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Christophe
10-31-2006, 18:02
October 31, 2006

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Kyu H. Chay, 34, of Fayetteville, N.C., died on Oct. 28 in the Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his combat patrol. Chay was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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RIP Staff Sergeant

RELEASE NUMBER: 061101-01
DATE POSTED: NOVEMEBER 1, 2006

PRESS RELEASE: Army Special Operation Support Soldier dies in Afghanistan

U.S. Army Special Forces Command Public Affairs Office

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, November 1, 2006) — An Army Special Operations Support Soldier stationed here died Oct. 28, 2006 when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated near his Humvee in the Oruzgan province in southern Afghanistan while deployed in support of combat operations.

Staff Sgt. Kyu H. Chay, 34, was a cryptologic linguist assigned to the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group here, where he served as a Special Operations Team-Alpha (SOT-A) assistant team leader until his death.

A native of South Korea, Chay was a resident of New York City. He enlisted in the Army Jan. 10, 2001, as a cryptologic linguist. After completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and advance individual training at the Presidio, Monterey, Calif., he was assigned to the 313th Military Intelligence Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, here, where he served as a team leader and squad leader.

He deployed with 3rd SFG(A) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in August 2006.

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, and Parachutist Badge.

Chay is survived by his wife Cathy, son Jason, and daughter Kelly.

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NousDefionsDoc
10-31-2006, 18:06
En Paz Descanse Hermano
Gypsy
10-31-2006, 18:24
Rest in peace, my thoughts are with your Brothers and loved ones.
The Reaper
10-31-2006, 18:31
RIP, Sergeant.

Your work is done. Thanks for your service.

Prayers out.

TR
Radar Rider
10-31-2006, 18:52
Rest In Peace, SSG Chay.
Trip_Wire (RIP)
10-31-2006, 19:28
RIP SSG
rubberneck
10-31-2006, 19:32
RIP SSG Chay.
x SF med
10-31-2006, 19:35
Rest in Peace Sergeant.
Goggles Pizano
10-31-2006, 19:46
Rest in peace SSG Chay.
Surgicalcric
10-31-2006, 20:07
Reposer En Paix

Crip
uboat509
10-31-2006, 20:26
Rest In Peace, Brother.

SFC W
mugwump
10-31-2006, 20:42
Rest in peace SSG Chay. Be careful out there guys.
mffjm8509
10-31-2006, 20:49
RIP Sergeant!

mp
jbour13
10-31-2006, 21:42
This loss is particularly hard for me and the rest of those in the MID/S-2. Kyu and I met when we were at replacement together, he was coming from Corps and I was coming from DC.

He never complained, he was smiling and cracking jokes with the rest of us. He truly was a motivation to us. We got the call and just could not believe it. Just weeks earlier he was running around getting equipment ready after coming in from a few weeks out supporting ODA's. Even dirty and unkept, he projected a self confidence and still smiled.

Losing a fellow soldier is never easy, but losing one you know is a bit tough. We are all focused and determined to carry on like he would want us to. We will get the bastards, and they will pay.

To your children and wife, may you find peace, we'll see you when the rest of us get home, you are still family.

Get well Tony and Greg.

To the guys that tried to save Kyu, you did your best. You are the epitomy of Quiet Professionals, never quit, never falter.

Your work is done, rest easy brother.
PSM
10-31-2006, 21:51
Rest in Peace, Sgt. Chay.

Pat
Jgood
10-31-2006, 23:10
RIP
My prayers to his family
dennisw
11-01-2006, 00:06
RIP Soldier.
Para
11-01-2006, 04:57
RIP brother. Medusa was just the start, I will slay a few more in your name.
Cincinnatus
11-01-2006, 09:43
RIP
vsvo
11-01-2006, 09:50
Rest in Peace, Sergeant.

jbour13, I am sorry for your loss.
Basenshukai
11-01-2006, 14:02
My heart is with the families of all affected.

The Oruzgan Province has claimed way too many of our best and brightest in the last ten months alone. That place needs an aggressive campaign with every asset available and with SOF used in such a manner as to maximize our capabilities and not merely used as extremely highly trained infantry.
Abu Jack
11-01-2006, 17:44
Rest In Peace
CoLawman
11-01-2006, 20:05
Rest In Peace Soldier!
MtnGoat
11-02-2006, 14:23
Rest in peace, my thoughts are with your family, friends and loved ones.

My peace be onto you.
Texian
11-02-2006, 17:22
RIP, Warrior.
aricbcool
11-02-2006, 17:48
RIP Sergeant. Thank you for your sacrifice.

--Aric
fearnoone
11-02-2006, 20:05
RIP:mad:
deanwells
11-04-2006, 18:27
RIP brother.
moobob
12-29-2006, 07:35
Rest In Peace
504PIR
12-29-2006, 10:23
RIP AIRBORNE!! You will not be forgoten, nor will your sacrafice be in vain.
Abu Jack
12-29-2006, 16:53
Rest In Peace
Roguish Lawyer
06-04-2007, 12:28
RIP
TitratetoEffect
06-04-2007, 15:04
RIP, SSG Chay

Phil
Radar Rider
06-04-2007, 20:09
SSG Chay's name was added to the NSA Memorial on 29 May 2007:

NSA Memorial (http://www.nsa.gov/publications/publi00050.cfm)
jbour13
06-04-2007, 21:05
SSG Chay's name was added to the NSA Memorial on 29 May 2007:

NSA Memorial (http://www.nsa.gov/publications/publi00050.cfm)

Thanks Radar Rider, I was wondering for some feedback from my guys as to how the dedication went.

Everyone that I know is on block leave now and it's difficult to get ahold of them.
Radar Rider
06-05-2007, 08:41
The .pdf version has more pictures of the Memorial and SSG Chay:

They Served In Silence (http://www.nsa.gov/memorial/memor00010.pdf)
Rogue
06-05-2007, 08:50
RIP
MtnGoat
06-09-2007, 09:01
RR,

THX for the post!!!

VG
Dirtpuppy
06-17-2007, 20:20
RIP warrior.
jbour13
10-28-2007, 20:16
Well it's been one year and myself and the boys in the MID still miss your positive outlook and that grin you always had on your face.

RIP Brother, we'll continue to give'em hell.
jdesert
05-12-2009, 07:37
RIP, friend. Mac and I talk about you every now and then. You won't be forgotten.
greenberetTFS
05-12-2009, 09:24
RIP, Warrior................:(

GB TFS
cszakolczai
12-23-2009, 10:48
RIP Sir I will be sending money to your memorial fund for your children.

If anyone else is interested..

Sergeant Kyu Chay Memorial Fund
350 W. 42nd Street
Unit #18-B
New York, New York 10036


On an offtopic note, National Geographic was present when this happened.

Inside the Green Beret's is the title of the video. Very upsetting to watch.
wet dog
12-23-2009, 12:26
Rest easy brother.
jbour13
12-23-2009, 16:32
RIP Sir I will be sending money to your memorial fund for your children.

If anyone else is interested..

Sergeant Kyu Chay Memorial Fund
350 W. 42nd Street
Unit #18-B
New York, New York 10036


On an offtopic note, National Geographic was present when this happened.

Inside the Green Beret's is the title of the video. Very upsetting to watch.

Thanks for the continued push on this. We still put flowers on his stone here at Bragg. Desert Eagles do not forget their Warriors and those that gave all.
head
12-23-2009, 21:00
Desert Eagles do not forget their Warriors and those that gave all.

Amen, brother.
jbour13
10-27-2012, 14:21
It's now the 28th here in Afghanistan. 6 years......6 years and it just doesn't get easier.

Miss you bro. Still at it, still same shitheads, still same country. Haven't forgot your sacrifice.

RIP
SF_BHT
10-27-2012, 16:35
RIP, Sergeant.......
You are not Forgotten.................
MtnGoat
10-27-2012, 16:50
Thanks jbour.. Kyu you're never forgotten brother.