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Rodney L McCandless
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Name: Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless
Age: 21
From: Camden, Ark.
Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident: Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless died April 7 in Zaganiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit. Also killed were Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, Spc. Ebe F. Emolo and Spc. Levi K. Hoover.
Died: April 07, 2007
Former Arkansan dies in Iraq
The Associated Press
Age: 21
From: Camden, Ark.
Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident: Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless died April 7 in Zaganiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit. Also killed were Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, Spc. Ebe F. Emolo and Spc. Levi K. Hoover.
Died: April 07, 2007
Former Arkansan dies in Iraq
The Associated Press
CAMDEN, Ark. — A former Arkansan was among the four soldiers who died April 7 when a roadside bomb detonated while the Army unit was on patrol in Zaganiyah, Iraq.
Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless, 21, had recently returned to Iraq following a two-week leave, part of which he spent visiting relatives in Camden, according to his grandfather, Orris Renfro of Camden.
Renfro said his grandson had been in Iraq for six to eight months before taking leave. He had been back about a week when he was killed, Renfro said.
“It’s devastating,” Renfro told the Camden News.
Renfro said McCandless’ parents live in Livingston, Texas. He said the family was told by the Army that it could...
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the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Incident
Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless died April 7 in Zaganiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit. Also killed were Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, Spc. Ebe F. Emolo and Spc. Levi K. Hoover.
Prayers & Messages
Rodney L McCandless
2014-04-07
Praying for this family and friends.... I didn't know him, but I do THANK him very much for serving our country. This is a very sad thing that has happen... Gone but not forgotten... RIP Solider! From Camden, Ar.
Rodney L McCandless
2014-04-07
My home town is Camden Ar and I just want to say my prayers go out to this young mans family
Rodney L McCandless
2014-04-07
Gone but not forgotten!!! As we remember you today and everyday
Rodney L McCandless
2007-07-14
Rodney I miss you so much! Dustin just told me what happened. I hadn't heard from you in so long so I figured you were busy... I feel so bad. I love you n miss you like crazy! You were always my light when it was dark!
Rodney L McCandless
2007-04-18
Our prayers go out to Chassity to help her grieve for her brother, we did not know him but she was always talking about him. We wish that her family had made an effort to pick her up so that she could have seen her brother when he was here a few weeks ago. Instead of celebrating her b-day she was receiving the news of her brother and making plans for his funeral. Rodney your sister really loved and admired you and I hope that she can make you proud. Rodney made a great sacrifice and we thank him and honor him for that. Chassity you are not alone, always remember that. Love , the Guerra's
Rodney L McCandless
2007-04-16
Rodney,
I didn't know you, but Janie is one of my closest friends. I know that you were greatly loved and will be dearly missed.
To the family:
I pray for your peace and comfort. May Rodney rest in peace. Know that he is in a better place with our Lord and Savior! My prayers will be with you, and the the families of all fallen soldiers.
May God Bless!
Maggie Waltmon