07-24-2012, 06:32
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Rest in Peace SSG Pepper
Final farewell to a 4th of the 3rd SSG.
From the AP: Staff Sgt. Brandon Pepper of York, Pa., was killed during an enemy attack while he was on patrol in Afghanistan. The 31-year-old died Saturday in eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?se...cal&id=8746511
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FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, July 23, 2012) – A U.S. Special Forces Soldier was killed in an insurgent attack while on patrol in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Brandon Robert Pepper, 31, was assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C. He was a Special Forces communications sergeant.
This was Pepper’s first deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan. In 2003, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pepper is survived by his spouse, brother and parents.
http://www.soc.mil/UNS/Releases/2012...120723-03.html
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07-24-2012, 07:08
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Rip my brother
Prayers to his family, friends and Teammates.
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07-24-2012, 07:26
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RIP Brother!
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07-24-2012, 07:43
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Rest In Peace, Brother.
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07-24-2012, 07:50
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RIP SSG Pepper, Vaya con Dios..
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07-24-2012, 07:53
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RIP Warrior, you'll never be forgotten!
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07-24-2012, 07:59
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Rest in peace, Warrior. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
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07-24-2012, 08:38
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RIP, hermano.
Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.
You will not be forgotten.
TR
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07-24-2012, 10:25
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Rest in Peace Staff Sergeant.
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07-24-2012, 10:37
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Gone,but not forgotten.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw - Cached
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
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07-24-2012, 11:32
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Rest in Peace Warrior. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
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07-24-2012, 13:44
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Very sad news. Rest In God's Peace Warrior.
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07-24-2012, 14:06
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Rest In Peace, SSG.
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07-24-2012, 18:03
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Rest in Peace, SSG. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be missed and NEVER forgotten. Give my son a hug and tell him I will see him soon.
molon labe
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07-25-2012, 13:00
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I was very sorry to get this news. His family and team are in my prayers.
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