10-31-2006, 18:02
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SSG Kyu H. Chay
October 31, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kyu H. Chay, 34, of Fayetteville, N.C., died on Oct. 28 in the Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his combat patrol. Chay was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
RIP Staff Sergeant
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RELEASE NUMBER: 061101-01
DATE POSTED: NOVEMEBER 1, 2006
PRESS RELEASE: Army Special Operation Support Soldier dies in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Forces Command Public Affairs Office
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, November 1, 2006) — An Army Special Operations Support Soldier stationed here died Oct. 28, 2006 when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated near his Humvee in the Oruzgan province in southern Afghanistan while deployed in support of combat operations.
Staff Sgt. Kyu H. Chay, 34, was a cryptologic linguist assigned to the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group here, where he served as a Special Operations Team-Alpha (SOT-A) assistant team leader until his death.
A native of South Korea, Chay was a resident of New York City. He enlisted in the Army Jan. 10, 2001, as a cryptologic linguist. After completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and advance individual training at the Presidio, Monterey, Calif., he was assigned to the 313th Military Intelligence Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, here, where he served as a team leader and squad leader.
He deployed with 3rd SFG(A) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in August 2006.
His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, and Parachutist Badge.
Chay is survived by his wife Cathy, son Jason, and daughter Kelly.
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Last edited by Dan; 10-31-2006 at 19:33.
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10-31-2006, 18:06
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10-31-2006, 18:24
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Rest in peace, my thoughts are with your Brothers and loved ones.
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10-31-2006, 18:31
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RIP, Sergeant.
Your work is done. Thanks for your service.
Prayers out.
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10-31-2006, 18:52
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Rest In Peace, SSG Chay.
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10-31-2006, 19:28
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RIP SSG
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10-31-2006, 19:32
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RIP SSG Chay.
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10-31-2006, 19:35
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Rest in Peace Sergeant.
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10-31-2006, 19:46
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Rest in peace SSG Chay.
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10-31-2006, 20:07
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10-31-2006, 20:26
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Rest In Peace, Brother.
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10-31-2006, 20:42
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Rest in peace SSG Chay. Be careful out there guys.
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10-31-2006, 20:49
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RIP Sergeant!
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10-31-2006, 21:42
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Kyuh, you'll be missed brother
This loss is particularly hard for me and the rest of those in the MID/S-2. Kyu and I met when we were at replacement together, he was coming from Corps and I was coming from DC.
He never complained, he was smiling and cracking jokes with the rest of us. He truly was a motivation to us. We got the call and just could not believe it. Just weeks earlier he was running around getting equipment ready after coming in from a few weeks out supporting ODA's. Even dirty and unkept, he projected a self confidence and still smiled.
Losing a fellow soldier is never easy, but losing one you know is a bit tough. We are all focused and determined to carry on like he would want us to. We will get the bastards, and they will pay.
To your children and wife, may you find peace, we'll see you when the rest of us get home, you are still family.
Get well Tony and Greg.
To the guys that tried to save Kyu, you did your best. You are the epitomy of Quiet Professionals, never quit, never falter.
Your work is done, rest easy brother.
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10-31-2006, 21:51
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Rest in Peace, Sgt. Chay.
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