Although he was not a Stryker solider, I feel compelled to recognize the passing of Maj. Andrew Olmsted. He was killed on January 3, 2008 when his unit was ambushed in Sadiyah, Iraq. Olmsted was assigned to the Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
Maj. Olmsted was one of the original military bloggers ("milbloggers"). He maintained his own website and was a contributor to the group blog Winds of Change, as well as The Rocky Mountain News. For a long stretch he was responsible for compiling the weekly Iraq Report at Winds of Change, which was an invaluable resource for military news. In that capacity I had corresponded with him from time to time to pass along news of interest.
Provided below are a few links with additional information about his life and death. His friends have also posted an entry that Olmsted wrote in the event of his death. Rest in peace Andrew.
Final Post - Maj. Olmsted's last entry at his personal website.
Just devastating news - A remembrance by The Rocky Mountain News, for which Olmsted was writing a column during his deployment.
Andy Olmsted - An entry at the blog Obsidian Wings, where Olmsted also contributed his writings.
Comments For "MAJ Andrew Olmsted":
I am so sorry for the loss of this fine young man and HERO. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand the pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray his family, friends and fellow soldiers will guided by a higher power for peace, comfort and strength.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
This soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
Gale Poindexter
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/ 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
Comments For "MAJ Andrew Olmsted":
I am so sorry for the loss of this fine young man and HERO. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand the pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray his family, friends and fellow soldiers will guided by a higher power for peace, comfort and strength.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
This soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
Gale Poindexter
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/ 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
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January 6, 2008 10:03 PM