DoD Identifies Army Casualty

U.S. Department of Defense ^ | 10/12/04 | Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

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U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Release

On the Web: http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20041012-1382.html Media contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000 Public contact: http://www.dod.mil/faq/comment.html or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1

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No. 1017-04 IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2004

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Aaron J. Rusin, 19, of Johnstown, Pa., died Oct. 11 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained on Oct. 10 when his military vehicle came under fire from enemy forces. Rusin was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

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Prayers for family. May he rest in peace.

[cyn]

"Pfc. Aaron J. Rusin, 19, of Johnstown, Pa., died Oct. 11 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained on Oct. 10 when his military vehicle came under fire from enemy forces."

Condolences to his family and friends.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Army Pvt. Aaron J Rusin

Released by:	USAFNS  HTNC
Date:	Sept 29, 2004
Release:	Army Pvt. Aaron J Rusin has deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to engage in military operations involving U.S. and coalition forces. Operation objectives include liberating the Iraqi people, preserving Iraq as a unified state, keeping its territorial integrity intact, and helping the Iraqi people begin the process of economic and political reconstruction. Active duty, reserve, and national guard members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces are participating in the operation. The soldier is regularly assigned to one of the various camps and units (infantry, aviation, armor, artillery, engineer, command support, etc.) of the 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth U.S. Army based in South Korea. Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division deployed to Iraq either to augment soldiers serving in country or to replace soldiers whom had completed their tour of duty. Rusin, a combat engineer, is the son of Timothy J. Rusin of Main St., Youngstown, Pa., and Sandra M. Rusin of William Penn Ave., Johnstown, Pa. The private is a 2003 graduate of Central Cambra High School, Ebensburg, Pa.   ~*~   Pfc. Aaron J Rusin, 19, Johnstown, Pa.   44th Engineer Battalion ~ "Builders of Freedom"

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Thank you, Aaron Rusin. Rest in Peace. You gave your life for your country. May your Memory be Eternal.

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Bump to the top!!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank God for this hero and his loved ones!

[Flora McDonald]

Prayers for this young soldier and his loved ones left behind.