cmoosego Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 A soldier from Pierce Township died in an attack in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The family of 36 year old Army Specialist Greg Missman learned of his death last night. Missman was fatally injured by shrapnel in an attack on his convoy earlier in the day. Specialist Missman was a member of American Legion Post 72 in Mount Carmel. He belonged to the 4th Infantry Division, 4th Brigade Combat Team serving in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Missman left for Afghanistan just last month, on June 5th.Specialist Missman was a graduate of Amelia High School. He served in military in early 1990's in Korea, then spent 11 years as a civilian but re-enlisted last year on Veteran's Day. He leaves behind a four year old son, Jack.By all accounts, Missman was funny, devoted to his country, and Army strong. "He loved life. He was very proud of what he was doing," remembers Jim Missman, Greg's father.Greg Missman's father, mother and brother are flying to Dover Air Force Base tonight to be there when his body is returned to the United States. Jim Missman said he isn't sure yet on what plans will be for the funeral.Five marines and four soldiers with family ties to Clermont County have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Three were members of the Mt. Carmel American Legion Post.This was my best friend in High School.... I just learned of this today.... Please pray for his family and his little boy.... :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unc7237 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) R.I.P. my Army Strong Brother!!!!!!!!!!! Thoughts and prayers to his family & friends. Edited July 9, 2009 by unc7237 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 RIP our thoughts are with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimbrandt Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 RIP and gods speed...... bravest of the brave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 thanks guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sorry to hear we lost another Brother in Arms. We will have to be there when they set up his site at the Ohio Fallen Heros Mermorial in Sunbury. Again sorry for your loss Bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sorry moose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CbrGirl Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 RIP, thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 RIP prayers and thoughts to the family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sorry about your buddy Moose I think about the service people over there all the time, & wish we could finally end this damn war so they all can come homeR.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan_Rider Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 R.I.P Greg Missman, my thoughts and payers go out to his family and friends.Sorry for your loss Moose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzburgh Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 RIP and thank his family for his great service of this country Moose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat0403 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sorry to hear this Moose, another Brother in Arms lost. Send on my prayers and gratitude for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) http://www.ecnurre.com/obituaries/details.asp?id=886Surived by his 4 year old son, Jack. His mother, Donna Missman Turner, father, James “Jim... Read More” Missman; brother, Michael; Step sister, Dawn Waggoner; grandmother, Helen Schluter; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, his son’s mother, Brooke Missman Elkin and his father’s fiancé, Patricia Adams. Greg was a member of the Army 4th Infantry Division Combat Team. He lost his life when his convoy was ambushed in S.E. Afghanistan on July 8, 2009. Greg is preceded in death by his grandparents, an uncle and a special 3 year old nephew, Austin Christian Missman. Visitation will be held at the Union Township Civic Center on Thursday July 16, 2009 from 5-9pm. Funeral services will be conducted at Mount Moriah United Methodist Church on Friday July 17, 2009 at 11:00am. Graveside ceremonies will be conducted in Mount Moriah Cemetery on Friday July 17, 2009. Memorials in Greg’s memory should be made c/o Stuart G. Luginbuhl, American Post 72, Old State Route 74, Mt. Carmel, Ohio 45244.I'll be leaving columbus around 4pm if anyone wants to go with me, if anyone in cincy wants to meet up hit me up at the visitation around 6:30....... Edited July 14, 2009 by cmoosego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thoughts and prayers with him. RIPYou should NEVER have to read "...survived by his 4 year old son..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thoughts and prayers with him. RIPYou should NEVER have to read "...survived by his 4 year old son..."it happens all too often, in today's wars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 R.I.P. My brother. My prayers go out for him and his family. I'm sorry for your loss Moose.“People sleep peaceably in their bed at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” –George Orwell (credited) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 anyone wanna ride down with me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Moose your Bro is listed on here so they prolly have a marker up for him.http://www.ohiofallenheroes.org/about/ohios-fallen-heroes.phpToo many faces... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Moose, let me (us) know if they put up a marker and if they have a dedication. If they do, I'll be there! Hope you and his family are doing okay. Don't know if you'd be able to go all that way, but I'll be there to represent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'll try to give them a call tomorrrow and see what has been done. Ill let you guys know. I go there alot for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 They got back to me today. They said they have 11 more to erect. They are making sure that Missman is one of them. I also told them if they need labor/volunteers to let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrock Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 R.I.P. my Brother In Arms! The City of Angels are filled with too many children tonight! My heart felt prayers go out to the families of the fallen and those who are abroad! GodspeedJRock U.S. ARMY VET 89' - 96. MILITARY POLICE CORPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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