ilduncans 10 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Spun from an older thread on Gold Stars for unit flags, this young man earned his Eagle in 2005 in my district. }- Quoted from Northeast Illinois Council release: I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Joey Dimock in Afghanistan last week. Joey is the son of Joe Dimock, Committee Chairman of Troop 672, and unit commissioner to pack 37. More information on Joey is below: Spc. Joseph Whiting Dimock, II, 21, Eagle Scout with a bronze palm from Troop 672 of Wildwood, Ill., was killed when an explosion occurred in an ammunition holding facility during an inventory. The explosion also injured another Ranger conducting the inspection. Dimock, enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 2007. For nearly three years, he served as a rifleman in 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Ranger Dimock represented everything right with America. He was an incredibly talented young man, who volunteered to serve his nation in a time of war and ultimately gave his life in support of her cause, said Lt. Col. Mike Foster, the 1st Ranger Battalion Commander. His loss is felt across the entire battalion and our thoughts and prayers are with the Dimock family. He was on his second deployment to Afghanistan. Previously he conducted a deployment to Iraq. Spc. Dimock was a warrior who chose a higher calling and deployed three times in support of the Nation. Joseph remains a hero to our Nation, the Army, and his family, said Col. Michael Kurilla, Commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Dimock is survived by his parents, Joseph and Ellen Dimock and brothers Louis and Michael Dimock of Wildwood, Ill. Link to post Share on other sites
dg98adams 18 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Salute an Eagle passing..... Link to post Share on other sites
desertrat77 1144 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Spc Dimock represents the very best our nation has to offer My deepest condolences Link to post Share on other sites
jr56 92 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Truely a tragic loss. Link to post Share on other sites
OneHour 11 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Our most heart-felt, sincere condolences, prayers, and respects from Scouts from North Star District, SHAC. Our salute to a hero. Please send our gratitude to Spc. Dimock's family for their ultimate sacrifice for us. Respectfully, 1Hour Link to post Share on other sites
phips 10 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 My deepest condolences RIP Link to post Share on other sites
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