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John C Stock

John C Stock

US Marine Longview, TX Age: 26 Views: 2823

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Name: Marine Staff Sgt. John C. Stock

Age: 26

From: Longview, Texas

Assigned to 3rd Assault amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Incident: Marine Staff Sgt. John C. Stock died Sept. 6 while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. Also killed were Cpl. Christopher L. Poole Jr., Cpl. Bryan J. Scripsick and Sgt. Michael J. Yarbrough.



Died: September 06, 2007


East Texan among 4 dead Marines

The Associated Press

An East Texas Marine and three others from his battalion were killed in combat in Iraq, the Defense Department said Sept. 10.

Staff Sgt. John C. Stock, 26, of Longview, died Sept. 6 in Anbar province, a predominantly Sunni province west of Baghdad that the military says has seen a recent drop in violence.

Stock was remembered as a fun, outgoing young man who was adventurous, fearless and “always kept a smile on his face.” He and childhood friend, Bosten Gisi, earned their Eagle Scout status together.

“He was a good East Texas boy through and through. He was not scared; he had no fear, and that’s why Iraq did not scare him. He said he knew what he had to do, and he was...

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3rd Assault amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.;

Incident

Marine Staff Sgt. John C. Stock died Sept. 6 while conducting combat operations in Albu Hyatt, Iraq. Also killed were Cpl. Christopher L. Poole Jr., Cpl. Bryan J. Scripsick and Sgt. Michael J. Yarbrough.

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John C Stock
2013-09-06
YAT YAS
John C Stock
2008-05-23
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.
John C Stock
2007-09-14
God bless america,we will never forget the freedom operation soldiers,who give their lives to save other people lives and freedom. alot of tears in memory of all who fought & still fight for our lovely freedom .GOD BLESS AMERICA.
John C Stock
2007-09-13
the world will never be the same now that your gone. I can't help but think back to all the mess and trouble Me,You and Bosten would get into Im so lucky that I was able to call you my friend.. god bless and I cant wait till I see you again