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Posted: February 22, 2009
Updated: February 23, 2009

Fort Bragg soldiers die in Afghanistan attack

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Master Sgt. David Hurt
Master Sgt. David Hurt

Washington — Two Fort Bragg Green Berets, one from suburban Chicago and the other from Arizona, have been killed in Afghanistan after a military vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device and came under small-arms fire.

The Department of Defense said 26-year-old Staff Sgt. Jeremy Bessa of Woodridge, Ill., died Friday in Khordi. Military officials also said 36-year-old Master Sgt. David Hurt of Tucson, Ariz., died on Friday in Kandahar from wounds received in the same attack.

Both were assigned to the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), based at Fort Bragg.

RELATED TOPICS: Fort Bragg, Afghanistan

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I do not want to diminish that sacrifices that our brave worriors have done, but we does the body count start on President Obamas watch, start? When do the LIBERAL DOVES, start their scretching. When do the Hollywood phonies stop Blaming President Bush & Start on Obama. When does the sisterhood on VIEW. Keith Obberman, Jon Stewart, Dave Letterman hey, Michael Moore, get movie working on this one. Hey Revs, Al & Jesse when do you start your noise? "GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS" AND KEEP THEM OUT OF HARMS WAY
Click to view my profile Eduardo1
February 23, 2009 8:56 p.m.
Oh well. One of the risks to taking that job. It happens.
ignc73
February 23, 2009 4:27 p.m.
thank you brothers.... God be with you both!!
Click to view my profile dnice20ecu
February 23, 2009 10:25 a.m.
rest in peace
garnertoy
February 23, 2009 9:55 a.m.
Thank you Brave Warriors, for my Freedom. Rest in peace now. You have done your job with honor. I pray for those left behind but we know they will truly never be without you guys, you are always with them. You are with my brother in Heaven now on the golden streets of heaven. God Bless you all. Thank you. T~ Sister of a Fallen Marine
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February 23, 2009 9:49 a.m.
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