Another U.S. Army Soldier From Oregon Killed in Iraq

Pfc. Ryan J. Hill becomes the 49th soldier with Oregon ties to have died in the Iraq war.

(KEIZER) - Twenty-year old Army Pfc. Ryan J. Hill, of Keizer was killed in Baghdad Saturday the Department of Defense announced late Tuesday. Hill died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee. Hill was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. Also on Saturday, Sgt. Sean Patrick Fennerty, of Portland, was killed in action while conducting combat operations against Anti-Iraqi forces in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. He was a passenger in a M1124 high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle which was struck by an IED or roadside bomb.

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Becky January 25, 2007 3:34 pm (Pacific time)

My nephew was serving with Ryan in Baghdad when he was killed. He was one of his best friends while there. These men are where they are because they made a commitment when they joined the service and they honor it. For that they ae heroes!

Lost Army Reserve Soldier January 24, 2007 1:58 pm (Pacific time)

I honestly didn't fully understand it enough until I was looking at Ryan's myspace. There is so much of him on there, and yet he is gone forever. He has left me with the reality that I maybe in the same situation any time now. My stomach went sour when I started reading his blogs and messages... Why does this have to continue?! While my political views are not important -> it would take a lot of explaining to justify Mr. Bush's actions or lack there of. I am left not knowing what I should do next in my day because I know it is only a matter of time until I will be torn from my family... When does "serving your country" turn into "being a pon in a mans game"...

Anonymous January 24, 2007 10:51 am (Pacific time)

When will the Oregon troops come home?

Sue January 24, 2007 9:55 am (Pacific time)

In response to S. LaMarche...I know what you mean. My heart goes out to his family. Enough already!!

flashback 1967: January 23, 2007 9:22 pm (Pacific time)

Hill 881.,Quang Tri province.,the DMZ,"Sugar Bear" who is with two-three has the 7.62 m.m. ammo can he is leaning on shot out from under his elblow, seemingly intentionally to warn rather than wound. The P.F.C. was heard to remark while scanning the landmass in front of him.,"This ballpark too big to hit a home run in"

S. LaMarche January 23, 2007 8:43 pm (Pacific time)

no blasphemy intended but God Damn it .,you know whatI mean? just God Damn it!

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