EOD death

[EODSGT]

For anyone in the community that hasn't heard, SSG Kimberly Fahnestock-Voelz, of the 703rd ORD CO (EOD) was killed while approaching an IED in Iraq on 14 DEC 03.

[Bohr Adam]

It is hard to believe that the media has actually found a story (capturing Saddam Hussein) that has caused a US death not to make headlines for once.

RIP, SSG Fahnestock-Voelz.

[Footmobile]

RIP

[intell106]

May the angles carry your to heaven.


Intell106

[BadMuther]

RIP.

[EODSGT]

From the fragweb:

This is a general message to all to ensure all get the accurate details of the event and to preclude rumors. SSG Kimberly Voelz passed away at 1345 14 Dec 03 at 28th CSH in Baghdad Iraq from injuries sustained when IED detonated as she was performing her duties of explosive ordnance disposal. Her husband SSG Max Voelz, also a member of the 703d and EOD Team Leader, CPT Carlson, 703d EOD Co Cdr, 1SG Puig, CSM Carpenter and I were all present when she passed away.

Presently we are working to get her husband as escort for flying her remains home. We will advise when all this takes place. The incident is under investigation and as soon as it is completed we will advise. We will also advise of the time of the memorial (it is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 17 Dec 03, run by 82d ABN Div Chaplain).

If you received this more than once apologize as I wanted to get it too biggest audience possible for all.

LTC Dick A. Larry
79th EOD Bn Cdr

[SOTB]

RIP

[ballsofsolidrock]

RIP

[EODDVR]

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[SSq]

Hope to make the next memorial ceremony this coming year.

Never Forgotten.
SSq

[ut3]

RIP

[desafiamos]

Prayers out to her and her husband. Vaya con Dios Kim.:(

[C4user6]

I just got back yesterday from her funeral, it was a very emotional and moving ceremony. I would estimate at least 100+ current and former (like myself) EOD techs were on hand, and not just from the Army mind you. The ceremony was to take place at 1030, however the turnout was so large, it started at 1430. The entire chapel was full. (This is how it should be)! She recieved the bronze star w/o "V" device, and the purple heart, the 21 gun salute and echoing "taps". A side note: it was good to see some of old guys there, and meet the new ones.

One day, I hope that the 60 series will be used as a guide and not the end all be all bible. Techs are smarter than that, give them the ability to decide the course of action. I can't count the number of people out there who'd agree from DTRA to TECHDIV.

Take care. And to my former buds in Kirkuk, what ever your doing (and I know) keep on keeping on, your still alive aren't you?

Me

[dvpj]

Funeral Set For Local Soldier Killed In Iraq
POSTED: 10:40 AM EST December 22, 2003


MECHANICSBURG, Pa. --

Staff Sgt. Kimberly Voelz -- a graduate of Trinity High School -- was fatally wounded when a bomb she was defusing went off.

The 27-year-old Voelz died shortly after the incident at a military hospital in Baghdad. Her husband, Staff Sgt. Max Voelz, was with her at the time.

Voelz was part of a team charged with protecting forces by dealing with explosive devices such as mines and unexploded ordnance.

A viewing for her will be held from 10:30 to 12:30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mechanicsburg.

That will be followed by a mass, then burial with full military honors at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Mechanicsburg.

Since Voelz's death, items from her have been arriving at her home? in the Susquehanna Valley

An e-mail she wrote the day before she died showed up in her parent's in-box on Tuesday.

Then, her green military uniform, complete with her posthumously awarded Purple Heart and Bronze Star with valor medals, showed up at the Carlisle home.

Friday, her Christmas present to her brother and sister-in-law came in the mail.