07-08-2010, 17:42
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Sgt. Andrew Creighton
Looks like SOT-Aj is gone.
Thanks for your service, your sacrifice, and your contributions to PS.com.
You will be missed.
This is a real war, people. With real consequences.
RIP, soldier.
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RELEASE NUMBER: 100708-01A
DATE POSTED: JULY 8, 2010
PRESS RELEASE: 1st Special Forces Group Soldier dies in Afghanistan
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (USASOC News Service, July 8, 2010) – A 1st Special Forces Group Soldier died during operations July 4, in the Oruzgan Province of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan.
Sgt. Andrew James Creighton, 23, a signal intelligence specialist and resident of Laurel, Del., was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Creighton is survived by his mother Rebecca Wolter of Cuero, Texas; his father Timothy Creighton of Benson, N.C.; brother Spc. Allen Creighton of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; and sister Alexandria Creighton of Cuero, Texas.
For further information, media should contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command Public Affairs Office during duty hours at 910-432-6005 or after duty hours at 910-689-6187.
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07-08-2010, 17:55
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One Last Firebase to occupy-
Rest Well...
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07-08-2010, 18:06
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Rest in Peace, Warrior! Thank you for your service, dedication and sacrfice. My prayers to the family and friends.
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07-08-2010, 18:10
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RIP Warrior, Vaya con Dios..
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07-08-2010, 18:26
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RIP Sgt. Creighton, Thank you for your service.
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07-08-2010, 18:28
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RIP AJ
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07-08-2010, 18:37
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RIP
RIP SGT Creighton
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07-08-2010, 18:43
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Rest In Peace, Sgt. We hardly knew ye.
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07-08-2010, 18:50
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Rest in Peace AJ.
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07-08-2010, 19:21
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Rest in Peace, SGT. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be missed and NEVER forgotten.
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07-08-2010, 19:24
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Rest In Peace, and Thank You
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07-08-2010, 19:45
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Rest in peace, Brother.
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07-08-2010, 20:06
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Thoughts and Prayers out!! Rest In Peace Soldier.
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07-08-2010, 20:08
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Rest in Peace, Sir.
Only 23.....yes, this is very real. Prayers to the family. 
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07-08-2010, 20:14
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Guerrilla
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Memorial
AJ's memorial will be held on July 13th at 1100 at the North Fort Lewis chapel.
He was a fine soldier. Thank you for your service.
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