US Army Staff Sergeant Ergin V. Osman, aged 35 from Jacksonville, was killed in action in Kandahar, Afghanistan on 26th May 2011 when his unit was hit by the explosion of an insurgent bomb.
SSgt. Osman was serving with the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Details of SSgt. Osman's funeral
thanks to all my brother and sisters that gave your life so others can lay there heads down at night.......HOORAH
ReplyDeletePlease remember Ergin and all our veterans this Memorial Day.
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May we thank God--and always remember our fallen heroes.
u will be missed dearly. best of times in battalion 2/8 fox company 3rd platoon. A great man that will always be remembered!
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We hear about brave men and women losing their lives overseas all the time these days, and it always hurts to hear about it. Every now and then it happens to be someone we know, or in this case, someone I served with. We were in the same platoon together in the Marines. 2ND Battalion 8th Marines Fox Company 3rd Platoon. I'm not sure when exactly he joined the Army though. He was always smiling, and was one heck of a Marine. He loved shooting, he was in outstanding shape, he was sharp, friendly, and loved socializing. He loved serving, loved his country, loved his fellow Marines (and I'm sure his fellow soldiers as well), and was just a great all around guy. He trained his junior Marines hard, but would take a bullet for any one of them. I want you all to know that those are the type of men (and women) that are out there for our country, for all of us. RIP Osman, and to the other soldiers who died that day with him. - Cpl Johnson, USMC (2001 - 2005)
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RIP brother...had the pleasure of deploying with you with 2/8 Wpns Co back in 05'-06'...You were a great Marine and Father...you will be missed. Semper Fi and thanks for watching the the 2/8 Snipers back.I remember when you told me you were joining the Army shortly after our return from Iraq in 07'...
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RIP brother. You were always smileing and I never seen you mad and you were alway up to help somebody out. You will be missed.
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Sterling Heights, MI
I remember you influencing young Marines, telling stories where they'd gather around to hear what you were talking about... Everyone was intrigued and inspired by your confidence and your demeanor. You know people like you when they give you a hard time or joke about you in a good way... In that sense, I still wear my Oz pajamas and so do Chuck Norris and Clarke Kent. You will be missed brother.
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ReplyDeleteWe did it all man, this brother of mines and to many others was awesome, I love you man The times we spent together back in Jacks, the time we trained for hours on in shooting just for fun. How we used to laugh and lose our minds of hurry up and wait. You will be missed your spirit will always be with every Marine and solider you came into contact with. Thank you for teaching me and giving back the Marine Corps spirit that i had lost since returning back home from Afghanistan, 04, 05. You was a Marines Marine, I'm sorry to those that will read this, the are just not enough words to describe this Marine and Solider, you will always be with me. Remember the OZ!
It's heartbreaking every time to learn of a soldiers death. Although I don't know Staff Sgt Osman, I thank him and his family for the sacrifice he made for our country. My son-in-law is in Korea and will end up in Afghanistan soon enough I'm sure. I pray every day for the safety of our troops! GOD BLESS AMERICA. Happy Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteRIP brother,I had the chance to grow up with Ergin when we were kids and we would always go into the woods behind his house and gear up with army equipment i mean full blown real deal stuff ,,he would bring out survival food packs and the whole nine yards,,,we would shoot targets in back of his house it was crazy ,,today i see him on the news and that he died,I just sat there and thought about when we were kids all the stuff he wanted to do in the army,,,,,GOD BLESS YOU BUDDY RIP,,You will be missed
ReplyDeleteRIP brother, 2/8 Wpns Co. PSD/RedWolf Mobile/MAP 1 we had the best of times, you were a great man and teacher. At a loss for words. Was just talking about you this morning and just found out. Thank you for everything Oz You will be missed
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RIP SSG OSMAN, I didnt know you personally, but I was in the gym every day and saw you in there! you will be missed by alot of people!!! 563d is missing a great soldier!!! lots of love!
ReplyDeleteR.I.P Ssgt. i worked with this man, and all i can remember was how much he loved his men and how well he kept us motivated.
ReplyDeleteCpl Feiler 2/8 fox co. wpns plt. assault
i knew staff sgt ergin v osamn he was my cousin... he was a a great father and son to sara osman.. my all the fallen soliders that passed away that day... may god bless them all and their family`s... he will be missed
ReplyDeleteOsman was one of my Marines in 3/8 in during operations in Kosovo and Macedonia. He was a ball of laughs, and while a big clown...was always a hard charger. Spit shined boots and pressed cammies were common with him. He's one of the many marines in my plattoon that I will never forget...it hurts to tears seeing this prior marine killed...if you can see this from above, love you brother...
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You are a hero to America and to your family. RIP Ergin.
ReplyDeleteSherry Everett
We love you and miss you Ergin. Your sister is in good hands with me and she has your fighting strength. I will forever miss your laugh, your smile and your company. You live on in the hearts of all those who know you. I wish we could have had more time brother!
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30 May, 2011 06:50
I knew Ergin Osman when he was in high school, in Stockbridge, MA, in the early 1990's. Incredibly, he is the first person I've known personally who has been killed in action.
ReplyDeleteThe comments I see here, written by men who served with him, seem very in keeping with the 16 or 17 year old I worked with almost 2 decades ago. When I knew him, Ergin was having a rough time. Still, it was notable then how much his friends cared about him. In fact, I heard about his death from one of his high school friends, who's stayed in touch over the years.
I'm also not surprised to see that he was a Marine, and later in the 101st. He was a tough kid, in a good way, when I knew him. Tough and stubborn too, but I think you've probably got to be that way to make it in those outfits. I expect that as he got older, and served his country, "stubborn" became things like "dedicated," "committed," and "reliable."
I hope that his time in the Marine Corps and Army were good times for Ergin, and I am incredibly sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the men in his unit. May you rest in peace Ergin. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Chris Buhl
Pittsfield, MA
Friends of Ergin Osman can join the facebook group RIP ERGIN OSMAN. Ergin had a heart of gold and loved his friends. He would love all of his friends to remain close after his passing.
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