08-05-2014, 08:16
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SSG Girard Gass
RIP, Sergeant.
(USASOC News Service, Aug. 4, 2014) - Staff Sgt. Girard Gass, Jr., 33, of Lumber Bridge, N.C., died Aug.3, 2014 of non-combat related injuries in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. The cause of death is under investigation.
Gass was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., and was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This was Gass' second deployment to Afghanistan in support of Overseas Contingency Operations.
Gass’ battalion commander, Lt. Col. Patrick O’Hara, said in an email, “Staff Sgt. Girard “Jerry” Gass was an exceptional Green Beret, noncommissioned officer, and human being who loved his family, team, country, and job with everything he had.”
Gass enlisted in the Army in August 2008 under the Special Forces Enlistment Option. Upon completion of Army Basic Combat and Advanced Individual Training, the Army Basic Airborne Course and the Special Forces Qualification Course, he reported to 3rd SFG (A) as a Special Forces medical sergeant in August 2011.
O’Hara concluded his email by saying, “He made the ultimate sacrifice for what he loved, and we are all proud, honored, and humbled to have known him, and will always cherish the time we all served together,” said O’Hara. “The Desert Eagles and I will always honor his life, memory, and selfless service. He will never be forgotten.”
Gass' awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with “V” device, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (second award) and National Defense Service Medal. Gass was posthumously awarded his second Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal.
He was also awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (numeral 2), Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Special Forces Tab.
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08-05-2014, 08:19
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RIP Brother, Vaya con Dios..
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08-05-2014, 08:26
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Rest in Gods peace warrior. Prayers out to the families. 
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08-05-2014, 09:27
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RIP SSG, God bless
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08-05-2014, 13:27
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Rest in Peace, SSG
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08-05-2014, 13:35
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Rest In Peace, Staff Sergeant Gass and thank you for your service!
Sad news!
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08-05-2014, 13:47
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RIP, brother.
Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.
You will not be forgotten.
TR
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08-05-2014, 14:44
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Rest in Peace Brother!!!!
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08-05-2014, 14:55
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RIP Sgt Gass. Thank you for your service.
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08-05-2014, 16:08
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Rest In Peace Brother!! He was in Air.177's Company, not sure what Team.
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08-05-2014, 17:46
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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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08-10-2014, 09:55
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Haven't seen a Public Statement on CoD, but I know what happened. Make commo if interested, I won't post anything until the PAO makes a statement.
Later
Martin
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08-10-2014, 11:52
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Rest in peace SSG Gass. My prayers out for you and your family.
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08-10-2014, 20:24
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Rest easy Doc.
D.
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08-10-2014, 20:30
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RIP brother!
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