Bragg Soldier Whose 3-Month Deployment Extension Postponed Family Disneyland Vacation Killed In Iraq

[Hissyspit]

I didn't know him personally, but he lives down the road from me.

http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=270732

Soldier is killed in blast

By April Johnston
Staff writer

http://www.imgred.com/

Heringes

Sgt. 1st Class David A. Heringes was supposed to be in Florida this month, navigating the sprawling world of Disney with his wife, his children and his parents. But when the Army extended his 12-month tour of Iraq to 15 months, he had no choice but to stay with his platoon. And his family had no choice but to postpone their vacation.

On Friday, they learned that vacation will not be.

Heringes, 36, an 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper from Tampa, Fla., died from injuries he sustained when a landmine detonated near his vehicle in Bajyi, Iraq. This was the fourth overseas tour of his 16-year military career; his first to Iraq.

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David, a NASCAR fan and motorcycle enthusiast who twice rode his Harley-Davidson from Fayetteville to Tampa and back, joined the Army when he was 20, wanting nothing more than to be a paratrooper with the storied 82nd.

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It was during his second tour of Korea in 2004 that the Army warned him Iraq was on the horizon.

He was given three choices, his father said:

1. Go back to the States and prepare for deployment.
2. Stay in Korea.
3. Try to obtain a hardship deferment.

In addition to his father, David is survived by his mother, Joyce; his wife, Shannon and his two children, Logan and Cheyenne, of Raeford.

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[bigscott]

1. May he rest in Peace

And may his family find some comfort.

If there is a God (god) * and the rest of them will burn in hell forever

[Old Vet]

2. Sigh........

These terrible stories are being played out over and over, DAMN.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. At least their getting played out.

I'd rather here the name and the story about how they never got to go to Disneyland then the emotionless, anonymous "3 troops killed in Iraq today."

[BOSSHOG]

4. Hey limbaugh and hannity can explain it all

the family should just suck it up. The two poorly educated, military strategists who fancy themselves as patriots but who have never done anything for our country can surely comfort this family with their compassionate conservatism. Multiply this story by thousands and you have the legacy of right wing hate radio. Let us not forget the part they have played in bush lies and disasters which have descended upon so many.

[Hissyspit]

6. Don't forget the many more maimings and injuries. n/t

[az chela]

5. This has to end!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so sorry for his family ans for all our troops
DEATH IS FINAL ANd it is hell for the famlies and friends.
I know as my son died 3 years ago and the it is as painful today as it was then.
DAMN this war and everyone supporting it

[The_Casual_Observer]

7. "Bajyi, Iraq" Would you like to die in "Bajyi, Iraq" because george

bush started a war there?

I wouldn't.