 The Kansas City Star -- A soldier with ties to the area was one of four killed in Iraq last week when their vehicle rolled over an improvised explosive.
Staff Sgt. Jerald A. Whisenhunt, 32, died Feb. 8 in Taji, Iraq.
Whisenhunt’s hometown was Orrick, according to the Department of Defense. Whisenhunt, who was married, joined the Army in 2000 and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
Also killed in the blast were fellow 25th Infantry Division members Spc. Michael T. Manibog, 31, of Alameda, Calif.; Sgt. Timothy P. Martin, 27, of Pixley, Calif.; and Sgt. Gary D. Willett, 34, of Alamogordo, N.M. |
I would just like to say thank you to you and the other three soldiers who were also killed in that blast for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
"Duty"(21st Inf. Motto)