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Nathan Z. Thacker

Sunday, October 14 2007 @ 05:38 AM EDT
Contributed by: James Van Thach
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The Associated Press - An 18-year-old Army private from Greenbrier died Friday in a roadside bombing near Kirkuk, Iraq, the Defense Department said.

Pvt. Nathan Z. Thacker had only been in the country for two weeks before his death, according to the soldier's father, Stephen Thacker. Army officials said the bombing injured three other soldiers, one of them critically hurt.

Thacker's father said his son felt a duty to enlist.

"He said it was his job," Stephen Thacker said. "Even after he got his orders that he was going over there, he said it's his job."

Thacker served as an infantryman in the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, based out of Fort Drum, N.Y.

Thacker had attended Guy-Perkins High School in Guy. He earned his General Educational Development diploma last year, Stephen Thacker said. Thacker enlisted in the Army in April 2007 and completed his training at Fort Benning, Ga. He arrived at Fort Drum in August 2007. His honors include the Purple Heart.

"Nathan was an excellent man," sister Sabrina Black said. "He loved me, I loved him, and I'd give anything to have him back."

The Army said Thacker is survived by his parents and grandfather. He was the third-youngest of seven children.

Thacker is the 54th soldier from Arkansas to be killed in the Iraq war.

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Nathan Z. Thacker

Authored by: Nikoakd on Tuesday, October 16 2007 @ 08:43 AM EDT

Thank you for your service to our country, you will be remembered as a hero.

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Nathan Z. Thacker

Authored by: anonymous on Tuesday, October 16 2007 @ 09:36 AM EDT

Mr. Thacker, your son is a hero for enlisting and giving his life. I am most grateful. God Bless you!

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Nathan Z. Thacker

Authored by: anonymous on Tuesday, October 16 2007 @ 06:47 PM EDT

You have my deepest condolences.

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Nathan Z. Thacker

Authored by: stardust on Wednesday, October 17 2007 @ 12:28 AM EDT

So young to be so brave and heroic. There are no words to ease his family's pain, but he is at peace. My deepest sympathies to all of you.

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Nathan Z. Thacker

Authored by: anonymous on Wednesday, October 17 2007 @ 08:20 PM EDT

Nathan,
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.

"Deeds, Not Words"(22nd Inf. Motto)

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