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William N. Newman

    
Sunday, June 10 2007 @ 05:36 AM MDT
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Deseret News -- A Highland family is mourning the death of Senior Airman William N. Newman, who was killed south of Balad, Iraq, Thursday.

Newman, 23, lived with Jay and Connie Stephens for 12 years as one of their foster children, but their bond is closer than that. Newman's mother is the Stephens' niece.

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Newman died of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.

Jay Stephens said the information he has received indicates Newman, as a member of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team, may have been trying to dismantle the IED because civilians were nearby.

Newman attended Lone Peak High School, graduating in 2001.

Stephens told KSL-TV that Newman was a yell leader at Lone Peak and enjoyed break dancing.



"He was pretty incredible with some of the maneuvers he could do in break dancing, and that led to the cheer squad," he told the television station.

Shortly after graduation, Newman moved to Tennessee to live with his father and joined the Air Force, a decision that surprised him, Jay Stephens told the Deseret Morning News.

Equally surprising was Newman's decision to join the Air Force's bomb squad.

He was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base, in Honolulu, where he lived with his wife, So Young, whom he met while in Florida.

The couple had been married about one year.

"William was an incredible young man," Stephens recollects. "He was always so focused on what really needed to be done."

Jay Stephens said he will always remember the kind of young man Newman was in spite of his parents' turbulent divorce.

"He remained quite positive," Stephens said. "He never complained."

Newman was obedient to the Stephens' rules and was well-liked by his friends, Stephens said.

Funeral plans are in So Young's hands, Stephens said, adding that he suspects Newman will be buried close to his siblings in Tennessee.

"I love him and regard him as one of my own children," Stephens said.
 
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William N. Newman
Authored by: anonymous on Monday, June 11 2007 @ 01:42 AM MDT
To the Newman family from the Wahl family. Our heart and prays are with William and your family. William is not alone.....Gregory and all our fallen are together. Be supportive toward one another you loved William as he loved you. These are going to be diffucult days. Healing is a very slow process. William is in your heart always. That you hold many fond and precious memorable moments you each shared together with you William. He wouldn't want you unhappy or sad. Fthaer of fallen soldier US Army Sgt. Gregory L. Wahl KIA Balad, Iraq 05-03-04
William N. Newman
Authored by: anonymous on Monday, June 11 2007 @ 12:28 PM MDT
William,
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.

A grateful citizen
William N. Newman
Authored by: anonymous on Wednesday, June 13 2007 @ 03:02 PM MDT
My deepest condolences go to the family of William Newman. My heart sank and tears fell when I heard we've lost yet another member of the EOD family. My heart and prayers go out to you.

Stephani Parkhouse (former spouse of Air Force MSgt Brad Clemmons, KIA, Iraq, 8/21/06)
William N. Newman
Authored by: anonymous on Wednesday, July 04 2007 @ 11:42 PM MDT
To the Newman family.
My heart is with you. Will had such a fun personality in school, and we all really liked him. He will be greatly missed.

Stephanie-a friend from High School
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