The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Herberth A. Berrios-Campos, 21, of Bealeton, Va., died July 24 in Salman Pak, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
"He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace my Brothers, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare)
UPDATE1:
According to the news release from the division:
"Spc. Berrios-Campos was a fine Paratrooper and a valued member to his platoon. We are grateful for his service to our unit and are proud of his service to the Nation. His loss will be felt by many," said Lt. Col. Dave Bair, commander, 1st Bn., 505th PIR, 3rd BCT, 82nd Abn. Div.
Berrios-Campos is survived by his mother, Armida Carballos of Manassas, Va. and his father, Jose Campos, of Centreville, Va., according to the news release.
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