Arkansas Soldier Killed In Early Morning Attack

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[Arkinsaw]

An Arkansas soldier stationed at Camp Cooke in Iraq died Saturday after sustaining injuries in an early morning attack.

Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Kordsmeier, 49, served in the Army for 25 years. He was up for retirement right before the U.S-led invasion into Iraq but asked for an extension, his family said.

Details of the attack are sketchy, but military officials confirm Camp Cooke was hit by rockets Saturday Morning.

Camp Cooke is the base for Arkansas` 39th Infantry Brigade.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

[Arkinsaw]

ping for post #20 on this thread

[boxerblues]

Im so sorry to hear of your loss. He and all the fallen warriors of this war will forever be in our hearts and cannot thank him or his family enough for their sacrifice

[kcvl]

Patrick and his family and friends will ALWAYS be in our hearts. We know why we live in a free country. It's ONLY because of people like Patrick. May God comfort you and hold you near in this difficult time. May you all know that his service to this country will NEVER be forgotten.

[Happy2BMe]

Our most heartfelt sorrow and condolences for the loss of Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Kordsmeier.

God's mercy, grace, and compassion on all of his friends and family in this tragic moment.

Welcome to FR, GoldenArts!

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

PING everyone. Please ping your lists for this family member of a fallen hero.

See post 20 from goldenarts (He's NEW and the brother-in-law of our fallen hero Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Kordsmeier, 49, who gave it all for our country this weekend. He was due to retire before the war, but extended.

Military officials confirm Camp Cooke in Iraq was hit by rockets Saturday Morning.

Camp Cooke was the base for Arkansas' 39th Infantry Brigade.

Sincere condolences goldenarts. God Bless our Hero and may God comfort you, his family and all his friends. Please tell them we send our prayers and love.

Continued prayers for our military and the 39th.

[TXBSAFH]

Prayer.

[MeekOneGOP]

Welcome to FreeRepublic.com, Goldenarts. And prayers for you and your familiy in the loss of your brother-in-law.

May he rest in peace.

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Dear All,

My friend at Camp Cooke directed me to these posts about my brother-in-law, Chief Kordsmeier. I wanted to thank all those who have expressed support for Patrick's service, our family and the 39th.

Patrick wished only to serve those he called "my guys," all the men who trained with him, worked with him and depended upon his doing his job supplying them with the goods and gear they need to do their jobs. He wasn't about to stay home when his people were in a fight.

We cry for losing him, but understand he was right where he meant to be.

Godspeed to the 39th.

posted on 04/27/2004 12:10:40 AM CDT by goldenarts

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks .....

[Alamo-Girl]

I thank God for your brother in law, goldenarts. And I thank Him for all of you who are suffering this loss. May He always bless your family.

[lilylangtree]

My sincerest condolences to his family. God bless him!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Additional prayers, tributes for our fallen Arkansas Guard Soldiers.

8 Community Grieves for Soldiers Killed in Iraq ~ Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Kordsmeier, Captain Arthur "Bo" Felder, Staff Sergeant Stacey Brandon, Staff Sergeant Billy Joe Orton - 39^th Support Battalion, Arkansas National Guard - Hazen, Arkansas - killed in the line of duty, April 24,  2004 - Camp Cooke, Taji, Iraq. ~ 4/27/04 | KTHV 

[SpookBrat]

Meek, my heart just jumped out of my throat and I almost cried clicking on this story, scared to death to see George's name. I think this is who George is with.

I'm so sad to hear this news. Grateful to God it isn't George but weeping for another family.

Y'all keep praying please.

[Aquamarine]

Y'all keep praying please.

Will do.

[SpookBrat]

God Bless you and your family. We grieve along with you and I will be praying very hard for the comforter to give you all strength. Thank you to your family for your service to our country in this time of war.

[SAMWolf]

Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Kordsmeier

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

BUMP!! Thanks FRiend.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Please read and pray for our fallen hero and his family who came to FR after hearing about this thread.

Thanks for the thread Arkinsaw. Thanks for post 27 MeekOneGop.

Everyone, please ping "goldenarts" with your prayers and well wishes.

[Brad’s Gramma]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Patrick, and all of the Patricks like him is what makes America what she is.

God bless you all, your whole family.

[kayak]

goldenarts ~~~ please accept our condolences and our gratitude on behalf of your entire family.

May God give you strength and courage! A grateful nation appreciates the dedication and the supreme sacrifice of Chief Kordsmeier and others like him.

[kayak]

I would like to ask for prayers for the family of another fallen hero ... and a relative of a FReeper.

Michael Pernaselli was one of the sailors killed over the weekend. He leaves a grieving family ... parents, a brother, two toddler daughters, and extended family members and friends ... who could use our prayer support.