May 16, 2011

Kevin Balduf

Sgt. Kevin B. Balduf, age 27, of Nashville, Tennessee, died on May 12, 2011, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Sgt. Balduf was assigned to 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 

Kevin graduated from David Lipscomb High School in Nashville. 

Father, lead Kevin to the
Stairway to Heaven
Family members stated that Kevin was meant to be a Marine, and he was a good one. He was the best of the best. He had planned a career in the Marines since he was 7 or 8 years old. 

Kevin saved the lives of his fellow Marines in Afghanistan in 2004. There was an ambush when he was out on patrol. He put himself in a perilous position. When everyone else was running for cover, he returned fire. He called in an air strike. He got the Bronze Star for his valor. 

Family members have stated that they are proud of Kevin and that they love him. 

Kevin Balduf leaves many family members behind, including his wife, Amy, and two daughters, ages 3 and 5. 

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

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