Contrarian Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Blessings to the families of "those who served" ... gave ALL... and the families they leave behind. While I personally reflect on 17 who gave all... this one is truely missed... Sean Patrick Valente, PA-C _________________________________________________________________________ Another Sean that served and gave all: Sean Grimes, PA-C Soldier from Oakland County killed in Iraq bombing Associated Press BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — An Army captain and nurse from Oakland County was killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his patrol in Iraq, the military said Tuesday. Capt. Sean Grimes, 31, of Bloomfield Hills, serving as a physician’s assistant, was one of four soldiers killed Friday by an improvised explosive device in Ramadi, the Defense Department said. All four were assigned to the 1st Infantry Battalion based at Fort Carson, Colo. “Our family is very saddened and our hearts are filled with grief,” his family said in a statement released by the Army. “Sean loved the Army and the military and was devoted to his mission of providing the best possible medical care to soldiers.” Grimes was born in Pontiac and graduated from Bloomfield Hills Lahser High School in 1991. He studied at Western Michigan University and graduated from Michigan State University in 1997 with a degree in nursing, the Detroit Free Press said. He was wearing a protective combat helmet and body armor at the time of his death. “He died fighting for what he believed in, and our entire family is extremely proud of his service. Sean will always be a hero to us,” the family said. Grimes’ father, Donald Grimes, lives in Bloomfield Hills, while his mother, Mary T. Grimes, lives in Dover, N.J., according to The Daily Oakland Press of Pontiac. “His family said he had a strong sense of service to his country and his fellow man,” said Army spokesman Henry Kearney. “He felt he was making a positive difference in Iraq.” Besides having a “strong desire to serve,” Grimes joined the Army out of a sense of family tradition, his sister, Mary T. Grimes, told The Detroit News. His father was in the Navy and his brother was an Army Ranger. Grimes had been in Iraq for about six months when he was killed. He loved his job because of the chance to travel, said family spokesman Henry Kearney. While stationed in Germany, Grimes traveled through much of Europe, and he visited Japan and China while based in South Korea, Kearney said. Grimes is survived by his parents, sister, and brother Donald Grimes Jr. Memorial services will be held in Michigan and New Jersey after his body is returned from Iraq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdavis Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks c for the pict of sv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted June 2, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 2, 2011 can't thank those who serve enough! did everyone have their own 'moment of silence' on monday? I know I did and said my own thank you's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henze Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Well you are right that everyone have their own moment of silence and and thanks for the posting and telling some good things here with good aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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