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Kevin J Gaspers
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Name: Army 1st Lt. Kevin J. Gaspers
Age: 26
From: Hastings, Neb.
Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident: Army 1st Lt. Kevin J. Gaspers died April 23 in Sadah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his location. Also killed were Staff Sgt. Kenneth E. Locker Jr., Staff Sgt. William C. Moore, Sgt. Randell T. Marshall, Sgt. Brice A. Pearson, Sgt. Michael L. Vaughan, Spc. Jerry R. King, Spc. Michael J. Rodriguez and Pfc. Garrett C. Knoll.
Died: April 23, 2007
Hastings native killed in Iraq
By Josh Funk
The Associated Press
Age: 26
From: Hastings, Neb.
Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident: Army 1st Lt. Kevin J. Gaspers died April 23 in Sadah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his location. Also killed were Staff Sgt. Kenneth E. Locker Jr., Staff Sgt. William C. Moore, Sgt. Randell T. Marshall, Sgt. Brice A. Pearson, Sgt. Michael L. Vaughan, Spc. Jerry R. King, Spc. Michael J. Rodriguez and Pfc. Garrett C. Knoll.
Died: April 23, 2007
Hastings native killed in Iraq
By Josh Funk
The Associated Press
OMAHA, Neb. — A Hastings, Neb., man died in Iraq this week while serving in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, officials at his alma mater confirmed April 24.
Lt. Kevin Gaspers, 26, died April 23, said Marie Butler, principal of St. Cecilia Catholic High School.
Officials at the school learned about Gaspers’ death this morning after his family asked that a priest be sent to their house. One of Gaspers’ sisters said April 23 that family members did not want to be interviewed.
Pam Gaspers told the Hastings Tribune newspaper that she and her husband, John,
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the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident
Army 1st Lt. Kevin J. Gaspers died April 23 in Sadah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his location. Also killed were Staff Sgt. Kenneth E. Locker Jr., Staff Sgt. William C. Moore, Sgt. Randell T. Marshall, Sgt. Brice A. Pearson, Sgt. Michael L. Vaughan, Spc. Jerry R. King, Spc. Michael J. Rodriguez and Pfc. Garrett C. Knoll.
Prayers & Messages
Kevin J Gaspers
2007-05-02
My prayers and thoughts go to Mr. Gaspers family during this week when they lay their son to rest.
Kevin J Gaspers
2007-05-02
It is my pleasure to remember Kevin as an outstanding young man - mature beyond his years. His firm, awesome handshake will never be forgotten. I have been honored by having the opportunity to speak about Kevin these past few days. Your big heart and desire are qualities that we all need to live by. You and your family are in my prayers. Keep leading and guiding us from above!!! (Hastings, NE)
Kevin J Gaspers
2007-05-01
I'm sorry to hear about your son, he was a good man, and our prayers go out to you and your family.
Chadd Furley
Kevin J Gaspers
2007-05-01
Gaspers Family,
Our love, thoughts, and prayers to all of you. We also want to thank Kevin and all of his family for helping keep us safe in our country. He has given his life for all of us and we shall always be grateful and ever thankful. We have two little boys ourselves and I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. Just know that someone down in Texas is thinking of all of you and will not forget what Kevin did for us and the rest of his country. We love him and the many that have died, as well as the ones still fighting. Thank you for sharing your special son with us and his country. I pray that the Lord will bless you all in many ways. (Plano, Texas)