May 20, 2008

Sgt. John C. Osmolski

John Carl Osmolski was born on October 19, 1984. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was a member of the 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. He was killed in Iraq during combat operations on February 5, 2008.
He was 23 years old.

An article written by Mark Berman
of the Washington Post said the following:

"He was just doing his job," his brother, Daniel Osmolski, told the Orlando Sentinel last week. "His goal was always to go into the Army and serve his country."

"Osmolski was a paratrooper and combat engineer. His company commander called him "a premier young sapper, and an excellent engineer" in a statement released by the 82nd
Airborne Division. "

May you rest in peace Sgt. Osmolski knowing you have done your duty and served your country with honor and courage.

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