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Alexander Van Aalten
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Name: Army Sgt. Alexander Van Aalten
Age: 21
From: Monterey, Tenn.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident: Army Sgt. Alexander Van Aalten died April 20 in Sangin, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when a land mine detonated near his unit during combat operations.
Died: April 20, 2007
Former Monterey resident killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
Age: 21
From: Monterey, Tenn.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident: Army Sgt. Alexander Van Aalten died April 20 in Sangin, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when a land mine detonated near his unit during combat operations.
Died: April 20, 2007
Former Monterey resident killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — A former Monterey resident was killed during a second tour to Afghanistan after he stepped on a mine, according to his family.
The family of Sgt. Alex Van Aalten, 21, with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, was notified April 20 of the incident in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan, where he was stationed.
Van Aalten’s mother Susan said the family learned of what happened while they were at work.
She said her son had been in Afghanistan since January and was scheduled to be there for 15 months. He wasn’t able to give many details about what he was doing, but she said she believes he was involved in a large ongoing offensive...
Occupation
the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident
Army Sgt. Alexander Van Aalten died April 20 in Sangin, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when a land mine detonated near his unit during combat operations.
Prayers & Messages
Alexander Van Aalten
2007-05-29
For Alex Van Aalten God Bless You!
Alexander Van Aalten
2007-05-28
I remember when he called me Heba because he couldn't pronounce Heather and Shaka zu-zu instead of Shaka zu-lu. I never knew him as an adult but know the loss that everyone suffers. In his picture, I can still see the little boy I used to know so long ago. I'm glad to know he grew into such a honorable adult. Heather
Alexander Van Aalten
2007-05-03
I knew Alex. He was one of my husbands best friends. Words can not express what this man meant to so many people. He was the kindest, sweetest person you would ever meet. Shana.. I have been and will continue praying for you and Alex's family. Thank you Alex .. I know you are there with Shana and are watching over my husband and all the guys still in Afghanistan.. you will never be forgotten.
Alexander Van Aalten
2007-04-29
So sorry to hear about your loss
Alexander Van Aalten
2007-04-27
I am very sorry to hear what has happened, God bless you and your family... You are in our families thoughts and prayers
Alexander Van Aalten
2007-04-27
SGT Van Aalten was in my husbands platoon in Iraq, I knew his wife and him. I want to say to Shana and his family that I am so sorry for your loss. I also want to say I am sorry for the for my husband and the guys still over there because they lost a good friend and a good soldier. God Bless Alex.
Alexander Van Aalten
2007-04-27
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. May God be with you through this difficult time.
Alexander Van Aalten
2007-04-25
Dear Lord, please bless the soul of this brave soldier and hold him in Your loving Arms.
Please keep Your Shining Light over his family and loved ones.