Mark R. Goyet

Lance Cpl. Mark R. Goyet, age 22, of Sinton, Texas, died on June 28, 2011, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. 

Pray for Mark

He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, California.

Mark was a mortarman and was on his second combat deployment since he enlisted on Feb. 25, 2008.

His personal service awards include the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Afghanistan Campaign Medal.

Friends describe him as a good guy, a committed athlete, very bright and humorous.

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