Eric Lawson - U.S. Military

Sgt. Eric T. Lawson, age 30, of Stockbridge, Georgia, died on July 27, in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire.

He was assigned to the 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. He was a cargo specialist.

He deployed to Afghanistan in January of 2013.

Eric joined the Army in 2002. This was his third deployment to Afghanistan. He served

Jesus, pray for Eric

as an assistant Convoy Commander during his tour in theater providing critical security to logistical patrols throughout Northern Afghanistan.

Eric is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Thank you for serving, Eric.

Pray without ceasing unto God for an end to this war in Afghanistan. It is enough. We are sick with grief for men like Eric.

Pray that Eric is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.