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SSG Darrell R. Griffin Jr.

Mar-23-2007 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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

Staff Sgt. Darrell R. Griffin Jr., 36, of Alhambra, Calif., died Mar. 21 in Balad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with small arms fire during combat operations. Griffin was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones SSG Griffin leaves behind. Please check this entry for additional articles we find.

Official DoD Announcement

Soldier from Alhambra dies from combat wounds in Iraq - The Associated Press

Soldier who died won valor award on previous Iraq tour - The News Tribune

Troops salute fallen leader - The Washington Times

A Eulogy for SSG Darrell Ray Griffin, Jr. - By SGT. Victor Quinonez, published at Micahel Yon's website

Service today honors fallen squad leader - The News Tribune

S.J. native killed in Iraq - Stockton Record

E-Mails Reveal a Fallen Soldier's Story - US News & World Report

One Soldier's Story - Video interview w/ SSG Griffin, US News & World Report

Father's journey to Iraq chases son's ghost - Press Telegram


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