For His Country May 25, 2009
Posted by The Underground Conservative in Freedom, U.S. Military.comments closed
On this Memorial Day, we salute the ultimate sacrifice made by Sgt. Brian Naseman of Racine, killed in action fighting jihadists and advancing the cause of freedom in Iraq.
Sgt. 1st Class Brian Naseman, 36, died Friday in Taji, Iraq, where he arrived last month as part of the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Wisconsin Army National Guard.
Naseman died of injuries sustained from a non-combat-related incident. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation, according to a statement released by Brigadier Gen. Donald P. Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin.
Naseman, a native of New Bremen, Ohio, lived in Racine with his wife, Peggy, and their two sons, Carter and Cole.
Naseman was a member of the 108th Forward Support Company that was attached to the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry.
He had previously deployed to Kuwait from November 2005 to November 2006 with 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry.
Prior to his recent mobilization with the 32nd Brigade, Naseman was a full-time National Guard soldier in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 257th Brigade Support Battalion, 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.
To honor Naseman, Dunbar ordered the flags at all Wisconsin National Guard armories, air bases and other facilities lowered to half-staff beginning Tuesday and continuing until sunset on the day of his funeral service. Funeral arrangements are pending.
“With all 10,000 of Sgt. 1st Class Naseman’s fellow soldiers and airmen of Wisconsin’s National Guard, I salute his service to his community, state and nation,” Dunbar said. “I pray for the protection and safe return of all the soldiers and airmen of the Wisconsin National Guard now serving overseas in harm’s way.”
A personal note: I knew Brian Naseman. I’ve known his wife, Peggy, for about 20 years. They are among the nicest, most decent people I know. I can only imagine what the family is going through. I am proud to consider them friends.
My deepest and sincere sympathies to Peggy and the children and the rest of the family.
Dedicated to Brian and every member of the U.S. military who has given his or her life in the cause of freedom on this Memorial Day … Billy Ray Cyrus and “Some Gave All”:
