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.

[snippy_about_it]

I am so thankful for your brother-in-laws service and so sorry for you and your family's loss.

[McGavin999]

I am so sorry for your loss. It's a bitter price to pay and nothing anyone says can help right now. I will pray for your comfort, but your loved one is taking up his post to watch over his fellow warriors. We thank God for these fine young men who sacrifice so much for our freedom.

Please know that we mourn with you.

[Tamzee]

Please tell your family that we are so profoundly grateful for Patrick taking such good care of our country and his men. He demonstrated what it means to be a heart and soul patriot and a hero.

Prayers for your family that God helps you get through this terribly painful time.

[JRandomFreeper]

Prayers lifted for family and friends. God bless the 39th. And every other unit involved in the fight.

/john

[alpha-8-25-02]

Dear Lord'
Your saints gather in prayer for michael pernaselli and his family'may your hand of comfort be with his survivors as they greive.
2 corinthians 5v1
for we know that if our earthly house,this tent,is destroyed,we have a building from God,a house not made with hands,eternal in the heavens.

[alpha-8-25-02]

GODSPEED CHEIF!

[texasflower]

Your family will be in my prayers.

[Budge]

Prayers for the brave Chief Kordsmeier!

God Bless him, you, and your family.

[prairiebreeze]

My sincere condolensces to your family. I am grateful for Chief Kordsmeier's service and sacrifice. God Bless.

Prairie

[Miss Marple]

My prayers for your family and my undying gratitude for your brother-in-law's service, as well as all of the military. May God comfort you, and please let us know if there is anything we can do to help the family.

[SnarlinCubBear]

Please thank his entire family for their sacrifice. He is truly a hero, and I join in the prayers for you all. He died for freedom.

[archy]

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 - 39th Support Battalion, Arkansas National Guard - Hazen, Arkansas - killed in the line of duty, April 24, 2004 - Camp Cooke, Taji, Iraq. ~ 4/27/04 | KTHV

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[trussell]

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Trussell


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[Conspiracy Guy]

May the Lord comfort you.

[netmilsmom]

God Bless your BIL and his family.

[glock rocks]

I offer condolences and prayers for you and your family.

[lysie]

My sincerest condolences.

[CDHart]

May God hold his family close now and give them peace and strength to endure, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

[goodnesswins]

Prayers for you and your family....we mourn your loss also....another hero goes to Heaven.

[JulieRNR21]

With deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved family member, Chief Kordsmeier.

Please convey to his family my heartfelt appreciation for his sacrifice and service in the war on terrorism.

May the Love of God and His Grace comfort and sustain you and your family.