MSG's Robert M. Horrigan & Michael L. McNulty

[Peregrino]

The local news just listed two more SF KIAs in Iraq. One of them is supposed to be MSG Robert Horrigan the other is MSG McNulty(?) (the wife hollered at me as I was working and I missed the report. Bob Horrigan's name (if it's the guy I know) is really bad news. Don't know what to say on this one. Does anybody know anything to confirm or deny. Peregrino

[Guy]

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 17 in Al Qaim, Iraq, while conducting combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.



Killed were:



Master Sgt. Robert M. Horrigan, 40, of Austin, Texas.



Master Sgt. Michael L. McNulty, 36, of Knoxville, Tenn.



For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

[18C4V]

http://news.soc.mil/releases/05JUN/050620-01.htm

RELEASE NUMBER: 050620-01
DATE POSTED: JUNE 20, 2005

PRESS RELEASE: Two USASOC Soldiers die in Iraq

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, June 21, 2005) — Two Army Special Operations Soldiers based here died June 17, 2005 in western Iraq when their unit was attacked with enemy small arms fire during combat operations.

Master Sgt. Robert M. Horrigan, 40, and Master Sgt. Michael L. McNulty, 36, both special operations team members, sustained fatal injuries during the attack. They were both assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

Horrigan enlisted in the Army as an infantryman in May 1984. He served with various units to include the 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga. After a brief separation from active duty, he reenlisted and was assigned to the 5th Ranger Training Battalion serving as a team leader and Ranger instructor. In February 1991, he volunteered for Special Forces and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in September 1991. Horrigan was then assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) here where he served as a senior Special Forces weapons sergeant.

His awards and decorations included two Bronze Star Medals, one with Valor Device, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, six Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the NATO Medal, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Military Freefall Jumpmaster Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Scuba Diver's Badge, the Ranger Tab and the Special Forces Tab.

McNulty enlisted in the U.S. Army upon graduation from Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill., in 1986. After completion of initial entry training, he was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, Fort Lewis, Wash. After a brief separation of service, he reenlisted April 1994. McNulty then served with the 327th Infantry Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky. and later served with the 27th Infantry Regiment and 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii as a rifle squad leader, an instructor, and a reconnaissance squad leader.

His awards and decorations included the three Bronze Star Medals, one with Valor Device, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, five Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Military Freefall Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge and the Ranger Tab.

Both Soldiers were posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device, and the Purple Heart. Additionally, Horrigan was awarded the Legion of Merit and McNulty was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. McNulty was posthumously promoted to the rank of master sergeant.

Horrigan is survived by his wife, Denise, daughter, Courtney, his mother Mary, his sister Lisa Shine, twin brother John and brother Daniel.

McNulty is survived by his wife, Paula, four children, Cyle, Eric, Rebecca, and Katie, and parents Davis and Ann Marie McNulty.

[Ambush Master]

The Horrigan's had a Table at Blade !! I met his twin brother, they are very good friends with Bill Harsey!! Bill confirmed yesteday morning with his family that Robert was KIA. Mr Bill is hurt !!!

Later
Martin

[Razor]

Rest easy, fellas.

[Doc]

That makes 5 friends this year.

RIP Brothers. I'll see you there.

DOL

Doc

[Peregrino]

Damn - That one hurts. Rest in Peace Guys. Peregrino

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

Rest in peace men.

[Bill Harsey]

Thanks everybody for posting the information.

It's not often we get Special Operations Soldiers who are damn good knifemakers too.

Robert, You will be missed and never forgotten.

[Radar Rider]

Rest In Peace, Troopers.

[aricbcool]

RIP

[lksteve]

RIP...

[frostfire]

rest in peace, soldiers...

[Goggles Pizano]

Rest in peace.

[vsvo]

Rest in Peace

[Smokin Joe]

Rest in Peace

[jbour13]

RIP Warriors

[Achilles]

RIP

[Maas]

Rest In Peace

[CPTAUSRET]

I am saddened to read this.

My condolences to all who knew these gallant warriors.

Blue skies:

Rest In Peace:

You will not be forgotten!

[Stargazer]

"Here's to the heroes, those few who dare, heading for glory, living a prayer. Here's to the heroes, who change our lives, thanks to the heroes, freedom survives...." ~ Don Black


Rest in peace. My heartfelt prayers for the loved ones left to carry on without them.

[The Reaper]

RIP, Brothers.

I knew Bob from 1/7.

Will be at the memorial ceremony, if I can.

TR

[Roguish Lawyer]

Rest in peace

[AmericanPride]

Rest in Peace

You'll never be forgotten

[smokfire]

Rest in Peace


smokfire

[CoLawman]

RIP. My condolences to all of you who are personally touched by his passing.

[Sacamuelas]

Rest in Peace

[12B4S]

Rest in Peace..............

[RobC]

I was lucky enough to meet Robert last year in Baghdad, we talked about knives and some of the makers that had contributed to his abilities as a maker. He was a true professional and a great guy. I am very sorry to here about this. Rest if peace my friend.

[Martin]

RIP

[Debo]

http://www.texasfallensoldiers.com/gallery/the-texas-fallen-soldiers-project/robert-horrigan.html

A painting of MSG Horrigan recently given to the family. There is also a PBS special on him in the works.


Respectfully submitted,
Debo

[The Reaper]

http://www.texasfallensoldiers.com/gallery/the-texas-fallen-soldiers-project/robert-horrigan.html

A painting of MSG Horrigan recently given to the family. There is also a PBS special on him in the works.


Respectfully submitted,
Debo

Great likeness of Bob, looks just like him.

Thanks for the link.

TR

[Ret10Echo]

Thanks Debo,

Bob and I went through Basic/AIT together, then crossed paths many moons later at Bragg...

[jatx]

Rest in peace, gentlemen.

[SF_BHT]

Outstanding men, Rest in Peace

[Red Flag 1]

Rest In Peace! Prayers out to families and friends.