Jordan M. Morris

Spc. Jordan M. Morris, age 23, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, died on August 11, 2011, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. 

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

Jordan joined the Army in January, completed training at Fort Benning, Ga., and came to Fort Drum in March. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in June. 

Jesus, pray for Jordan

Jordan Morris grew up in Ripley, a town 15 miles southeast of Stillwater and 60 miles west of Tulsa.

High school officials describe him as intelligent, having a great sense of humour and popular in school.
Jordan studied mechanical engineering at West Point and may have been only a few hours short of graduation when he entered the Army.  Friends describe him as being positive and fun-loving.

Jordan's awards and decorations include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the NATO Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Jordan is survived by his mother, father and two younger brothers.

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