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Brett W. Land, 24
Army, Corporal
Based:
Ft. Campbell, Ky.
Supporting:
Operation Enduring Freedom
Died:
October 30, 2010
Zhari district,
Afghanistan
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I loved him because he wasn't afraid to be himself with me. He didn't really want people to know it, but he was actually very sweet. He had a really good heart.
— Sarah Mejia, wife
Land died Oct. 30 in the Zhari district, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Land was a standout wrestler for Bakersfield High and a member of the school's 2004 state championship team. Land's daughter was born Oct. 15, days before he was killed. Specialist Brett W. Land was posthumously promoted to corporal.
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11 memories of Brett W. Land
Hi I am SPC McGriff with C co 2-502. My thoughts and prayers are with Land's wife and family and friends
My heart goes out to the family. I am president of American War Mothers, Chapter 6, Whittier, California. We would like to send his mother a handmade blanket in memory of Bret. please contact me via e-mail, xochiltrrt@yahoo.com
God Bless Brett and his family. I did not know him rather I recognize him as a Patriot who gave his all for Family and Country.
I'm from the town where Brett attended elementary and junior high school and where he was also laid to rest. No words can heal the hurt that his family is feeling but know that we are all truly grateful for his bravery and service to our country. He truly touched our community and he will not be forgotten.
17 weeks as a battle buddy and a bunk mate, forever a brother...I pray for his wife and newly born daughter. His daughter will grow up knowing that her father was a Patriot who paid the ultimate price for her freedom and for ours.
God Bless the fallen warrior's family.
My prayers go to Brett and his family and thank you Brett for your service and bravery.
Dear Mrs. Land & Family:
I 'm so sorry for the lost of your love one. Congratulation on your new baby. It's so sad he or she won't have the chance to know their father. When you have some time, read in your Bible Psalms 46:9 there it talks about war will be no more and also, at Psalms 37:11 it talks about there will be an abundance of peace all over the earth. These scriptures will be fulfill in the very near future. May Jehovah God , the God of Comfort be with you all.
I stumbled upon this feature on the LA time site, though I don't know this soldier. I thanks Brett and his family for his service to our country, I'm so sorry for the loss, my prayers are with his family during the holidays. He's a hero in my book!
Forever && always in my heart, I miss him just as much a the day before!
It's 2012 and Brett we pray for your wife, daughter and family all the time. You are missed, You attended school with my son ( elementary and jr. high). Sarah know that Brett will never be forgotten and will remain in our hearts forever! I am happy that you and your daughter Riley got the very best man as well as he did ( both of you) his legacy is that precious baby girl who is the proof of the love you both share. POSTED 1/13/12 Cindy Kates, mother of your childhood friend
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