Name: Army Sgt. Sean M. Durkin
Age: 24 From: Aurora, CO Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo. Incident: Army Sgt. Sean M. Durkin
died April 9 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device near Forward Operating Base Wilson, Afghanistan, on March 27 Died: April 09, 2010
Obama personally presented Durkin’s Purple Heart
The Associated Press
FORT CARSON, Colo. — A Fort Carson soldier from Aurora who died of wounds he suffered when a bomb exploded near his vehicle in Afghanistan was one of three soldiers personally presented a Purple Heart by President Obama.
Sean M. Durkin, 24, died April 9 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. Maj. T.J. Taylor, a spokesman for the 4th Brigade Combat Team in Afghanistan, says Durkin was among the soldiers Obama personally visited March 28 during the president’s visit to a hospital in Kabul.
Fort Carson officials say Durkin joined the Army Feb. 16, 2006. He was assigned to Fort Carson’s 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. Two other soldiers survived the March 27 attack....
Prayers & Condolences For: Sean M. Durkin BY Anonymous on Jun 30, 2010
Sean, I love and miss you so much..I'm so proud of the man you became. I'm so proud and honored to have had you as my brother..My boys miss their favorite Uncle. Hug daddy for me I love you little brother!Megan Durkin-Rowlands
Prayers & Condolences For: Sean M. Durkin BY GildaMeek on Apr 29, 2010
I am sending this tribute for my son Spc Michael J FleuryHe was with you on the patrol Mar 27th near FOB Wilson. He is recovering from his injuries at Fort Bliss, and willreturn to Fort Carson May 9thHe told me what a good friend and soldier youwere. He said he will miss that friendship he had with you. Life goes on, but he will always rememberyou. And so willthe Fleury Family. Thank you Sgt Durkin for your unselfish service to ournation. On May 23rd, a Catholic Mass will be said here for this true American hero from the Fleury family.Richard FleuryTsgt USAF (ret)
Prayers & Condolences For: Sean M. Durkin BY Anonymous on Apr 25, 2010
To Sgt. Sean Durkin and his family, my heartfelt prayers and support for you during this difficult time. Sean will never be forgotten and always honored.Pastor Peter A KeadyPhillipsburg Alliance Church
Prayers & Condolences For: Sean M. Durkin BY Anonymous on Apr 20, 2010
To SeanFor your dedication and courageFor the bravery and dignity you showed in your final momentsFor the inspiration you gave a grateful nationWe salute youPeter and Pam Durkin Patrick
Prayers & Condolences For: Sean M. Durkin BY John on Apr 15, 2010
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.