The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Gary D. Willett, 34, of Alamogordo, N.M., died Feb. 8 in Taji, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. Manibog was assigned to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
We hope his loved ones find some measure of comfort in the thoughts and prayers shared by the Strykernews community.
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Comments For "SGT Gary D. Willett":
My heart and prayers are with the family of one of my own. Know that Gary will always be remembered by our family. May God hold you up during this time.
Posted by: AlohaStykerMom
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February 13, 2008 1:08 AM
I am so sorry for the loss of this fine young man!
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 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)
Posted by: Tulsaok1nurse
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February 13, 2008 5:59 AM
You are in my prayers.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
Posted by: armymom54
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February 13, 2008 5:22 PM
To the family and loved ones of SGT Gary D. Willett: "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom"....Abraham Lincoln. It is with deepest sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom for the people of Iraq, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. SGT Willett will not be forgotten. Proud G Co 3-2 SCR Stryker Dad
Posted by: Noble Stryker
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February 13, 2008 8:31 PM
Deepest sypathies and respect to the family, friends and comrades of Sgt Gary Willett from a Stryker dad.
Posted by: DG
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February 13, 2008 8:39 PM
May God bless and comfort your family. Your soldier is a hero. Praying for your family.
Richard's Stryker Mom
Posted by: strykermom
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February 14, 2008 12:50 PM
Thoughts and prayers for the family, friends, and comrades of Sgt. Willett.
~mtmom33
2-25 Stryker Mom
Posted by: mtmom33
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February 20, 2008 1:42 AM
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Sgt. Willett. We share in your grief as we also lost our beloved hero, Sgt Christopher Sanders, January 9th, 2008. It is a pain we all hope to never experience. Our children will forever be American Heroes and we will never let their sacrifices be forgotten. With shared grief, Kelly and Marie Sanders
Posted by: Marie
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March 6, 2008 10:54 PM