Sergeant First Class Shawn P. McCloskey

**Team Sergeant** · 09-17-2009, 17:22

Sgt.1st Class Shawn P. McCloskey, 33, died on Sept. 16, after his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device Sept. 15, while conducting a mounted patrol in the Afghan city of Ghur Ghuri, in support of combat operations while serving with, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in July 2009 as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan. This was his third deployment to Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terror. He also served on to deployments to Colombia. He was a Special Forces intelligence sergeant.

McCloskey a native of Hudson, New York, grew up in Peachtree City, Ga., enlisted into the U.S. Army January 2002 as a Special Forces candidate. He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course May 2004 and earned the coveted “Green Beret” as a Special Forces engineer sergeant. He was assigned to Co. B, 3rd Bn., 7th SFG (A).

McCloskey’s military education includes the Warrior Leader’s Course, Basic NCO Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course, Basic Airborne Course, Jumpmaster Course, Combat Diver Course, Special Operations Diving Supervisor Course, Air Movement Operations Course, Special Operations Target Interdiction Course and Special Forces Qualification Course.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, non-commissioned officer professional development ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Special Operations Diver Supervisor Badge and the Special Forces Tab.

McCloskey is survived by his wife Jessica, daughter Katie and son Collin of Raeford, N.C. and parents Patrick and Kathryn McCloskey of Fayetteville, Ga.

- DE OPPRESSO LIBER –
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 1850

http://news.soc.mil/Memorial%20Wall/...skey%20bio.pdf

Tatonka316 · 09-17-2009, 17:39

Rest in Peace, Warrior. You will always be missed and NEVER forgotten.

molon labe

SF_BHT · 09-17-2009, 17:52

Rest in Peace

You have served your country and will be missed...

Basenshukai · 09-17-2009, 19:23

I am in shock. I served with Shawn in B/3/7 when he was assigned to SFODA 785 (on the old numbering system) and I was the 783 Team Leader and, later, the company XO. In 2006, we both deployed together to Afghanistan and I vividly remember how devastated he was when we lost SFC Chad Gonsalves - a good friend of all of us.

Shawn was a professional in every respect of the word. I don't know what else to write. RIP, Shawn ... you will be missed, brother.

Penn · 09-17-2009, 20:06

Rest in Peace SFC McCloskey, may God bless your family.

1stindoor · 09-17-2009, 20:45

I loved him like a brother. Truly one of the finest 18Cs I've ever known. It was my honor and privilege to have served with him on 85. I was with him in 2006 as well when Chad was taken from us.

Justinmd · 09-17-2009, 20:52

Shawn and I went through basic and the Q together. He was a great guy. He was funny and laid back. I remember at selection we had to square off on an exercise to hold your rifle straight out, first one to lower the rifle or bend the elbows lost. He beat me. I remember thinking, how can this old guy (compared to me) beat me. The world has lost a great person. RIP Shawn

JJ_BPK · 09-18-2009, 03:43

RIP SFC McCloskey, Vaya con Dios..

swpa19 · 09-18-2009, 06:15

R.I.P. SFC McCloskey

FMF DOC · 09-18-2009, 06:22

RIP Warrior

Red Flag 1 · 09-18-2009, 08:28

Rest In Peace SFC McCloskey!

Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

Rogue · 09-18-2009, 10:48

Rest in Peace

greenberetTFS · 09-18-2009, 12:02

Gone,but not forgotten.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz...eature=related

God Bless,Rest in Peace Warrior.....

He was just a simple soldier and his ranks are growing thin
But his presence should remind us; we may need his like again,
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.......

Perhaps just a simple headline in the paper that might say:
OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, FOR A SOLDIER DIED TODAY. (author unknown)

The passing of our soldiers often go unnoticed and unsung by most of the world, remembered only by family and friends. Wish it were not so. May he RIP, his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.........

I realize it's a Canadian song,however I believe most appropriate for this occasion..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrkgV5bl7kQ

Big Teddy

AxeMan · 09-18-2009, 12:19

SFC McCloskey was my student down in Key West. Do any of his teammates remember when he came back without a bubble and a bum hip? I dare someone to ask about this story.
...........witt sends

Aequitas · 09-19-2009, 03:12

Brother you are missed and my prayers go out to you and the family! I still remember talking to you before we left...I will always remember the day that you and 85 gave me my welcoming into the company! Blue Skies my friend...