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Joseph A McKay

Joseph A McKay

US Army Brooklyn, NY Age: 51 Views: 2024

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Name: Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph A. McKay

Age: 51

From: Brooklyn, N.Y.,

Assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition), New York Army National Guard, Jamestown, N.Y.;

Incident: Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph A. McKay died from wounds sustained June 26 near Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, when his convoy encountered improvised explosive devices, small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Also killed were Sgt. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton and Spc. Mark C. Palmateer.

Died: June 26, 2008

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the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition), New York Army National Guard, Jamestown, N.Y.;

Incident

Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph A. McKay died from wounds sustained June 26 near Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, when his convoy encountered improvised explosive devices, small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Also killed were Sgt. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton and Spc. Mark C. Palmateer.

Prayers & Messages

Joseph A McKay
2008-07-14
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.
Joseph A McKay
2008-07-13
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.