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Manchu Memorial

Dec- 6-2008 » Filed Under: 4/2 SBCT

The Northwest Guardian has a nice feature an a memorial the 4-9 INF, 4/2 SBCT ("Manchus") built for the fallen soldiers from its recent deployment.

The Manchus of 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment honored the seven Soldiers who lost their lives during its deployment to Iraq by dedicating last week a unique memorial to their sacrifice. An A Company Soldier, Sgt. Lee Gorzen, built the wooden concave wall at the end of a headquarters hallway where photos of the seven now hang.

“We gather to honor their memory and say quietly in our own way, ‘We will never forget,’” said battalion commander, Lt. Col. Mark Bieger Nov. 26 from a lectern in front of 4-9 Inf. headquarters.

The battalion was arrayed in a horseshoe before him, with family members of the fallen and distinguished guests to the side.


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