November 18, 2010

Shane Ahmed

Army Specialist Shane Ahmed, age 31, died in a firefight with enemy forces in the Konar Province of Afghanistan on November 14, 2010. 

He was part of the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. He was based at Ft. Campbell, Ky.

Shane Ahmed joined the Army in April 2007, and was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. His awards included the Army Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

He is survived by his wife, Eva Vasquez; stepdaughter Evita Vasquez; stepson Evan Vasquez of Lebanon, Tenn., and his parents, Jamal and Subra Ahmed. 

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

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