The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Juan M. Alcantara, 22, of New York, died Aug. 6 in Baqubah, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. Alcantara was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
All of us at SBN offer our sincere condolences to the Alcantara family, as well as his friends.
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Comments For "CPL Juan M. Alcantara":
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Your soldier is a hero. May God bless and comfort you.
Richard's Stryker Mom
Posted by: strykermom
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August 9, 2007 3:17 PM
My heart felt condolences to the family, friends and brothers in arms of this brave soldier. May God grant you comfort and peace at this most difficult time. This American shall never forget your sacrifice. God Bless you all
Mother of a 4/2 soldier
Posted by: Maggie
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August 9, 2007 4:39 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
( Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, ACo. 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq )
Posted by: Tulsaok1nurse
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August 9, 2007 5:05 PM
May God bless you and keep you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
Posted by: armymom54
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August 9, 2007 5:30 PM
We pray for peace and comfort during this time of sorrow and emptiness, may God hold you and carry you during this process, CPL. Alcantara thank you for your service and sacrifice for this nation and for the people of Iraq, they probably don't even know your name, but you was fighting for them, and protecting the good from the evil. Rest in peace brave soldier in the presence of the Lord!
Edgardo, SPC. Cruz. A co. 5/20 3/2 SBCT
Posted by: STRYKERDAD,PR
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August 9, 2007 10:30 PM
To the family, friends and brothers in arms working with CPL Juan Alcantara, may God give you strength during this difficult time. CPL Alcantara, you bravely went to a strange land to keep our nation and their nation safe! "No Greater Love..." Thank you, rest in peace until you meet your loved ones again. You are a Hero!
Sincerely,
Linda
Joe's Stryker mom
WIA 10/31/2005
Posted by: Linda, Stryker Momj
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August 11, 2007 11:51 AM
Words can never express how much my heart breaks for you.
My son was serving with Juan and was one of his friends. I feel that Juan is a part of my family because of the bond between he and my son.
To say that Juan is a hero is probably of little comfort for you now, but it is true.
He is the greatest example of
a true American hero.
May the Lord lift you up and comfort you in this time of need. You are in my prayers.
Josh's mom 1-23 INF 3/2 Stryker Brigade
Posted by: TexasStrykerMom
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August 11, 2007 10:36 PM