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Charles E Bilbrey Jr
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Name: Army Spc. Charles E. Bilbrey Jr.
Age: 21
From: Owego, N.Y.
Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Incident: Army Spc. Charles E. Bilbrey Jr. died July 26 in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed were Sgt. William R. Howdeshell and Spc. Jaime Rodriguez Jr.
Died: July 26, 2007
Owego soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
Age: 21
From: Owego, N.Y.
Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Incident: Army Spc. Charles E. Bilbrey Jr. died July 26 in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed were Sgt. William R. Howdeshell and Spc. Jaime Rodriguez Jr.
Died: July 26, 2007
Owego soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
OWEGO, N.Y. — A 21-year-old soldier whose goal was to become an Army Ranger was among three soldiers killed in Saqlawiyah, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.
Spc. Charles Bilbrey Jr., 21, of Owego, who enlisted before his final year of high school, died July 26, along with Sgt. William Howdeshell, 37, of Norfolk, Va., and Spc. Jaime Rodriguez, 19, of Oxnard, Calif., the Department of Defense said July 29.
Bilbrey deployed in January with the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division, based in Fort Stewart, Ga. Soon after arriving he asked his family to send candy to give to Iraqi children.
“This place looks like...
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the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.;
Incident
Army Spc. Charles E. Bilbrey Jr. died July 26 in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed were Sgt. William R. Howdeshell and Spc. Jaime Rodriguez Jr.
Prayers & Messages
Charles E Bilbrey Jr
2008-06-22
You will not be forgotten, ever.
Charles E Bilbrey Jr
2008-06-06
Thank you so much for your bravery, patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family find comfort in knowing that you are with God now and guarding the gates of heaven. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Charles E Bilbrey Jr
2008-05-25
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.
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heros never dies.
Charles E Bilbrey Jr
2007-08-17
Hey bud, this is thomas. We all love and miss you dearly. You were a one of a kind and it will be hard for anyone to fill your shoes and make us laugh like you did. Garry Owen, R.I.P.
Charles E Bilbrey Jr
2007-08-09
You will never be forgotten Charlie--you touched so many lives during your short time here on earth. Please watch over your Mom, Dad, Brianne, Shannon, and Patrick. We are all so proud of you and what you accomplished in your life. I will miss you forever. I know God, Grammy, and Aunt Kathy are taking care of you. I love you forever.
Charles E Bilbrey Jr
2007-08-02
RIP..Thankyou Hero ,may the lord grant your family peace and strength in this time of lose.
Charles E Bilbrey Jr
2007-08-02
RIP..Thankyou Hero ,may the lord grant your family peace and strength in this time of lose.