US Army Specialist Jakob J. Roelli, from Darlington, Wisconsin, was one of two soldiers killed in action in Kandahar province on 21st September 2011 from injuries received when enemy forces attacked their unit with small arms fire.
24-year-old Spc. Roelli served with the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, based at Fort Riley, Kansas.
The other soldier killed was 21-year-old Spc. Robert E. Dyas
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THANK YOU JAKOB AND ALL OF THOSE WHO GAVE ALL FOR OUR FREEDOM. THE AMERICAN FLAG WILL ALWAYS REMIND ME OF YOU. WE MISS YOU ALREADY.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you Jacob. Thanks for your service and thoughts and prayer to your family for the ultimate lose and sacrifice!!
ReplyDeleteHonored to be a part of the Patriot Guard Mission to escort you to your final resting place. Thank you for your service US Army Specialist Jakob J. Roelli - may you rest in peace.
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