The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Gregory B. Rundell, 21, of Ramsey, Minn., died March 26 in Taji Iraq, of wounds suffered from small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones he leaves behind.
Our sincere condolences to the family,friends and fellow brothers in arms. May God give you peace in this difficult day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country and the people of Iraq. Rest in peace "hero".
Godspeed!
To the family, friends, and fellow soldiers working along side SPC Gregory Rundell I pray the good Lord gives you the strength you need for the difficult days without Gregory. Dear Gregory please know that you will always be remembered as the true HERO you are. "there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends" John 15:13. You are a special person.
God speed.
Sincere gratitude that there are brave young men like you who will step up to keep complete strangers safe.
Respectfully,
Linda
To the Family and Loved ones of SPC Gregory B. Rundell: "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 sincere sadness that I extend my condolences to you on the loss of your HERO, who made the ultimate sacrifice 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 Father of G Co 3-2SCR Stryker
I am so sorry for the loss of this fine young man and your HERO Spc Gregory B Rundell. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray you will continue to be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength.
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!
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
SPC Gregory Rundell is not alone. He has joined the ranks of too many of his fellow soldiers. They now patrol the streets of Heaven and watch over the soldiers that they left behind. We pray that God's Army will keep a careful watch during this most difficult time. To the family, friends and fellow soldiers of SPC Rundell, please find comfort in your soldier's peace. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you travel this Valley of Death. We will never forget the sacrifice that has been made in the name of our Freedom. SPC Rundell has joined the ranks of HEROS.
As a mother of another Wolfhound soldier, I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and comrades of Spc. Rundell. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I am also a mother of a 2-25 Soldier and wish to send my prayers and condolences to this heroes family and friends and to his fellow Soldiers to find the strength they need to continue with their mission while dealing with this loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers to have the strength to make it through this.
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I am praying for this family during this very difficult time. God bless them.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
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March 28, 2008 7:25 PM
Our sincere condolences to the family,friends and fellow brothers in arms. May God give you peace in this difficult day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country and the people of Iraq. Rest in peace "hero".
Godspeed!
Edgardo, Spc Cruz dad's, A co. 5/20 3/2 SBCT.
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March 28, 2008 8:08 PM
To the family, friends, and fellow soldiers working along side SPC Gregory Rundell I pray the good Lord gives you the strength you need for the difficult days without Gregory. Dear Gregory please know that you will always be remembered as the true HERO you are. "there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends" John 15:13. You are a special person.
God speed.
Sincere gratitude that there are brave young men like you who will step up to keep complete strangers safe.
Respectfully,
Linda
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March 28, 2008 8:33 PM
To the Family and Loved ones of SPC Gregory B. Rundell: "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 sincere sadness that I extend my condolences to you on the loss of your HERO, who made the ultimate sacrifice 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 Father of G Co 3-2SCR Stryker
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March 28, 2008 8:36 PM
I am so sorry for the loss of this fine young man and your HERO Spc Gregory B Rundell. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray you will continue to be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength.
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!
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
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March 29, 2008 7:48 AM
SPC Gregory Rundell is not alone. He has joined the ranks of too many of his fellow soldiers. They now patrol the streets of Heaven and watch over the soldiers that they left behind. We pray that God's Army will keep a careful watch during this most difficult time. To the family, friends and fellow soldiers of SPC Rundell, please find comfort in your soldier's peace. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you travel this Valley of Death. We will never forget the sacrifice that has been made in the name of our Freedom. SPC Rundell has joined the ranks of HEROS.
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March 29, 2008 11:05 PM
As a mother of another Wolfhound soldier, I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and comrades of Spc. Rundell. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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March 30, 2008 11:50 PM
I am also a mother of a 2-25 Soldier and wish to send my prayers and condolences to this heroes family and friends and to his fellow Soldiers to find the strength they need to continue with their mission while dealing with this loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers to have the strength to make it through this.
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March 31, 2008 8:29 AM