DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died March 11, in Jalrez District, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when they were attacked by small arms fire. Killed were:
Capt. Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel, 28, of South Miami, Fla. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Rex L. Schad, 26, of Edmond, Okla. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
For more information on Capt. Pedersen-Keel, media may contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) public affairs office at 910- 689-6187.
For more information on Staff Sgt. Schad, media may contact the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield public affairs office at 912- 210-9375.
The Department of Defense announced today the death two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died March 11, in Jalrez District, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when they were attacked by small arms fire. Killed were:
Capt. Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel, 28, of South Miami, Fla. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Rex L. Schad, 26, of Edmond, Okla. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
For more information on Capt. Pedersen-Keel, media may contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) public affairs office at 910- 689-6187.
For more information on Staff Sgt. Schad, media may contact the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield public affairs office at 912- 210-9375.
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from WOTC:
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| SSgt. Rex Schad |
Staff Sgt. Rex L. Schad, 26, of Edmond, Okla. and Capt. Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel, 28, of South Miami, Fla. died in Jalrez District, Afghanistan, of injuries they suffered when they were attacked by small arms fire.
Schad was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Pedersen-Keel was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
On Wednesday, Schad's family talked about the moment his mother found out about his death.
"She had the trunk opened on her car when they walked up and she fell over on the ground," said Harold Whipple, Schad's grandfather.
Wednesday at 11 a.m., Maj. Gen. Robert "Abe" Abrams, the commanding Regional Command South in Afghanistan, will be briefing the media on the current operations in Afghanistan.
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from ctpost:
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| Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel |
Army Captain Andrew Michael Pedersen-Keel, 28, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday. Governor Dannel P. Malloy today ordered U.S. and Connecticut flags to fly at half-staff to honor Pedersen-Keel.
"Captain Pedersen-Keel made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our state and our nation," Malloy said. "Our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his unit during this very difficult time. We pray for a safe homecoming for our troops who are stationed around the world, and thank them for their bravery and service."
"This is a tragic and sad reminder that even as the conflict in Afghanistan is winding down there are still hundreds of Connecticut soldiers in harm's way," said Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman. "Captain Pedersen-Keel and every one of the other 63 brave men and women from our state lost in Afghanistan and Iraq died defending us and our freedom, and that sacrifice must never be forgotten."
Capt. Pedersen-Keel, 28, was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was killed by a member of the Afghan National Police while conducting a patrol brief in the Jalrez District.
Flags will remain at half-staff until burial or memorial, Malloy's spokeswoman said.
Pedersen-Keel's parents got the news when military officials visited their Madison home on Monday.
"It is with deep regret and great sadness that we found out about Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel, that he died in Afghanistan. ...it's very sad when something like this happens, especially sad when you have a local connection," said First Selectman Fillmore McPherson.
It is believed Pedersen-Keel was one of two American soldiers killed in a so-called insider attack. There are reports a person dressed as an Afghan Police Officer shot at U.S. and Afghan forces.
U.S. officials said have said two special forces soldiers were killed Monday when a policeman fired at people leaving a meeting at district police headquarters in Wardak province. The Pentagon has not released their names.
"It's always a tragedy when anyone dies. I think the expression is, `all gave some and some gave all,' and he certainly did. Very sad day," said Patrick Edenbun.
Pedersen-Keel graduated from Avon Old Farms School in 2002 and from the prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2006. His parents moved to Madison a few years ago, WTNH reported.
On Tuesday, flags flew at half staff in Madison and nearby Guilford, where Pedersen-Keel's parents attend St. George's church. McPherson said the town of Madison "stands ready" to offer what honors or special services the family desires.
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