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  Katie M Soenksen
Name: Army Pfc. Katie M. Soenksen
Age: 19
From: Davenport, Iowa
Assigned to the 410th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas
Incident: Army Pfc. Katie M. Soenksen died May 2 in Baghdad of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near her vehicle.


Died: May 02, 2007


Davenport, Iowa, woman killed in Iraq

By James Beltran
The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa — A 19-year-old Davenport woman was killed in an explosion in Iraq, family members said May 3.

Army Pfc. Katie Soenksen, a 2005 graduate of Davenport North High School, was conducting a security mission May 2 in Baghdad when her convoy was attacked, said her father, Ronald Soenksen.

Katie Soenksen is the third Iowa woman to die in Iraq and the second Iowa soldier to die in Baghdad in the last five days. Army Pfc. Brian Botello, 19, of Alta, was killed in combat April 28.

Katie Soenksen’s father said she arrived in Iraq last summer and was due back home in June. She was part of the 410th Military Police Company based in Fort...

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on May 30, 2012
  This is SGT Christopher Leon. I was good friends with Katie when she died. We were in the same unit together. I was out there with her when her convoy was attack, I was at my Iraqi Police Station conducting training when I heard the radio traffic come from one of their drivers sending the SITREP to our battle space owners. That radio transmission haunts me to this day and I still feel that my squad should have dont something about it. I miss Katie very much and wish that I could see her just one more time. She was a great person, friend and Soldier. I can only imagine what her parents must feel about their daughter. They raised a wonderful daughter who put other peoples need before her own and would bend over backwards for her friends and family. God has recruiter a wonderful Angel into his kingdom. I just only hope that she is watching over her family first and foremost and over us, the men an women who sacrifice their lives everyday will deployed to a combat zone. I miss you Katie and I will see you once God needs me up there.
 

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Mar 10, 2012
  Rest in peace young warrior!
 
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Katie M Soenksen
BY KamiWadde on May 31, 2010
  My sincere condolences to the family of Katie Soenksen. My son will never forget that fateful night... and he will never speak of it again since telling me the sad, sad story... Her last words, 'Tell them I love them and I'll be watching' are words even I can never forget. God Bless You for having the strength I don't know if I could have myself!
 

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on May 30, 2010
  always in our hearts katie..we love you.thank you from america.
 

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on May 08, 2010
  she was a friend of mine and is still greatly missed i served with her she had a great spirit i think of her often and miss her smile
 
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Katie M Soenksen
BY ThomasHic on May 02, 2010
  Today marks 3 years since Katie's Passing. On behalf of my family, Thank You all for your Thoughts and Prayers.
 

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Apr 09, 2010
  I do not know Katie or any other soldier who died in iraq i'm not even an american but my thoughts are whith those heroes families. Sincere condoleante, Dumnezeu sa ii odihneasca in pace!
 

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Mar 20, 2010
  I was one of the medics that treated katie at Riva Ridge in Baghdad. we fought hard, and she was a fighter. I cried hard that day. And still cry. My condolences go out to her family and loved ones.
 

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Dec 29, 2008
  From the heart of a wounded soldier's mom, on behalf of a grateful nation, my Tribute & condolences in song, to friends & family of PFC Katie Soenksen.

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Prayers & Condolences For:
Katie M Soenksen
BY Kawaierus on Aug 10, 2008
  Thanks for everything you did, may the Lord be with you and bring you peace wherever you are.
 

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008
  My condolences to the family of Katie. I am a soldier at Fort Hood, though I do not know Katie, I have had friends depart to Iraq. A few of them have not come back. I do have information of a plaque that a nurse has done through the request from another soldier. that soldier has departed the army so the nurse has no way of getting hold of katie's family members to send them that special plaque. i can be reached at (Email Link)
 

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Feb 01, 2008
  May you rest eternally Katie! We loved you very much and you are greatly missed by us all. I'm sorry you had to go so soon, but hopes are that you are in a better place... Miss ya'

K-dawg
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Oct 07, 2007
 

I lived right next to Katie and ever since she's been gone its like something missing in my life! My aunt Britney was her best friend so i've none Katie since i was born! I still love and miss Katie so much!!!

R.I.P Katie! You will never be forgotten

with all my heart and love to Katie,

Sierra
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Aug 15, 2007
  for the information of the readers, pfc soenkson was not killed while transporting office supplies. she was involved with training iraqi forces to be able to take over control of their own country, and was killed while patroling one of the most dangerous neighborhood in bagdad. dont express your ingorance by assuming women are only allowed to deliver staplers
 

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Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Jun 25, 2007
  Though you will be greatly missed here, god has chosen one of his few to come sit at his side for a purpose that only one knows. Loved ones time is unknown and it is so hard but she is in the best place she could ever be. She is just waiting for yous and then what a day that will be for all of yous!!!!! MAY GOD GOD BE WITH YOU ALL !
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Jun 22, 2007
  God bless you and I hope to see you in Heaven. you have more courage than so many men in america and as an american male who hasn't been, I thank you for your selfless sacrifice from the bottom of my heart.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on Jun 05, 2007
  How awful it is to take someone who is so full of pride and honor to serve their country and then cost them their life just to provide security for a convoy transporting office equipment to a high ranking officer. I hope his office equipment went with Katie. Regardless of why you were sent on that mission, you were following orders and died a hero. I am deeply saddened by the news of your death, what a terrible waste. I wish someone would send a message to these idiots that our soldiers are not expendable for their own personal gain. RIP Katie
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on May 31, 2007
  Our condolences to a true hero
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on May 29, 2007
  peace be with you katie and your family.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Katie M Soenksen
BY Anonymous on May 23, 2007
  Katie, We all love and miss you! You will never be forgotten!!
 
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Blue C. Rowe

I am the Chaplain, along with 1SG Obalabi, who made this notification. This was my fifth death notification in 2009. I remembered this one like it was yesterday, and I routinely think about 1SG Rowe’s wife and their son, who was seven at the time. This notification stands out to me because we had to come back to the house a few times because no one was home. We finally saw a light on around 2130, and I and 1SG O went to the door and knocked. 1SG Rowe’s wife answered the door, and it was clear that his wife was not registering why we were there. She did invite us, and we sat down at the table, and ISG O made the notification. 1SG Rowe’s wife said, "Are you sure?" She asked that question five times, and I finally said, " Ma’am, we would not be here if we were not sure. Her response to us was, I just spoke to him a couple of days ago, and he was supposed to come home next week. She immediately got up from the table, called her dad, and notified him. She collapsed to the floor and was crying. The 1SG and I just stood there. We were there for a while, and I remembered that when she asked me to pray, I had to pause a few times to keep from losing it. Cindy, I thought about your husband through the years, and I often wondered how you and your son are doing. I have often prayed for you and your family. And I thank your husband for his sacrifice to our country. I do hope you see this, and I will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless You Chaplain Will Strong Jr. US Army Retired Romans 8:37

Jose L. Montenegro Jr

I would like the family to know that Jose is honored at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine, CA. I picked his name to place a rose by his name at Panel 20, Line12. Thank you to him for his dedication and service. God's blessings to you.

Luke J Mercardante

I was flying convoy escort overhead that fateful night. Each April I pause and remember both 1sgt Mercardante and Cpl Wilks. May we never forget

James C Matteson

He was not in a Bradley but the turret of humv while fighting gallantly from his position a armor piercing RPG hit SSgt. James. C. Matteson'447211s MARK19 burning off the grenades going straight through his heart during an ambush.

Rickey E. Jones

I meant Rickey Jones in Iraq, October 2005. My deepest condolences to his family: Sincerely SSG. Kassebaum

Derek Argel

I think I still owe you beer. Catch up later bro

Eric S. Patton

Thank you for your service!

Douglas C Desjardins

Our family mission; US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Inc., has sent care packages in his name to troops deployed during the 2025 holiday season. Always Remember!

Patrick J Miller

Miss You Love You

Todd Beamer

Let's roll, RIP Brother!

Russell P Borea

I love you so much. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Michael J Crutchfield

Miss you Cruthfield. Wish I wouldm have had the chance to play chess with you.

Jason C. Ramseyer

When one thinks of the Marines they think of men like SSGT Ram. A Marines, Marine. A leader, not only in title, but also within the respect of his men above and below him…

Jonathan Castro

No greater love hath a man than to give his life for his friends.

Charles Dusty Parrish

Man what a day that was, as someone who was with a different company but same battalion we were just getting ready to role out on our mission when I heard. Man you were a good guy Parrish, gave good workout advice as well as good supplements. Generally just a positive attitude. Think about you alot brother, I pray you are resting easy. God bless

Bruno G. De Solenni

sgt rawl retired

Bruno G. De Solenni

how can i ever forget he help me work on mrap. iam the one they blame

Philip A. Murphy-Sweet

Phil worked for me when he volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the Joint Contracting Command. He was a great officer, a great friend and an incredible husband/father. He was just a couple of days away from returning from his deployment. I received an email from him on 5 April requesting to stay a bit longer so he could finish the job started. I had not yet responded to his email when I was notified by our Commanding Office on Easter morning that Phil had been killed. Miss you Phil!

David A Wilkey Jr

A good young man. My son's best friend.

Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia

It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"

Frank E. Adamski III

To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.

Benjamin Walker

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Trevor B. Adkins

If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time lots of love your sister

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