Bradley C. Hart

Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Hart, age 25, of Perrysburg, Ohio died February 17, 2011, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident, while performing his military duties. 

Sgt. Bradley was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Sergeant Hart was born June 18, 1985, in Perrysburg to Charles and Darlene Hart and graduated from Penta Career Center in Perrysburg Township. He enlisted in the Army as a mechanic in August, 2003. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and volunteered for airborne training and the Ranger program at Fort Benning, Ga., in 2004. After his training, he was assigned as a paratrooper and mechanic in Headquarters and Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. Over the next four years, Sergeant Hart served as the noncommissioned officer in charge and as a recovery vehicle operator. He was deployed for a year in Afghanistan, where he received the Army Commendation Medal for his actions.

In May, 2008, Sergeant Hart was assigned to the Special Operations logistics support element at Fort Bragg.

While there, he served as a vehicle maintenance sergeant and was called on to support different joint Special Operations task forces.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Katherine.  Family members stated that they are proud of Bradley and his service to his country.

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