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Name: Army Spc. Francisco G. Martinez Age: 20 From: Fort Worth, Texas Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea Incident: Army Spc. Francisco G. Martinez was killed March 20 by enemy small-arms fire in Tamin, Iraq.
Died:
March
20, 2005 Losing a friend
By Gina Cavallaro
Army Times staff writer
RAMADI, Iraq — This is a column I hoped I would never have to write. It’s about the death of a soldier who, like so many I’ve met on my four trips to Iraq to ride along with and write about soldiers, became a quick and loyal friend during the short time I knew him.
I’ve known people who have been killed here. And I’ve certainly seen death in my personal life. But I had not had the misfortune of having to witness a mortally wounded soldier try to hang on to life.
I grieve for this fallen soldier as I know his buddies do. And now I understand what it has been like for thousands of others who have seen tragedy here in Iraq.
His name was Spc. Francisco Martinez. He was 20 years old and a forward observer in 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery. But when I met him, he was temporarily attached to a scout platoon in Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, a...
Prayers & Condolences For: Francisco G. Martinez BY Anonymous on Jul 18, 2009
Frankie, you are the reason im proud to be an american without your honor and courage america would be a more hostile place.rest in peace as god keep you in his glory.
Prayers & Condolences For: Francisco G. Martinez BY acidburnny on Jun 24, 2005