Decorated Fort Bragg Soldier Dies in Pakistan

Fayetteville, N.C. — A Fort Bragg officer and North Carolina native died Monday in Pakistan following a battle.

Maj. Larry J. Bauguess Jr., 36, of Moravian Falls, died in Teri Mengel, Pakistan, of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire, Department of Defense officials announced.

He was the operations officer of the 4th Brigade Combat Team’s Special Troops Battalion in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Bauguess graduated from Appalachian State University in 1993 and received his commission in July 1993, DOD officials said. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, among other awards.

Bauguess is survived by his wife, Wesley, and two daughters, Ryann and Ellie; and his parents, Larry and Martha Bauguess.

“Larry’s untimely death has left a void in our family that will never be filled, nor should we expect it to be,” Wesley Bauquess said in a statement Tuesday evening. “We are left with many joyous and happy memories, and we are left with a lot of sadness of unfulfilled dreams. “

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I grew up with Larry. We graduated the same high school and are members of the same church. He will be missed greatly by those of us that he touched. I would like for John, Martha, Laura, Terry, Wesley and the girls, know that they are in my prayers constantly. God be with you during this difficult time. Lots of Love, Michelle Hamby

Mahamby3
May 16, 2007 8:47 p.m.

Only the good die young!

cobrasdenn
May 16, 2007 5:41 p.m.

Please refrain from using this forum to air your political differences. I send my condolences to the family of Maj. Larry J. Bauguess, Jr. God Bless you and your family. He will never be forgotten.

grenlyn1
May 16, 2007 4:46 p.m.

Our prayers go out to this American hero's family. And Cam7002, you should leave the vitriol for a more appropriate place; not where a grieving family has to read it. Whether you realize it or not, Major Bauguess was defending the very freedom that allows you to post such a comment.

bugle
May 16, 2007 3:08 p.m.

No, cam7002 -at- humboldt, you aren't alone. I agree completely.

chemtechii
May 16, 2007 2:29 p.m.