Vincent G. Kamka
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| Age: |
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23 |
| Hometown: |
Everett, WA |
| Date of Death: |
10/4/2007 |
| Incident Location: |
Bayji, Iraq |
| Branch of Military: |
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Army |
| Rank: |
Spc. |
| Unit: |
1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division |
| Unit's Base: |
Fort Bragg, NC |
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Vincent's family wrote.. "Vince believed in duty to God, country and family. He served this country with dedication obvious to all now. Vince was a quiet, respectful and honorable son, beloved brother and uncle. We thank God for Vincent's life and sacrifice. We honor all others who stand up next to him; this is the price of freedom."
The Post-Register newspaper in Idaho Falls said the dead soldier has several family members who also served in the military. Kamka's mother, Brenda Kamka, wrote a letter to the newspaper's editor in 2006 describing Vince Kamka's patriotism. "My son currently chooses to serve in the U.S. Army because he is a patriot," Brenda Kamka wrote. "Actually, his three brothers and father also chose to serve this country. Patriotism is a way of life, and many Americans still teach their children that freedom isn't free."
06/12/2010SSG Douglas Mangum
I had the wonderful priveledge of working with Vince while at Ft. Bragg and in Iraq. He truely was an amazing soldier and person. Many of the Squad Leaders would often coment how they wish they had a squad full of Kamka's... His dedication to his family and quiet professionalism touched my life in ways I can never understand. He is walking with God now and I can't wait to meet him there.