The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tyler J. Kritz, 21, of Eagle River, Wis. 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.
During this difficult time, we hope his loved ones can draw strength and comfort from those of us who hold you in our thoughts.
Five Stryker soldiers die in shooting, bomb attack - The News Tribune
Eagle River soldier killed in Iraq - The Associated Press
5 soldiers from Fort Lewis killed in Iraq - Seattle P-I
'It's devastating, it's devastating' (Includes video) - The Associated Press/KOMO News
Hundreds gather in Eagle River for soldier's funeral - The Associated Press
Eagle River Soldier Laid To Rest - WISC TV News
Fort Lewis mourns nine fallen men - The News Tribune
9 Stryker soldiers remembered at memorial (Includes Video) - KOMO 4 News
Comments For "SGT Tyler J. Kritz":
To the family,friends and fellow soldiers of SGT. Kritz our love, prayers and thoughs in this difficult time, may God give you the strengh to go through this time of sadness and emptiness. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for this nation and the people of Iraq. Godspeed!
Edgardo, Eddie's dad A 5-20 3/2 SBCT.
Posted by: STRYKERDAD,PR
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June 6, 2007 10:10 PM
May God be with this family during this difficult time. Your soldier is a hero and may God bless you and keep you.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
Posted by: armymom54
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June 7, 2007 7:56 AM
May God bless and comfort your family. You are in my prayers. Your soldier is a hero.
Richard's Stryker Mom
Posted by: strykermom
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June 7, 2007 8:52 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 9:37 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SGT Tyler Kritz, may God give you strength during these difficult times. Tyler will always be remembered. Dear SGT Kritz, 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 10:02 PM
Words can never truly heal the sorrow that you are feeling at this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Tyler was a true American hero that was willing to give his life so 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 2:12 PM