Paul J. Atim

Spc. Paul J. Atim, age 27, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, died on April 16, 2011, in Nimroz province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. 

Angels of God,
pray for Paul

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Paul joined the army in November 2006. He completed training at Fort Jackson, SC., and was assigned to Fort Benning, Ga., and Fort Bragg, N.C.. He transferred to Fort Drum, N.Y., in December 2010.  He had been deployed to Afghanistan from April 2009 to April 2010.

His awards and decorations include two Army Achievement medals, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He also completed the army’s Warrior Leadership and Combat Life Savers courses. 

Paul Atim leaves behind a child and is survived by his mother.

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