10-07-2016, 12:28
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SSG Adam S. Thomas
SSG Adam S. Thomas
http://kdvr.com/2016/10/05/soldier-f...n-afghanistan/
FORT CARSON, Colo. — A highly decorated soldier from Fort Carson in Colorado Springs was killed in action in Afghanistan on Tuesday.
The Department of Defense said Staff Sgt. Adam S. Thomas, 31, died in Nangarhar Province from injuries he received when an improvised explosive device blew up.
Thomas was with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He was from Tacoma Park, Md.....
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10-07-2016, 12:58
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Rest In Peace, Warrior. Thank you for your service and your sacrifices - you will not be forgotten.
Prayers out to team, friends, and family....
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10-07-2016, 13:03
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Rest in peace.
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10-07-2016, 15:04
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RIP Warrior, Vaya con Dios
My deepest condolences to the family and friends..
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10-07-2016, 15:48
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Rest-In-Peace Staff Sergeant Thomas.
You will Not be forgotten, and may the Angels of Heaven bring comfort to Family and Friends.
May those responsible be brought to swift justice!
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10-07-2016, 17:21
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Rest in Peace.
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10-07-2016, 18:20
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RIP Warrior, you and your family are in my prayers.
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10-07-2016, 18:42
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Rest In Peace. There are those of us who will not forget your sacrifice!
Thank you and your family for what you have given!
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10-07-2016, 20:17
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Rest in Pease Brother. DOL
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10-07-2016, 20:20
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I hate the fact that I am still reading stories like this about our Warriors.
Rest In Peace, Warrior and thank you for your service and sacrifice.
You will not be forgotten!
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10-07-2016, 20:43
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Rest in Peace, SSG Thomas.
Pat
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10-07-2016, 22:42
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Rest in Peace Brother....
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10-09-2016, 05:22
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Rest in Peace now. Prayers for his family and his Brothers in B/2/10.
Additional info:
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A 31-year-old soldier who was killed in Afghanistan this week grew up in southern Minnesota and was a decorated member of the special forces.
Army Staff Sgt. Adam Thomas, a Green Beret, attended elementary school in the St. Peter area, while his father, Will Thomas, taught at Gustavus Adolphus College, the Star Tribune reported.
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10-09-2016, 05:32
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Prayers out to the family
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10-09-2016, 08:20
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RIP,
May his memory be eternal.
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