August 21, 2010

Martin Lugo


Sgt. Martin Lugo Jr. was described as a "true warrior who died leading his Rangers in a fierce firefight that killed a Taliban commander and 13 other Taliban fighters" in Logar province, Afghanistan.

"He is a hero to our nation, the Army and his family," Col. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment, said in a news release.

Martin Lugo, a 2004 Tucson High Magnet School graduate who enlisted after graduation and then re-enlisted in February, was on his sixth combat deployment when he was killed Thursday.

Martin Lugo was wounded during the firefight and was treated by a medical unit before he was evacuated to a treatment facility where he later died, states the release.

The Ranger was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment in Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. Lugo had previously deployed three times to Afghanistan and twice to Iraq.

He served in the regiment as an ammunition handler, automatic rifleman, team leader and squad leader.

Martin Lugo, age 24, received more than a dozen awards and decorations, and posthumously was awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and Purple Heart.

"Sgt. Lugo was a phenomenal warrior who was universally respected by every member of this command," said Lt. Col. Mike Foster, the 1st Ranger Battalion commander.  "He died while protecting our nation from her enemies and we will not forget his sacrifice."  "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Lugo family."

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Martin Lugo is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen

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