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Fallen Hero!

Posted by Cyber Pastor on Sunday, June 17, 2007 9:30:24 PM
I certainly hate to post this on Father's Day, but in honor of this fallen patriot who was a father - I ask you to pray for the family. I didn't know this soldier, but I know our close-knit, small town will greive greatly.

Hope Sgt. Iraq victim


Staff Reports


 HOPE — A soldier from Hope died Thursday from injuries suffered in Iraq. Staff Sgt. Michael Bechert, who was serving in Iraq with the U.S. Army, was injured during a Humvee attack near Baghdad on May 30, according to Norman Funeral Home. 

   He was transferred to Fort Sam Houston Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, where he died, according to the funeral home. Further details were unavailable Saturday night. 

   Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. 

   He is survived by his wife, Daniela, and a 20-month-old son.
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