Maj Ofeciar ("you can call me Hank") was one of my soldiers. With so many paying the ultimate sacrifice, it was only a matter of time before it would be one of "mine". We had only exchanged letters and because he was living with the Afghan National Army and their conditions were austere, we'd try to help as much as possible. He liked Fiddle Faddle and kettle corn.

Rest in peace Major Ofeciar, MSG Ball, Sgt Argonish
God bless your families and friends.
I am proud to have known you.

cj/


30 Aug 2007:
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1062-07
August 30, 2007

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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 27 at Forward Operating Base Naray, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit during combat operations in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.

Killed were:

Maj. Henry S. Ofeciar, 37, of Agana, Guam.

Master Sgt. Scott R. Ball, 38, of Mount Holly Springs, Penn.

Sgt. Jan M. Argonish, 26, of Peckville, Penn.

Ofeciar was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. Ball and Argonish were assigned to the 55th Brigade, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Scranton, Penn.

For more information on the death of Ofeciar, the media may contact the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785) 239-3410.

For more information related to the deaths of Ball and Argonish, the media may contact the Pennsylvania National Guard public affairs office (717) 861-8468.

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I'm sorry cj.

It was so good of you to help him out while he was here, I'm sure you touched his life in a very sweet way.

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cj,

I'm so sorry. Thanks for sharing this. It reminds me of the actual PEOPLE who are lost every day.

I am proud of you for having made the effort, and I'm sure his family was glad that people cared as much as you demonstrated. You helped make his time over there just that much brighter.

I am so sorry it has hit "close to home" for you CJ....just remember how much you meant in his life while you were in it. He will carry that with him to his next "home"

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"Yesterday is but a vision, and tomorrow is only a dream. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a dream of hope." Anonymous

"Your candle does not lose it's light by lighting another candle" Generosity

Have the courage to be yourself.

Know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Hopefully, you can draw some comfort from knowing that you have been, and continue to be, these soldiers' angel here on earth.