Aaron J. Blasjo

Sgt. Aaron J. Blasjo, age 25, of Riverside, California, died on died May 29, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. 

Mary, pray for Aaron

He was assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.

He was born March 19, 1986, in Riverside, Calif. He volunteered for military service and entered in the Army in July 2004 as an infantryman.

Aaron Blasjo has deployed three times to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. 

Aaron Blasjo's military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart; Army Commendation Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal; Special Forces Tab; Combat Infantryman Badge; Parachutists Badge. 

He is survived by wife Crystal, son Talon; and parents Daniel and Bobbi Blasjo of Riverside, California. 

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