08-19-2009, 09:25
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Area Commander
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SFC William B. Woods Jr.
RIP Warrior.
RELEASE NUMBER: 090819-03
DATE POSTED: AUGUST 19, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: SF National Guard Soldier dies from wounds received in action
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Aug. 19, 2009) – An Army Special Forces Soldier died August 16 from wounds received during combat operations in Ghanzi, Afghanistan while serving with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) based in Glenn Arm, Md.
Sgt. 1st Class William B. Woods Jr., 31, Chesapeake, Va. was wounded Aug.14 by direct small arms fire while conducting a patrol. He served as a Special Forces senior medical sergeant in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) public affairs office at (910) 643-8438.
http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20...090819-03.html
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"If one day you decide to know yourself...you'll have to choose the warrior path...You'll reach the darkness of your spirit.... Then, if you overcome your fears....You will know who you are."
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08-19-2009, 09:30
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Area Commander
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Rest In Peace, Sir.
Thank you for your service, and sacrifice.
Holly
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08-19-2009, 09:34
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Rest in Peace Warrior! Thank you for your service, dedication and sacrifice. My prayers to your family and friends.
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Am fear nach gleidh na h-airm san t-sith, cha bhi iad aige 'n am a' chogaidh
"He that keeps not his arms in time of peace will have none in time of war" Old Gaelic
Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine
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08-19-2009, 09:56
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Area Commander
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Rest In Peace SFC Woods!!
Thank you for your service and sacrifice!!
Prayers out with special attention to B/2/20, heros one and all!!
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08-19-2009, 10:36
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Guerrilla Chief
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Rest in God's Peace
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Practice honesty and integrity; rescue the man who has been wronged from the hands of his oppressor; do not exploit the stranger, the orphan, the widow; do no violence; shed no innocent blood in this place. Jer 22:3
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08-19-2009, 10:38
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Rest in Peace, Warrior................... 
Big Teddy
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SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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08-19-2009, 10:43
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Guerrilla Chief
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I just received this notice in an email from our AG. Rest in peace SFC Woods.
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Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
All Soldiers, Airmen and civilians:
It is with deep sadness that I share with you today the passing of one of our own. SFC William B. Woods Jr., 31, of Chesapeake, Va., passed away on Aug. 16 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered on Aug. 14 while on patrol in Ghanzi, Afghanistan. He was assigned to our B Company, 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces in Glen Arm, Md.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Woods family at this most tragic time. Be assured that we in the Maryland National Guard family will do all we can to comfort and support Brian's family - now and in the future.
We can all take great pride in SFC Woods - as a Soldier, colleague and friend. He epitomized all that is great about our state, nation and the NCO corps. Please keep the Woods family in your thoughts and prayers.
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08-19-2009, 11:06
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Quiet Professional
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Rest In Peace and Thank you.
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Take Care
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08-19-2009, 12:17
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Quiet Professional
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RIP Warrior, Vaya con Dios..
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08-19-2009, 13:15
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Quiet Professional
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RIP brother
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08-19-2009, 13:29
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Quiet Professional
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Rest in Peace.
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08-19-2009, 13:49
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2/20th has taken some punches recently - hang tough y'all! And RIP Sergeant Woods!
Richard
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08-19-2009, 14:52
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Quiet Professional
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RIP
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08-19-2009, 15:12
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Consigliere
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RIP and thank you
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08-19-2009, 16:19
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Quiet Professional
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Rest in Peace Brother..... You will be missed....
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