Casualty Update
Ran across this amazing tribute to three of our Fallen Heroes. All three Soldiers, killed in the pursuit of freedom for others and ensuring OUR freedom, were honored by fellow Soldiers.
Spc. Mike T. Sonoda, Jr., 34, of Fallbrook, CA. (Originally posted here.)
Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Scheile, 37, of Antioch, Calif. and Sgt. Paul C. Neubauer, 40, of Oceanside, Calif.(Originally posted here.)
From a Soldier identified as SPC S. in tribute to SGT Sonada:
There is nothing I can say that would make his death more tolerable, or less painful. When Mike died serving his God and country, but most of all he fought for us… to keep us safe. Every time he went on patrol he went out with the intent to find IEDs. With the intent to catch terrorists. So that when the rest of us went out we would be safe.
SGT Che was a close friend to SGT Neubauer and made this tribute.
SGT Paul Christian Neubauer was a man wearing many hats. He was a soldier, an NCO, a warrior, a gunner, a husband, lover, friend and provider to his wife and friend to many. He was a fighter for freedom of a people that never knew him or ever will. He fought for those he himself did not know, and for very few he did.
Finally, a tribute to SSG Scheile, by his close friend CPL Ray.
Dan is our friend and brother in arms. For those of you who did not know Dan he had a personality that was unique and full of life. His passion and fire were for his wife and two daughters. I can’t think of a day where he didn’t tell us a story about how proud he was to be their dad. Dan also spoke often of his parents. Dan’s civilian jobs included truck driver, concrete framer, finisher, carpenter, and electrician. You name it he did it. He told me he wanted to get his contractors license when he gets home so that he could spend more time with his family.
These tributes by Soldiers, for Soldiers speaks volumes. The Fallen soldiers were respected in every way. They were role models. They believed in what they were doing. They were admired by all.
Thunder6 has posted these tributes in their entirety. Please read them.