Monday, April 21, 2008

Sgt. Joseph A. Richard III

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Joseph A. Richard III, 27, of Lafayette, La., died April 14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located at Fort Polk, La.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

You are missed every day by your BSTB brothers left behind!! Your strenght and courage left a mark and you will NEVER be forgotten!! Thank you so much for giving your all, you are and always will be one of my greatest heros!!!! You and your family will always be in my heart and prayers!

Thank you again from the wife of one of your BSTB brothers, WE MISS YOU!!