Sgt David J. Smith, 25, Frederick, 8/9 Feb
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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. David J. Smith, 25, of Frederick, Md., died Jan. 26 from wounds received Jan. 23 while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
SGT David Smith, USMCR, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Company B., died of injuries suffered in an attack last week in Afghanistan. The 25-year-old Marine died Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010 after evac to Germany. Military
officials related SGT Smith was wounded in a bombing Saturday in Helmand province that killed at least two others from his company.
This young hero's family has reached out to the Patriot Guard Riders and asked us to honor his service and sacrifice. It will be an honor to show our respect. Funeral Services will be in Frederick Maryland and interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
Our most heartfelt condolences to the family of this young Warrior. He was only a month shy of his 26th birthday and by all accounts loved his family, his community and his Corps. Our Nation, State and local communities are poorer with his loss.
Please watch this space & the National Thread for updates with Ride Captain information and Rally details.
Stand by Riders. Honoring this Hero is what we do.
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