The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Robert A. Surber, 24, of Inverness, Fla. 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 are deeply saddened by the loss of another Stryker soldier.
Five Stryker soldiers die in shooting, bomb attack - The News Tribune
Soldier From Inverness Dies In Blast - The Tampa Tribune
Family mourns death of soldier - Citrus County Chronicle
Citrus soldier dies in Iraq - St. Petersburg Times
5 soldiers from Fort Lewis killed in Iraq - Seattle P-I
Funeral planned for soldier killed in Iraq - Citrus County Chronicle
'It's devastating, it's devastating' (Includes video) - The Associated Press/KOMO News
Soldier’s funeral planned Monday - Citrus County Chronicle
Residents to pay tribute to fallen soldier - Hernando Today
Inverness pauses to remember slain soldier - MyFox Tampa Bay
Soldier killed in Iraq honored, laid to rest - Citrus County Chronicle
Childhood friend recalls special bond - Citrus County Chronicle
Slain Fla. soldier loved football, heavy metal music - The Associated Press
Fort Lewis mourns nine fallen men - The News Tribune
9 Stryker soldiers remembered at memorial (Includes Video) - KOMO 4 News
Comments For "SGT Robert A. Surber":
May rest in peace brave american hero! Thank you for your service and sacrifice for your country and for the people in Iraq.May God give some confort for those left behind, family, friends and fellow soldiers. I believe we are a family, a family of Strykers and when one member of my family is in pain I suffer and cry too.
Edgardo, Eddie's dad A 5-20 3/2 SBCT.
Godspeed!
Posted by: STRYKERDAD,PR
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June 6, 2007 10:03 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. Your soldier was a hero to us all. May God bless you and keep you now and always.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
Posted by: armymom54
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June 7, 2007 7:54 AM
Your soldier is a hero. May God bless and comfort your family. Praying for you.
Richard's Stryker Mom
Posted by: strykermom
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June 7, 2007 8:50 AM
My heart felt condolences to the family, friends and brothers in arms of this brave soldier. Praying that God keeps 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 9:38 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SGT Surber, may God give you strength during these difficult times. Robert will always be remembered. Dear SGT Surber, 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 9:59 PM
Words are never enough in times like these but I would like you to know that my heart breaks for you. Robert was a true American hero that gave his life so that others might be free and I thank him.
May he rest in peace and may God be with you all.
Josh's mom 1-23 3/2 Stryker Brigade
Posted by: TexasStrykerMom
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June 8, 2007 2:08 PM