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UPDATE: Glen soldier killed in Afghanistan
by Lena Mitchell/NEMS Daily Journal
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GLEN – A soldier from Glen was killed in combat in Afghanistan on Saturday, the Department of Defense announced.

Staff Sgt. William S. “Seth” Ricketts, 27, died in Bala Murghab, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire, the DOD release said.

Ricketts was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Read more in Tuesday's NEMS Daily Journal newspaper.
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jannurse
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March 02, 2010
Having had the extreme pleasure of knowing this young soldier's parents and siblings, we are so fortunate to have had this caliber of young man protecting our country! Seth's family is steeped in faith in God and country and may that faith sustain and comfort them in this time of terrible tragedy. My heart hurts for Sandy and Bill. God Bless you all.
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gardenhead
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March 01, 2010
I can only echo the previous poster's comments. God bless this family.
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WTFDude
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March 01, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family of this fallen soldier.

My deepest gratitude to Staff Sgt. Ricketts and his family for his service and for him giving his "last full measure of devotion" to his country.
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