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Corey L Hicks

Corey L Hicks

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Name: Army Pvt. Corey L. Hicks

Age: 22

From: Glendale, Ariz.;

Assigned to 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas;

Incident: Army Pvt. Corey L. Hicks died May 2 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

Died: May 02, 2008


22-year-old soldier from Glendale dies in Baghdad bombing

The Associated Press

FORT HOOD, Texas — The Defense Department says an Army soldier from Arizona has died in Iraq.

Pvt. Corey L. Hicks of Glendale died Friday in Baghdad when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. The 22-year-old was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, Texas.

His stepfather says Hicks graduated from Cortez High School. Tim Settle says he talked to his stepson the day before he died and Hicks wanted him to look for a truck they could fix up when he returned home.

Settle says he wants Hicks to be remembered as a hero. He says it took courage to sign up...

Occupation

1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas;

Incident

Army Pfc. Corey L. Hicks died May 2 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

Prayers & Messages

Corey L Hicks
2012-11-11
Hey buddy happy veterans day you truly will never be forgotten brother we miss you RIP your friend jared
Corey L Hicks
2012-05-03
I'm sorry you had to fight for this cause. You were a beautiful human being
Corey L Hicks
2012-05-03
I graduated with Corey in fact we were friends I remember how he use to always make me smile or laugh when I was sad he is truly a remarkable person and I'm thankful for him everyday Corey always said how one day he was going to join the army and I was shocked when I found out he did he served his country proudly and I'm proud of him even tho I miss him I know one day we will meet again rip my friend I love you
Corey L Hicks
2008-05-31
scouts out Hicks you will always be my bro wish everyone well
Corey L Hicks
2008-05-12
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.
Corey L Hicks
2008-05-09
My most sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. Thank you for affording me the freedom through your sacrifice and helping others to live free also. We are free because of brave soldiers like you. God Bless you, Pvt. Hicks!
Corey L Hicks
2008-05-08
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.