Fund Set-Up For Chemawa Indian School Graduate Killed in Iraq

To donate send a check or money order to the school made out to the Billy B. Farris memorial fund.

(SALEM) - A memorial service will be held Wednesday at Chemawa Indian School in Salem for a 2004 graduate who was killed in Iraq on December 3rd a school official said Tuesday night. According to the Department of Defense 20-year old Army Cpl. Billy B. Farris, of Bapchule, Arizona., died in Taji when an explosive detonated near his vehicle while he was conducting escort operations. Farris was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. Acting school supervisor Ted Mack said Farris, attended the school his junior and senior years and was a very outgoing and friendly student. He joined the Army for educational opportinuties Mack said. To donate send a check or money order to the school made out to the Billy B. Farris memorial fund, 3700 Chemawa Road NE, Salem, Oregon.

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Jami S January 25, 2007 1:06 pm (Pacific time)

This was my brother to the fullest. He always made me smile and mad the same time. We never got to see each other alot because we lived 2 states from each other but I loved him hella and I'll never forget billy bob. Rest In Peace Bro

Neomi Harris January 10, 2007 11:52 am (Pacific time)

I love my bro, He was a good person and funny, All of us family from the Wind River Indian Rez love and miss him so much, God Bless you all and thanks..

Libby December 18, 2006 10:15 am (Pacific time)

He has more than earned a place in heaven and in all our hearts. God Bless the family in their time of sorrow.

Henry Ruark December 17, 2006 9:54 am (Pacific time)

Kathleen et al: How ironic that promising youth must provide war-fodder in our nation, to obtain own share of opportunity via education ! Richest, most creative nation in world; best-funded business/corporations/research, yet we cannot serve youth and parents as they have right to expect ?? Disclosure: Drafted in War II, gained own chance via GI Bill, owe others "best I can do" on these issues...

kathleen wright December 14, 2006 2:40 pm (Pacific time)

Creator take special care of the family of their brave warrior. I have a grandson who joined the army lately for education financial reasons. sometimes I feel afraid for my grandson, but, this what he chose to do, to serve this nation. Creator keep your eye on all the warriors and give special strength to the parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties. We need the help of the creator/Lord more than ever in these times of the U.S.wars.

Alice Jones December 12, 2006 8:33 pm (Pacific time)

What a sad story. God Bless him and his family.

Mike December 12, 2006 8:32 pm (Pacific time)

My heart goes out to his family. RIP.

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