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Blake W Evans
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Name: Army Sgt. Blake W. Evans
Age: 24
From: Rockford, Ill.;
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.;
Incident: Army Sgt. Blake W. Evans died May 25 in Al Jazeera Desert, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
Died: May 25, 2008
Fort Campbell soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
Age: 24
From: Rockford, Ill.;
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.;
Incident: Army Sgt. Blake W. Evans died May 25 in Al Jazeera Desert, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
Died: May 25, 2008
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Fort Campbell soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
ROCKFORD, Ill. — A married father of two from Rockford on his second tour of duty in Iraq was killed by an improvised explosive device over the weekend, a family member and the military said May 27.
Mike Belk said his 24-year-old nephew, Sgt. Blake Evans, was killed while on patrol May 25. The Department of Defense said Evans died in the Al Jazeera Desert.
Evans was an infantryman with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky., the Defense Department said.
Evans’ mother, Judy Belk, is an employee with the Rockford Police Department, and his stepfather, Craig Belk, is an assistant 911 shift supervisor with...
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the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.;
Incident
Army Sgt. Blake W. Evans died May 25 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
Prayers & Messages
Blake W Evans
2008-06-06
Thank you for your bravery, patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their wonderful memories of you and knowing that you are now guarding the gates of Heaven with our Lord. Rest in peace
Blake W Evans
2008-05-29
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.