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Iraq War Casualty-Nicholas Brown RIP
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:19 pm
by Gillespie
Word was received late yesterday of the passing of Jean Palmers grandson, SP E-4 Nicholas Brown of Dayton Ohio. Nicholas was driving a Humvee when an explosive device took his life. He had just been back in the states for a visit with his family and the birth of a son on January 14th. His grandmother Jean related that they decided on naming the child Nicholas at the last moment after having chosen a different name. Nicholas Sr. went back to Iraq on the 18th and passed away on the 22nd. More details will be provided when they become available. Please join us in offering our deepest sympathy and condolences to Jean and all of her family. Jean is the St. James Township Clerk.
From the DAYTON DAILY NEWS
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:14 am
by Gillespie
Local soldier killed in Iraq
Vandalia-Butler High school graduate came home days before his death to see his newborn son.
A Vandalia-Butler High School graduate was killed Monday in Mosul, Iraq, eight days after becoming a father, the Department of Defense confirmed Thursday.
Army Spc. Nicholas P. Brown, 24, died after an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Brown is survived by his wife, Sara, 21, of Dayton and their son, Nicholas Brown II, born Jan. 14. Sara moved from Fort Bliss, Texas, to Dayton during her pregnancy to be closer to family while her husband was deployed, the family said.
Days before his death, Brown came home to Dayton from Iraq to see his son.
"It was a blessing that he was able to briefly see his newborn son Nicholas before returning to Iraq" last week, Brown's family said in a prepared statement. "Sara will treasure forever those moments together."
The infantryman was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, at Fort Bliss, according to the Defense Department. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
"Nick was very proud to serve his country," his family said. "He enjoyed playing pool, being with friends and taking care of his family."
Brown joined the Army Reserves in 2001 before switching to active duty in November 2004, according to his family.
He deployed to Iraq in late October, said Jean Offutt, public affairs officer at Fort Bliss. Deployments usually last one year, she said.
"We appreciate everyone's thoughts, prayers, and support, but ask that you allow us this time to grieve in private," the family said.