Posted on 06/29/2010 7:20:45 AM PDT by Patriot1259
On June 28, 2010, Second Lieutenant Michael E. McGahan was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. The horse drawn caisson led Second Lt. McGahan to his final resting place. Following behind, were family, friends and colleagues. He was 23 years old. His hometown was Orlando, Florida.
Second Lt. McGahan died June 6, 2010 in Khogyani district, Nangarhar providence, Afghanistan. He died from gunshot injuries caused by an enemy forces attack on his unit. At the time of the assault, McGahan's platoon was investigating reports of an unmanned aircraft.
McGahan, who came from a military background, with both grandfathers serving in World War II, joined the Army in 2008, the same year he graduated from college. He graduated from the University of Florida, with a Degree in Political Science and a Minor in History.
The Army was a perfect fit for McGahan! He was assigned to the 1st Brigade Special Troop Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Fort Campbell, KY....
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RIP, sir.
God Bless him & his family for their sacrifice.
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