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MSG Kevin Snyder

Kevin got to my team after I had left, but was a good friend none the less. Rest easy, brother.

http://news.soc.mil/releases/06MAR/060318-01.html

RELEASE NUMBER: 060318-01
DATE POSTED: MARCH 18, 2006

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PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces Soldier dies during physical training
U.S. Army Special Operations Command

FORT CARSON, Colo. (USASOC News Service, Mar. 18, 2006) — An Army Special Forces Soldier died Mar. 16, while playing a street hockey game during physical training at Fort Carson , Colo.

Master Sgt. Kevin Snyder , 37, a Special Forces Team Sergeant assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Carson , Colo., died from an apparent heart attack.

A native of Coplay, Pa. , Snyder enlisted in the Army in 1988 as a systems repair specialist. After serving with the 112th Military Intelligence Brigade, he volunteered for Special Forces training in 1992 and was selected to become a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant.

After graduating the Special Forces Qualification Course, Snyder was assigned to 10th SFG (Abn.) in Nov. 1994.

While assigned to 10th SFG (Abn.), Snyder deployed in support of multiple missions throughout Europe and Africa.

Snyder’s military education includes the Basic Instructor Course, Basic and Advanced Airborne Course, Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance, Target Analysis and Exploitation C ourse, Czech Language Course, Special Forces Qualification Course, Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course and Primary Leadership and Development Course.

His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, two Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, six Army Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, South West Asia Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, two Armed Forces Service Medals, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Senior Parachutist Badge and Special Forces Tab.

Snyder is survived by his wife, Carola of Peyton, Colo. , daughter Alexa of Gowanda, N.Y., father Neil of Macungie, Pa. and mother Sandra of Catasauqua, Pa.

Rest in peace MSG Snyder.

En Paz Descanse Hermano.

RIP, Master Sergeant.

Rest in Peace Master Sergeant

I worked accross the hall from Kevin for a couple of years in A/2/10.

You will be missed Brother. RIP.

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Rest in Peace MSG Snyder.

My condolences for your personal loss Gentlemen.

RIP

Met Kevin while Ski training while assigned with B/2/10. Worked with him on the Committee.

I'll have to Drink some Guinness for Kevin at the GB Club Friday.

God Bless his Family.

He was one of my instructors in the 18C course. He was a really good instructor for a very dificult subject.

RIP

SFC W

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Originally Posted by uboat509

He was one of my instructors in the 18C course. He was a really good instructor for a very dificult subject.

RIP

SFC W

Ditto for me. I think I was in his first 18C class back in 2001. RIP

RIP and my condolensces to those of you who had the honor of knowing him.

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Originally Posted by uboat509

He was one of my instructors in the 18C course. He was a really good instructor for a very dificult subject.

RIP

SFC W

Ditto for me too. Kept in touch for a while afterwards too. RIP brother.

I had the priveledge of knowing Kevin briefly. We were on ODA 043 for a short overlapping time. Kevin was a good man, a great 18C, fun and full of life. What a crazy way to go in light of where he has been. Rest in Peace Kevin, and I pray his family will endure the grief proudly, knowing that Kevin was happy in his life and work.

RIP Warrior. My condolences to all who knew him.

A great Instructor. RIP brother.

God Bless,Rest in Peace Warrior........:(

He was just a simple soldier and his ranks are growing thin
But his presence should remind us; we may need his like again,
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.

Perhaps just a simple headline in the paper that might say:
OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, FOR A SOLDIER DIED TODAY. (author unknown)

The passing of our soldiers often go unnoticed and unsung by most of the world, remembered only by family and friends. Wish it were not so. May this Warrior RIP, his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Big Teddy