A 101st Airborne Division Soldier died while conducting a dismounted patrol Wednesday in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
Corporal Brandon M. Kirton, 25, of Centennial, Colo., was an infantryman assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. He joined the military in January 2008 and arrived at Fort Campbell in July 2008.
His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal (pending); Purple Heart Medal (pending); Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (pending) and Combat Infantryman Badge.
Kirton is survived by his daughter, Heaven Kirton of Centennial, Colo. He is also survived by his parents Robert and Kathleen, of Parker, Colo.
A memorial service will be held for Kirton in Afghanistan. Fort Campbell holds a monthly Eagle Remembrance Ceremony to honor fallen Screaming Eagles. The next ceremony will be held June 8 at 4 p.m.
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May Almighty God Bless this brave Soldier who payed the ultimate price.
May Almighty God comfort his parents, his daughter and all who love him so.
May Almighty God protect each and every Airman, Soldier, Sailor and Marine.
4 comments:
Rest in Peace your time in hell is over.Thank you for your service,God bless and comfort his family.
mike...amen
RIP Brandon, you will be missed. You went from a 14 year old soccer playing freshman to a hero. Thank you for your selfless dedication, you gave the ultimate sacrifice and you will always be remembered. Your precious baby girl will know what a great man her daddy grew up to be, she will know that he didn't leave her, she will know that you are a true hero. I will be praying for you, your family, fiancée Charity and especially your baby girl Heaven. I wanted to make sense of this but than I realized that God needed a strong warrior in his court and he called upon you. This isn't good BK its until we meet again
laurie...your words are so very touching. thank you for stopping by.
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