Monday, June 20, 2011

US Army Pfc. Brian Backus

U.S Army Pfc. Brian J. Backus, age 21, from Saginaw Township, Michigan, was killed in action on 18th June from enemy fire during a battle with insurgents. The incident happened in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

Pfc. Backus served with the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum, New York. He joined the army in June 2010 and deployed to Afghanistan in March this year.

Reverend Paula M. Timm, pastor of Harbor Beach United Methodist Church, where Pfc. Backus and his family were regular worshipers, said of him: “He had that twinkle in his eye and he was just a sweetheart. This is just breaking our hearts.”

Pfc. Backus leaves his two-year-old son Jack, his parents Alan and Anne, and brother Paul.

7 comments:

  1. PFC Backus, You will forever be in my heart!! From Honor Grad in basic training. Trained to be a FINE soldier as a Medic and now giving the ULITMATE Sacrifice for your country. May God Bless you! Your smile and laughter will be in my heart for ever. Please bow your heads in honor our a TRUE Hero. Love ya kiddo... Momma G

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  2. PFC Backus...Thank You...you will not be forgotten...A True Hero ...

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  3. PFC Backus, gave the supreme sacrifice for his country. A true American hero. Prayers for his son and his family. An Army Grandmother

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  4. To the Family of PFC Backus, I am a parent of a soldier that went to Basic and AIT with your son. I always knew my son wasn't far behind when I saw Brian in a picture. I would always look for your handsome Brian. This is certainly news that no one wants to hear, but unfortunately it is our reality. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.God Bless you and know that you have an angel in heaven that knows your by name. He will watch over all of our soldiers. Please let his son know his dad is loved by his fellow soldiers and will be missed. Bushmaster 38-10 mom

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  5. I trained with PFC Backus in Ft Sam. Godspeed, he was the kindest soul. We have truly lost a good guy.

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  6. Prayers and love being sent to Brians family.

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  7. Backus, You were the best medic Ive ever had. We all still miss and think about you here. Thankyou for everything. Even the najaran anp miss you bro. lol. I go on leave soon, imma come visit you. Youre a hero Backus.

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