December 15, 2010

Derek T. Simonetta

Army Spc. Derek T. Simonetta, age 21, from Redwood City, California was killed in an insurgent attack in Kandahar province, Afghanistan on December 12, 2010, by an improvised explosive in a vehicle.

Derek Simonetta joined the Army in September 2008 and arrived at Fort Campbell in Kentucky the following February. During his tenure, he earned the National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and Army Service Ribbon.

Derek Simonetta is survived by his wife, Kimberly A. Simonetta of San Carlos; mother, Tanya Simonetta of Redding and father, James E. Lemp of Redwood City.

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

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