Back on May 5 I first posted the link to Devon Gibbon's site, and then mentioned an update on him on
Sadly, today I learned he has passed away.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier
who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons, 19, of Port Orchard, Wash., died on June
23, in the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries
sustained on April 11 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Taji, Iraq. Gibbons was
assigned to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Media with questions about this soldier can call the 4th Infantry
Division Public Affairs Office at (254) 291-2591.
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If you would like to email words of comfort to his family, or also there is a link to a mailing address, please visit his page
http://www.deielectric.com/cards.htm
Godspeed,Devon. And my condolences are extended to the Gibbons family.
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