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David L Roustum
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Name: Army Spc. David L. Roustum
Age: 22
From: West Seneca, N.Y.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, Tonawanda, N.Y.
Incident: Army Spc. David L. Roustum was killed Nov. 20 when his up-armored Humvee was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire in Baghdad.
Died: November 20, 2004
Soldier killed in Iraq described as patriot, leader
By Carolyn Thompson
Associated Press
Age: 22
From: West Seneca, N.Y.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, Tonawanda, N.Y.
Incident: Army Spc. David L. Roustum was killed Nov. 20 when his up-armored Humvee was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire in Baghdad.
Died: November 20, 2004
Soldier killed in Iraq described as patriot, leader
By Carolyn Thompson
Associated Press
WEST SENECA, N.Y. — When a call to active duty interrupted National Guard Spc. David Roustum’s final semester in college, his Syrian-born father suggested his son could avoid combat by going to Syria.
“I would send you,” the concerned father offered.
“Dad, I would never do that. This is my country and I will do whatever it takes,” was Roustum’s reply, his now-grieving father recalled Monday after learning Roustum had been killed in Baghdad. “That tells you the kind of person he was.”
Military officials told Russ Roustum and his wife, Jennifer, that their youngest son died in an ambush Saturday. At least three other soldiers...
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the 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, Tonawanda, N.Y.
Incident
Army Spc. David L. Roustum was killed Nov. 20 when his up-armored Humvee was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire in Baghdad.
Prayers & Messages
David L Roustum
2010-01-03
Rest in Peace
David L Roustum
2010-01-03
I'm sorry. I have recently won the Dave Roustum Sportsmanship Leader award where I play hockey and it is a true honor to be associated with Dave
David L Roustum
2008-11-04
Dave, God I can't believe its been four years almost. I remember the conversation I had with your Dad when I found out I lost you bro. I talk of you often when people ask about the memorial band I wear with your name on it. It never comes off. Everyday you ride with me in my squad car. I'm so greatful to the Lord Jesus that I had the honor of knowing you. I miss you and I know there was a special place made just for you in Heaven. I'll see you when my job is done down here.
Love you brother.
Andrew Young
Fort Worth, Texas
David L Roustum
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.