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SSG Brian M. Long

Jun-11-2007 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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

Staff Sgt. Brian M. Long, 32, of Burns, Wyo., died June 10 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an explosive ordnance.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow soldiers during this difficult time.


Comments For "SSG Brian M. Long":

May God bless this family of this brave young hero. I will keep you in my prayers.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

Posted by: armymom54 [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 11, 2007 7:26 PM

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your son was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.

Gale Poindexter
( mother of Sgt Joel Lewis KIA May 6/07)

Posted by: Tulsaok1nurse [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 11, 2007 8:30 PM

My heart felt condolsences to the family, friends, and brothers in arms of this American Hero. May God be with you and give you comfort and strength. Know that we shall never forget your sacrifice.

Angel Hugs

Posted by: Maggie [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 11, 2007 9:03 PM

Once more a brave young American has been taken from us far too soon. Brian was a true American hero. May God be with you and know that my prayers are with you.
"Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves a memory that no one can steal." -Author unknown
God Bless you.

Josh' mom 1-23 INF 3/2 Stryker Brigade

Posted by: TexasStrykerMom [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 12, 2007 2:43 PM

May God bless and comfort your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your soldier is a hero.

Richard's Stryker Mom

Posted by: strykermom [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 12, 2007 4:10 PM

May God give you the strengh and peace in this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughs with the family,friends and fellow soldiers. Rest in peace hero!
Edgardo, Eddie's dad, A 5-20 3/2 SBCT

Posted by: STRYKERDAD,PR [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 12, 2007 5:09 PM

May the Good Lord give the family, friends and fellow soldiers who worked along side SSG Long the strength they need during this most difficult time. SSG Long, you willingly went into harms way to protect us. No grater love could be demonstrated. You are a Hero and I will be forever grateful. Rest in peace, your mission is complete.
God Bless your family.
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom

Posted by: Linda, Stryker Momj [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 12, 2007 8:11 PM

I wish I had some wise word. I don't. Brian's death has not gone unnoticed. He was willing to serve our country, which says so much in a world that tends to think only of itself.
Rory's mom, 2-1 CAV, 4/2 ID
Stryker Combat Team

Posted by: annemoore [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 12, 2007 9:29 PM

Thanks you SSG Long for your gift to our nation. We will never forget your great sacrifice.

Posted by: strykerdad [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 13, 2007 9:46 AM

To SSG Longs Family from me I was there the day he died and will never forget the impact that he did on my life and me. I was about 10 feet from him when he took his last breath and at that moment i found god and he let me know that he will send brian to a better place and that he will live forever in our hearts take care in heaven and ill see you soon turtle. Love you for ever Tim

Posted by: Sgt Timothy Cousins | May 25, 2008 5:46 PM

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