05-10-2007, 17:00
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Sgt. Timothy P. Padgett
PRESS RELEASE: Army Special Forces Soldier dies in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 10, 2007) — An Army Special Forces Soldier stationed here died May 8 as a result of a firefight with enemy fighters who attached a combat patrol he was supporting near Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Sgt. Timothy P. Padgett, 28, a Special Forces medical sergeant assigned t 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), died from wounds sustained during the firefight.
He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in March.
Born in Geneva, Ala., and raised in Defuniak Springs, Fla., Padgett enlisted in the Army March 14, 2003, as a Special Forces candidate. After completing basic and advanced individual training and airborne training at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C., for further training. Upon completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2006, he was assigned to 7th SFG (A).
His awards and decorations include the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Special Operations Dive Badge and the Special Forces Tab.
Padgett is survived by his daughter, Summer Lynn of Westville, Fla., mother, Glenda Penton of Defuniak Springs, Fla., and father, Tommy Padgett of Waller, Texas. He is also survived by his sister, Serena Padgett and brother, Rex Padgett both of Defuniak Springs as well.
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05-10-2007, 17:26
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RIP Sgt. Padgett, God Bless.
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05-10-2007, 17:37
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Peace Brother Medic, your job is done.
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05-10-2007, 17:41
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En Paz Descanse Sgto.
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05-10-2007, 17:46
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Rest in peace Sgt. Padgett.
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05-10-2007, 18:27
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Peace be with you....
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05-10-2007, 18:46
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RIP, SGT.
Thanks for your sacrifice.
Prayers out.
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05-10-2007, 18:48
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RIP Warrior.
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05-10-2007, 18:55
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RIP SGT
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05-10-2007, 19:21
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RIP Warrior.
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05-10-2007, 19:33
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See you at the final rally point.
RIP brother.
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05-10-2007, 19:39
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RIP, Sgt. Padgett
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05-10-2007, 20:13
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RIP, Sgt. Prayers to your family.
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05-10-2007, 20:22
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Rest In Peace Sgt. May God comfort your family, friends, and team mates.
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05-10-2007, 21:17
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RIP Sgt, prayers out to your family and brothers in arms.
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