Blake Samodell
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| Age: |
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24 |
| Hometown: |
Brush Prairie |
| Date of Death: |
9/15/05 |
| Incident Location: |
Fort Lewis |
| Branch of Military: |
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Army |
| Rank: |
Pfc |
| Unit: |
2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment |
| Unit's Base: |
Fort Lewis |
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His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Basic Parachutist Badge.
"Pfc. Samodell was a hard-working and motivated Ranger," said his commander, Capt. Scott Naumann. "He made countless friends whose thoughts and prayers are with him."
09/09/20099/9/09 sarah
I miss you so much I love you and am so proud of what you accomplished you were the best friend i ever have had I will never forget you and you will always be in my heart and prayers
16/03/2009Mom
Based on previous life decisions, initially the Army didn't think you were Army material. You fought hard for two years to get into the Army. You over came every obstacle. There was nothing that could make you change your mind. After you got in, your recruiter, Sgt. Zell, had a t-shirt made for you that said "The Bull". You earned the respect of a very good man. You even excelled and became a Ranger. I want to say I love you. I am proud of you and what you accomplished in such a short period of time. It is an honor to call you my Son.
Love Mom