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Jeffrey L Chaney

Jeffrey L Chaney

US Navy Omaha, NE Age: 35 Views: 2673

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Name: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey L. Chaney

Age: 35

From: Omaha, Neb.

Assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.

Incident: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey L. Chaney died July 17 as a result of enemy action while conducting combat operations in Salah Ad Din Province, Iraq. Also killed was Chief Petty Officer Patrick L. Wade.

Died: July 17, 2007


Bomb blast kills Omaha-area sailor in Iraq

The Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. — A 35-year-old sailor who graduated from a Bellevue high school has been killed by a roadway bomb in Iraq.

The Department of Defense said July 18 that Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey L. Chaney was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., which is north of Seattle. He and another sailor, Chief Petty Officer Patrick Wade of Key West, Fla., died during combat operations July 17 in Iraq’s Salah Ad Din province, the Pentagon said.

Wade’s mother, Shirley, said she was told the men were on a convoy.

“They were going to take care of some explosives, and their vehicle was hit by a very deep...

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.;

Incident

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey L. Chaney died July 17 as a result of enemy action while conducting combat operations in Samarra, Iraq. Also killed was Chief Petty Officer Patrick L. Wade.

Prayers & Messages

Jeffrey L Chaney
2008-06-06
Thank you for your bravery, patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their wonderful memories of you and knowing that you are now guarding the gates of Heaven with our Lord. Rest in peace
Jeffrey L Chaney
2008-05-29
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.
Jeffrey L Chaney
2008-05-24
From:Jeffrey A Chaney I was his 1st cousin on his Dads side!We only met 1 time,but it was enough to leave a lasting impression for the rest of my life.You are a hero to us all and we will all miss you. Jeffrey Allen Chaney
Jeffrey L Chaney
2007-09-18
You will always be with me Jeff.I love and miss you man Bart Mort