Fil-Am soldier killed in Afghanistan
MANILA, Philippines - A Filipino American soldier was killed in a bomb blast in Afghanistan on February 21.
ABS-CBN North America News Bureau reported that the body of Army Private First Class JR Salvacion, 27, of Eva Beach, Hawaii was flown back to the US earlier this week.
According to a report on the website, the militarytimes.com, Salvacion served in the Operation Enduring Freedom.
Salvacion was assigned to the 1st Battalion of the 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division based in Fort Carson, Colo.
The report said insurgents attacked Salvacion’s unit with an improvised explosive device at Senjaray, Afghanistan.
Another report written by William Cole of the Honolulu Advertiser said Salvacion joined the Army a year ago and was deployed to Afghanistan as an infantryman in August.
Cole’s report added that Salvacion’s awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and NATO medal.
As of February 26, 2010, the US Department of Defense said 717 US servicemen have been killed in action in and around Afghanistan. With ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
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Another Hero
Yet, another brave and modern day hero for the Philippines, the US, and the World in fighting terrorism. Filipinos continously leaving their homeland to give pride for the country and help contribute in the economy. I do hope OFW workers and immigrants are not being mis-interpreted by our fellow countrymen, as the governance of the Philippines is becoming worst nowadays.