Jacob R. Herring
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| Age: |
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21 |
| Hometown: |
Kirkland, WA |
| Date of Death: |
4/28/2004 |
| Incident Location: |
Tal Afar, Iraq |
| Branch of Military: |
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Army |
| Rank: |
Spc |
| Unit: |
5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantr |
| Unit's Base: |
Fort Lewis, Wash. |
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The football team captain in high school, Jacob R. Herring was popular with teachers and classmates alike. "He was the ultimate leader," said Tim Tramp, who coached Herring on the varsity football team. "He always wanted to do what was best for the team." Spc. Herring, 21, of Kirkland, Wash., was killed April 28 when his squad was attacked by a hand grenade west of Mosul, Iraq. He was a member of the Fort Lewis-based Stryker Brigade. Herring enlisted in the Army with two friends and teammates in September 2001, four days before the terrorist attacks. He was deployed to Iraq in November. Survivors include his mother, Susan Sutter of Kirkland and his father, Robert Herring of Miami.
26/04/2011Josh Schmidt
Sure miss ya Jake, I met you back when you were a senior in highschool. I was proud to be the one buying your beer for you and your friends. Always Budweiser for ya man..we worked together right before you went into the army. Infact I remember you coming up to me the day you told me you joined. You looked so excited bro..that and your smile and the good times we had are with me forever man..plus the tattoo I have on my side in your memory..never forgotten man. Think about you everyday.
11/11/2010Katie Woods
One of the best friends I've ever had, and the only man I have ever felt safe with. I miss you every day Jake.