09-24-2013, 09:34
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In memory of SSG Liam Nevins.. RIP Brother
I lost another friend on this deployment and I just pray to God it's the last... He was a hell of a man. He even got a good part of his upper arm shot off by a PKM round a few weeks prior to this attack, but stayed in country to continue the fight. His team even killed the owner of that PKM within a matter of days. Unfortunately, now he has paid the ultimate sacrifice and all I can do is pray for his friends and family. Take care Liam.. you will be missed brother, but never forgotten. DOL
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingne...ay-afghanistan
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Staff Sgt. Liam J. Nevins
Nevins was born on Sept. 11, 1981, in Middlebury, Vt. Nevins enlisted in the U.S. Army under the delayed entry program prior to his graduation from Bristol Borough High School.
Upon entering active duty, he was assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C. Shortly after being promoted to the rank of sergeant, he deployed with the 504th in 2003 as a rifle team leader in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. He completed two more deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan in 2004 and 2005.
Nevins attended Metropolitan State College of Denver from Aug. 2006 to May 2009, after leaving active duty service.
In May of 2009, he enlisted into the Colorado Army National Guard. Nevins attended the Special Forces Qualification Course at Fort Bragg, N.C. from Jan. 2010 to Aug. 2011. He was assigned to Co. B, 5th Bn., 19th SFG (A) in Fort Carson, Colo.
His military education includes the United States Army Infantry School, Airborne School, Primary Leadership Development Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Static Line Jumpmaster Course, Reconnaissance Surveillance Leaders Course, Ranger School, Special Operations Language Training Arabic Course, the Special Forces Qualification Course as a communications sergeant, and the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course.
His Awards include a Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (2nd Award), Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three Campaign Stars, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Bronze Numeral Two, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Colorado Meritorious Service Medal, and the Colorado Active Service Medal.
Nevins is survived by his mother, his father, two sisters, and his fiancé.
http://www.soc.mil/UNS/Releases/2013...130924-01.html
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09-24-2013, 09:41
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RIP Brother, we lose our best.
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09-24-2013, 09:48
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Rest well Brother...
Sad news. Prayers out to the family and Team.
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09-24-2013, 09:53
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RIP Brother, prayers out to his team mates and family.
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09-24-2013, 10:05
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Prayers out
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09-24-2013, 11:11
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RIP, hermano.
Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.
You will not be forgotten.
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09-24-2013, 11:50
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Rest in Peace and Thank you
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09-24-2013, 19:11
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RIP Brother, Vaya con Dios..
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09-24-2013, 22:45
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Rest In Peace, Brother.
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09-24-2013, 23:21
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In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti amen.
In pace requiescat SSG Nevins, dominus vobiscum.
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09-24-2013, 23:45
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Rest in Peace, SSG Nevins.
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