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03-26-04, 03:27 AM
Fallen Marine honored
Submitted by: 3d Marine Aircraft Wing
Story Identification Number: 2004325155833
Story by Staff Sgt. A.C. Mink
AL ASAD, Iraq(March 25, 2004) -- Inside the hollow walls of an abandoned aircraft bunker, Marines and Sailors gathered Thursday, to pay tribute to Cpl. Andrew Brownfield, killed in action here March 18 in the Al Anbar Province of Western Iraq.
"Andy lived to make other people smile," said Cpl. Stephen S. O'Rourke, Brownfield's friend and fellow aviation ordnance systems technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, Marine Wing Support Group 37, during his tearful memorial.
Brownfield arrived in country approximately one month ago. His unit was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. MWSS-374 is based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
"Corporal Brownfield was an outstanding ordnanceman and truly a professional Marine," said Lt. Col. Peter L. Bowling, MALS-16 commanding officer of the 24-year-old Summit, Ohio, native."He always knew the right thing to do and never faltered in his morals to make the right decision. He always volunteered for the tough assignments and was totally dedicated to his fellow ordnance Marines and the Corps."
Col. Stuart Knoll, MAG-16 commanding officer and honored guest, said in an earlier interview, "I know these things happen, but it is never easy for fellow Marines and Sailors."
Many in the group had tears in their eyes and nodded in agreement as Maj. Gen. James F. Amos, commanding general, 3rd MAW, addressed the group and said in closing, "None of us joined to give our lives ... but there are some things that are more important than life itself."
"Corporal Brownfield volunteered to come to Iraq ... This Marine deserves a lasting place in your memory," said Amos. "I thank God for him and Marines like him."
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Cpl. Andrew Brownfield Photo by:
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Ellie
Rest In Peace
Submitted by: 3d Marine Aircraft Wing
Story Identification Number: 2004325155833
Story by Staff Sgt. A.C. Mink
AL ASAD, Iraq(March 25, 2004) -- Inside the hollow walls of an abandoned aircraft bunker, Marines and Sailors gathered Thursday, to pay tribute to Cpl. Andrew Brownfield, killed in action here March 18 in the Al Anbar Province of Western Iraq.
"Andy lived to make other people smile," said Cpl. Stephen S. O'Rourke, Brownfield's friend and fellow aviation ordnance systems technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, Marine Wing Support Group 37, during his tearful memorial.
Brownfield arrived in country approximately one month ago. His unit was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. MWSS-374 is based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
"Corporal Brownfield was an outstanding ordnanceman and truly a professional Marine," said Lt. Col. Peter L. Bowling, MALS-16 commanding officer of the 24-year-old Summit, Ohio, native."He always knew the right thing to do and never faltered in his morals to make the right decision. He always volunteered for the tough assignments and was totally dedicated to his fellow ordnance Marines and the Corps."
Col. Stuart Knoll, MAG-16 commanding officer and honored guest, said in an earlier interview, "I know these things happen, but it is never easy for fellow Marines and Sailors."
Many in the group had tears in their eyes and nodded in agreement as Maj. Gen. James F. Amos, commanding general, 3rd MAW, addressed the group and said in closing, "None of us joined to give our lives ... but there are some things that are more important than life itself."
"Corporal Brownfield volunteered to come to Iraq ... This Marine deserves a lasting place in your memory," said Amos. "I thank God for him and Marines like him."
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2004325155931/$file/BROWNFIElo.jpg
Cpl. Andrew Brownfield Photo by:
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/FF327CA822A978A385256E6200733968?opendocument
Ellie
Rest In Peace