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Old 16 May 2014, 07:06
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RIP CSM! See you at the ORP.
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Old 16 May 2014, 08:21
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No better way to go- leading warriors from the front- he can say that he truly the dream and died a warrior's death

RIP bud- see you at the last manifest call.
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Old 16 May 2014, 10:45
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RIP CSM Barreras...RLTW!!
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Old 16 May 2014, 10:50
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Fox news says he was involved with the rescue of Jessica Lynch. http://www.*******.com/us/2014/05/16/army-ranger-who-helped-rescue-pow-jessica-lynch-dies-from-wounds-in-afghanistan/
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Old 16 May 2014, 11:38
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[QUOTE=SOTB;1058392010]Can't log onto FB (or won't) from this location -- was he killed by friendly fire, Astan asshat turned rogue, or was he on an assault?QUOTE]

Here is the official DoD News Release: http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=16704

"The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Command Sgt. Maj. Martin R Barreras, 49, of Tucson, Arizona, died May 13, in San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, from wounds suffered on May 6, in Harat Province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas."
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Old 16 May 2014, 17:13
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Old 16 May 2014, 17:54
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Seems like the Ranger community has lost a good one. Sorry to hear, Rest easy CSM Barerras.
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Old 16 May 2014, 20:09
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Old 17 May 2014, 10:55
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Old 17 May 2014, 16:43
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Old 17 May 2014, 17:24
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Old 17 May 2014, 19:40
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Old 18 May 2014, 07:25
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Old 19 May 2014, 07:51
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Old 21 May 2014, 18:33
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Not sure how many people on are located in the San Antonio,TX area but I wanted to pass the word that CSM Barreras' dignified transfer will take place at Randolph AFB tomorrow, 22 May at 0900. Members of Randolph AFB will line the street at 0900 along the procession route to the flight line.
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Old 2 July 2014, 02:02
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RIP Ranger. Thank you for your service. Prayers for family & friends.
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