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Joseph W. Perry, 23
Army, Sergeant
Based:
Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
October 2, 2006
Muhallah,
Iraq
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He basically had the Army in his blood. As a child, he loved to play Army. He was serious and quite strong-willed. When he had a belief in something, he was very passionate about it, and I think that's what made him a good soldier.
— Kirsten Yuhl, mother
Perry was born in a military hospital in Wurzburg, Germany, to a mother serving in the Army as a Russian linguist and a father who was a combat engineer.
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Six memories of Joseph W. Perry
I served with Joesph Perry in the 21st MP CO (Abn)and know him to a fierce friend who would do anything he could help you and a true patriot. God Bless him and his family.
i served with joe in iraq 21st mp co abn.. he was a great friend, and made me put my personal feelings about this war to the side, and finish the mission. it was a SAD DAY when joe wasnt around anymore, when we got off the plane, a pain in my heart was there. i remember him telling me in kuwait, that the only that matters is the people we are protecting back in the states, and that when we get off the plane, it will be over.. i wear a band on my left hand to honor the great man joseph perry. you are forever in my heart!!! miss ya.. god bless you and your family! airborne!
I Am so proud to know Joseph. He was a young boy when I moved next door to his grand folks and he lived up the street. We lived in a very nice peaceful mountain comunity. Ill never forget when Id walk out side Id see Joseph and his freind Sky completley dressed in camofoge uniforms made for young men. I would see him play war as if he knew his future. He was always by the river bed that had a lot of brush to hide in. and when I would go for walks. I pretended I didnt see him while he was playing war. Im so proud to have known him and his family. Joseph was already protecting us before he knew it. I love and miss you Joseph, You are my HERO. love Sharon Flood and family. June 15, 2010.
Joe was a great friend and he is missed, we will always remember and love you joe!!
Perry, like all of my former soldiers was like a son to me. Got in just enough trouble so you wouldn't forget him, but was among the best when it was time to get the job done. His memorial program card sits on my desk to this day; always a smile, and remembering that day because he was wearing my sunglasses. Forever missed, and never forgotten.
Joe Perry was a true hero. In one of our first missions over there he saved the squad by taking out the rpg gunner on the roof top. I am forever in debt to Joe Perry.
ALL THE WAY!!! AIRBORNE!!!
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