06-05-2005, 17:18
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CPT Charles D. Robinson
http://news.soc.mil/releases/05JUN/050603-02.htm
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RELEASE NUMBER: 050603-02
DATE POSTED: JUNE 5, 2005
PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces officer dies in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, June 5, 2005) — An Army Special Forces officer based here was killed June 3, 2005 in the vicinity of Orgun-e, Afghanistan.
Capt. Charles D. Robinson, 29, a Special Forces officer, assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Fort Bragg, N.C., died when an enemy improvised explosive device exploded near his Ground Mobility Vehicle during operations in Afghanistan’s southeastern region.
Robinson deployed to Afghanistan in January 2005 in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
A resident of Haddon Heights, N.J., Robinson was commissioned in the Army immediately following graduation from Cedarville College in Ohio May 1998, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in foreign trade.
His first military assignment was with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Robinson graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course and was assigned to 7th SFG in December 2003.
Robinson's awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Parachutist Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Special Forces Tab and Ranger Tab. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
Robinson is survived by his wife, Laura; and parents, Charles and Janet Robinson of Brown Mills, N.J.
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06-05-2005, 17:27
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He was one of our students.
RIP, Captain.
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06-05-2005, 19:26
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RIP, CPT.
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06-05-2005, 19:36
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06-05-2005, 19:49
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RIP...
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06-05-2005, 19:51
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Rest in peace Sir.
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08-26-2009, 03:55
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RIP Capt Robinson, Vaya con Dios..
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08-26-2009, 04:53
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Basenshukal and TR
I agree it does look like BG Repass, but I may be able to find out for you. I seem to recall when Chris was intered 22 Aug 2005 that the Casualty Assistance Officer there had kept some records of brothers involved in the ceremony. Later today, I will contact Arlington and see if I can find out. Will post or PM as soon as I find out if there is a record.
I always spend time with the CPT whenever I go to Arlington, and I am grateful to know more about him now.
molon labe
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08-26-2009, 05:59
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Rest in Peace
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08-26-2009, 06:11
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Rest in Peace Brother...
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08-26-2009, 11:38
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Rest in Peace, Warrior........................ 
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
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SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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