Name: Marine Pfc. Serge Kropov
Age: 21 From: Hawley, PA Assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. Incident: Marine Pfc. Serge Kropov
died Dec. 20 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan Died: December 20, 2009
‘He had a million friends’
The Associated Press
Serge Kropov’s friends said the Marine helicopter mechanic was a good-hearted, fun-loving guy who enjoyed basketball and trick bike riding.
“He was just a very kind, giving, friendly, loving person,” said Lindamay Rodnite, who said her sons attended school with Kropov. “He had a million friends.”
Indeed, a Facebook page dedicated to Kropov was filled with dozens of tributes to the fallen Marine.
Kropov, 21, of Hawley, Pa., died Dec. 20 in a non-hostile incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. He attended Wallenpaupack Area High School in Hemlock Farms, Pa. His obituary said he planned to be a career military man.
Kropov was a native of Moscow who later moved to the U.S. with his parents, Igor and Allison Alevtina. He is also survived by a sister, Anna.
Prayers & Condolences For: Serge Kropov BY XBXGia on Jun 06, 2010
Dear Kropov Family,Please know that your son, Serge, was remembered in a special prayer service for our departed Orthodox Warriors on Memorial Day at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas. As well as he is remembered throughout the year in the prayers and Liturgies of the Saint George Orthodox Military Association.We are also keeping your family in our prayers and ask Christ to ease the pain of your loss.
Prayers & Condolences For: Serge Kropov BY Anonymous on Jun 05, 2010
To our son, to whom we are missing so much.
Prayers & Condolences For: Serge Kropov BY John on Feb 01, 2010
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.