Specialist Ari D Brown-Weeks

Ari D. Brown-Weeks was born on August 9, 1984. He was a Specialist in the United States Army. He was a member of the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. He was killed in Iraq on September 10, 2007. He was 23 years old.

The following quotes were taken from an article written about Spc. Brown-Weeks on "The Iraq Page."

"He always spoke of how this place was an insane adrenaline rush, but all he ever wanted to do was get his deployment over so he could return back home to his wife and see his family," said Army Spc. Michael Letourneau, a high school classmate also stationed in Iraq, via e-mail.

"Specialist Brown-Weeks was a true American hero," said Capt. Patrick Koucheravy, of the 82nd Airborne Division, in a prepared statement. "He will sorely be missed by anyone who had the honor to serve with him."

May you rest in peace Specialist Brown-Weeks knowing you have done your duty and served your country with honor and courage.