Possible NorCal PGR mission

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I'll follow this topic at the PGR website and post updates here as they develop.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Apr. 28 in Salman Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.Killed were:

Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., 24, of College Station, Texas.

Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, 21, of Ione, Calif.

Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, 21, of Gays, Ill.

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[OrangevaleFJR]

I'll follow this topic at the PGR website and post updates here as they develop.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Apr. 28 in Salman Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.Killed were:

Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., 24, of College Station, Texas.

Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, 21, of Ione, Calif.

Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, 21, of Gays, Ill.

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I'll watch for this. Thanks.

 

[painman]

I'll follow this topic at the PGR website and post updates here as they develop.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Apr. 28 in Salman Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.Killed were:

Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., 24, of College Station, Texas.

Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, 21, of Ione, Calif.

Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, 21, of Gays, Ill.

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I'll watch for this. Thanks.

If you need someone to hook up I could ride up with ya if its in the central area. PM. <><

 

[dcarver]

Due to work I'll not be able to pay my respect. Thank you to all that do.

 

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Found this in the local (to Ione) newspaper. I'm on duty Wednesday. Anybody who can attend do us proud if this becomes a PGR mission (pretty sure it will).

Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins
December 9, 1985 - April 28, 2007

Private First Class Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins, U.S. Army, 21 of Ione, CA died on April 28, 2007, while serving his country in Iraq. He is believed to be the first Amador County service man killed in the Iraq campaign.

Born in Perth, Western Australia on December 9, 1985, Jay-D attended Ione Elementary School and graduated class of 2005 from Independence High School. Proudly, he pursued a career in the U.S. Army and graduated from basic training on December 8, 2006 at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. He was assigned to the Delta Company 1-15th Infantry unit at Ft. Benning, Georgia where he continued to train, advance his skills and prepare for combat. He earned the expert badge for grenade, sharp shooter rifle and marks man in pistol. Most notable, Jay-D was remembered for his friendship and kind smile.

On December 17, 2006, he married his high school sweetheart, Ashley Hudson. Jay-D and Ashley resided at Ft. Benning, Georgia. On March 9, 2007 Jay-D was deployed to Iraq as a member of the company D 1-15th Infantry. While on patrol, PFC Ornsby-Adkins and three other members of his unit died in combat.

Jay-D is survived by his wife, Ashley Ornsby-Adkins of Ione; his mother, Robyn Ornsby also of Ione; his father, Shad Adkins and step-mother, Sandy of Bullsbrook, Western Australia; step-sister, Morgan Inczewski of Ione; grandparents, Bill and Marcia Ornsby of Woodbridge, Western Australia, **** and Kathern Adkins of Bullsbrook, Western Australia; half-brothers, Matt and Todd Adkins of Bullsbrook, Western Australia; Aunt Kerrie Miller and cousin Jordan Miller of Wilton, aunt Debbie and uncle Darryl Mateljan of Hearne Hill, Western Australia; cousins, Dale and Dannielle Mateljan also of Hearne Hill, Western Australia.

Funeral services with military honors will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at the Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene on 14050 Ridge Road. Additional parking will be provided at the Church of Latter Day Saints, 15683 Ridge Road in Sutter Creek, where Jackson Rancheria busses will begin transporting guests from the parking lot to the Funeral Service at 9:00 A.M. Interment will be at Sunset View Cemetery in Jackson followed by a reception at the Evelyn Bishop Hall in Ione.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to the Jay-D Ornsby Memorial Fund C/O Golden One Credit Union.

Condolences may be offered via e-mail to the family at [email protected]. Arrangements have been entrusted to Daneri Mortuary in Jackson, FD 1636, Ph. 209-223-0793.

Services provided by: entrusted to Daneri Mortuary, FD 1636 PH. 209-223-0793

 

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This has become a confirmed mission, but details/itinerary are not posted yet. Funeral is at 1000 hrs., so plan to be at staging at 0900, near the church listed above, soon to be determined. I'll post up as soon as I find out.

Just found out about another possible mission in Manteca. I'll start another topic if it becomes a mission.

 

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Here are the details of the mission to honor PFC Jay Ormsby-Adkins. US ARMY:

Name of deceased: Pfc Jay Ormsby-Adkins, US Army

Contact: SFC Oneill

Date of Service: 1000, 09 May 2007

Church: Church of Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Rd. Sutter Creek, CA.

Cemetery: Sunset View, 10200 Hwy 88, Jackson, CA

Stage Point & Time: 0900, Shell Parking Lot, corner of Hiway 88 and Ridge Rd.

Gravesite: Escort from church to cemetery.

Wednesday, 05/09/2007

1. All who can make it to escort Pfc Ormsby should stage by 0900, at

Large parking lot behind the Shell Station at the corner of Highway 49 and Ridge Rd. Food and refreshments available on site. The church is less than two miles away on Ridge Rd and the cemetery is five miles from the church, just off Ridge Rd. Safe, uncomplicated escort. Know the area very well.

* Ride / Road Captain: Chief

* KSU 0930

* Family arrives 0945:

Church of the Nazarene,

14050 Ridge Rd

Sutter Creek, CA 95685

* Funeral at 10:00 am.

* Flag Protocol: Per Regional Directive

* Weather will be HOT – Mid 90’s. Support Vehicles encouraged to bring H20.

* Debrief afterward, TBA, in Martel.