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Patrick L Wade

Patrick L Wade

US Navy Key West, FL Age: 38 Views: 2183

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Name: Navy Chief Petty Officer Patrick L. Wade

Age: 38

From: Key West, Fla.

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

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



Died: July 17, 2007


Navy explosives technician from Manawa killed in Iraq

The Associated Press

MANAWA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Navy explosives technician who recently arrived in Iraq was killed by a roadside bomb, his mother said July 18. It’s her second son to die while serving his country, the family said.

Chief Petty Officer Patrick Wade, who joined the Navy after graduating from high school here in 1987, died July 17 while on a mission in Samarra, north of Baghdad, his mother, Shirley Wade said.

“They were just on a convoy. They were going to take care of some explosives and their vehicle was hit by a very deep charge,” she said, her voice choked with emotion. “He was a very outgoing young man. He enjoyed the service and his family. I just really...

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

Incident

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

Prayers & Messages

Patrick L Wade
2009-01-16
one life, only for oil - thanks george bush
Patrick L Wade
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.
Patrick L Wade
2008-04-09
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.