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Benjamin B Portell
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Name: Army Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell
Age: 27
From: Bakersfield, Calif.;
Assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas;
Incident: Army Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell died Dec. 26 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds sustained from small arms fire during dismounted combat operations. Also killed was Capt. Rowdy J. Inman.
Died: December 26, 2007
Bakersfield soldier dies in Iraq on second term of duty
The Associated Press
Age: 27
From: Bakersfield, Calif.;
Assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas;
Incident: Army Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell died Dec. 26 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds sustained from small arms fire during dismounted combat operations. Also killed was Capt. Rowdy J. Inman.
Died: December 26, 2007
Bakersfield soldier dies in Iraq on second term of duty
The Associated Press
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A soldier from Bakersfield who was serving his second tour of duty in Iraq was killed in Mosul when his Army platoon was ambushed.
The Department of Defense says 27-year-old Sgt. Benjamin Portell died Dec. 26 from wounds suffered from small-arms fire.
Portell’s pastor Brian Murphy says the soldier had just gotten married this year and was a devoted member of the Riverlakes Community Church.
Murphy says Portell’s older brother, Mike, is currently deployed in Iraq and a younger brother, Jeff, served a term there as well.
Benjamin Portell was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry...
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the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas;
Incident
Army Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell died Dec. 26 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds sustained from small-arms fire during dismounted combat operations. Also killed was Capt. Rowdy J. Inman.
Prayers & Messages
Benjamin B Portell
2008-05-17
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.
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heros never dies.
Benjamin Portell
2008-04-29
This candle is from your mother-in-law. I love you and miss you. We are taking good care of Michelle. She loves you so much and misses you terribly.
Mom Moshier
Benjamin B Portell
2008-02-29
love you ben
Benjamin B Portell
2008-02-29
May your family find peace in knowing that you have gone to prepare a place for them. CPT Inman is my son, and always will be. Peace be with you and know and accept the love that is around you. Ann
Benjamin B Portell
2008-02-03
Portell was my driver during his first term in Iraq, he was good at everything he did. I found out 30 min ago that he passed and expect it to hit me any minute now. He is loved and will be missed dearly
-CPT Tabayoyon
Benjamin B Portell
2008-01-18
We sure miss you Son! We will light this candle so you may see that we are always thinking about you
Mom & Dad
Benjamin B Portell
2008-01-11
I'm sure he was a very brave man. My Deepest Condolences
Benjamin B Portell
2008-01-05
My condolences to Portell family and friends,sgt Mathieu
Benjamin B Portell
2008-01-02
My condolences and prayers go to you and your family.
Capt. Rowdy J. Inman is my nephew so we know what you are going through.
Thank you Sgt. Benjamin Portell and Capt. Rowdy J. Inman for fighting for our Freedom. May you rest in Peace.