The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 28 in Tal Afar, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Stryker military vehicle.
Among those killed was SPC Ricky W. Rockholt Jr., 28, of Winston, Ore. Rockholt was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. We will add any subsequent articles we find to this entry.
DoD Identifies Army Casualties - Official DoD Press Release
Stryker Brigade soldiers killed in Iraq - The News Tribune
Newly married Winston soldier dies in Iraq - Associated Press
Winston soldier killed - The News-Review
Roadside bomb in Iraq kills 2 Carson soldiers - The Gazette
Parents, wife mourn slain soldier - The News-Review
Service for local soldier killed in Iraq set for Tuesday - The News-Review
Rockholt funeral set Tuesday at fairgrounds - News-Review
Soldier Remembered - KVAL News
Community celebrates Roseburg soldier's service - The Oregonian
'An All-American hero' - News-Review