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Kenneth Mack

   
Individuals US(CBS 11 News) FORT WORTH A North Texas marine was among at least 18 U. S. servicemen killed in Iraq over the weekend.

Master Sergeant Kenneth Mack's family shared memories of their fallen hero Monday night.

Early Saturday morning in Iraq, Master Sergeant Mack was on patrol in Iraq. Hours later in Fort Worth, a marine knocked on his wife's door.

"From what we've heard, the Master Sergeant was out in the Al-Anbar province out on a regular mission," said his wife Peggie Mack. "Coming back in around 4 a.m. our time, a roadside bomb exploded and took his life."

In a flash, a 23-year Marine Corps career was over, and Mack was gone. He leaves two brothers, a mother, five children and his wife.

"He was all about family," said Peggie. "He made sure we did things together, activities together. Even if was just some kind of game here in the house; like the kids would always play him in chess. Once in a while they'd get to a level they could beat him, but I know he mostly let them beat him."

Mack had a medal to recognize his first tour of duty. He and the young marines he commanded came home without a scratch.

"That meant a lot to him because it was always a goal in his life to be a mentor in some way, not only to his children, and the children in the neighborhood, but all children," said Peggy. "I told him my days are bright, but they're brighter when you're with me. He's going to be truly missed."
 

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Kenneth Mack
Authored by: anonymous on Wednesday, May 09 2007 @ 05:34 PM EDT
My sincerest condolences to the Mack family. I served with MSgt Mack for a long time in Abilene, TX with the Reserve Unit there. He was a kind, dedicated Marine who never allowed any obstacle to come between him and accomplishing a mission. The Corps has lost a truly dedicated Marine and leader of men.



If anyone has any memorial/funeral information, please send me an e-mail as soon as possible: DanAco1028@cableone.net

MGySgt Daniel L. Acosta
USMCR, Retired
  • Kenneth Mack - Authored by: anonymous on Friday, May 11 2007 @ 11:22 AM EDT
Kenneth Mack
Authored by: anonymous on Thursday, May 10 2007 @ 01:02 AM EDT
Top Mack,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Semper Fi Mack
Authored by: anonymous on Sunday, May 20 2007 @ 10:35 AM EDT
I served on the I&I Staff in Abilene Tx with then SSgt Mack. He was the bright shining example of what Marines expect from thier leaders. Motivated, Loyal to both his Marines and to the Corps. He was also a dedicated family man who wasn't ashamed to express his love for his family publically. I'm very sorry that there are no words that can express or ease the loss of this man to his friends or family. But, I would like to remind his family that others share in thier grief and would like to help however they can.

Gone, for now, but never to be forgotten.
MSgt Phil Gwinn USMC/ret

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