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Gennaro Pellegrini Jr
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Name: Army Spc. Gennaro Pellegrini Jr.
Age: 31
From: Philadelphia
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Philadelphia killed Aug. 9 when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small-arms fire as he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident in Bayji, Iraq. Also killed were Pfc. Nathaniel E. Detample, Spc. John Kulick and Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr.• • • • •“One Punch Gerry” was the nickname fellow Philadelphia police officers gave Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. after he famously knocked out a violent suspect with just one blow.“There’s a kid that never gave up,” said Frank Talent, of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, who watched Pellegrini, an amateur welterweight, win his first professional fight last year.“He had heart to the end.”Pellegrini, 31, of Philadelphia,
Incident: Army Spc. Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. died Aug. 9 in Bayji from a mine explosion and small-arms fire. He was the first Philadelphia police officer killed in the Iraq war. The son of a cop, Pellegrini joined the department in 2001 and
Died: August 09, 2005
Former Philadelphia cop killed by explosion in Iraq
Associated Press
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Age: 31
From: Philadelphia
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Philadelphia killed Aug. 9 when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small-arms fire as he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident in Bayji, Iraq. Also killed were Pfc. Nathaniel E. Detample, Spc. John Kulick and Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr.• • • • •“One Punch Gerry” was the nickname fellow Philadelphia police officers gave Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. after he famously knocked out a violent suspect with just one blow.“There’s a kid that never gave up,” said Frank Talent, of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, who watched Pellegrini, an amateur welterweight, win his first professional fight last year.“He had heart to the end.”Pellegrini, 31, of Philadelphia,
Incident: Army Spc. Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. died Aug. 9 in Bayji from a mine explosion and small-arms fire. He was the first Philadelphia police officer killed in the Iraq war. The son of a cop, Pellegrini joined the department in 2001 and
inherited his father’s badge number, 3722. While in Iraq, he convinced schoolchildren to collect 350 pairs of flip-flops for Iraqi children.
He is survived by his parents, Edith and Gennaro Pellegrini Sr.
If only Pellegrini had been allowed to fight his enemies where he preferred to — in the ring, said cousin Jerry Wahl.
“My uncle said, ‘It’s a shame he couldn’t have gone over there and fought one on one, hand-to-hand combat,” said Wahl. “Then he would have taken care of business, and we wouldn’t be here right now.”
Died: August 09, 2005
Former Philadelphia cop killed by explosion in Iraq
Associated Press
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the 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Philadelphia killed Aug. 9 when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small-arms fire as he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident in Bayji, Iraq. Also killed were Pfc. Nathaniel E. Detample, Spc. John Kulick and Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr.• • • • •“One Punch Gerry” was the nickname fellow Philadelphia police officers gave Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. after he famously knocked out a violent suspect with just one blow.“There’s a kid that never gave up,” said Frank Talent, of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, who watched Pellegrini, an amateur welterweight, win his first professional fight last year.“He had heart to the end.”Pellegrini, 31, of Philadelphia,
Incident
Army Spc. Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. died Aug. 9 in Bayji from a mine explosion and small-arms fire. He was the first Philadelphia police officer killed in the Iraq war. The son of a cop, Pellegrini joined the department in 2001 and
inherited his father’s badge number, 3722. While in Iraq, he convinced schoolchildren to collect 350 pairs of flip-flops for Iraqi children.
He is survived by his parents, Edith and Gennaro Pellegrini Sr.
If only Pellegrini had been allowed to fight his enemies where he preferred to — in the ring, said cousin Jerry Wahl.
“My uncle said, ‘It’s a shame he couldn’t have gone over there and fought one on one, hand-to-hand combat,” said Wahl. “Then he would have taken care of business, and we wouldn’t be here right now.”
Prayers & Messages
Gennaro Pellegrini Jr.
2006-06-08
I think about you everyday. Thank you for everything. Until we meet again.
Jerry
2005-12-30
The world has lost a great man and solider.
You are in our hears forever.
You are in our hears forever.
Pellegrini
2005-11-12
My thoughts and prayers go out to Gerry and his family. I was not fortunate enough to have known Gerry however my cousin Frankie Straub served with him and Gerry was his best friend. I will never forget the stories Frankie would tell me, he told me the one how Gerry got his nickname and he had so many pictures with him. I wish i could have meet him however I believe they were called to war for a reason that is they were then called to Heaven. Together they faught, together they die, together they will look down on us, together they will rest in peace, together they will wait for our arivle to the Heavens above. Remember they died doing what they loved and they died for their country and family as well. They died along side one another as they joined with one another they were called to the Heavens together aswell. They will always be missed and NEVER forgotten. They are both in my heart and forever they will stay.
love you guys always
Lauren Leylan
love you guys always
Lauren Leylan
Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. and Those who loved him
2005-08-23
To the loved ones of Gennaro Pellegrini Jr.,
I was Gennaro's angel through a program called Soldiers' Angels and i was so saddened when they called to tell me. I wish I would have known Gennaro longer, but with the little that I did know and through the few emails, I know he was a great, respectful man. My prayers go out to all of those that knew him and may God bless you all and give you the strength to make it through each day easier.
Love Always,
Erica
Houston, Tx
beautifulme2002@excite.com
I was Gennaro's angel through a program called Soldiers' Angels and i was so saddened when they called to tell me. I wish I would have known Gennaro longer, but with the little that I did know and through the few emails, I know he was a great, respectful man. My prayers go out to all of those that knew him and may God bless you all and give you the strength to make it through each day easier.
Love Always,
Erica
Houston, Tx
beautifulme2002@excite.com
Spec Pellegrini
2005-08-20
Your family and friends are in my prayers. I did not know Spec. Pelligrini but I am sure he was a wonderful man. He was with my best friend Spec John Kulick when this catastrophe happened. I am sorry for your loss. These men will never be forgotten. True American Heros.
Gennaro Pellegrini Jr.
2005-08-18
To the Family of Gennaro Pellegrini Jr.,
Mr. Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. is in my thought and prayers. May God Bless him. I thank him for his servies and i cant imagine the pain you must be feeling.
Sincerely,
Elaina
Levittown PA
Mr. Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. is in my thought and prayers. May God Bless him. I thank him for his servies and i cant imagine the pain you must be feeling.
Sincerely,
Elaina
Levittown PA