons and his brother Adams life. Now I can only tell him in my prayers, nobody but another mother of a fallen soldier or child who lost their lives at an early age(excuse me,AnyAge) could understand this pain. I just want you to know what a remarkable young man Aaron was and always will be. Always and Forever Deeply Loved and Missed My Son. The Memories of your angle face will never be forgottten.
Prayers & Condolences For: Aaron J. Rusin BY John on Apr 09, 2009
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.