Our walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Army Sgt. Cory R. Mracek, Age 26 of Hay Springs, NE.
KIA Jan. 27, 2004 Operation Iraqi Freedom
He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Mracek was among three soldiers killed in Iraq Jan. 27 when a roadside bomb exploded west of Baghdad. He had been in Iraq just eight days.
Cory loved videos, computers,movies and had an extensive collection of Star Wars. Cory grew up in Hay Springs. A graduate of Hay Springs High School, Hay Springs, NE. 1995. Cory first joined the Nebraska National Guard; and then first joined the US Army in 1996. Served four years in the Army and was out 18 months before joining up again. Cory trained for Army Airborne in November 2003 in Georgia; then reported for duty to Ft Bragg, NC. December 1, 2004. Left for Iraq January 16 2004 and was in the country 8 days. KIA by an IED near Iskandariyah, Iraq a proud member of 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC. Also had been a member of 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Attended college one semester. Son, Friend, Brave Army Airborne soldier who gave his life in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Awarded Purple Heart
We had a great 11.21 Mile walk this morning. We started out just before 5am and walked over to 127 and took Industrial Blvd. and went north on Genesis Rd. We stopped for a few min. on the I-40 overpass before taking Cook RD. We went by the Stone Memorial High School and then went on by Stone Elementary School. Then on our way to the War Memorial Park down town we made a stop in the Crossville City Cemetery to visit a few of our Fallen Brothers. After leaving the War Memorial Park down town we headed back to the house. I want to thank everyone that honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this Hero. We had 248 honks this morning. It was amazing. Thank You.
Army Sgt. Cory R. Mracek will not be forgotten !
