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SFC Justin S. Monschke
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http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20...071015-05.html
RELEASE NUMBER: 071015-05 DATE POSTED: OCTOBER 15, 2007 PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces Soldier killed in Iraq U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Oct.15, 2007) — An Army Special Forces Soldier was killed Oct. 14 as a result of an improvised explosive device strike while conducting a combat operation in the south Baghdad region of Arab Jabour, Iraq. Sgt. 1st Class Justin S. Monschke, 28, was fatally wounded when he encountered an IED in the course of conducting a dismounted movement to a suspected enemy position. He was a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha team weapons sergeant assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C. Monschke, a native of Texas, volunteered for military service and entered the Army in June 1997 as an infantryman. He was initially assigned and served more than two years with Company B, 2nd Bn., 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Ky. Monschke also served as an instructor at the U.S. Army Ranger Training Battalion in Dahlonega, Ga., and as a squad leader and Observer/Controller at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La. Monschke was assigned to 2nd Bn., 3rd SFG(A) at Fort Bragg, N.C., in April 2006. Monschke is survived by his wife, Melissa; daughter, Ashley; son, Ryan and stepson, Dylan, of Lillington, N.C.; father, Larry Monschke, of Ft. Worth, Texas; and mother, Patty Jett, of Denton, Texas. Rest In Peace Brother.. |
Rest in Peace SFC Monschke. My deepest condolensces to his family, friends, and team mates.
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Rest In Peace Brother..... Justin!!
Thoughts and Prayers out, for his Family and Brothers!! |
SFC Monschke
His official bio from USASOC:
Sgt. 1 st Class Justin S. Monschke, 28, was killed in action on Oct. 14, while conducting combat operations in the South Baghdad Region of Arab Jabour while serving with ODA 354 of Company B, 2 nd Battalion, 3 rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in July 2007 as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula. This was his second deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism and his first deployment to Iraq. Monschke, a native of Denton, Texas, graduated from Krum High School in 1997. He enlisted in the Army on June 12, 1997 as an Airborne Infantryman. In 2002 he earned the coveted “Green Beret.” Monschke’s military education includes the Advance Noncommissioned Officer Course; Special Forces Advance Recon Target Analysis and Exploitation Techniques Course; the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course; Basic Airborne Course; Jumpmaster Course; Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance Course; Air Assault Course; Ranger Course; Warrior Leaders Course; Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course; Combat Lifesavers Course; Long Range Surveillance Leaders Course and the Special Forces Qualification Course. His awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, three Army Achievement Medals, three Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, three Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Military Freefall Badge, Air Assault Badge, Ranger Tab, and the Special Forces Tab. Monschke is survived by his wife, Melissa; daughter, Ashley; son, Ryan; and stepson, Dylan, of Lillington, N.C.; father, Larry Monschke, of Ft. Worth, Texas; and mother, Patty Jett, of Denton, Texas. |
RIP Brother.............
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RIP my brother.
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R.I.P. in soldier. You have done your duty. Let's hope your brothers kill the cowardly piece of shit who planted the IED.
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God bless you and your family. Rest easy.
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Rest easy, Sergeant.
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RIP
RIP brother, and train hard in Valhalla.
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RIP brother. I haven't looked at the total numbers yet but I believe this has been the deadliest OIF for Special Forces to date. I pray this isn't a sign of things to come.
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RIP Brother
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Rest In Peace
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R.I.P.
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It's been a rough couple of day's. I'll keep everyone informed of times for the memorial's.
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RIP SFC Monschke
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Rest in peace SFC Monschke.
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R.I.P. Justin
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RIP, hermano.
Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice. TR |
Rest in Peace troop.
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Rest in Peace
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Rest in Peace Sergeant.
smokfire |
May you R.I.P. and thank you so much.
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Rest in Peace, Sergeant.
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RIP
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Rest in Peace Sergeant, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and Brothers.
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Rest in peace SFC Monschke
Peace onto your Family and Friends. Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice. May you have Blue Skies. |
Rest In Peace brother!
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Anyone who happens to be on BIAP today, the memorial will be at 1930L at the RPC. I will post the timeline for the memorial at Bragg when the date is finalized.
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RIP
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RIP SFC. Justin S. Monschke
RIP SFC.Justin S. Monschke,You will be missed,by family,friends and The Special Forces Community past and present.tom kelly
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I don't know where this came from, or who wrote it, but for anyone who has ever attended a plane side ceremony it will take you back
A HERO'S FLIGHT He awoke that night ready to fight He read his orders and prepared his gear He knew his job when on the ground He flew to the flight The enemy did run And our hero followed. A bright light and loud bang These were the last our hero would see or hear Those who got the call that a hero had fallen A tear came to their eye and a pride swelled inside Next came anger and the question why The next day his flight would arrive We would all stand and say good bye A formation of friends We all stood facing our hero's flight home As he passed by we all saluted All surrounded the tailgate of our hero's flight We all bowed our heads in revered silence The chaplain said his prayer We saluted once more We closed the tailgate and watched his flight taxi As our Hero's flight lifted off We all saluted and sent another hero home. RIP Justin |
The memorial service is Fri at 1100 at JFK Chapel.
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RIP
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SFC Justin Monschke Funeral
Guys,
SFC Monschke was buried yesterday afternoonin the Jackson Cemetery, Krum, Texas. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Denton, Texas at 1400. 2/3rd Bn Cdr, LTC Heinz Dinter, gave a very moving eulogy about what kind of SF NCO Monschke was. The 3rdSFGA Cdr was also there as were a number of 3rd Group personnel and a close friend of Monschke's from the 5th Group. The BG who presented the flags to Monschke's wife and parents was from the 19th SFGA. There were 6 of us FOG's (F'ing Old Guys) from Chapter XXXl representing the SFA; we show up with as many as we can for every SF funeral in the region. Krum is a small town and the entire town turned out for Monschke's funeral. Local citizens throughout the Denton area also knew of the funeral and were standing in groups along the roads and highway leading from the church to the cemetery to pay their respects. Question. I've been at the funerals for MSG Hornbeck (10th SFGA), SFC Brown (3rd SFGA), and SFC Monschke, and there was either a one or two star SF GO at each. Does this happen at all SF funerals? Whether it does or not, it is both impressive to families and other military personnel attending and sets SF apart from the rest of the DOD crowd. Richard |
Thank you for attending from all of us here, who weren't able too. It mean's alot, and this is just one more reason why I am proud to be in the Special Forces.
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Funeral
The funeral was yesterday in Denton, Tx. I was a member of the burial detail. The town turned out by the hundreds to pay there last respects.
http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedconten...19e5502ed.html |
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Rest in Peace.
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AFAIK, this policy is still in effect. TR |
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