Michael C. Roberts

Spc. Michael C. Roberts, age 23, of Watauga, Texas, died on August 27, 2011, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. 

He was assigned to the 561st Military Police Company, 716th Military Police Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 

Michael graduated from Richland High School. He joined the Army after graduation in 2007 and arrived at Fort Campbell earlier this year. He is the youngest of three brothers, all of whom served in the Army. 

His first tour of duty was in 2009 to Iraq. 

Angels of God, pray for Michael

His awards and decorations included the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Family members describe Michael as a generous man who wanted to make a difference. 

Michael is survived by many loving relatives and friends including his parents David and Kathy Roberts and brothers Brian and Patrick. 

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