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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Luke S. Runyan, 21, of Spring Grove, Pa., died Feb. 17 in Diyala Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his dismounted patrol using small arms fire. Runyan was assigned to 2nd Battalion 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones he leaves behind.
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Comments For "SPC Luke S. Runyan":
Dear Courtney there are no words that can express how much we will all miss Luke. Paul enjoyed every second of working with him and having him in the Recon Platoon. We hope you know that you will forever be in our hearts and prayers. He died serving his country and protecting his brothers. God Bless you and Kepp you,
Amanda & Paul Huston
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February 19, 2008 5:20 PM
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
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February 19, 2008 6:03 PM
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Former stryker Mom,
Ellen
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February 19, 2008 6:04 PM
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)
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February 19, 2008 6:44 PM
To the Family and Loved Ones of SPC Runyan: "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. You have my deepest sympathy upon the loss of your Hero, who gave all in the fight for freedom for the people of Iraq, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. He will not be forgotten. Proud G Co 3-2SCR Stryker Dad.
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February 19, 2008 9:12 PM
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of SPC Runyan. 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
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March 6, 2008 10:49 PM