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Updated: 10:56 AM Nov 4, 2009
Colorado Springs Native Dies In Iraq
Spc. Jonathon M. Sylvestre, 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Nov. 2 in Kut, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.
Posted: 5:39 PM Nov 3, 2009Reporter: KKTV |
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The Army announced Tuesday the death of a soldier and Colorado Springs native who was killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jonathon M. Sylvestre, 21, died November 2 in Kut, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
Sylvestre joined the Army in 2008. This was his first deployment.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. Stay with 11 News and KKTV.com for more.
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Posted by: Julie V.
Location: Fountain
on Nov 3, 2009 at 10:45 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this fallen HERO. Gods speed for Jonathon. Peace and strength to all of you. Your sacrafice will never be forgotten. This debt will never be repaid.
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