Name: Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Tony Michael Randolph Age: 22 From: Henryetta, Okla. Assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, Sigonella, Italy, and was deployed with his platoon to Joint Task Force South conducting counter-improvised explosive device operations in support of Task Force Zabul in Afghanistan Incident: Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Tony Michael Randolph died July 6 in an improvised explosive device attack on his convoy in northern Afghanistan. Died:
July
06, 2009 IA killed in explosion in Afghanistan
Staff and wire reports
A 22-year-old individual augmentee was killed Monday when his convoy was hit by an improvised explosive device in northern Afghanistan, according to the Defense Department.
Rogers Funeral Home in Henryetta, Okla., confirmed Tuesday it is handling arrangements for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class (PJ/DV) Tony Randolph.
Randolph was assigned to Combined Security Transition Command, according to the Defense Department release.
Navy records show that Randolph, who enlisted in 2005, had received a Bronze Star with valor device and a Purple Heart.
Henryetta High School football coach Kenny Speer said Randolph was an all-district lineman for Henryetta who also competed as a powerlifter.
Prayers & Condolences For: Tony Michael Randolph BY AngeloP40 on Jul 14, 2009
May God bless and keep you in the palm of His hand and give you peace. Thank you for being you, Tony. We all love you and won't forget your sacrifice for us that we may enjoy our precious freedom. May God comfort your mother and dad in their terrible grief. Thank you Fred and Peggy for raising this precious sweet and giving young boy. Sincerely with love and prayers,Becky Osmond Hold
Prayers & Condolences For: Tony Michael Randolph BY jdubb on Jul 11, 2009
May Tony never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends. May God bless you..with love and respect... jodi and family
Prayers & Condolences For: Tony Michael Randolph BY John on Jul 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.