| Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse R.I.P.
Sgt.Chrstopher Kruse grew up in Dodge City. He was a little older than my son. My thoughts and prayers are with both the Kruse and Hensley families. Chrstopher, you are an American hero, your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. God Bless you and your family.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1314-07
November 14, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 13 in Mukhisa, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated during dismounted combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Killed were:
Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse, 23, of Emporia, Kan.
Spc. Peter W. Schmidt, 30, of Eureka, Calif.
For more information, media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152, (253) 967-0147 or after hours at (253) 967-0015 (ask for the Public Affairs Officer on call).
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
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