Spc. Jared D. Stanker, 22, of Evergreen Park, Ill, died Oct. 27 in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
http://www.strykernews.com/archives/2009/10/29/spc-jared-stanker.htmlIn support of the family and the troops the community brought out their flags and lined 103rd St. from Cicero Ave. to Central Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning for the funeral procession.
1 comment:
So touching, Katie. You have an incredible gift.
Post a Comment