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Team Sergeant
09-17-2009, 17:20
Sgt.1st Class Bradley S. Bohle, 29, died on Sept. 16, after his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device Sept. 15, while conducting a mounted patrol in the Afghan city of Ghur Ghuri, in support of combat operations while serving with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in July 2009 as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan. This was his second deployment to Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terror. He also deployed twice to the Philippines. He was a Special Forces medical sergeant.

Bohle a native of Baltimore, Md., enlisted into the U.S. Army 1998 as an Information Systems Operator. He was assigned to 2nd Bn., 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized). He later served with 112th Signal Battalion (Airborne) and 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne) before deciding to pursue the goal of becoming a Special Forces Soldier in 2006 by attending the Special Forces Selection and Assessment. He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course March 2008 and earned the coveted “Green Beret” as a Special Forces medical sergeant. He was assigned to Co. A, 3rd Bn., 7th SFG (A).

Bohle’s military education includes the Warrior Leader’s Course, Basic NCO Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course, Basic Airborne Course, Jumpmaster Course, and Special Forces Qualification Course.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, non-commissioned officer professional development ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Driver and Mechanics Badge and the Special Forces Tab.

Bohle is survived by his wife Elizabeth and three daughters Breanna, Jocelyn and Braelyn of Sanford, N.C. and parents Donald and Linda Bohle, of Marydel, Md.
- DE OPPRESSO LIBER –
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 1850
http://news.soc.mil/Memorial%20Wall/Bios/SFC%20Bohle%20bio.pdf

SF_BHT
09-17-2009, 17:54
Rest in Peace

You have served your country and will be missed...

koz
09-17-2009, 18:38
Rest in Peace..

Trip_Wire (RIP)
09-17-2009, 19:03
RIP Brother

Basenshukai
09-17-2009, 19:14
RIP, brother. I will always have a special place in my heart for anyone who ever served in 3/7 SFG (A). That's where I "grew up" in SF. My prayers go out to all of our brothers currently deployed and especially to the family and loved ones of those warriors gone from us too soon ... like SFC Bohle.

greenberetTFS
09-18-2009, 01:11
Rest in Peace, Warrior ...............:(

Big Teddy

JJ_BPK
09-18-2009, 03:40
RIP SFC Bohle, Vaya con Dios..

Penn
09-18-2009, 06:28
Rest in Peace SFC Bohle, May God Bless and Keep you Always.

Red Flag 1
09-18-2009, 08:26
Rest In Peace SFC Bohle!

Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

Razor
09-18-2009, 09:18
Rest easy, brother.

Ret10Echo
09-18-2009, 09:48
Rest in Peace Brother.

You will not be forgotten.

My prayers for the family,

Strength to the Brothers-in-arms who continue the fight.

Enigma0122
09-18-2009, 10:03
Rest in Peace. Prayers out to the family.

Rogue
09-18-2009, 10:42
Rest in Peace

Surgicalcric
09-18-2009, 12:24
Rest in Peace Brother...

Crip

ZonieDiver
09-18-2009, 12:55
Rest in Peace

Ambush Master
09-20-2009, 09:44
Rest In Peace Brother!!

The Reaper
09-20-2009, 09:59
RIP, 'mano.

You will not be forgotten.

TR

BryanK
10-11-2009, 08:53
This hits home. I just found out that a friend of mine knows SFC Bohle. They shot on range 4 at Quantico a lot among other venues. My friend received a coin from him which was pretty cool. I blurred it out, but a nice coin nonetheless.

I was also told a scholarship fund was set up in honor of SFC Bohle at his High School. I found a link Here. (http://www.hometownglenburnie.com/news/Top_Stories/2009/09/26-29/Scholarship+will+honor+fallen+solider%0A.html) Rest in Peace SFC Bohle, and may your family find comfort in knowing you were doing what you loved.

Students who apply to an ROTC Program can apply for the Bradley Bohle Scholarship. The student must maintain a 2.0 GPA and must participate in an extra-curricular activity. This fall teachers at the school will be holding a candle sales fundraiser, with all the profits going to the scholarship fund. In the spring there will be a bull and oyster roast.

"We felt as though he is someone to look up to," Parks said. "We can't bring him back but we can honor him for the sacrifices he made for us."

Donations to the Bradley Bohle Scholarship Fund can be sent to North County High School, Attention: Linda Parks, 10 E. First Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking people to send money to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation at P.O. Box 13483, Tampa, FL 33681-3483.

Abu Jack
10-11-2009, 10:14
Rest In Peace

wet dog
10-11-2009, 13:52
RIP brother

alelks
10-11-2009, 14:15
RIP Brother!

Stingray
10-12-2009, 02:43
Rest in Peace Warrior. Thank you for your service.