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'Patriot Brigade' Honors Fallen Hero
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U.S. Army Sgt. Keith T. Buzinski was a 26-year-old infantryman from Daytona Beach, Fla., assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division's Task Force Storm. Posthumously promoted to sergeant, Buzinski suffered fatal wounds April 7,
2011 during Operation Charkh Resolution in Logar province when enemy forces conducted a complex attack against his unit involving rocket-propelled grenades, small-arms fire and grenades. Courtesy Photo |
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LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (4/13/2011) – U.S. Army Sgt. Keith T.
Buzinski died as the result of an enemy attack, April 7. His
comrades remembered Buzinski as a great soldier, true friend and
loving family man.
Buzinski, a 26-year-old infantryman from
Daytona Beach, Fla. was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 30th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division's Task Force Storm. Posthumously promoted to sergeant,
Buzinski suffered fatal wounds during Operation Charkh Resolution in
Logar province, when enemy forces conducted a complex attack against
his unit involving rocket-propelled grenades, small-arms fire and
grenades.
U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua Dumaine of Greensville,
Tenn., said there is only one way to refer to his fallen comrade.
“If there was one word to describe ‘Buzz,' it would be warrior,”
said Dumaine. “Buzz was one of the hardest workers in the platoon,
and he will never be forgotten.”
Buzinski was one of the
first people U.S. Army Pfc. James Spann met upon arriving to their
unit, he recalled. The Carrollton, Ga., native Spann first referred
to Buzinski using the rank of specialist and that ‘Buzz' did not
particularly like being called specialist.
“He said, ‘Just
call me Buzz,'” Carrollton said. “He was the perfect friend, husband
and soldier. I will always keep him and his family in my prayers.” |
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The Raleigh, N.C., native, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Sean Cockrill said Buzinski
was the very definition of his chosen profession. He said Buzinski will
be missed but not forgotten.
“Sgt. Buzinski was the epitome of a
soldier,” said Cockrill. “He loved his job, his fellow soldiers and his
family. He is an inspiration to all of us and a true hero.”
Buzinski's awards and decorations include the following: Bronze Star
Medal; Purple Heart Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement
Medal; Army Valorous Unit Award; Army Good Conduct Medal; National
Defense Service Medal; Afghan Campaign Medal, with one campaign star;
Iraq Campaign Medal, with one campaign star; Global War on Terror
Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon,
with Numeral 2; Combat Infantryman Badge. | |
By Combined Joint Task Force 101
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