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Spc. Joshua Henry
- U. S. Army

(12/27/1982 - 9/20/2004)
Apollo, Pennsylvania
Army
Spc. Joshua Henry, 21, Avonmore, Pa.; killed after his convoy was attacked
near Sharqat, Iraq; 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry
Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
"He was one of my best snipers, gung-ho all
the time and always had a smile on his face...dedicated, determined,
committed and a battle hardened warrior...Josh was a stud that will be
missed by the so many hearts that he personally touched...he is now our
recon eyes from above...Josh, you will never be forgotten!! You made the
ultimate sacrifice...no mission too difficult, no sacrifice too great, Duty
First!!" - Commander Kyle McClelland, U.S. Army
"The performance at Camp Summerall
on September 19th was my second visit to the remote site in the past two
months. I specifically requested that we be allowed to perform at Camp
Summerall again in September after having seen in July how much the
soldiers stationed there needed the morale boost. They are on the "front
lines" and have lost several soldiers since the war began. Chely met SPC
Henry in the autograph line after her performance. She specifically
remembered chatting with him because her mother's maiden name is also
Henry. One of her musicians from the Pennsylvania area also remembers
talking with him about their hometowns. Learning that he lost his life
the day after our performance was very sobering for our entire group,
especially when we realized we had met him. I do know that he had a great
time at the concert and was so excited to meet Chely and have his photo
made with her. I also know that his Commander -- Kyle McClelland --
loved him and treated him as though he were his own son. Our hearts and
prayers are with Josh's family and we share their grief in this tremendous
loss." - Judy Seale, President / CEO, Stars for Stripes
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