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MSG Jerak, SFC Diesing, CPL Shea, and now SFC Kolath

RELEASE NUMBER: 050827-01
DATE POSTED: AUGUST 27, 2005

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Two Bragg Soldiers, one Benning Soldier die in Iraq
U.S. Special Operations Command Public Affairs

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Aug. 27, 2005) — Two Soldiers assigned here to Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command and one Army Ranger assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment died Aug. 25 in Husaybah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their position there.

Master Sgt. Ivica Jerak, 42, and Sgt. 1st Class Trevor John Diesing, 30, both assigned to Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command and Cpl. Timothy M. Shea, 22, an infantryman assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga. were killed.

Jerak, a native of former Republic of Yugoslavia, first entered the U. S. Army as a combat medic Jan. 19, 1988 and, after completion of initial entry training, was assigned to the 690th Medical Company, Fort Benning, Ga. Since that time, Master Sgt. Jerak served in 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (airborne). His last assignment was as an assistant team sergeant assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Diesing, a native of Red Wing, Minn., entered the U.S. Army as an infantryman May 24, 1993, and after completion of initial entry training, was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard. Since that time, Diesing served in 2nd Battalion, 187th Infantry Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, and 1st Battalion, 10th SFG (A). His last assignment was as a team member assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Shea , a native of Sonoma, Calif., enlisted in the Army in January 2003. After completing infantry, airborne and Ranger indoctrination training at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to 3rd Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment, in August 2003.

Shea deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in July 2005. He was a five-time veteran of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

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Master Sgt. Ivica Jerak assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command died August 25, 2005, in Husaybah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position there. (DoD photo)

Sgt. 1st Class Trevor John Diesing assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command died August 25, 2005, in Husaybah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position there. (DoD photo)

Cpl. Timothy M. Shea assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment died August 25, 2005, in Husaybah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position there. (DoD)

RIP Warriors, thoughts and prayers out for the Families !!

I served with Ivica in 1-10. He was the epitome of a quiet professional.
Rest In Peace.

May they rest in peace.

RIP, Sergeants.

Thank you for your sacrifice.

TR

Blue skies:

Rsst In Peace, Warriors:

RIP gents,
RIP Trevor.

I found out about this one late Friday afternoon from some friends. From what I have learned his vehicle struck an IED. Particularly devastating to me. Ivica and I went to the Qcourse together and were roomates in ANCOC. Many good times shared over the past 12 years.

In my opinion his loss is a huge loss to our community.

RIP brother, you are greatly missed!

mp

Gentlemen sorry for your lose.

RIP Sergeants Thank you for your service and scarfice.

I will pray for your families.

Rest In Peace, and may your families be comforted during their time of need.

Rest in Peace Warriors. Gentlemen, I'm very sorry for your losses.

RIP Thoughts for all the friends and families

Rest in Peace.

smokfire

Rest in Peace. Thoughts and prayers to their families, friends and brothers in arms.

RELEASE NUMBER: 050830-01
DATE POSTED: AUGUST 30, 2005

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USASOC Soldier dies in Germany
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Aug. 30, 2005) — A Soldier assigned to Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command here died Aug. 28 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, from wounds sustained Aug. 25 in Husaybah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position there.

Sgt. 1st Class Obediah J. Kolath, 32, died of injuries from an IED blast that resulted in the death of three other USASOC Soldiers whose deaths were announced on Aug. 27.

Kolath entered the U.S. Army Mar. 10, 1992, as a fire support specialist. After completion of initial entry training, was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment in Germany. Since that time, Sgt. 1st Class Kolath served with the 4th Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), and the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). His last assignment was as a team member assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

His military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, four Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon with numeral three, the Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, the NATO Ribbon, the Special Forces Tab, the Ranger Tab, and the Parachutist Badge.

Kolath was posthumously recommended for the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Purple Heart.

He is survived by his children, Vivian Schondelmeyer, Autumn and Mariah Kolath, and mother, Mary Kolath.

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RIP. Your families will be taken care of...

V/R,

Rest in peace Fine Warriors, thoughts and prayers to families and friends.

I went through med lab with Ivica Jerak. I loved watching him school the instructors in basketball on lunch break. He could really shot the ball. Great guy. RIP MSG Jerak.

Rest in Peace Brothers

Rest Well Men
We are proud of you and thank you for your sacrifice and committment.

Eagle