11-08-2006, 07:32
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SFC William Brown
November 07, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class William R. Brown, 30, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Nov. 6 in Sperwan-Gar, Afghanistan, ofinjuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
RIP Sgt 1st Class 
My condolences to his fellow soldiers,friends and family.
Admin Edit to add proper write-up and photo:
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RELEASE NUMBER: 061107-01
DATE POSTED: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRESS RELEASE: Army Special Forces Soldier dies in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Forces Command Public Affairs Office
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, November 7, 2006) — An Army Special Forces Soldier stationed here died Nov. 6, when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated near his Humvee in the Panjwayi district of Kandahar while deployed in support of combat operations.
Sgt. 1st Class William Brown, 30, was a senior Special Forces weapons sergeant, assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group here.
He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in August 2006.
A native of White Settlement, Texas, Brown enlisted in the Army June 2, 1994, as an infantryman. After completing basic and advanced individual training and airborne school at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, there. In 2002, Brown was selected for duty as a U.S. Army recruiter and served in Dallas, Texas. In 2004, Brown volunteered for Special Forces training and upon completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course he was assigned to 3rd SFG as a Special Forces weapons sergeant. He was with the 3rd SFG until his death.
His awards and decorations included the Bronze Star Medal for valor, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, U.S. Army Recruiter Badge (silver), Ranger Tab and the Special Forces Tab.
Brown is survived by his wife Audra, children Trenton and Emily of Hope Mills, N.C. His mother, Anita Walton, of Boyd, Texas, also survives him.
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11-08-2006, 08:17
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RIP
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11-08-2006, 08:18
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RIP Brother, Blue skies, soft landings.
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11-08-2006, 08:47
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RIP SFC Brown.
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11-08-2006, 09:27
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11-08-2006, 09:40
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RIP, Sergeant.
Thanks for your service.
Prayers out.
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11-08-2006, 09:51
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11-08-2006, 10:02
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Rest in Peace, Sergeant.
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11-08-2006, 10:17
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11-08-2006, 10:29
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d@mn, I knew Bill. RIP my friend.
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11-08-2006, 10:51
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11-08-2006, 11:42
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11-08-2006, 11:45
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11-08-2006, 12:42
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