
PITTSBURGH — A National Guardsman was killed Thursday in Ramadi, Iraq, when his vehicle rolled over after being hit by a rocket, Pennsylvania military officials said Saturday.
Sgt. 1st Class Brent Adams, 40, of West View, was driving the truck when his convoy was attacked, officials said. He died a short time later at a local medical center.
Adams was a member of Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, based in Washington, Pa.
“I am deeply saddened that yet another fine Pennsylvania National Guardsmen has paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting the global war on terrorism,” Gov. Edward G. Rendell said. “Our deepest sympathies are with the Adams family during this difficult time and I ask you to keep all of our brave soldiers in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season.”
Adams was about...