FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq – Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, honored their fallen brethren, past and present, in a ceremony at FOB Hammer, Monday.
Col. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., the commander of the 3rd BCT, addressed Soldiers and reflected on the ultimate sacrifice that members of the 3rd BCT made in service to their country during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"Today is a tough day," said Grigsby. "This day is different for each and every one of you because of this (deployment), but ... don't feel bad. Absorb this day and remember it. It will become even more important to you as you grow older."
A roll call of every 3rd BCT Soldier who gave his life during OIF preceded a three-volley salute.
"I feel very proud to be a part of the ceremony and to honor our fallen comrades, past and present," said 1st Sgt. Rene I. Gonzalez, the command sergeant major of the Brigade Special Troops Battalion from San Juan, Puerto Rico, who was among one of the roll call readers. "It is very important to for us to never forget them and to always pay tribute to their sacrifice."
| Date Taken: |
05.29.2007 |
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05.29.2007 15:02 |
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