September 21, 2010

Jaime C. Newman


Staff Sgt. Jaime C. Newman, a 27-year old soldier from Richmond, Va., was killed on September 17, 2010, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol in Maquan, Zhari District, Afghanistan.  

Jaime Newman was an Infantryman assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.  Jaime Newman entered the service in July 2003 and arrived at Fort Campbell in March 2004.

His awards and decorations include: Purple Heart Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; Army Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Service Medal; Iraqi Campaign Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; Combat Infantryman Badge; Expert Infantryman Badge; Air Assault Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge.

He is survived by his son Damarques J. Newman of Powhatan, Va.; daughter Jaidan I. Cox of Richmond, Va.; mother, Helen C. Newman of Richmond, Va.; and father, Angel Ramos.

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

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