The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James C. Akin, 23, of Albuquerque, N.M. died June 3 in Thania, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
All of us here would like to offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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Comments For "SGT James C. Akin":
Our condolences to the family ,friends and fellow soldiers of SGT Akin. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for this country and for those in Iraq fighting for freedom. May God give confort and peace for those left behind. Rest in peace in the hands of our Lord.
Edgardo, Eddie's dad, A 5-20 3/2 SBCT.
Posted by: STRYKERDAD,PR
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June 6, 2007 10:26 PM
My condolences to the family, friends, and unit members of Sgt. James C. Akin. Though many years apart, we walked the same halls, traveled the same nieghborhood streets. We may have even passed by each other without me seeing the hero there, the outstanding young man, who was also a neighbor. I will be proud to stand for him now. Rest in Peace Stryker Warrior. We will bring you home with honor.
Posted by: Solo
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June 7, 2007 7:06 AM
I am praying for this family of this great American hero. May God bless you now and always.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
Posted by: armymom54
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June 7, 2007 7:58 AM
May God bless and comfort your family. Praying for you. Your soldier is a hero.
Richard's Stryker Mom
Posted by: strykermom
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June 7, 2007 8:54 AM
My heart felt condolences to the family, friends and brothers in arms of this brave soldier. Praying that God kepps you in the palms of his hands and gives you comfort and peace during these difficult days. You sacfrice will never be forgotten.
Posted by: Maggie
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June 7, 2007 9:36 AM
To everyone who reads this. Akins was a great friend and warrior. I miss you and love you. I know you are watching over us. From 2nd Plt C 1-37 FA
Posted by: Battle Reed
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June 7, 2007 2:07 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SGT Akin, may God give you strength during these difficult times. James will always be remembered. Dear SGT Akin, you protected my family, you are a Hero! May God give peace to your loved ones, until you meet again. Stand down, young soldier, your work on earth is done. Mission complete.
Sincerely,
Linda,
Joe’s Stryker mom
Posted by: Linda, Stryker Momj
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June 7, 2007 10:06 PM
No words can ever truly heal the hurt and sorrow that you are feeling. James was a true American hero that was willing to give his life so that others might be free and I thank him. May he rest in peace and may the Lord be with you.
Josh's mom 1-23 3/2 Stryker Brigade
Posted by: TexasStrykerMom
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June 8, 2007 2:15 PM