Wescoot2  Posts: 2835 Park Ridge, Illinois

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| 10 May 2006 2:42 PM |
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No. 424-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2006 Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000 Public/Industry(703)428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualties The Department of Defense announced today the death of 10 soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died east of Abad, Afghanistan, in the Kunar province, on May 5, when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during combat operations.
Killed were:
Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty, 41, of Fla.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Eric W. Totten, 34, of Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher B. Donaldson, 28, of Ill.
Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Howick, 34, of Hamburg, N.Y.
Sgt. Bryan A. Brewster, 24, of Fontana, Calif.
Sgt. John C. Griffith, 33, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp, 23, of Utopia, Texas.
Spc. Justin L. O'Donohoe, 27, of San Diego, Calif.
Spc. David N. Timmons Jr., 23, of Lewisville, N.C.
Pfc. Brian M. Moquin Jr., 19, of Worcester, Mass.
All those killed were assigned to the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum N.Y. Fenty, O'Donohoe, Timmons and Moquin were part of the 71st Cavalry Regiment. Totten, Donaldson, Howick, Brewster, Griffith, and Wiekamp were part of the 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment.
This incident is under investigation.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
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Snowhite  Posts: 1390 Elsberry, Mo.

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| 10 May 2006 3:35 PM |
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| Standing by in Elsberry, Mo. My Heart and Prayers are with the Family of this Brave Hero Staff Sgt. Christopher Howick |
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Roert  Posts: 2671 Erie, PA

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| 10 May 2006 5:47 PM |
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Standing by in Erie, PA. My thoughts go out to the family.
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cantolina  Posts: 217 Warsaw, NY

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| 10 May 2006 6:16 PM |
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Standing by in Western New York for Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Howick, 34, of Hamburg, N.Y.
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possek  Posts: 51
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| 10 May 2006 7:36 PM |
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standing by in western NY for Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Howick. May God bless these heroes and grant peace to their families. |
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buffalogal  Posts: 34 Buffalo,New York
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| 10 May 2006 8:26 PM |
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MayGod wrap his family and friends in love..strength and PRIDE.Peace be to you dear soldier...rest now.
Standing By In Buffalo,NY Shari |
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TORY DAVIS  Posts: 93
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| 10 May 2006 8:35 PM |
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Standing by in ERIE PA. waiting for orders. GOD bless the Howick family. |
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CC  Posts: 34 Western NY

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| 10 May 2006 9:05 PM |
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| Standing by in Silver Springs, NY |
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Bawsee  Posts: 1
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| 10 May 2006 9:46 PM |
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| Words can not express my sorrow for your loss, God Bless! |
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Ussen  Posts: 169

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| 10 May 2006 11:18 PM |
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I am working on this I will post as soon as I get info
God Bless Ssgt Howick, God keep your family
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"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem" -President Ronald Reagan, 1985
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wingone  Posts: 304 erie, pa
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| 11 May 2006 2:43 AM |
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| Prays and God Bless Staff Sgt. Howick and his Family' ready to ride if needed |
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Frank Dinger NW Pa Sr. RC Reg.1 USAF Dad |
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Excelsior  Posts: 68

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| 11 May 2006 6:25 AM |
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May God grant you peace in your time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Staff Sgt. Howick, we are and will be eternally grateful for what you have done for us. Standing by.
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erierat  Posts: 6
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| 11 May 2006 8:01 AM |
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Standing by and passing the word, God bless all our military folks in harms way.
erierat Kent, NY (orleans county) |
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chorusgurrl  Posts: 672 Western New York

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| 11 May 2006 11:51 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to this family. Standing by. |
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sassygirl2014  Posts: 499

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| 11 May 2006 1:49 PM |
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| My prayers to the family and friends of Staff Stg. Howick. Awaiting info. in Erie, PA |
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LooseLucy  Posts: 200 Atlanta, GA

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| 11 May 2006 1:53 PM |
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To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Howick, a True American Hero:
May God bring you comfort and peace in this time of sadness. My prayers are with you. Staff Sgt. Howick, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Sue
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In life we know this: They stood so brave and tall in honor of their country they gave Their life ~ Their all.
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Bree  Posts: 133

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| 11 May 2006 8:33 PM |
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| God Bless you Sgt. Howick and your fellow soldiers. Ten dead in a single stroke... what a tragedy. Western NY and indeed riders from all over the nation will turn out to honor you and the brave souls that perished with you. Rest in peace now... and Thank You!! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. |
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Ride Safe!!
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MrKopecky  Posts: 1
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| 11 May 2006 10:06 PM |
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| I knew SGT Howick, as he was known then, when I served with him in Alaska in 2001. I didnt even know where the Army had taken him in the past few years. He is the third soldier I've known to give the ultimate sacrifice. Godspeed Chris |
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Thumper931  Posts: 29 Watkins Glen, NY

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| 11 May 2006 10:27 PM |
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What a tragedy...
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God Bless,
Jim Blanchard Former USMC res. 2006 YAMAHA Royalstar Midnight Tour Deluxe
Missions attended: Sgt. Eli Parker - Camden, NY (5.16.06) Lcpl Nic Sovie - Ogdensburg, NY (5.25.06)
"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945
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WizdmDave  Posts: 398 East Williamson NY

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| 12 May 2006 6:08 AM |
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| Seems each day more brave American soldiers give it all to protect freedom and our childrens future. May God bless the families of our soldiers who have gone home before us. Ready if needed. |
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Ussen  Posts: 169

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| 12 May 2006 8:25 AM |
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Just spoke to the the CAO and should get some more info tonight.
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"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem" -President Ronald Reagan, 1985
Semper- Fi Scott W. Deal USMC Vet 1979-1985
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oldgoldstar  Posts: 836 Holladay, Utah
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| 12 May 2006 2:04 PM |
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| THE LOSS OF SSGT HOWICK AND OTHERS ABOARD THE HELICOPTER IS SO TRAGIC. SSGT. HOWICK, WE HONOR YOUR SERVICE, COURAGE AND UTIMATE SCARIFICE IN THE SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY AND WORLD PEACE. TO THE FAMILY WE OFFER OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR GOD'S COMFORTING SPIRIT TO BE WITH YOU. |
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Bruce L. Clements oldgoldstar Patriot Guard Rider, Utah The nation which forgets it's defenders will itself be forgotten.
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frrider  Posts: 1
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| 12 May 2006 2:34 PM |
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To sgt Howick family may God bring comfort in this time of sadness. Sgt Howick you will never be forgotten becuase you live on in the heart of evey free American. Ready if needed
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Russr1  Posts: 173 Nassau County, LI
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| 12 May 2006 8:01 PM |
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Thank you Staff Sgt. Howick. for your service to the nation, my deepest condolences to your family, God Bless and rest in peace, Russ R LI Ride captain |
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Russ R The Loan Ranger Riding in Memory of My Uncle Jack-KIA WWII, Marine PFC Greg Lavery, My "Big Brother" KIA Viet Nam 3/18/69 Harry Ramos and 44 other friends who lost their lives on 9/11/01 RIP all, you are my hero's!
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mailman  Posts: 11414 West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain

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| 12 May 2006 8:34 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to SSG Howicks family and friends.
Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Howick, you are an American Hero. Thank you for your service to this country. May you Rest in Peace.
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