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CPL Willard M. Powell

Aug-17-2007 » Filed Under: 4/2 SBCT

Correction (8/23/07): The DoD originally listed the soldier's name/rank as Pfc. Willard M. Kerchief III. On August 23, 2007 the DoD released a corrected notification that listed his legal name/rank as Cpl. Willard M. Powell. We have updated this entry to include this new information. We regret any confusion.

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

Cpl. Willard M. Powell, 21, of Evansville, Ind., died Aug. 16 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when the enemy attacked using small arms fire during combat operations in Taramiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

We would like to extend our condolences to his family, friends, and fellow soldiers.

Official DoD Announcement

Stryker soldier from Indiana killed in Iraq - The News Tribune

Indiana Soldier Killed In Iraq - The Associated Press

Reitz graduate killed in Iraq - Evansville Courier & Press

A hero's welcome - Evansville Courier & Press

Final respects paid - Evansville Courier & Press

Evansville soldier killed in Iraq mourned - The Associated Press

Fort Lewis pays tribute to 2 killed Strykers - KOMO 4 News

Two more, gone too soon - The News Tribune


Comments For "CPL Willard M. Powell":

My heart felt sympathy to the family, friends and brothers in arms of PFC Kerchief. May God wrap you in his loving arms and give you comfort at this time. This grateful American shall never forget your sacrifice.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless your family. PFC Kerchief 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 )

Our thoughts and prayers with the family, friends and fellows brothers in arms of PFC kerchief. May God give the peace and comfort during this difficult time. We thank you for your service and sacifice for this country and the people of Iraq. Thank you hero! Godspeed......

Edgardo , PFC Cruz dad', A co. 5/20 3/2 SBCT.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a hero soldier. Stand down soldier your work is done.
Lovingly,
Audra Fedde
Sister-in-law of Sgt. Andrew Higgins, KIA 6-5-07

To the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side PFC Kerchief, I pray the good Lord gives you the strength you need, exactly when you need it. PFC Willard you have my greatest respect! You willingly went into harms way to keep strangers safe. No greater love could be demonstrated, you are a Hero and I will never forget you. May you rest in peace until you meet your loved ones again.
Respectfully yours,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom
WIA 10/31/05

My prayers are that God will bring comfort and peace along with strength to the family of this wonderful man. I pray you will feel His love like never before.
Suzette Barton

May the Lord be with you in this your time of great loss.
People in America sleep peacefully in their beds at night because brave young men like William are willing to fight the enemy on their behalf. William is a true American hero.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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

Will,
Thank you for touching my family's life. You were a wonderful young man and I hope my boys grow up to be as wonderful as you. Thank you for always keeping the kids entertained when you came over to watch the games. You also made my wife very happy when she was able to cook for even if she did have to leave the onions out. You will be greatly missed by the Lengeman family and the football games on Sunday will never be the same.
Rest in peace.

May God bless this family now and always. You are in my prayers.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

Thank you for allowing us to get to know you over Sunday dinners at the Lengeman's house. We really enjoyed watching the football games with all of you.

Stand down soldier, your work is done. My prayers go out to the family and soldiers who worked along side of PFC Kerchief.

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

Richard's Stryker Mom

Rest forever in God's peace, hero. Willard - we are all so proud of you and appreciative of your sacrifice. May God hold you and your loved ones in his hands always. America is better for having had you represent us. Thank you so much.

Our Hearts and Prayers got out to the Family and Friends of Pfc. Willard M. Kerchief III. May God watch over you alway and help you in our times of need.We are all so proud of you and appreciative of your sacrifice
Mary and Family
MOTHER OF CCO 2/23 OF 4/2 SBCT

May God bring you peace and comfort during your times of need and know that we are all so proud of your soldier, he is all of our HERO. PEACE be with you.
Mother of Billy B Farris 5/20 3/2 Stryker SBCT - KIA 12-03-06, Taji, Iraq.

Heaven has one more HERO to guard the Gates of Paradise. PFC Willard Harris, you have joined the ranks of our most special SOLDIERS. May you enjoy your eternal reward, as you keep watch over your brothers who are left behind. We pray that the Angels will surround your family, friends and fellow soldiers with comfort and strength. These days are so very difficult for all who knew you, but your entire Stryker family prayers for them and mourns with them. Rest in Peace, HERO.

Heaven has one more HERO to guard the Gates of Paradise. PFC Willard Harris, you have joined the ranks of our most special SOLDIERS. May you enjoy your eternal reward, as you keep watch over your brothers who are left behind. We pray that the Angels will surround your family, friends and fellow soldiers with comfort and strength. These days are so very difficult for all who knew you, but your entire Stryker family prays for them and mourns with them. Rest in Peace, HERO.

Tears are words the heart cannot express. My heart weeps for you, for your family and friends, your fellow soldiers, and the wonderful medics who tried to save you. I have typed these words so many times, and it breaks my heart every time.

The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace."' Numbers 6:22-27

I send my sincere condolences to PFC's Kerchief's family. I just lost my nephew Brandon M Craig and so I know it is a terrible time. I don;t think my fanily will ever be the same but reading these messages really helped me. There is a poem by Khalil Gibran "The Beauty of Death" in Poetseers that made me feel a bit better. Also I felt Brandon was with God and at peace. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

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