Name: Army Sgt. Patrick O. Williamson Age: 24 From: Broussard, La. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. Incident: Army Sgt. Patrick O. Williamson died Oct. 27 in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an IED. Also killed were Sgt. Fernando Delarosa, Staff Sgt. Luis M. Gonzalez, Sgt. Dale R. Griffin, Sgt. Issac B. Jackson, Spc. Jared D. Stanker and Pfc. Christopher I. Walz. Died:
October
27, 2009 2 Louisiana soldiers among 18 honored by Obama
By Janet McConnaughey
The Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS — Two Louisiana soldiers killed in Afghanistan were among 18 fallen service members honored Thursday by President Barack Obama at the Delaware air force base where their bodies were returned home to the U.S.
The bodies of Sgt. Patrick Williamson, 24, of Broussard, and Pfc. Brian Bates, 20, of Gretna in suburban New Orleans, were on the plane met early Thursday by the president at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
“Brian met the president. And that’s all that matters. I know he would like that,” his wife, Enjolie Bates, said in a telephone interview from Lakewood, Wash. She said Bates loved his job and the Army.
“He liked the idea of fighting for his country. He thought that’s worth it. He believed in it,” she said.
Prayers & Condolences For: Patrick O. Williamson BY Anonymous on Nov 12, 2009
Patrick,Your family is in my prayers. I know you are watching over them and Sidney as well. I am posting your photo in my classroom right next to the American Flag and will think of you every morning in homeroom while saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you, Patrick. You have made the ultimate sacrifice.God Bless America...Mrs. Daigle
Prayers & Condolences For: Patrick O. Williamson BY Anonymous on Nov 06, 2009
What a young soldier!! My prayers for their parents and all family, from Argentina. May be God give His peace for you.
Prayers & Condolences For: Patrick O. Williamson BY Anonymous on Nov 03, 2009
Patrick, you were always the greatest kid to be around , you were a pleasure to coach in football and had the heart of a Lion. You are a TRUE American hero. We as a nation will never forget the ultimate sacrafice that you have made to protect our Freedom. You are the definition of Honor and Sacrafice. I will never forget you. Gods speed and may you find peace. Chet Robichaux
Prayers & Condolences For: Patrick O. Williamson BY John on Nov 01, 2009
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.