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Henry G Byrd III
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Name: Army Pfc. Henry G. Byrd III
Age: 20
From: Veguita, N.M.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Incident: Army Pfc. Henry G. Byrd III died June 24 in Landstuhl, Germany, from a non-combat-related illness sustained June 18 while in Iraq.
Died: June 24, 2007
Governor orders flags at half-staff for soldier
The Associated Press
Age: 20
From: Veguita, N.M.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Incident: Army Pfc. Henry G. Byrd III died June 24 in Landstuhl, Germany, from a non-combat-related illness sustained June 18 while in Iraq.
Died: June 24, 2007
Governor orders flags at half-staff for soldier
The Associated Press
SANTA FE — Flags around New Mexico will fly at half-staff in honor of a New Mexico soldier who died after collapsing while on patrol in Iraq.
Gov. Bill Richardson ordered the flags to be lowered July 2 and 3 for Army Pfc. Henry G. Byrd III, who died June 24 at a hospital in Germany. Byrd’s parents had traveled to Germany to be with him as a priest gave him last rites.
“The thoughts and prayers of the people of New Mexico go out to his family as well as a heartfelt thank you for his courageous service,” Richardson said in the order signed June 29.
Byrd’s family said the 20-year-old soldier was standing in formation watching for activity while other...
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the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.;
Incident
Army Pfc. Henry G. Byrd III died June 24 in Landstuhl, Germany, from a non-combat-related illness sustained June 18 while in Iraq.
Prayers & Messages
Henry G Byrd III
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
Henry G Byrd III
2008-06-05
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.
Henry G Byrd III
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.