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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 9:31 am

Siegel High grad dies in Afghanistan | Afghanistan, casualties, war, U.S. Military

Spc. Corey Kowall

Army Spc. Corey Kowall, 20, of Murfreesboro, has died in a vehicle crash in Afghanistan. He graduated from Siegel High School in 2007.

His grandfather served in the Navy, his great-grandfather served in World War II, and his great-great-grandfather was in World War I. Corey was active in the Murfreesboro Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol and the Raider program, a physical fitness team that competes against other high school JROTC programs.

He enlisted in the Army right after graduating and was in the Alpha Company, Second Battalion, 508th parachute infantry regiment in the fourth brigade combat team of the 82nd Airborne division of the U.S. Army, based at Fort Bragg, NC.

Kowall joined the Army in June 2007.

"Spc. Kowall was an extremely competent soldier and an extraordinary individual. His death leaves a tear in our formation and in our hearts," said Kowall's company commander, Capt. Paul W. Pena, in a statement. "Though sorely missed, Corey will continue to be a source of inspiration and strength throughout Alpha Company."

Kowall's awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Afghan Campaign Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Expert Infantry Badge and the Parachutists Badge.

The unit deployed to Afghanistan in July 2009. Corey was responding to a call to assist a convoy that had encountered an IED (improvised explosive device), when his vehicle overturned and he was killed in the accident.

Among Corey's family are his father, C.J. Kowall and his two sisters.

Spc. Damon G. Winkleman, 23, of Lakeville, Ohio, also died in the crash.

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Member Opinions:

By: eagle50 on 9/22/09
"If God should beckon me
With outstretched hand
And whisper softly
Of an unknown land,
I shall not be afraid to go,
For though the path I do not know,
I take His hand without fear,
For He who safely brought me here
Will also take me safely back,
And though in many things I lack,
He will not let me go alone
Into the valley that’s unknown,
So I reach out and take His hand
And journey to the Promised Land.

By Helen Steiner Rice"

May God be with you over the loss of your loved one.

By: ItsGood on 9/22/09
Hope someone will do a flag in his Memory at next year's Exchange Club Healing Field - Flags of Remembrance slated for Memorial Day Weekend.

By: Geana on 9/22/09
So young, handsome, and brave :(

By: Boo on 9/22/09
May God be with the families of both these brave young men.

By: SocEtTuem on 9/22/09
To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the mansions of the Lord...

May God welcome this brave young man home
and give comfort and peace to his family.

May we always remember his sacrifice on our behalf. All give something, Corey gave everything.

By: ALP on 9/22/09
I want to thank all the brave men and women who serve this country or have served this country! The family of this soldier is in my thoughts and prayers!

By: Loglaze on 9/22/09
Corey was a special young man and the epitome of a brave soldier. I had the privilege of knowing Corey through the JROTC program at Siegel High school where he was well respected and liked. He will be missed. His family and close friends will remain in my prayers.

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