Photo / Houston Hockey InsiderBy Alicia Cruz
The Black Urban Times
The Department of Defense has released the identity of a Marine killed in Afghanistan.
Garrett W. Gamble, 20, a Lance Corporal stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina died Thursday in Helmand Province.
Garrett W. Gamble, 20, a Lance Corporal stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina died Thursday in Helmand Province.
At this time, there are no specific details surrounding the Marine's death.
LCpl. Gamble is the older brother of ISHL Austin team player, Cody Gamble.
A moment of silence will be held at tonight’s ISHL championship game in honor of LCpl. Gamble. He was attached to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
LCpl. Gamble leaves his father Troy, Mother Michelle and brothers Cody and Gunner to mourn his passing.
Hero, Family Friend, Marine:
R.I.P. LCpl. Gamble
R.I.P. LCpl. Gamble
In this news and observer photo, LCpl Gamble is pictured with fellow Marine, Cpl Jeffrey De Young, of Holland, Michigan as they watch an Afghan man walk past them.
The two Marines had just began their day of patrol outside the wire at FOB Hassanabad. LCpl Gamble was killed Thursday in the Helmand Province.
Our Brother The Marine
by Omie Johnson
My brother LCpl. Leon Deraps was killed in action on May 6th 2006, in Iraq. He was 19 years old. He was a baby of 6. I would like to see if you would put the poem I wrote to him when he was home for Christmas in your Newsletter. Take care!~Omie Johnson"In loving memory of LCpl. Leon Deraps ~ beloved brother & hero"
My brother LCpl. Leon Deraps was killed in action on May 6th 2006, in Iraq. He was 19 years old. He was a baby of 6. I would like to see if you would put the poem I wrote to him when he was home for Christmas in your Newsletter. Take care!~Omie Johnson"In loving memory of LCpl. Leon Deraps ~ beloved brother & hero"
Our Brother The Marine
Our brother the Marine
~is one of the toughest we’ve seen He is off to travel far & wide ~& we pray that God stays by his side The things he’ll see & the things he’ll do ~Is all to protect me & you He’s serving our country in a time of trouble & doubt ~
We gave him some gadgets to make sure he is not without A second generation Marine- we know he has a tough act to follow ~
So the words courage & honor will never be hollow
Our debt of gratitude for his service to our nation~Is one that will be never be taken~ lightly or with out thought or prayer for we know he is the one who is there~ on the front lines so we can stay safe & sound
for a family who loves him more could never be found So here’s to our brother the Marine ~Who is one of the toughest we’ve seen May God bless him & keep him safe from harm~Until we once again can hold him in our arms! Leon, I could not be more proud to call you my brother.
I loveYou & we will pray for you.
Stay strong & safe!
Love, Omie
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